The original GCH began playing birthday parties, clubs, and festivals which eventually led to numerous larger venues throughout the northeast, including four years on Warped Tour (2003, 2004, 2006, 2008). During this time, GCH released four self-produced CDs: "Hed Candy" (1999), "Greasy Kids Stuff" (2000), "For the Kids" (2001) and "Papercut Chronicles EP" (2004).
"As cruel as School Children" was released on July 25, 2006. A second version of the album, released on November 4, 2006 additionally contains the single "Cupid's Chokehold"
After the release of "For the Kids", lead singer Travis McCoy won MTV's Direct Effect MC Battle and as a prize, he appeared in Styles P's video "Daddy Get That Cash".
The current configuration of GCH formed as guitarist Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo joined in late 2004, with bassist Eric Roberts joining in mid 2005.
After hearing the song "Taxi Driver", Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy invited the band to one of his shows. Gym Class Heroes then went on to join Pete Wentz's label, Decaydance Records, an imprint of Fueled by Ramen. Travis later said that Stump's support, coupled with the label's touring ethos and family atmosphere, led the band to signing with Decaydance/Fueled by Ramen.
Gym Class Heroes appeared on the Warped Tour in the summer of 2005 and 2006. The band completed their leg of a tour with The All-American Rejects on Nov. 29 in Las Vegas.
Their recent hit "Clothes Off" reached the No# 3 spot in the uk top 40 charts.
Lead singer Travis McCoy is currently working on a side project called Tequila Mockingbird with Nick Scimeca and is due out sometime early next year.
In mid-September 2008, Gym Class Heroes put out their album, "The Quilt". It was recorded during their late 2007 tour with Fall Out Boy and Plain White T's, "Young Wild Things". Soon after toured with Lil' Wayne on his "I Am Music" tour (late 2008).
The next album will be titled The Papercut Chronicles 2. The Stereo Hearts Songfacts reports that the first single from the album, "Stereo Hearts," features Maroon 5 frontman and The Voice coach Adam Levine on the chorus. It was released for download on iTunes on June 14, 2011 and also sent to all radio stations around the world the same day.
Travis McCoy is currently on a humanitarian trip across the globe to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and how to prevent it.
Pillmatic
Gym Class Heroes Lyrics
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Pillmatic breezing these down I'm poundin honey grounds
I'm pillmatic the oxycontin got my stomach rottin
Pillmatic I swear to God I'm not an addict
But I'm still at it, dang nabbit I'm pillmatic
Thinking back on when it all started
I found pink hearts in mommy's little pocket book
Poppin when she wasn't looking
I guess it runs in the family
I'm liable to eat any pill you randomly hand me
Save the greenery
I'm looking for them labels reading
may cause drowsiness be careful when operating machinery
beautiful pharmaceuticals
residue in my cuticles
sniffin them with a suitable
wishin they made em chewable
catch me in the source with five pills next to my name
like fuck five mics I want five vic fame
if killing pain is the name of the game
then I'm your number one draft pick
dash quick to the closest medicine cabinet
kill the whole bottle
never played the role model position
I'm just livin
so take 2 of these and call me in the morning
ima take 4 and finish this 40 'cause lifes boring
(chorus)
Keep the hydro unless its got codone behind it
Never have to roam far from home to find it
Writin fake scripts like my doctor signed it
Till I spelled his last name wrong
This ain't a song for the kids like the last album
Put em to bed go ahead and turn the valuum up
A couple meds to ease the pain of the papercuts
The doctor says slow down maybe later buts
40 milligrams, a 40 and I'm faded
This world is crazy so I stay medicated
Percocet, ativan, and colonapin
When my social lights are out
They turn them on again
I need em till I'm bored again
Oxycontin on juice on gin
Equals projectile wild style burner on a porcelain
(chorus)
The lyrics of Gym Class Heroes’ song “Pillmatic” delve into the use of drugs, specifically pills. The chorus laments the singer's addiction to oxycontin, as they continue to swallow the pills despite the negative effects on their body. The verse explores the beginning of the singer's addiction as it runs in the family. The addictive nature of pills is evident in the lyrics, as they cause the singer to crave them despite the harm they cause. They also turn to pills to escape the boredom of everyday life, despite the negative effects the drugs have on them.
Overall, the song depicts the dangers of drug addiction and shines a light on the ease of access to dangerous medications in our society. The lyrics capture the pain and hopelessness that come with addiction and highlight the need for greater education and resources for those struggling with drug addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Pillmatic breezing these down I'm poundin honey grounds
I am taking pills with ease and swallowing them. I'm taking oxycontin and eating honey to fight the bad taste and side effects.
I'm pillmatic the oxycontin got my stomach rottin
I'm addicted to oxycontin, and it's causing damage to my stomach.
Pillmatic I swear to God I'm not an addict
Despite my behavior, I refuse to acknowledge my addiction to pills.
But I'm still at it, dang nabbit I'm pillmatic
Despite knowing that I have a problem with pills, I can't stop taking them.
Thinking back on when it all started
Reflecting on how my addiction to pills started and tracing its roots.
I found pink hearts in mommy's little pocket book
I found pills in my mother's pocketbook and started taking them without her knowledge.
And took em
I took the pills without any regard for the harm they caused to my body.
Poppin when she wasn't looking
Taking the pills when my mother wasn't looking.
I guess it runs in the family
Drug addiction seems to be a common issue in my family, as my mother also had pills in her possession.
I'm liable to eat any pill you randomly hand me
I have no control over my addiction, and even random pills they are offered to me, I'm likely to take them.
Save the greenery
I'm not interested in marijuana as it doesn't give me the desired high.
I'm looking for them labels reading may cause drowsiness be careful when operating machinery
I'm seeking pills that can make me feel sleepy and relaxed, even if they come with warnings of side effects.
beautiful pharmaceuticals residue in my cuticles sniffin them with a suitable wishin they made em chewable
The drugs have become so consuming that I even have their residue on my cuticles. I wish they were more convenient to consume because I can't get enough.
catch me in the source with five pills next to my name like fuck five mics I want five vic fame
I'm seeking fame and recognition for consuming pills, and I'm proud of having five pills beside my name featured in a magazine and rated for providing an intoxicating high.
if killing pain is the name of the game then I'm your number one draft pick dash quick to the closest medicine cabinet
If the game is about numbing my pain and hiding my problems, then I'm the best at it. I will search for pills and take them as quickly as I can.
kill the whole bottle never played the role model position
I'm not a role model for anyone, and I'm not interested in being one. I'll take all the pills in the bottle until they are gone.
I'm just livin so take 2 of these and call me in the morning ima take 4 and finish this 40 'cause lifes boring
I have no real purpose in life and taking pills to get a high passes the time. I'll take four times as much as I'm supposed to, drink alcohol, and hope that it makes life more enjoyable.
Keep the hydro unless its got codone behind it
Hydrocodone pills are inferior to those containing codeine, so I'm only interested in pills which come with codeine.
Never have to roam far from home to find it
I have connections to drugs near my home and don't have to go far to find my next fix.
Writin fake scripts like my doctor signed it
I'm desperate to keep up my addiction, and I'm even forging prescriptions to get the pills I need.
Till I spelled his last name wrong
I made mistakes while forging a prescription and got caught, but I won't stop trying to get my fill of pills.
This ain't a song for the kids like the last album
This song is not suitable for kids, and it's not like the last album, which was more kid-friendly.
Put em to bed go ahead and turn the valuum up
Parents should put their children to bed and take sleeping pills, which is opposite of what they usually tell their kids to do.
A couple meds to ease the pain of the papercuts
Using these powerful drugs to numb the pain of something as small as a paper cut may seem unnecessary, but that's how desperate I am for a high.
The doctor says slow down maybe later buts
Even the doctor is warning me to slow down, but I'll ignore the advice.
40 milligrams, a 40 and I'm faded
I'm taking 40 milligrams of a drug, along with a 40 oz bottle of beer, and it's making me feel high.
This world is crazy so I stay medicated
I believe that the world is a crazy place, so taking drugs helps me cope.
Percocet, ativan, and colonapin
These are some of the drugs I'm taking, in addition to oxycontin and other pills.
When my social lights are out They turn them on again
These pills help me socialize and feel like I'm part of a group, even when I feel isolated and alone.
I need em till I'm bored again Oxycontin on juice on gin Equals projectile wild style burner on a porcelain
I'll keep taking these drugs until I'm bored again, even if it means mixing oxycontin, juice, and gin, which leads to vomiting in the toilet or outdoors.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW MCGINLEY, TRAVIS MCCOY
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