Conrad, the guitarist and a main songwriter of the band, decided to leave Ghoti Hook when the band began to tour full time so he could finish seminary and continue with his accounting career. He has been running a website, www.decapolis.com and is doing quite well with it. After the cover album Songs We Didn't Write, Mark Lacasse joined the lineup as the band's sound evolved from punk toward rock on their next album, Two Years to Never. The album also marked a shift to more serious, reflective lyrics. Christian Ergueta left the band soon after; Mark left shortly thereafter.
As a three-piece band, Ghoti Hook released a six song EP titled EP on Velvet Blue Music. The group disbanded in 2002. The band has said on occasion that they would rather forget their pop punk days and that Ghoti Hook never really started until they changed their sound. The band's last concert was at Cornerstone Music Festival on July 6, 2002, with guest performances by both Conrad and Mark. The concert was recorded and released as a live album entitled Rest In Peace.
Their final show can now be viewed in its entirety on YouTube.
Scared Am I
Ghoti Hook Lyrics
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She doesn't know where to go
Lost in her driving, angry and crying
She don't know what she knows
How could this happen, she thought she was careful
A tear comes into her eye
Now lost on a strange road, she pulls to a dead stop
She starts to cry
She says, "Scared am I"
She gets out of her car, she steps out in the cold
And thinks of what she's been through
No one around her, no one to help her
To tell her what she should do
"Am I alone now, am I disowned now?"
She stares into the clouded sky
Rain starts to fall down, mixing with her tears
She falls on her knees and starts to cry
She starts to cry
She says, "Scared am I"
The rain smooth and steady falls on to her face
The rain it seems to be quite warm
She can't help but wonder the soft rumbling thunder
The soothing rain despite the storm
Is trying to tell her that things will be better
There's hope that springs into her eye
She knows in her future that things will be all right
She lifts her head and starts to cry
She starts to cry
She says, "Scared am I"
The song "Scared Am I" by Ghoti Hook depicts the story of a girl who is late and lost on the road. She is upset and does not know what to do or where to go. The lyrics suggest that she might have made a mistake and is regretting it. The sense of being lost and alone is emphasized by the empty surroundings and no one available to help her. The rain is introduced as a symbol of hope and comfort, even during the storm, suggesting that the girl may find solace in the fact that things will get better.
The song touches upon the feeling of being lost, alone, and helpless, and how hope can be found even in the most difficult moments. The lyrics reflect on the idea that life can be unpredictable, and things can turn out differently from what was expected. The use of rain as a symbol in the song is a recurring theme in literature and music, often representing purification or renewal after difficult times. The character's state of being "scared" is also an emotion that many people can relate to, regardless of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
She's late for the first time, she don't know where she is
She is lost and unsure of her surroundings, causing her to feel lost and disoriented.
How could this happen, she thought she was careful
She feels frustrated that she ended up in this situation, and wonders how it happened despite her best efforts to be careful.
Now lost on a strange road, she pulls to a dead stop
She is completely lost and unable to find her way, so she stops her car in order to gather her thoughts and figure out what to do next.
She bows her head and starts to cry
Overwhelmed with emotion, she can't help but cry and express her fear and sadness.
She gets out of her car, she steps out in the cold
She decides to leave her car, braving the cold weather and facing her problems head-on.
No one around her, no one to help her
She feels abandoned and helpless, without anyone there to assist her or guide her in the right direction.
Rain starts to fall down, mixing with her tears
Even the weather seems to reflect her emotions, as rain falls down and mixes with her own tears.
She falls on her knees and starts to cry
The weight of her emotions becomes too much to bear, and she falls to her knees and cries in anguish and despair.
The rain it seems to be quite warm
Despite the cold weather and her difficult situation, the rain provides a sense of warmth and comfort to her.
She can't help but wonder the soft rumbling thunder
The sounds of thunder and rain make her contemplate the situation and consider what it might mean for her future.
She lifts her head and starts to cry
As she begins to see a glimmer of hope for the future, she lifts her head and cries tears of relief and joy.
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Rich Allen
That song brings me back. Whoever uploaded that sheet rules. \,,/
D F Baldner
YES!!! I still listen to insyderz, FiF, supertones ... the early Ghoti Hook was the best, like mxpx...
Jonathan Poveda
OMG i´m from Colombia, always i like Punk rock, but Christian Punk Rock are Flawless. I LOVE JESUS
alfredo sajche
nice song
Bob Guckiean
i miss them so much ghoti hook dogwood mxpx slickshoes insyderz five iron frenzy are what got me into good chrstian music
1thess523
@XxlacalaveramuecaxX , awesome!!!!