Their debut, entitled What's Born in the Basement, has been receiving great responses from fans of the Industrial/Ambient, Alt Rock scene since its independent release and is available for free download through their website DRUGSTOREFANATICS.com
You Got The Ball
Drugstore Fanatics Lyrics
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or a child's dream derailed
cause the question seems to rise to often
to no avail
am i here because i choose to
do i choose because i'm here
does the world forgive for such mistakes
does it forsake
to never walk the roads that lead you to
the grounds you haven't broken through
to trail behind to ride the tide
you'd think you're blessed
ain't it a shame to get it all
just to give it all cause you didn't crawl
or bled or sweat or paved the way
aint't it mundane
you got the ball within your grasp
you got the doors opening fast
you got the road paved right to your feet
no hell to pass
you got the world in you're direction
and yet you feel it's all in vain
to busy floating down the streams
of our dreams our hopes and well planed schemes
it's warm inside our own denial
why should we leave
since i'm the most important being in this
whole existence, seems your wishes
pale beside my own designs
total denial
you got the ball within your grasp
you got the doors opening fast
you got the road paved right to your feet
no hell to pass
you got the world in you're direction
and yet you feel it's all in vain
much to devise eye on the prize
it's to long a road to fake
all your designs, at the same time
come down on you and break you
you got the ball within your grasp
you got the doors opening fast
you got the road paved right to your feet
no hell to pass
you got the world in you're direction
and yet you feel it's all in vain
The lyrics of Drugstore Fanatics's song "You Got the Ball" delve into the question of whether or not success is worth it if it is achieved without hard work or merit. The singer questions if they are in their current position because of their own choices or if it is just a result of luck. They wonder if the world will forgive mistakes made due to poor judgment or if success can only be achieved by bleeding, sweating, and paving the way.
The chorus is a reminder that the singer of the song has it all - the ball is in their grasp, the doors are opening fast, and the road is paved at their feet. Despite this, they feel that their success is in vain, as they did not earn it through hard work, but rather by riding the tide. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with the fact that success is not rewarding if it is achieved without the necessary effort.
The song's lyrics prompt introspection and reflection on the nature of success and how it is achieved, as well as the value of hard work and effort in determining the worth of that success.
Line by Line Meaning
is it a case of poor judgment
Is my current situation the result of my bad decisions?
or a child's dream derailed
Or is it just that my childhood aspirations have not materialized?
cause the question seems to rise too often
Because I keep asking myself the same thing over and over again.
to no avail
But I can't seem to find the answer.
am I here because I choose to
Do I have control over my situation?
do I choose because I'm here
Or am I just reacting to my circumstances?
does the world forgive for such mistakes
Will I be forgiven for any poor decisions I may have made?
does it forsake
Or will the world abandon me instead?
to never walk the roads that lead you to
To avoid the paths that may lead to failure.
the grounds you haven't broken through
Or the opportunities you haven't taken advantage of.
to trail behind to ride the tide
To follow others instead of leading.
you'd think you're blessed
You might think you've lucked out.
ain't it a shame to get it all just to give it all cause you didn't crawl or bled or sweat or paved the way
But it's a shame when you receive everything you ever wanted, only to lose it all because you did not put in the hard work, grit and sacrifice needed to succeed.
ain't it mundane
Isn't it boring or unexciting?
you got the ball within your grasp
You have the opportunity for success in your hands.
you got the doors opening fast
Opportunities are arising quickly for you.
you got the road paved right to your feet
The path to success seems easy and clear.
no hell to pass
Nothing stands in your way or opposes you.
you got the world in your direction
Everything seems to be going your way.
and yet you feel it's all in vain
But you still feel unfulfilled.
much to devise eye on the prize
You have a lot to consider when trying to achieve your goal.
it's too long a road to fake
It is too difficult to pretend to be someone or something you're not on the long journey to success.
all your designs, at the same time, come down on you and break you
All of the strategies and plans you have made could overwhelm and crush you all at once.
Contributed by Stella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.