Original members Monty Colvin (Bass, vocals), Alan Doss (Drums, vocals), Ben Huggins (Lead vocals, guitar), and Dane Sonnier (Guitar, vocals) released their self-titled album in 1991, with the follow-up "Space In Your Face" in 1993. Sonnier then decided to leave the group. The band returned in 1996 with album number three entitled "Machine Fish" on Metal Blade Records, along with new guitarist Wally Farkas.
It was in 1997 that they released "The Horse That Bud Bought", which was a minor departure for the band. They used a similar songwriting style but lightened the tone. The music contained a more rock feel, with less metal leanings. The music for the next two albums, "At The End Of The Day" and "Let It Go" also were also similar in this regard.
After 2000's "Let It Go" the Cowboys decided to disband. The former members of the band continued to be active in the music scene, until the original lineup reunited in 2017 for the album "Long Way Back to the Moon".
Feel The Rage
Galactic Cowboys Lyrics
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Voice recalls, ceramic youth in pots of broken truth
I feel the rage, comin' off of the stage
I feel the rage, comin' off of the page
I feel the
Make a wish, clear your mind, let the years rewind
I feel the rage, comin' off of the stage
I feel the rage, comin' off of the page
I feel the
Open mouth, open grave, nothing left to say
The first verse of "Feel the Rage" by Galactic Cowboys invites listeners to go beyond the mundane, trapped existence they may be living, and to take a trip that allows them to step outside their "fishbowl life." The use of "ceramic youth in pots of broken truth" is a potent metaphor for the frailty and fragility of life, particularly in contemporary times. The line implies that the younger generation is subjected to pressures and expectations that smash them into an uncomfortable mold. The second verse of the song moves into more contemplative territory, urging listeners to reflect on their lives and to make a wish that allows them to clear their minds and rewind the clock. The line "Poets pain battles fame and becomes its slave" is a reference to the struggle between creativity and commercialism, which often pits artists against the expectations of their audiences and the music industry.
The chorus has the singer proclaiming that he feels the rage "coming off the stage," suggesting that this is where the emotions and energy of the song's performers are most potent. It also talks about the rage that comes off "the page," indicating that the anger and frustration of the song's lyrics are just as real and powerful as the music itself. The song's explosive energy is further emphasized in the final line, where the imagery of an "open mouth" and an "open grave" seems to suggest a final, desperate scream or plea - an acknowledgement that sometimes, there's simply nothing left to say.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a trip, step outside of this fishbowl life
Encouragement to leave one's mundane life and experience something new and exciting
Voice recalls, ceramic youth in pots of broken truth
Remembrance of a past when things seemed simpler and more innocent, but now are seen through a lens of pain and deception
I feel the rage, comin' off of the stage
The intense energy and passion that is felt during a live performance of music or art
I feel the rage, comin' off of the page
The power and emotion conveyed through the written word, such as poetry or literature
I feel the
Continuation of the intense emotion mentioned in the previous two lines
Make a wish, clear your mind, let the years rewind
Advice to take a moment and reflect on the past, possibly to regain a sense of clarity and focus
Poets pain battles fame and becomes its slave
A commentary on the struggle that artists face between their desire for recognition and the demands that fame can place on them
Open mouth, open grave, nothing left to say
A sense of defeat or resignation, perhaps indicating that someone has given up or lost their voice
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