1. Drown is a funeral… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band called Drown.
1. Drown is a funeral doom metal band from the United States, created by Ukranian-born but Portland-based Markov Soroka of Tchornobog and Aureole. Drown was previously known as Slow
2. Drown was an industrial metal band from Los Angeles, California.
Formed in 1987 by vocalist Lauren Boquette under the name Yesterday's Tear, Drown became one of the top drawing bands in the early 90's Los Angeles underground music scene.The line up was rounded out by Joseph Bishara (guitars/keyboards), Rob Nicholson (bass) and Todd Allen (drums) The music was the extreme opposite of the well known "sunset strip" scene going on in LA at the time. The band signed to Elektra Records in 93' and 94' saw the release of the debut album Hold On To The Hollow, featuring the singles Transparent and What It Is To Burn. Todd Allen was then replaced by drummer Marco Forcone and the band hit the road. After Drown completed tours of the U.S. and Canada with White Zombie, Prong, Clutch, For Love Not Lisa and others, the band was dropped by Elektra due to a major corporate merger and then disappeared back into the studio. In 1995 Lauren performed guest vocals on the debut album from industrial all-star project Argyle Park (featuring musicians from Circle of Dust, Prong and Foetus (among others including Marco Forcone).
1996 Drown re-emerged with a new line up, consisting of vocalist Lauren Boquette, drummer Marco Forcone, guitarist Patrick Sprawl and bassist Sean E. Demott. The band signed to Geffen Records and recorded their second album Product of a Two Faced World. After a year being on the label, the band was released from their contract, Geffen citing the band was "too heavy" for the labels new intrest in pop music.
1998 finally saw the release of "Product of a Two Faced World" only now on Slipdisc/Mercury Records. Drown hit the road again. That year saw tours with Static X, The Clay People, Clutch, Spineshank and more. With a new label backing the band, Drown then released the Kerosene EP which featured guest vocals by Jared from (Hed) Planet Earth, Ty from Videodrone and Corporate Avenger. Due to endless label struggles vocalist Lauren ended the band in 1999 and began work on the side project "Famous" for The Tattoo The Earth Tour (summer 2000). In 2001 Lauren launched 1605 Records and started his current project Six.
In 2011 the band released an archive collection of demos entitled Throwing Away the Demos on Lauren's 1605 Records label.
3. A metallic hardcore band from Houston, Texas. Signed to Harm Reduction Records
4. Drown were a Hardcore band from Newscastle, Australia - http://drownhc.tumblr.com/
5. Drown is a France-based experimental/industrial/dub/electronic musician with releases from 2019-2020.
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Kerosene
Drown Lyrics
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I lived here my whole life
Never anything to do in this town
I lived here my whole life
Probably come to die in this town
I lived here my whole life
There's never anything to do in this town
I lived here my whole life
And there's nothing to do but sit around at home
Sit around at home and stare at the walls
Stare at each other and wait 'til we die
We'll stare at each other and wait 'til we die
I'll probably come to die in this town
I lived here my whole life
And there's kerosene around
Find something to do
Well there's kerosene around
We'll find something to do
Well there's kerosene around
We'll find something to do
Kerosene around
I need something to do
Kerosene around
We'll find something to do
Set me on fire
Set me on fire
Kerosene
There's kerosene around
I'll find something to do
Well there's kerosene around
Yeah and I want something to do
Well there's kerosene around
We'll find something to do
Well there's kerosene around
I need something to do
Well there's kerosene around
Find something to do
Set me on fire
Set me on fire
Kerosene
The song "Kerosene" by Drown tells the story of a person who has lived their whole life in a small town, where life seems dull and there is nothing to do. The person feels trapped and resigned to their fate, believing that they will never leave this town and will eventually die there. The repetition of this sentiment throughout the song emphasizes the person's sense of hopelessness and desperation.
However, there is a glimmer of hope in the form of kerosene - a combustible liquid that can be used as fuel or as a tool for destruction. The repeated references to kerosene suggest that the person is considering using it for the latter purpose, to set something or someone on fire as a way of finding some excitement or release from their mundane existence.
The chorus, "Set me on fire, kerosene" is a plea for something to happen, for something to change in the person's life. The repetition of the phrase "kerosene around, we'll find something to do" suggests that the person is not alone in their desire for change, and that perhaps they have a group of friends or fellow town residents who feel the same way.
Overall, the song portrays the idea that even in the most mundane and hopeless circumstances, there is always a way to find excitement and release, even if it involves destructive behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born in this town
I have lived in this town for my entire life since I was born.
I lived here my whole life
I have spent my entire life in this town, with nothing to do and nowhere to go.
Never anything to do in this town
There is no entertainment or activities available in this town, making life boring.
Probably come to die in this town
I have no plans to leave this town, and it is likely that I will die here at some point in the future.
And there's nothing to do but sit around at home
The lack of things to do in this town forces people to sit around at home with nothing to occupy themselves.
Stare at each other and wait 'til we die
With nothing to do, people in this town pass the time by staring at each other, waiting for time to pass until they eventually die.
And there's kerosene around
Kerosene is available, and can be used for some kind of activity.
Find something to do
The artist is urging himself and others to find something to occupy their time, even if it involves using kerosene.
I need something to do
The artist is expressing his boredom and desire to find an activity to do in this town.
Set me on fire
The artist is expressing a desire for excitement and recklessness, even if it involves setting himself on fire using kerosene.
Kerosene
A repeated mention of kerosene as the potential source of some kind of activity or danger.
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angelique Angey
This track with Lauren Forever
Hank'
very good track