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.
Wasted
Die Happy Lyrics
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I have two eyes to see, but the fog is blinding me
I have a healthy heart, but you don't let it beat
I have a right to live, you have a right to forbid
I have two ears to hear what you're saying about me
I have a brain to think, what does it mean to me
Yes, I'm sure, I do have pride, but it seems that's not enough
Time's getting wasted, getting wasted...
Time is ticking in my head, ticking in my head
Time... Saying to myself... it's ticking in my head
The time is getting wasted
I feel it every day
I have two wings to fly, but still I feel the gravity
I have two eyes to see, but the fog is blinding me
I have a healthy heart, but you don't let it beat
I have a right to live, you have a right to forbid
Time's getting wasted, getting wasted...
Time is ticking in my head, ticking in my head
Time... Saying to myself... it's ticking in my head
I put all my power
All my belief
I put all my life on only one thing
That's my only fault
The lyrics to Die Happy's song Wasted express feelings of being held back and feeling trapped, despite having the physical and emotional capability to move forward. The first verse shows that the person feels weighed down and hindered by something or someone, even though they should be able to fly freely. The fog blinding them represents confusion and uncertainty, while the line about a healthy heart not being allowed to beat speaks to emotional suppression from another person.
The second verse acknowledges that the singer is aware of what is being said about them, but isn't sure what it means or what to do about it. They have pride, but it doesn't seem to be enough when they constantly feel the criticism and judgment of others. The chorus repeats the idea that time is being wasted, and that the singer feels it every day. They have everything they need to succeed, but something is holding them back from reaching their full potential.
Overall, the song is a call to action to break free from whatever is holding the person back and start living their life to the fullest. It's a reminder that time is precious and shouldn't be wasted on things that aren't serving us, and that we have the power to take control of our own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I have two wings to fly, but still I feel the gravity
Despite having potential, I am held back by the weight of the world.
I have two eyes to see, but the fog is blinding me
While I have the ability to observe, the confusion in my life is clouding my perception.
I have a healthy heart, but you don't let it beat
Though my heart is willing, the negativity in my environment limits my enthusiasm.
I have a right to live, you have a right to forbid
While we all have the freedom to exist, outside forces can prevent us from living authentically.
I have two ears to hear what you're saying about me
Despite being able to listen to your criticism, your words hold me back and make me question myself.
I have a brain to think, what does it mean to me
I am capable of independent thought, but in the face of opposition, I struggle to find meaning in my own existence.
Yes, I'm sure, I do have pride, but it seems that's not enough
Although I possess confidence, it isn't sufficient to overcome the obstacles in my life.
It's anyway always on someone else
Ultimately, the reasons for my struggle are outside of myself.
Time's getting wasted, getting wasted...
Each moment passes, never to return.
Time is ticking in my head, ticking in my head
My awareness of time's fleeting nature haunts me.
Time... Saying to myself... it's ticking in my head
Reminded again of the impermanence of existence.
The time is getting wasted
My sense of urgency to live a fulfilling life is not being met.
I feel it every day
This lack of progress is constantly weighing on me.
I put all my power
I have invested all of my energy.
All my belief
My faith has been given completely.
I put all my life on only one thing
All I have is my singular goal in life.
That's my only fault
Despite my intense efforts, my singular focus has been misguided.
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.