Andriano also performs as a solo act under the name "Dan Andriano in the Emergency Room.
His first solo album, Hurricane Season, was released on August 9th, 2011 through Asian Man Records.
Hurricane Season
Dan Andriano in the Emergency Room Lyrics
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And it's beating on my eyelids like the Mob...
But I can't turn it off. So I just turn it up.
So the darkness and the silence don't
Work me over from the inside with my thoughts,
And I can't turn 'em off.
I'm like a faucet that leaks leaving rust stains in your sink
I am ready and willing to make a mess
And it's hurricane season,
As if I ever need a reason.
So how do you live with that?
How do you live with that?
How do you live with that?
With that
And my alarm clock's working at 5 pm,
And it's towing in my headache like a train.
But I can't pull the switch so I just stay on track.
And I roll in to the nighttime with a drink.
Some conversation won't ever go away.
And I can't go away.
I'm like a faucet that leaks leaving rust stains in your sink
I'm like a wine glass sitting on a wedding dress
I am ready and willing to make a mess
And it's hurricane season,
As if I ever need a reason.
So how do you live with that?
How do you live with that?
How do you live with that?
With that
Television flashes at 4 am
And it's beating on my eyelids like the Mob...
In these lyrics, Dan Andriano is describing the feeling of being restless and unable to turn off his racing thoughts. The television flashing at 4 am is a metaphor for the constant stimulation and noise in his mind, which he can't seem to turn off. He turns up the volume to try and drown out his thoughts and fears, but it doesn't work. He describes himself as a leaky faucet or a wine glass on a wedding dress - something that's messy and disruptive. He's ready and willing to make a mess of things, especially during "hurricane season," which is a metaphor for his state of mind. He doesn't need a reason to feel this way - it's just a part of who he is.
The chorus is a repeating plea for help - he's asking how to live with this constant restlessness and anxiety. His alarm clock is working at 5 pm, which suggests that he's sleeping during the day and awake at night, which could contribute to his feelings of disconnection and unease. He rolls into the night with a drink and some conversation, but it doesn't make the feelings go away - they're always there, buzzing in the background.
Line by Line Meaning
Television flashes at 4 am
The TV is flashing at an ungodly hour, disturbing my sleep
And it's beating on my eyelids like the Mob...
The bright lights of the TV are assaulting my eyes like an organized crime syndicate
But I can't turn it off. So I just turn it up.
I can't bring myself to turn off the TV, so I turn up the volume instead
So the darkness and the silence don't
I need the background noise and light to keep me distracted from my own thoughts,
Work me over from the inside with my thoughts,
which have the tendency to consume me from the inside
And I can't turn 'em off.
I'm unable to silence my own internal dialogue
I'm like a faucet that leaks leaving rust stains in your sink
I am a flawed individual, one whose shortcomings are noticeable and leave lasting effects
I'm like a wine glass sitting on a wedding dress
I am an unwanted obstacle, an imperfection that stands out like a sore thumb
I am ready and willing to make a mess
I am willing to cause destruction and chaos, often without reason
And it's hurricane season,
I am a force of nature, capable of causing destruction and upheaval
As if I ever need a reason.
My actions are often senseless and irrational
So how do you live with that?
How do you cope with the burden of my existence?
With that
This is the reality of who I am
And my alarm clock's working at 5 pm,
My sleep schedule is completely reversed, and I wake up late in the day
And it's towing in my headache like a train.
My headache is overwhelming, weighing me down like the force of a locomotive
But I can't pull the switch so I just stay on track.
I am unable to change my habits, so I continue down the same destructive path
And I roll into the nighttime with a drink.
I numb myself with alcohol at night, just to get through the darkness
Some conversation won't ever go away.
Certain memories and conversations continue to haunt me, never disappearing from my mind
And I can't go away.
I am trapped in my own thoughts and actions, unable to escape my own reality
Contributed by Andrew V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jordan Harris
this is officially now my new favourite song.
FULL METAL JESSIE
My fav from this album, Dan is love.
kelcijadexo
Have you even heard him live? His voice is naturally perfect. I have uploaded videos to prove it.
DALY MEJIA
PURE FEELING IN A SONG!
JAk8836
This comment is a year old, but I just laughed really hard at the idea of Dan ever using something so absurd. Absolutely zero of these songs used auto tune.
Can'tbuyunderwear Ballsdon'tfit
its.. not autotuned.. it's called keeping pitch.
carnicerodeperros
it sounds so foreign to me since i feel in love with the acoustic version, not sure about this one, dan :(
Fittest Fat Guy
ill probably die from cancer.... Dan makes me hurt less..
Robert Hardy
Z Gabriel hope you’re well... ❤️
Chris Marsh
Actually, it sounds like he might have added a tiny bit of autotune/reverb to his voice. I mean he still have a great voice, but that is just a common practice in making albums nowadays.