Amped
Grip Inc Lyrics
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Rules are none move with the pack
Chopped and spread lines reflect white
Reasoning fades
Into the second day
Searching for something more
Endless are the window patrols
Time wags its accusing finger
Without distinction
In the eleventh hour
Cranked up high
Cranked up high
Tight chewing skin until it bleeds
Ringed by broken cars and guns
Nocturnal hiding from the sun
Teeth turn black and rot
You don't want it you just need it
You gotta get it cranked up really high
Into the third day
Meth leper disorientated
Fighting hard to feed
Retracing steps of lost weekends
Habit feeding habit
Without distinction
Of the eleventh hour
Cranked up high
Cranked up high
Amped and cranked up really high
Lost engorging show no mercy
Move speed demon catch that moving train
Fall into the affray
You don't want it you just need it
You gotta get it cranked up really high
The song "Amped" by Grip Inc. explores the destructive, addictive nature of drug use. The lyrics describe the experience of being "scored primed and packed geared up," ready for drug use, and the lack of rules as they "move with the pack." The drug use is vividly depicted with lines reflecting white and the tight chewing of skin until it bleeds. The desperation for the drug is evident, as the singer fights hard to feed their habit, retracing steps of lost weekends. The song portrays the increasing danger and deterioration of the drug user, as they become disorientated and a "meth leper." The eleventh hour represents the final moments before it is too late to turn back, as time cuts without distinction.
Beyond the surface-level exploration of drug use, the song also critiques the societal issues that contribute to drug addiction. The endless window patrols suggest the oppressive and controlling nature of society, while the broken cars and guns show the violence and brokenness that people turn to drugs to escape from. The teeth turning black and rotting reveal the physical toll of drug addiction, but also the psychological decay and decay of morals.
Overall, "Amped" is a raw and intense portrayal of drug addiction and the societal issues that contribute to it. It emphasizes the destructive nature of drug use and the importance of stepping back before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Scored primed and packed geared up
Fully prepared and ready to go
Rules are none move with the pack
There are no rules, just follow everyone else
Chopped and spread lines reflect white
Lines of cocaine are cut and ready to be snorted
Reasoning fades
The ability to think logically disappears
Into the second day
This behavior has been going on for at least two days
Searching for something more
Trying to fulfill a deeper craving or desire
Endless are the window patrols
Constantly on the lookout for authorities
Time wags its accusing finger
Time is a reminder of the consequences of one’s actions
Time will cut you
The consequences of one’s actions will catch up to them
Without distinction
It affects everyone equally
In the eleventh hour
Running out of time before something bad happens
Cranked up high
High on drugs and/or adrenaline
Tight chewing skin until it bleeds
Nervous energy is causing physical harm
Ringed by broken cars and guns
Surrounded by danger and destruction
Nocturnal hiding from the sun
Only active at night in order to avoid detection
Teeth turn black and rot
Drug abuse is causing physical damage
You don't want it you just need it
Addiction has taken hold
Into the third day
This behavior has been going on for at least three days
Meth leper disorientated
High on meth and feeling lost and confused
Fighting hard to feed
Desperately trying to satisfy the craving for drugs
Retracing steps of lost weekends
Trying to remember what happened during previous drug binges
Habit feeding habit
The more drugs taken, the stronger the addiction becomes
Amped and cranked up really high
Extremely high on drugs and/or adrenaline
Lost engorging show no mercy
Unable to control oneself while high
Move speed demon catch that moving train
Urgency to continue the drug use
Fall into the affray
Submitting to the addiction
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jo ost
One of the best vocal performances in metal history imho.
montmn
Absolutely fantastic band, album, & song. All four members really showed off. I wish Gus was still around to put this back together.
Chris
This is a band I vaguely remember hearing about as it was Dave Lombardo's side project after he left Slayer. I never actually listened to them until now.
raymundo nuñez
Para miii este pinche grupo es pura energia se lleva a Slayer lastima q fallecio su vocal Gus si no mecay q se lleva facilmente a slayer neta saludos 😈👍va de mas a massssss
Rafael Oliveira Dos Santos
Esse som e fudido
Infern0 999
RIP Gus Chambers!
\M/