Die Happy released their first album, Dirty Flowers in 1996. They have released a further 10 albums, including Supersonic Speed (2001), Beautiful Morning (2002), The Weight of the Circumstances (2003), Bitter to Better (2005), Four and More Unplugged (2005), No Nuts No Glory (2006), IV (2008), Red Box (2010), Everlove (2014), and Guess What (2020).
They have also released 13 singles, and 2 DVDs.
2) Die Happy is also a metal band formed in the early '90s after the breakup of Vengeance Rising. It includes former members of Vengeance Rising Larry Farkas (guitars), Doug Thieme (guitars), Glenn Mancaruso (drums), Roger Dale Martin (bass), with the addition Robin "Kyle" Basauri covering vocals.
During their career Die Happy released 3 albums: on Intense Records - Self-titled, Volume II, and Live Intense Series (which was Volume 4 of the Live Intense Series).
Larry Farkas, Doug Thieme, Glenn Mancaruso and Roger Dale Martin did reunite in the late 90's for a concert in San Diego, California of the United States, but without Roger Martinez. They performed songs from the first two Vengeance Rising albums since they were part of the creation of those albums.
Addictive
Die Happy Lyrics
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Turning on the TV seems to be the answer
Sep inside and be a part, you fool
Following the sugar beans they feed ya
'Cause they want ya
To belive what you see
Home alone, you solitary guy
And you're right in the middle
The TV screen stuck needles in your arms
You're hypnotized
The reflection in your eyes is your religion
You belive, you receive
What you see, what you need
SO ADDICTIVE
SO FAMILIAR
SO AMAZING
SO PREDICTABLE
DON'T YOU CROSS THE LINE
SO ADDICTIVE
SO FAMILIAR
SO AMAZING
SO PREDICTABLE
YOU LOSE YOURSELF IN LIES
Home alone, you don't know what good to do
It's true and faithful
Step by step you're getting digital
You hate the hated, love the loved
The addiction's getting painful
Don't believe, you receive
What you see, what you need
SO ADDICTIVE
SO FAMILIAR
SO AMAZING
SO PREDICTABLE
DON'T YOU CROSS THE LINE
SO ADDICTIVE
SO FAMILIAR
SO AMAZING
SO PREDICTABLE
YOU LOSE YOURSELF IN LIES
They've got a recipe for Life
They've got a recipe for Love
They've got a recipe for Life
And for you
They've got a recipe for Life
They've got a recipe for Love
They've got a recipe for Life
And it's so addictive
SO ADDICTIVE
SO FAMILIAR
SO AMAZING
SO PREDICTABLE
DON'T YOU CROSS THE LINE
SO ADDICTIVE
SO FAMILIAR
SO AMAZING
SO PREDICTABLE
YOU LOSE YOURSELF IN LIES
SO ADDICTIVE
SO ADDICTIVE
SO ADDICTIVE
The Die Happy song "Addictive" is a poignant commentary on the power of mass media over individuals. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is alone at home and doesn't know what to do with themselves, so they turn on the TV. The person becomes sucked in by what they see on the screen, and they are gradually hypnotized by the media. The song highlights the way that the media can be addictive, familiar, amazing, and predictable, but it can also be harmful.
The lyrics are a warning about the dangers of being too reliant on the media for entertainment, information, and validation. The TV screen is described as sticking needles in the person's arms, which is a metaphor for the way that the person is being injected with messages that they are powerless to resist. The lyrics also speak about the "recipe for life" and "recipe for love" that the media has, which is a nod to the way that media companies can manipulate their audiences to get them to buy into certain narratives.
Overall, "Addictive" is a powerful song that serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of being too reliant on the media. It's a reminder to stay grounded and not to lose ourselves in the lies that the media can fabricate.
Line by Line Meaning
Home alone, you don't know what to do
Feeling lonely and aimless
Turning on the TV seems to be the answer
Using television as a source of entertainment and distraction
Sep inside and be a part, you fool
Becoming engrossed in what is being shown on the screen
Following the sugar beans they feed ya
Being influenced by what you are watching
'Cause they want ya
The television industry wants you to keep watching
To belive what you see
Encouraging you to accept everything shown on TV as true
Watch the superstars show their lives
Watching celebrities on TV as if they are part of your life
And you're right in the middle
Feeling like you are a part of it all
The TV screen stuck needles in your arms
Being addicted to watching TV
You're hypnotized
Being entranced and unaware of anything else
The reflection in your eyes is your religion
Believing everything you see on TV
You belive, you receive
Receiving false beliefs and ideas from TV
What you see, what you need
Allowing TV to shape your reality and your desires
Home alone, you solitary guy
Continuing to watch TV alone, becoming even more isolated
Step by step you're getting digital
Becoming more and more reliant on digital media
You hate the hated, love the loved
Becoming divided and judgmental based off of what you see on TV
The addiction's getting painful
Becoming more and more addicted to TV
Don't believe, you receive
Not questioning what is being shown on TV
They've got a recipe for Life
TV has a formulaic way of portraying life
They've got a recipe for Love
TV has a formulaic way of portraying love
And for you
TV wants you to be a part of their formulaic portrayal of life and love
And it's so addictive
TV is designed to be addictive and keep you watching
SO ADDICTIVE
TV is highly addictive
SO FAMILIAR
Feeling familiar with what is shown on TV
SO AMAZING
Being amazed by the world of TV
SO PREDICTABLE
TV having a formulaic way of storytelling
DON'T YOU CROSS THE LINE
Warning not to cross the line of addiction and dependency on TV
YOU LOSE YOURSELF IN LIES
Believing the false portrayals of reality shown on TV
Contributed by Daniel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.