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.
Take You On A Ride
Die Happy Lyrics
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Curtain's up and the masterpiece will start
Glitter on the scene
Young and old in the battle for career
Lovely people are shifting up a gear
Welcome to the scene
Where are you now?
When the lights go down
I Wanna take you on a ride
We will run away tonight
Save me from being no-one
I wanna take you far away
Doesn't matter what they say
Save me from being no-one
Sittin' deep in the leather chair, it's cold
Shallow stars in this superficial show
On remote control
I feel drunk, feel so dizzy when i see
How they move, how they talk and seem to be
Poisoning my soul
They're shallow shallow shallow
Shallow stars on their superficial shows
The higher the bill the more the ego grows
So run away
I don't wanna take this anymore
Don't wanna be just like a whore
Who's on remote control
I don't wanna be like everyone
All we gotta is run
Pride comes before a fall
Pride comes before a fall
The lyrics to Die Happy's song "Take You On A Ride" describes the inner struggle of the singer in the midst of the entertainment industry. The beginning of the song sets the stage with the singer describing herself sitting in a dark room, waiting for the show to start. The "glitter on the scene" and "battle for career" suggest that the entertainment industry is both attractive and violent. As the show begins, the singer feels lost and isolated, hence the plea, "Where are you now? (come and) save me now, when the lights go down." This is an indication that the person she is looking for is the listener, who is invited to go on a ride with her, to escape from the superficiality and sycophancy of the entertainment industry.
The second verse, on the other hand, reveals the corrupt nature of the entertainment industry. The singer feels powerless and intoxicated as she sees how people in the industry present themselves; “shallow stars in this superficial show," "on remote control," and "Poisoning my soul." Although they seem to be able to put on a perfect show, the entertainment industry is just a superficial facade, dependent on high billings and egos. The chorus emphasizes the significance of escaping from the industry and being oneself, "I don't wanna take this anymore, don't wanna be just like a whore who's on remote control. I don't wanna be like everyone, all we gotta is run. Pride comes before a fall."
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' deep in a leather chair, it's dark
The singer is in a dark room, sitting in a comfortable leather chair.
Curtain's up and the masterpiece will start
The show is about to begin.
Glitter on the scene
There is an aura of excitement in the air.
Young and old in the battle for career
People of all ages are competing to succeed in their careers.
Lovely people are shifting up a gear
People are working harder to improve their careers.
Welcome to the scene
Welcome to the world of show business.
Where are you now?
The singer is asking someone where they are.
(come and) save me now
The artist is asking someone to come and rescue them.
When the lights go down
Referring to the end of the show.
I Wanna take you on a ride
The artist wants to take someone on an adventure.
We will run away tonight
The singer and their companion will escape from their current situation and have a fun night out.
Save me from being no-one
The artist wants to be someone important and significant.
I wanna take you far away
The singer wants to take their companion to a far-off destination.
Doesn't matter what they say
The singer doesn't care about what others say or think.
Sittin' deep in a leather chair, it's cold
The room has become cold and unwelcome.
Shallow stars in this superficial show
The people in the show are not genuine or sincere.
On remote control
The people in the show are simply going through the motions.
I feel drunk, feel so dizzy when i see
The singer is disgusted by what they see in the show.
How they move, how they talk and seem to be
The singer is lamenting the lack of authenticity in the show.
Poisoning my soul
The show is having a negative impact on the artist.
They're shallow shallow shallow
Referring again to the shallow nature of the people in the show.
The higher the bill the more the ego grows
The more successful the people in the show become, the more egotistical they become as well.
So run away
The singer encourages their companion to leave the show behind and escape from its negative influence.
I don't wanna take this anymore
The artist is tired of dealing with the fake and shallow nature of the show.
Don't wanna be just like a whore
The singer doesn't want to be used and taken advantage of like a prostitute or a common object.
Who's on remote control
The singer doesn't want to be a puppet controlled by others.
I don't wanna be like everyone
The singer wants to be unique and different from everyone else.
All we gotta is run
The artist and their companion should escape and run away together.
Pride comes before a fall
Being too proud and arrogant can lead to a downfall.
Contributed by Camden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.