2005 saw the release of the GASR debut,"Survival of the Fittest", on Nilaihah Records. Featuring storming club hits like "Conspiracy" and "Slavemaster" alongside pensive downtempo cuts like "Private" and "Zero", the album received critical acclaim from countless publications, including Side-Line, Chain DLK, and Gothic Paradise. Dark Realms Magazine went so far as to boldly call the band "the future of underground dance music."
GASR released their second album via Nilaihah Records in 2007, entitled "Reptile." The album featured eleven new tracks that offered a thoughtful, personal outlook on life in modern day America.
Adrenaline
GASR Lyrics
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Don't you know that I'm my own worst friend
Before the dying it's just livin' hell
But don't tell the needle where the tattoo ends
Got no peace, it's overkill
Here's my coffin, there's the nail
You don't wanna drink my cocktail deeper than the ocean
You don't wanna push my lips into locomotion
25 shots of adrenaline
Lots of blood and sweat and tears
You gotta shake it till your arms fall off
Thinking about the act of love
But basically the secret is you win
Adrenaline, adrenaline
Adrenaline, adrenaline, yeah
I sleep and dream identical
To a wild and crazy animal
Always short and never too long
Before you know it's come and gone
Slow and easy for a snail
There's your coffin, here's your nail
You don't wanna drink my cocktail, deeper than the ocean
You don't wanna set my lips into locomotion
25 shots of adrenaline
Lots of blood and sweat and tears
You gotta shake it till your arms come off
Thinking about the act of love
But basically the secret is you win
Adrenaline, adrenaline
Adrenaline, adrenaline
I sleep and dream identical
To a wild and crazy animal
Slow and easy for a snail
There's your coffin, here's your nail
You don't wanna drink my cocktail, deeper than the ocean
You don't wanna set my lips into locomotion
25 shots of adrenaline
Lots of blood and sweat and tears
You gotta shake it till your arms come off
Thinking about the act of love
But basically the secret is you win
Adrenaline, adrenaline
Adrenaline, adrenaline
The song "Adrenaline" by GASR is viewed by many as a classic rock song with a hard-hitting riff that resonates in one's mind even after listening to it just once. The lyrics delve into the theme of self-destructive behavior, with the singer declaring themselves as their own worst enemy. The lyrics, "Don't make me count my seven deadly sins, don't you know that I'm my own worst friend" expresses the singer's inner turmoil and their struggle to control their impulses.
The second verse of the song compares the singer's actions to that of an animal, further emphasizing their lack of control. The line, "You don't wanna drink my cocktail deeper than the ocean, you don't wanna set my lips into locomotion" is a warning to potential partners that the singer's behavior and tendencies could put them in danger. However, the chorus speaks of the rush that comes with such behavior, with the singer admitting that they can't resist it. The lines "25 shots of adrenaline, lots of blood and sweat and tears, you gotta shake it till your arms come off, thinking about the act of love" alludes to the singer's enjoyment of the adrenaline rush and the excitement it brings despite the risks.
Overall, "Adrenaline" talks about the price of chasing pleasure and the fine line between enjoying oneself and falling into self-destruction. It compels the listener to question their own vices and behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't make me count my seven deadly sins
I don't want to have to confront all of the bad things I've done in my life.
Don't you know that I'm my own worst friend
I am so self-destructive that I am my own worst enemy.
Before the dying it's just livin' hell
The pain and hardship leading up to death is unbearable.
But don't tell the needle where the tattoo ends
I have gotten so many tattoos that I can't remember where they all are, and I don't want to give the needle any guidance.
Got no peace, it's overkill
I am constantly buzzing with nervous energy and can't seem to relax.
Here's my coffin, there's the nail
I am ready for death and am resigned to my fate.
You don't wanna drink my cocktail deeper than the ocean
You don't want to delve into the depths of my pain and suffering.
You don't wanna push my lips into locomotion
You don't want to see me get manic and out of control.
25 shots of adrenaline
I need a lot of stimulation to feel alive.
Lots of blood and sweat and tears
My life is full of pain and hardship.
You gotta shake it till your arms fall off
You have to keep pushing and fighting until you can't anymore.
Thinking about the act of love
I am preoccupied with sex and intimacy.
But basically the secret is you win
The key to success is to come out on top in every situation.
I sleep and dream identical
My dreams are just as wild and chaotic as my waking life.
To a wild and crazy animal
I feel like I am barely in control of myself.
Always short and never too long
Good times always seem to end too soon.
Before you know it's come and gone
Life passes by quickly and before you know it, it's over.
Slow and easy for a snail
I move slowly and cautiously in life.
There's your coffin, here's your nail
You might as well accept death because it's coming for you eventually.
25 shots of adrenaline
I need a lot of stimulation to feel alive.
Lots of blood and sweat and tears
My life is full of pain and hardship.
You gotta shake it till your arms come off
You have to keep pushing and fighting until you can't anymore.
Thinking about the act of love
I am preoccupied with sex and intimacy.
But basically the secret is you win
The key to success is to come out on top in every situation.
Adrenaline, adrenaline
I need to constantly be pursuing thrills to feel alive.
Adrenaline, adrenaline, yeah
I am always looking for more excitement in my life.
Contributed by Andrew B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.