Throughout the 90's, Ghoulspoon forged its own path and gained a reputation and following in the SoCal area through hard work and regional touring with the likes of Incubus, Korn, 311, Deftones, No Doubt, Sublime, Kid Rock, System of a Down, Static-X, Sugar Ray, Foo Fighters, The Cult, Snot, Kottonmouth Kings, Powerman 5000, and (hed) pe among many others. The band earned a huge fan base and many accolades including handfulls of San Diego Music Awards nominations and 1 win for "Best Hard Rock/Metal Band" in 2001.
Over its career, Ghoulspoon released several demos and 3 albums - “To Serve Man (1993)”, “Medication (1996)”, and “Fever (1999)”, selling over 10,000 units without the help of a manager, booking agent, or major record label. After going through years of lineup changes and enough scandal and debauchery to fill a two part VH1 Special, the band changed a few members and was reborn as Divided by Zero in 2002.
Batgirl
Ghoulspoon Lyrics
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Stoned are we, lonely midnight stroll,
Streets stretch endless and it's fangs so cold
Father, hero, sidekick makin′ the call
The night loves to free itself, as you soon will see yourself
Motorcycle spinnin' outta control
Why crawl back to more torment?
Double-sided mirror keepin' her whole
Pleasures of this dark dimension,
Things are best just left unmentioned
Sights you′ll see
Would not believe
Colossal wave
From beyond the grave
In need of a spin off that never took place
Scared aren′t we, terror smiles your name
Enter a night world venom neon game
Special guest villains won't see her face
Feeds on fear and stranger flames
Your will, target of this lone some game
Bat signal, sex symbol keeping me close
Come, the shadows await you
Eerie tours of squirming sewers
Another week of waiting, in need of a dose
Desire shines in dark wild landscapes
In this horror batgirl escapes
Smoke that curls
Cloak unfurls
Flesh that gleams
Not as it seems
It′s like a fucking disease...
The lyrics of Ghoulspoon's song Batgirl paint a vivid image of a dark, seductive world that's hiding just out of sight. The singer of the song is on a midnight stroll through the streets when something catches their attention over the wall. They're high and lonely, and the night seems to be calling to them. A motorcycle spins out of control, adding to the surreal feeling of the scene. The lyrics suggest that this world is dangerous and tempting - the singer is being lured in, and the invitation seems to come from Batgirl herself, who's described as a special guest villain who feeds on fear and stranger flames.
The singer is urged to join the world of the red glow, where pleasures are dark and unmentionable. The lyrics suggest that this world is full of sights and experiences that are beyond belief - a colossal wave from beyond the grave, eerie tours of squirming sewers, and desire that shines in dark wild landscapes. Batgirl is both a sex symbol and a savior - she keeps the singer close with the bat signal, but she also offers an escape from the horrors of the world they know.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's hiding over the wall
There is something mysterious and unknown lurking beyond the wall that separates us from it.
Stoned are we, lonely midnight stroll
We are under the influence of drugs and wandering around at night feeling isolated.
Streets stretch endless and it's fangs so cold
The streets seem to go on forever and the coldness in the air makes it feel like something sinister is just around the corner.
Father, hero, sidekick makin' the call
The three archetypal figures of a father, hero, and sidekick are involved in a decision-making process.
The night loves to free itself, as you soon will see yourself
The night has a way of bringing out things that are normally hidden and you will soon experience this firsthand.
Motorcycle spinnin' outta control
A motorcycle is out of control and represents a loss of power or stability.
Why crawl back to more torment?
Why subject oneself to more pain and suffering?
You can join us in the red glow
You can become part of the group and share in the experience of the red glow, which represents a dangerous, exciting, and seductive atmosphere.
Double-sided mirror keepin' her whole
A double-sided mirror is protecting someone's true identity or hiding their split personality.
Pleasures of this dark dimension, things are best just left unmentioned
There are pleasures to be found in the darkness, but they are best kept secret and unspoken of.
Sights you'll see, would not believe, colossal wave, from beyond the grave
The things you will witness are beyond belief and seem to come from the afterlife, alluding to the idea that the experience is surreal and supernatural.
In need of a spin off that never took place
There is a desire for a new direction or experience that has never been realized or fulfilled.
Scared aren't we, terror smiles your name
We are all terrified, and it seems like terror is specifically targeting us.
Enter a night world venom neon game
We are entering a world of danger and excitement, depicted as being full of venom and neon lights that create a harsh and intense environment.
Special guest villains won't see her face
There is a mysterious and unknown female character who cannot be seen by the special guest villains, implying her presence is hidden or masked.
Feeds on fear and stranger flames
This character feeds on the fear and flames of strangers, inspiring them with unknown and possibly dangerous motives.
Your will, target of this lone some game
The game is designed to target your willpower, making it a lonely and personal challenge.
Bat signal, sex symbol keeping me close
The image of a bat and the idea of sex are intertwined, with the bat being a symbol of desire and closeness.
Come, the shadows await you
The darkness is welcoming and wants you to join it in its secrets and pleasures.
Eerie tours of squirming sewers
The experience takes us through unsettling and creepy scenes such as sewers, adding to the overall mood of horror.
Another week of waiting, in need of a dose
The experience is addictive, leaving us craving another fix or dose.
Desire shines in dark wild landscapes
Our most intense desires can be realized in the darkness and wildness of the experience.
In this horror batgirl escapes
Batgirl represents an escape from the horror, perhaps as a hero or source of hope.
Smoke that curls, cloak unfurls, flesh that gleams, not as it seems
These unsettling and unnatural images represent the idea that things are not what they seem, adding to the overall mood of dread and horror.
It's like a fucking disease...
The experience is described as a disease, highlighting its addictive and potentially dangerous nature.
Writer(s): Cooper Jason, Goode Zachary S, Lowe Marc, Ronstadt Jeremy A, Vick Jason Alan
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