Grey
Extrema are not just another Italian Heavy Metal band, they are Italian hea… Read Full Bio ↴Extrema are not just another Italian Heavy Metal band, they are Italian heavy Metal! The band, driven by the crunchingly abrasive guitars and energetic personality of Tommy Massara, came to light During the cold Milanese Winter of 86. However the definitive line-up (Mattia Bigi on Bass, Christiano Dalla Peligrino on Drums and GianLuca Perotti on Vocals) was not set in stone until 1989. There then came, after some initial hardships and a spell in the U.S, the forging of a united, solid and extremely tight unit. 1993 saw the release of their first studio album Tension at the seams. The release hit the Italian Metal scene full frontal, which at the time was suffering an identity crises, and as a result started to look upon Extrema as their focal point. The album enjoyed world wide release and was closely followed by an Italian tour cumulating in opening slots for Mettalica as well as the huge Italian star Vasco Rossi who personally chose the band. Their video Child of Boogaow caused interest outside the then rather closed and tight nit Italian Metal scene. The end of 93 saw the release of the mini LP Proud, powerful n alive which included the superb cover of the Dead Kennedys Too drunk to fuck In Jan 1994, Extrema were well and truly baptized, when after enthusiastic reviews they dominated the polls in the best new band category. The following year saw the recording of The Positive Pressure of Injustice a solid and potent release instantly followed by a hardcore tour of over 100 mind-bending, energetic shows. In 1996, to then further enhance their ever growing fan base they collaborated with Italian Rap superstars Articolo 31 recording the single Mollami which was to have been that years true eye of the storm. Although a big hit, the Metal kids were still rather sceptic towards such hybrid forms, and therefore turned up their nose to what they saw as a heavy Metal scandal (they just werent ready). During 1996 and 1999, the war machine Extrema, paused a while to dedicate time towards various side projects and collaborations which included the likes of J Ax and DJ Jad with the release of the classic vai bello/qui non si scherza. In 2001 the album Better Mad than Dead showed the world that they were back, with more energy, power and guts than ever, and once again ready to dominate. This slicing and modern release put them right back on top of the Italian scene. They toured constantly for the first half of the year and then blew their fans away at the Tattoo the Planet gig with Slayer. The second part of the year saw the fans treated to the heavy rotation of their new videos Another Nite and Wannabe A new contract in 2003 treated the fans once again to another video All Around and the compilation of rare Extrema songs And the best is yet to come. This included all their collaborations, remixes as well as 3 new songs. It was polished off with some spectacular artwork and the video the world decline. Since then Extrema have thrown themselves back on stage and into the festival scene with such shows as the Heineken Jammin Festival with Metallica culminating with their success at Flippaut festival with Korn. December 2004 saw a slight line-up change with the departure after 15 years of Chris Dallapellegrina. After a couple of months of auditions, a new name: Paolo Crimi, formally drumming for Beerbong The debut shows were received ecstatically by the fans, so much so that they were invited to participate at Europes and Italys most prestigious rock/Metal festival: Gods of Metal and the famous Summer day in Hell festival. The Fans were many and the reaction was wild, and as their trademark saying goes: It was Un fottuto massacro collettivo (A fucking collective massacre) In June/July the band went into Rodger music Studios to record their latest offering using (The sound pusher) Mauro Androlli (www.mauroandreolli.com) and gave life to Set the World on Fire. The release date is set for the 11th of November (Ammonia/V2/Edel) The recording of the video Nature(first single) begins in October and then, once and for all, they really will Set the World on Fire. Extrema.Devastating and proud as always

Grey
Extrema Lyrics


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Watch... the shame, and the sin painted on your face
How it happened I don't remember, born like this
Such sweet surrender

Taste the pain, corroding like a blade
But you, you were the first to be sure

Watch... your soul, regressing, uncontrolled
How it happened I don't remember, born like this
Such sweet surrender

Raped... my mind, never to be found
But you, you were the first to be sure

Chorus
Back to the early days! X3

Watch me cry, lost somewhere in time
How it happened I don't remember, born like this
Such sweet surrender

Stop me now, as I'm creeping in my House
Must be some way outta 've here
Nevermind the cost is clear

I am the one I hate don't make me a slave
But me, I was the first to be sure

Bridge
It's not too difficult, now I'm on my way
Just took inside me
To exactly the same way
Using violence everyday!!!

GTR solo
Chorus
Repeat 2nd verse
Chorus

My life is shorter everyday
A color for me it's only grey
No more respect for all my friends
My soul is so dirty
My head is so empty
I'm waiting for the (only) sure thing in life




I'm dying
GTR solo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Extrema's song Grey are a haunting representation of someone who feels trapped and broken. The first verse speaks of shame and sin painted on the face of the singer, who was "born like this" and surrenders to their pain. The second verse speaks of regressing souls and the loss of the mind, with the singer being the first to realize this. The chorus repeats the line "Back to the early days" with a sense of desperation and a longing for a time when things were simpler. The third verse speaks of being lost in time and the need to escape the torment.


The bridge brings a glimmer of hope, with the singer realizing that it's not too difficult to find their way and they just need to look inside themselves for answers. The use of violence every day highlights the struggle and pain that the singer is experiencing, but also suggests a desire to fight back and reclaim their life. The GTR solo at the end is a fitting finale to a powerful song that leaves you with a sense of both sadness and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

Watch... the shame, and the sin painted on your face
Observe the visible regret and wrongdoing marked on your facial expression


How it happened I don't remember, born like this
I don't recall how things led up to this moment, it seems as though it's been this way since birth


Such sweet surrender
A feeling of release and acceptance despite the negative circumstances


Taste the pain, corroding like a blade
Experience the hurt which eats away at you, like a sharp instrument


But you, you were the first to be sure
Despite the pain, you were convinced of your own beliefs


Watch... your soul, regressing, uncontrolled
Pay attention to the loss of progress and lack of control regarding your spiritual self


Raped... my mind, never to be found
My psyche has been violated, unable to be recovered


Chorus
Refrain which repeats throughout the song


Watch me cry, lost somewhere in time
Observe my tears as I'm stuck in an unknown temporal realm


Stop me now, as I'm creeping in my House
Prevent me from slowly invading my own dwelling


Must be some way outta 've here
There has to be an escape from this situation


Nevermind the cost is clear
Ignoring the price that must be paid to be free


I am the one I hate don't make me a slave
I cannot allow myself to be enslaved by the hatred I have for myself


Bridge
Interlude which leads into the final chorus


It's not too difficult, now I'm on my way
It's not too challenging, knowing where I'm heading


Just took inside me
Simply look within myself


To exactly the same way
To precisely the same destination


Using violence everyday!!!
Resorting to aggression every single day


GTR solo
Guitar solo


Repeat 2nd verse
Repeat second verse


Chorus
Final refrain of the song


My life is shorter everyday
Every day my life gets shorter


A color for me it's only grey
For me, life is bleak and colorless


No more respect for all my friends
I no longer have any regard for my friends


My soul is so dirty
My spirit is tarnished and impure


My head is so empty
My mind is devoid of thought


I'm waiting for the (only) sure thing in life
I'm anticipating the one certain guarantee of existence


I'm dying
I'm in the process of passing away


GTR solo
Guitar solo




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