Flotsam and Jetsam is an American thrash metal band that was formed in Phoe… Read Full Bio ↴Flotsam and Jetsam is an American thrash metal band that was formed in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1981. Before settling on its current name in 1984, the band had existed under three different names, Paradox, Dredlox and Dogz. Their current lineup includes vocalist Eric "A.K" Knutson, guitarists Michael Gilbert and Steve Conley, bassist Bill Bodily, and drummer Ken Mary. Flotsam and Jetsam went through several lineup changes over the years, leaving Knutson as the only constant member. They are also notable for featuring founding member and bassist Jason Newsted, who left the band shortly after the release of their debut album to join Metallica as Cliff Burton's successor.

Flotsam and Jetsam has released fourteen studio albums in their career, with the latest being 2021's Blood in the Water. Despite not achieving similar levels of commercial success as some of their thrash metal contemporaries, the band emerged as part of the second wave of the genre in the mid-to-late 1980s (along with Sepultura, Testament and Death Angel), and has enjoyed some moderate success in the United States, with two of their albums (1988's No Place for Disgrace and 1990's When the Storm Comes Down) entering the Billboard 200 chart, and their fourth album Cuatro (1992) cracking the top 30 on the Heatseekers chart.

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Discography
Doomsday for the Deceiver (1986)
No Place for Disgrace (1988)
When the Storm Comes Down (1990)
Cuatro (1992)
Drift (1995)
High (1997)
Unnatural Selection (1999)
My God (2001)
Dreams of Death (2005)
The Cold (2010)
Ugly Noise (2012)
Flotsam and Jetsam (2016)
The End of Chaos (2019)
Blood in the Water (2021)

Weather To Do
Flotsam and Jetsam Lyrics

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They say that mental deficiency
Is wind in your mind
And if that's true
Then I'm brewing hurricanes all of the time

There are not too many places
I can speak my mind
There are not too many people

Who would give me the time
There are not too many answers I can find
So I just start running

And when I come into the picture
There ain't nothing else you see
Just fear, anger and jealousy
Cause you can't be
You don't want to be me
Well I'm not quite right in the head
And if you fuck with me
You wind up dead
There is no weathervane
To tell when I'm coming down
If you feel the calm
You'd better just start running

There are not too many places
I can speak my mind
There are not too many people
Who would give me the time
There are not too many answers I can find
So I just start running

Whenever I see a storm coming down
Every time that lightning hits the ground
A blizzard in the summertime
Don't let the pressure fog your mind

There are not too many places
I can speak my mind
There are not too many people
Who would give me the time
There are not too many answers I can find
So I just start running

Whenever I see a storm coming down
Every time that lightning hits the ground
A blizzard in the summertime
Don't let the pressure fog your mind

There are not too many places
I can speak my mind
There are not too many people
Who would give me the time

There are not too many answers I can find
So I just start running

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, the singer is grappling with their own mental instability and how it affects their interactions with others. They worry that their own mental storm is constantly brewing, likening it to a hurricane, and that this unpredictability causes fear and jealousy in others. The singer feels isolated and misunderstood, unable to find answers or support from the people around them. In response, they feel the need to constantly run and escape, seeking refuge from the pressure and chaos in their own mind.

The use of weather and natural phenomena as metaphors emphasizes the uncontrollable nature of mental illness and the potentially destructive consequences it can have on the individual and those around them. The singer acknowledges the danger they pose to others, stating outright that those who "fuck with me" will end up dead. This heightens the sense of tension and unease throughout the song, and illustrates the fear and alienation the singer experiences on a regular basis.

Overall, "Weather To Do" is a complex portrayal of the turmoil of mental illness and the struggle for acceptance and understanding. Through its striking imagery and raw emotion, it captures the isolation and fear that can accompany a troubled mind, while also portraying the internal resilience and determination of the human spirit.

Line by Line Meaning

They say that mental deficiency Is wind in your mind And if that's true Then I'm brewing hurricanes all of the time
According to popular belief, a lack of intelligence is akin to a gust of wind in your brain. If that is the case, then I must be continuously creating violent storms in my head.

There are not too many places I can speak my mind There are not too many people Who would give me the time There are not too many answers I can find So I just start running
I feel like there are only a few safe spaces in which I can express myself freely. Finding someone who will listen to me can be a challenge. Ultimately, I am left with more questions than answers, so I keep on moving forward.

And when I come into the picture There ain't nothing else you see Just fear, anger and jealousy Cause you can't be You don't want to be me Well I'm not quite right in the head And if you fuck with me You wind up dead There is no weathervane To tell when I'm coming down If you feel the calm You'd better just start running
Whenever I am around, people seem to experience heightened negative emotions such as fear, anger, and envy because they feel inferior to me. I do not have control over my own thoughts and actions, making it dangerous for anyone who crosses me. There is no way to predict when I will lash out, so it is best to just retreat before it is too late.

Whenever I see a storm coming down Every time that lightning hits the ground A blizzard in the summertime Don't let the pressure fog your mind
Every time I witness a real storm, either physical or metaphorical, my mind becomes clouded and confused. It is important to remain level-headed and focused in order to not get lost in the chaos.

There are not too many places I can speak my mind There are not too many people Who would give me the time There are not too many answers I can find So I just start running
Once again, I feel like I am lacking in safe spaces and understanding listeners. Even after searching, I still cannot find the clarity and answers I need, so I choose to keep moving forward.

Whenever I see a storm coming down Every time that lightning hits the ground A blizzard in the summertime Don't let the pressure fog your mind
Repeating the sentiment that witnessing a storm can cloud one's judgement and thinking, it is important to stay focused and not let pressure distort my thinking.

There are not too many places I can speak my mind There are not too many people Who would give me the time There are not too many answers I can find So I just start running
Once again, it feels like there are limited places, people, and answers available to me. Therefore, my only choice seems to be to keep moving forward.

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