The band was formed around 1992, after Hurst answered an ad placed by Tom Ferriss (formerly of Moev) in a Seattle-area newspaper. The band released a 5-song EP called "Purge" before their first LP, "Affliction" came out to critical acclaim and moderate commercial success in Canada.
Though it received mixed reviews, their second LP, The Devil You Know, has been the band's greatest commercial success to date. Produced by veteran producer Sylvia Massy (Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers), the album features a more mainstream sound than "Affliction." After their success with "The Devil You Know," the band returned to the studio with another veteran producer, Bob Rock (Metallica, Motley Crue), to create their third LP, which became "Brand New History."
While "Brand New History" was a moderate commercial success, it received mixed critical reviews. Following the release of the album's first single in 2001, "Make It Right," the band went on hiatus. During the hiatus, Trevor Hurst started a new band called "Hurst". However, in January 2007, the band got back together to tour with Hinder across Canada and most recently, with Three Days Grace and Seether. Their independently-released fourth LP, "Ignite," came out on January 15, 2008.
Econoline Crush's current lineup is:
Trevor Hurst (vocals)
Scott Whalen (bass guitar)
Kai Markus (guitar)
Brent Fitz (drums)
Former members include:
Tom Ferris (synthesizer)
Robbie Morfitt (guitar)
Hack (guitar)
Ziggy (guitar)
Bob Wagner (drums)
Gregg Leask (drums)
Johnny Haro (drums)
Ken Fleming (bass)
Daniel Yaremko (songwriter, bass and programming on "Brand New History")
Flamethrower
Econoline Crush Lyrics
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The saints are marching through
While the house band plays the blues
Demons are the dealers here
I won't give you no refund
On all these borrowed goods
But the engine's running smooth
I'd throw the kill switch
Is killing me and you
Someone find the messenger
Something 'bout this place we're in
Don't forget to shoot
Now I want them dead
Once I would save them
I might not ever get
All the things she said
Don't know how much you can tell
Don't think I hide it that well
I got this feeling
Everything is going to hell
Don't know how much you can tell
Don't think I hide it that well
Everything is going to hell
I got this feeling
Don't know about this
I ain't one to be amused
Some of us have trouble
Forgiving some of you
A smooth cadillac ride
I'll be back, don't worry
Take me far away
Everything's okay
Don't know how much you can tell
Don't think I hide it that well
I got this feeling
Don't know how much you can tell
Everything is going to hell
Don't think I hide it that well
I got this feeling
Street walkers sleep well
Everything is going to hell
On a Sunday afternoon
About spending time with you
A million times they warned me
These tiny packages
Broke the bank and left
I've walked from miles
And I ain't seen nothing yet
Don't know how much you can tell
Don't think I hide it that well
I got this feeling
Everything is going to hell
Don't know how much you can tell
Don't think I hide it that well
I got this feeling
Everything is going to hell
Is killing me and you
Something 'bout this place we're in
Don't forget to shoot
Someone find the messenger
Don't know how much you can tell
Don't think I hide it that well
I got this feeling
Everything is going to hell
Don't know how much you can tell
I got this feeling
Don't think I hide it that well
Everything is going to hell (2x)
The song "Flamethrower" by Econoline Crush is a melancholic and emotionally charged song with several metaphors used throughout the lyrics. The first verse talks about being trapped in a dangerous and chaotic environment where demons are the dealers, and the only way out is to throw the kill switch. The singer explains that the engine is running smoothly, but it's killing both him and the listener, and he doesn't want anyone else to suffer. The second verse talks about how the singer feels like everything is falling apart and how he can't hide it anymore. He talks about how some people have difficulty forgiving others, and he feels like he has to get away from everything. The chorus talks about how the singer has a deep feeling that everything is going to hell, and he can't hide it any longer.
The bridge talks about how the singer struggles with something that he isn't amused by and how he wishes he could spend time with someone else. He mentions how he has been warned in the past, and he's tired of things going wrong. He concludes by saying he has walked miles, but he hasn't seen anything yet.
In summary, the song "Flamethrower" talks about feeling trapped, hopeless, and on the verge of something terrible. The singer is struggling with his emotions and feels like everything is falling apart. The lyrics are open-ended and can be interpreted in many ways depending on the listener's perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Kick start the beat box
Let's begin the music
The saints are marching through
Religious people are present here
While the house band plays the blues
The band is playing a sad music
Demons are the dealers here
Bad people are in control here
I won't give you no refund
You won't get your money back
On all these borrowed goods
These things don't really belong to me
But the engine's running smooth
However, everything is working well
I'd throw the kill switch
But I could stop everything if I wanted to
Is killing me and you
This situation is harmful for us
Someone find the messenger
We need to find out what's going on
Something 'bout this place we're in
Something is wrong with this situation
Don't forget to shoot
Don't miss your chance to act
Now I want them dead
I want the bad people to suffer
Once I would save them
I used to care about helping them
I might not ever get
But I might never be able to do that now
All the things she said
All the things that she told me
Don't know how much you can tell
I don't know how much you understand
Don't think I hide it that well
But I don't think I'm hiding it very well
I got this feeling
I have a bad feeling about this
Everything is going to hell
Things are getting worse
Street walkers sleep well
Prostitutes are able to rest
On a Sunday afternoon
At a leisurely time on a weekend
About spending time with you
To enjoy someone's company
A million times they warned me
I've been warned many times
These tiny packages
These small things
Broke the bank and left
Cost me all my money and disappeared
I've walked from miles
I've traveled a long distance
And I ain't seen nothing yet
And I still haven't found anything good
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TREVOR HAYHURST, DAVID SIGMUND, DANIEL YAREMKO
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