1. Gateway … Read Full Bio ↴There're two acts with the stage name of Gateway Drugs:
1. Gateway Drugs is formed by two members: Andrew Esterhuizen and David Gabriel Thorpe, of the slightly better known band Beach Party. Together are part of the Surfing Loser Space Cult collective, which also includes The Dollfins.
The first single ‘Airwaves’ is from their self-titled debut album and is best described as synthpop – in fact the whole album is in the same vain – and it works surprisingly well.
The seven-track album is 24 minutes of pure, synthpop delight and the perfect soundtrack to a lazy weekend. If for some reason you haven’t made up your mind about them after listening to ‘Airwaves’ then check out ‘The Chase’; it’s a personal favourite and reminds me of those youthful, care-free summer days.
They've kindly released their album for free: http://www.mediafire.com/?w087o72b92g6abq
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2. L.A.-based alt-rock band Gateway Drugs.
Hailing from the dark streets of sunny Los Angeles Gabe, Noa, and Liv Niles are the real live children of The Knack’s Prescott Niles. Blues Williams, a sworn in blood brother, rounds out the band.
Members:
Liv – lead vocals, guitars, bass, theremin – packs a voice smoky sweet like Chrissie and Patsy but lays down sonic smoking leads like Jay and Johnny.
Noa – lead vocals, guitars, keys – croons like a teen angel then coaxes waves of pure bliss and snarling panthers from his guitar.
Gabe – lead vocals, drums, guitars, bass – pounds his kit like a freight train stampeding down the midnight rails while he howls at the moon.
Blues – vocals, bass, guitars, banjos – holds it all together, riding the dark swells with thundering lines and perfect cheek bones, trying his best to keep all the real girls from going under.
Gateway Drugs shows are a controlled cauldron of total rock and roll inspiration. All members are multi-instrumentalist lead singers, and the vocals and instruments are thrown around like chainsaw jugglers up on the high wire, or kids who have been playing together since … well, since they were really little kids. Gateway Drugs are a mind-blowing, heart-altering mix of sex, chaos, bad thoughts, young dreams, and perfect pop hits … take it now.
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Dare Tonight
Gateway Drugs Lyrics
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Explosions irresistible
Start the striking
Exposing non-invincible
Looking at you kids
So far from every care I know
Electrocuting, still searching for that spark of love
Would you care tonight? (Would you dare tonight?)
I have a feeling that you might (feeling that you might)
Would you dare tonight? (Would you dare tonight?)
Be my excitement
In gloriously centerfold
So enticing, and intimately miserable
Looking at you kids
So far from every care I know
Electrocuting, still searching for that spark of love
Would you dare tonight? (Would you dare tonight?)
Would you care tonight? (Would you dare tonight?)
I have a feeling that you might (Would you dare tonight?)
Would you dare tonight?
The lyrics of Dare Tonight, by Gateway Drugs, are open to interpretation, but there is a common theme of longing, excitement, and desperation. The lyrics hint at a desire for something electrifying and explosive, and the singer appeals to someone to take a chance and "dare tonight." The lyrics suggest a connection with youth and innocence, which the singer admires from afar, and possibly a desire for love and adventure.
A striking image in the lyrics is that of lightning, which represents both danger and beauty, and seems to be a metaphor for the singer's feelings. The lightning is the "spark of love" that the singer is still searching for, and the explosions it creates are irresistible, exposing the vulnerability that lies beneath the surface. The singer appears to be searching for someone to share this feeling with, someone to be their "excitement" and "gloriously centerfold." The lyrics are both sweet and dark, and they create a sense of yearning that is both tender and intense.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a lightning
I want something thrilling and electrifying
Explosions irresistible
Something that is so exciting and dynamic that it's impossible to resist
Start the striking
Begin the exhilarating experience
Exposing non-invincible
Being vulnerable and open to new experiences
Looking at you kids
Observing young people who are carefree and reckless
So far from every care I know
Very far from the responsibilities and obligations that I'm familiar with
Electrocuting, still searching for that spark of love
Desperately seeking a connection or passion
Would you dare tonight? (Would you dare tonight?)
Are you brave enough to join me in this wild experience tonight?
Would you care tonight? (Would you dare tonight?)
Do you want to experience something truly thrilling tonight?
I have a feeling that you might (feeling that you might)
I sense that you are curious and open to exploring something new tonight
Be my excitement
Join me in experiencing something exhilarating
In gloriously centerfold
In a grand and captivating manner
So enticing, and intimately miserable
Something that is alluring and exciting but also potentially difficult or painful
Would you dare tonight? (Would you dare tonight?)
Are you willing to take the risk and try something new tonight?
Contributed by Bailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Trik Stari
I'll know I've found the right woman, when I see her the first time and this song is playing in my head.
Attention®
Gorgeous song... Love the artwork for it too, if you haven't seen it you should look it up. :)
HK Eagle
Great track !
JD
Stunning song and stunning sound. Underrated.
TheTozotube
Its a shame how underrated this is.
mirrencorin
magicak music, electrifying! love it
Rambo Zambo
This is nice.
Greetings from Germany !
MrWeitblick
Great Song!
Dale Rudolph
All the feels for this.
katemis
found this from my spotify recommendations!