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1) Hardline is a melodic hard rock band. The group was formed by brothers, and former Brunette band members, Johnny (vocals) and Joey Gioeli (guitar). They recruited former Bad English members Neal Schon (a guitarist best known for his work in Journey) and Deen Castronovo (drums). Bassist Todd Jensen, who'd worked with Doro and David Lee Roth, rounded out the band.
The group began a major tour with Van Halen prior to the release of an album. Their one and only release, 1992's Double Eclipse, featured a platter of upbeat melodic hard rock reminiscent of the 80s metal boom, tracks that arguably showed an even harder edge than that of Bad English. While that album has received praise from several critics, it appeared at a time when alternative rock was ascendant, getting a modest commercial response. Schon, Jensen, and Castronovo took time away from the band to work with seminal solo artist Paul Rodgers. However, the Gioeli's felt the other members were spending too much time on side projects, and Hardline ended up folding sadly before too long.
Schon and Castronovo would rejoin Journey in the late 90s. Jensen worked and toured with Alice Cooper while Johnny Gioeli sang on Axel Rudi Pell's Oceans Of Time album. A new version of Hardline consisting of the Gioeli's, Josh Ramos (guitar), Chris Maloney (bass), Bobby Rock (drums, ex-Vinnie Vincent Invasion) and Michael Ross (keyboards) released Hardline II roughly ten years after the band's debut. With the addition of Bob Burch on bass, Hardline played select live dates with one of those shows being released as a live album.
Since 1998, Johnny Gioeli had been the frontman for the Axel Rudi Pell band, touring many times over in Europe and performing at the Wacken Open Air festival, a huge metal rock fest held each year outside of Hamburg, Germany. He is known to be one of very few vocalists who can sing in a range that includes melodic rock, hard rock, and metal. The long awaited Hardline third album, Leaving the End Open, came out in mid-2009. Hardline has toured sporadically since, with a line-up of Johnny Gioeli, Josh Ramos (guitar), Michael T. Ross (keyboards), Jamie Brown (bass), and Atma Anur (drums).
Since then, the band has gone through a few lineup changes, but still continues to release music to this day. Their current lineup consists of Johnny Gioeli on vocals, Marco Di Salvia on drums, Mario Percudani on guitar, Anna Portalupi on bass and Alessandro Del Vecchio on keys. Their latest album, Heart, Mind And Soul released in 2021.
2) Hardline was a Norwegian hard rock band active in the early 80s based in Trondheim. They released a self-titled album in 1984, issued in Europe on the Belgian Mausoleum label. Failing to find an audience, they soon folded.
3) Hardline is a electro project from USA, with anti-PC themes.
Life's A Bitch
Hardline Lyrics
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Here comes daddy with the strap again, toward my backside with the boggled end
Sing it - yeah, yeah, yeah - life's a bitch, yeah
He said I'll teach you something by the back of my hand
School can't teach you how to fight like a man
Sing it - yeah, yeah, yeah - life's a bitch
I can hear myself screamin' at the backdoor, yeah
An' I'm numb from the hitting, can't take no more, I can't take no more
My old man waits up, it's a quarter to three
Smells my breath as he's talking to me
Sing it - yeah, yeah, yeah - life's a bitch
Here comes mama with the golden rule
Sayin' me and the boys are just dreamin' fools, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
An' I catch myself dreamin' of the wild side, yeah
And life's wheels are spinnin', gonna be one bumpy ride, oh yeah
Poor man poor, rich man rich, hang on baby, 'cos life's a bitch
One step up, two in the ditch, hang on baby, 'cos life's a bitch
Yes it is!
Yeah, life's a bitch, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Solo)
Yeah! Life's a bitch, yeah, life's a bitch, yeah...
The lyrics to Hardline's "Life's A Bitch" track offer a raw and introspective take on the hardships of life. The opening line serves as a trigger for the rest of the song, as the singer's father is depicted as a violent disciplinarian who seems to inflict pain to instill lessons. The line "School can't teach you how to fight like a man" implies that violence is sometimes seen as an essential aspect of manhood, which is a self-destructive interpretation of masculinity.
The chorus "Life's a bitch, yeah, yeah, yeah" serves as a constant reminder that the unfairness and struggles of life cannot be easily overcome or shaken off. The lines "One step up, two in the ditch, hang on baby, 'cos life's a bitch" paint a picture of a brutal cycle of ups and downs, with every success followed by yet another challenge, leaving no room for respite. The singer seems to recognize the dichotomy between the rich and the poor, but still sees life as a never-ending stream of obstacles.
Overall, the lyrics speak to a sense of frustration and helplessness in the face of life's challenges. It is possible that the singer realizes his own role in the struggles he endures, but still feels trapped in a world that always seems to work against him.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes daddy with the strap again, toward my backside with the boggled end
My father is coming to punish me yet again, and I know he will strike me with the buckle end of his belt.
Sing it - yeah, yeah, yeah - life's a bitch, yeah
Life is tough and sometimes seems unbearable, but we have to face it head-on and push through it.
He said I'll teach you something by the back of my hand
My father is trying to teach me a lesson, but he is doing so physically, using the back of his hand to hit me.
School can't teach you how to fight like a man
Some lessons in life cannot be learned in school, such as fighting and standing up for oneself like a man.
I can hear myself screamin' at the backdoor, yeah
I can hear myself screaming for help, but there seems to be no escape from the pain and punishment I am experiencing.
An' I'm numb from the hitting, can't take no more, I can't take no more
I have become numb to the physical abuse and cannot take it anymore, but I am powerless to stop it.
Poor man poor, rich man rich, hang on baby, 'cos life's a bitch
Regardless of one's financial status, life can be challenging and unfair, but we must persevere and hold on tight.
My old man waits up, it's a quarter to three
My father is waiting for me to come home and will reprimand me for being out late.
Smells my breath as he's talking to me
My father can smell alcohol on my breath and is accusing me of being irresponsible and making poor decisions.
Here comes mama with the golden rule
My mother is coming to give me advice regarding her values and what she believes is right and wrong.
Sayin' me and the boys are just dreamin' fools, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
My mother thinks my friends and I are naive and unrealistic with our dreams and ambitions.
An' I catch myself dreamin' of the wild side, yeah
Despite what my parents and society expect of me, I find myself daydreaming of living a wild and unconventional life.
And life's wheels are spinnin', gonna be one bumpy ride, oh yeah
Life is unpredictable and full of ups and downs, and it will be a rough ride before it gets any easier.
One step up, two in the ditch, hang on baby, 'cos life's a bitch
We may take two steps back for every step forward, and life may be tough and unpleasant, but we must remain strong and persevere.
Yes it is!
Life is tough and challenging, but it is also a beautiful and valuable experience that we must cherish.
Yeah, life's a bitch, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Once again, life is difficult, challenging, and at times unbearable, but we must continue to move forward in spite of it.
(Solo)
Instrumental section of the song.
Yeah! Life's a bitch, yeah, life's a bitch, yeah...
Life is arduous and challenging, but we must face it with strength and courage, knowing that the reward is a life well-lived.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony S Cruz, Nasir Jones, Oliver Scott, Ronny Wilson, Anthony Cruz, Ronnie Wilson
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