1) DRAIN is a thrash m… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) DRAIN is a thrash metal/hardcore band from Santa Cruz, California
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2) Drain is Butthole Surfers drummer and former Trance Syndicate head King Coffey with bassist Owen McMahon of Cherubs and guitarist David McCreath.
3) DRAIN is a metallic crust band from Maine.
4) Drain was a Czech garage/indie rock band. They have changed their name to The Drain
5) Originally called Drain, Drain S.T.H. (STH for Stockholm) was a rock band from Sweden.
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2) - Drain were an American noise rock band formed in Austin, Texas by King Coffey (drummer for the Butthole Surfers) in 1992. The group also included David McCreath on guitar and bassist Owen McMahon. Along with the psychedelic leanings of Coffey's other band the Butthole Surfers, Drain also ventures into electronic and techno music territory. Also, samplers and drum machines play a stronger role in the music.
3) - Drain is a metallic crust band from Maine, made up of Patrick Hasson (Auspicium, Avulse, Field of Spears, Wholy Failure) and Jake Newcomb (The Doldrums, Dreambox).
5) - Originally called Drain, the all-female hard rock/heavy metal band Drain S.T.H. was formed in 1993 in Stockholm, Sweden (hence the S.T.H., added to avoid confusion with a similarly named American band), and featured singer Maria Sjöholm, guitarist Flavia Canel, bassist Anna Kjellberg, and drummer/vocalist Martina Axén. Displaying an unabashed worship of Alice in Chains, their independent 1996 debut, Horror Wrestling, was dominated by uncompromising grinds of slow, down-tuned guitars, which were then topped with Sjöholm and Axén’s beautifully chilling vocal harmonies. Coupled with the band’s impressive live performances and supermodel looks, this soon drew the attention of Mercury Records subsidiary The Enclave, which repackaged and re-released the album worldwide two years later with an additional three tracks (including a quarter-speed remake of Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades”). The far more accessible follow-up, 1999’s Freaks of Nature, managed to shed much of the band’s excessive Alice in Chains influences of old and flirted with traces of programmed percussion and even rap, thereby forging a more distinctive sonic identity. (Track 3 “Simon Say’s” is produced by old friend Max Martin, probably more well known as producer of, among others, Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears…)
But despite extensive touring both in Europe and America (including a lengthy jaunt with that year’s Ozzfest) and attaining decent radio airplay in support, Drain S.T.H. never managed to break out of the metal underground, perhaps because they were simply too drop-dead gorgeous to be taken seriously by the notoriously chauvinistic metal masses. A major restructuring at Mercury Records later that year spelled the final disaster for Drain S.T.H., who were dropped in early 2000 and subsequently decided to call it a day. Following the group’s breakup, singer Sjöholm became Mrs. Iommi (Black Sabbath, Iommi), amazingly enough, while the remaining members went off in seperate directions. Martina Axén has now replaced Tobey Torres as vocalist for Snake River Conspiracy, while Flavia Canel now plays bass for Blowsight. (www.blowsight.com)
I Wish
Drain Lyrics
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Am I just too weak?
Am I too contagious?
Or am I just a freak?
I wish that I could hold you (yeah yeah)
I wish that I could hate you (uh-huh)
I wish that I could hold you one more time,
Am I what you made me?
Or am I what you'll reap?
Am I all you dreamed of?
Or am I just a creep?
I wish that I could hold you (yeah yeah)
I wish that I could hate you (uh-huh)
I wish that I could hold you one more time,
Just one more time...
I still see you in my mind,
Wish that I could have more time.
I know that it will be just fine,
All is well now,
No need to cry...
No need to cry...
No need to cry.
No need to cry...
No need to cry.
The lyrics of "I Wish" by Drain STH explore the complex emotions of a person who is grappling with self-doubt, confusion, and heartbreak. The opening lines suggest that the singer is questioning their own worth, wondering if they are too corrosive, weak, contagious, or freakish. These feelings may stem from the rejection or criticism they have faced from others, leading them to wonder if they are the problem or if they are simply misunderstood.
The rest of the song centers around the singer's conflicting desires to hold onto and let go of someone they care about deeply. They express a wish to both hold and hate this person, suggesting that they are torn between their love and anger towards them. This ambiguity is further emphasized by the repetition of the line "just one more time," indicating that the singer longs for a chance to reconnect with their loved one, but also recognizes that this may not be possible or healthy for them.
The final lines of the song offer a glimmer of hope, as the singer acknowledges that they will be okay and that there is no need to cry. This suggests that they are coming to terms with their own feelings and learning to prioritize their own well-being. Overall, "I Wish" is a poignant exploration of the painful complexities of relationships and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I too corrosive?
Am I too damaging and destructive to handle?
Am I just too weak?
Do I lack the strength to handle and cope with my situation?
Am I too contagious?
Am I spreading negative vibes and passions that no one wants to be around me?
Or am I just a freak?
Or is there something very strange and off-putting about me that makes me not able to fit in?
I wish that I could hold you (yeah yeah)
I yearn for the comfort of holding you in my arms
I wish that I could hate you (uh-huh)
I desire to feel anger and resentment towards you, but I am unable to.
I wish that I could hold you one more time, just one more time...
I want to be able to relive the moment of being able to hold you once more like it never ended.
Am I what you made me?
Is my current situation and persona a byproduct of your influence and teachings?
Or am I what you'll reap?
Or will I pay the price for what you have instilled in me?
Am I all you dreamed of?
Did I meet your expectations and approve of you?
Or am I just a creep?
Or am I an unwelcome and disturbing person that comes off as repulsive?
I still see you in my mind,
You still linger in my thoughts and memories.
Wish that I could have more time.
I desire to have more moments to spend around you and be with you.
I know that it will be just fine,
I am assured that everything will work out and improve.
All is well now,
Everything is resolved and content.
No need to cry...
There is no reason to shed tears.
No need to cry...
There is no need to lament or sorrow.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FLAVIA CANEL, MARTINA ANNA MERCEDES AXEN
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