2) Death Metal from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. https://grindstonedm.bandcamp.com/
Threshold
Grindstone Lyrics
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Raise the dead, to dredge knee-high through shit.
Scared, scared to leave, I disengage forgotten thoughts.
Run your marathon! Your ill-begotten truth!
I don't want it, don't need it, don't want it, don't need it, don't feel anymore!
I can't see, I can't feel, I can't breathe it!
I can't see, I can't feel, I can't kill it!
Raise the dead, to dredge knee-high through shit.
Scared, scared to leave, I disengage forgotten thoughts.
Run your marathon! Your ill-begotten truth!
I don't want it, don't need it, don't want it, don't need it, don't feel anymore!
I can't see, I can't feel, I can't kill it!
I don't want it, don't need it, don't want it, don't need it, don't feel anymore!
I can't see, I can't feel, I can't kill it!
Still I'm, finding, I'm changing, I break away!
And you can't stay satisfied, when you live on borrowed time,
And I know that will not change your mind.
Run your marathon! Your ill-begotten truth!
I don't want it, don't need it, don't want it, don't need it, don't feel anymore!
I can't see, I can't feel, I can't breathe it!
I don't want it, don't need it, don't want it, don't need it, don't feel anymore!
I can't see, I can't feel, I can't kill it!
The lyrics to Grindstone's song "Threshold" convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment with the world. The opening line, "Raise the dead, to dredge knee-high through shit," sets a tone of struggle and hardship. The singer is scared to leave, as if trapped in a place he doesn't want to be. He has disengaged from his thoughts and emotions, perhaps in an effort to protect himself from pain or disappointment.
The repeated refrain of "I don't want it, don't need it, don't feel anymore" reflects a sense of numbness and exhaustion. The singer is tired of the expectations and pressures of the world, and he can no longer see, feel or breathe the same way. He is unable to feel anything emotionally or physically. However, there's a sense of determination in the final lines, "Still I'm finding, I'm changing, I break away!" The singer recognizes that he needs to make a change or break away from his current situation to move forward.
Overall, "Threshold" expresses a bleak outlook on life and a deep feeling of disconnect from the world, yet also contains a ray of hope for personal growth and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
Raise the dead, to dredge knee-high through shit.
Revive past memories, but it's a messy process that involves dealing with unpleasant emotions and experiences.
Scared, scared to leave, I disengage forgotten thoughts.
Afraid to confront the past, so I push away old memories that have been buried deep.
Run your marathon! Your ill-begotten truth!
Keep pushing forward with your questionable beliefs, but that doesn't apply to me.
I don't want it, don't need it, don't want it, don't need it, don't feel anymore!
I refuse to accept those beliefs or feelings anymore since they don't serve me well.
I can't see, I can't feel, I can't breathe it!
The disconnection from those beliefs or feelings goes so deep that it feels like a physical block.
Still I'm, finding, I'm changing, I break away!
Despite the discomfort and difficulty, I'm still seeking growth and change, even if it means breaking away from what's familiar.
And you can't stay satisfied, when you live on borrowed time,
Living without facing the past or pursuing meaningful growth is merely existing, not actually living.
And I know that will not change your mind.
I acknowledge that others may not understand my perspective or choices.
I can't see, I can't feel, I can't kill it!
The connection to those old beliefs or feelings may never fully die, but it's no longer in control of me.
Contributed by Leah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@akkoonassis9045
I owned this game when I was like 13 or 14, all this time I never forgot these songs. Such an excellent soundtrack, especially for a racing game.
@V3ntilator
Whole rare concert came on Youtube as recent 2021.
@hotrodeldorado811
grindstone my first introduction to heavy metal and or rock when I was a kid, n64 was awesome
@MylesMusic94
landcaster 4 I think you meant to say "N64 is awesome"
@shreddedbylight
landcaster 4 same!!
@StevJohn
Same for me, after i started to listen cKy remind me so much grindstone.
@NoBrainerLanguages
Check out Kirkophony. It's Grant Kirkhope's Heavy Metal project. It's in his official channel (Grant Kirkhope). He was the one, along with Graeme Norgate, who composed some of the killer tunes in GoldenEye 007 for the great ol' N64.
@ramonpatrick21
Best Thing on Top Gear Overdrive :D
@sharktubarovisk7515
TopGear Overdriver em 2022, entrei pra jogar e relembrar essas músicas, e a infância gritou...!
@cortesdofelipe4509
Boas lembranças Top Gear Overdrive joguei muito velho ótimas lembranças desse clássico N64