1) Heads… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists/bands under the same name:
1) Headstrong is a Canadian alternative metal band formed in 1998.
2) Headstrong aka Don Jackson is now regarded as one of the fastest rising new talents
in the dance music scene and also one of the most prolific song writers and musicians.
3) Headstrong was a Los Angeles Skinhead band in the late 1980's.
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1) Headstrong is a Canadian alternative metal band formed in 1998. They released one eponymous studio album under RCA Records before being dropped from the label and ultimately disbanding in 2003. The band members all met while attending University of Western Ontario where they each a received a degree. Their group initially began in the late 1990s under the name bomb32 in their native London, Ontario. Comparable to acts such as 311, Stone Temple Pilots, and Helmet, they used the popular of Farmclub to promote their music.
The strength of their first single, "All of the Above," earned Headstrong over a million votes from fans of the television show's site. They became Farmclub's first international guest and were granted a performance at LA's Farmclub stage in the summer of 2000. While there, they shared the stage with the likes of Kid Rock and Eminem and caught the attention of David Bendeth, senior vice-president of A&R, who signed them afterwards.[1] Headstrong then made their live United States debut at the CMJ Music Marathon on October 12 at Don Hills, New York.
Thanks to their booking agents S.L. Feldman & Associates, Headstrong then embarked on a Canadian tour with fellow Canadians Flybanger starting in November 2001.[2] On February 19, 2002, they released their self-titled debut under RCA. Headstrong managed to find success with its single "Adriana," which reached #15 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and had a music video. However, problems began erupting within the following months.
In late July, Headstrong was pulled from touring with Tommy Lee in a decision reportedly made by RCA to end the band's tour support. By this time, Headstrong had also been believed to be writing and demoing new material which would possibly be showcased in their forthcoming fall concerts. However, in August, a mere six months after their debut album's release, Headstrong was dropped by RCA.[3]
The following year in late April, Headstrong decided to split up, citing disillusionment with the record label as one reason.
2) Don Jackson (Headstrong) is a English electronic music producer, song writer and musician. He has worked with several of the top vocal trance singers including Kirsty Hawkshaw, Andrea Britton, and Tiff Lacey.
The music produced is released under the Headstrong alias and is featured on many compilation albums including Nightmusic Volume 2 (2007) and The DJ 3 in the Mix (2006). Jackson befriended music producer and label owner Matt Darey, and has since been working with Darey's label Darey Products.
This table summarizes a few of the tracks Don Jackson has performed.
"Close Your Eyes" (2005)
"Silver Shadow" (2006)
"Show Me The Love" (2006)
"The Truth" (2006)
"Symphony of Soul" (2007)
"Love Calls" (2008)
"Helpless" (2008)
Headstrong - Timeless (Part 1 Album) (June 2010) Contains 24 tracks Including Sometimes, Lost In Time, Resurrection, A Spell On Me, Tears, Symphony Of Soul, Silver Shadow, Broken Ice, Love Of Fools, Fallen, Helpless, Into You, Circles, Trumpets (Waterboys Collaboration), Taking On The World Love Until It Hurts, Party 2Nite, Crimson Sky, Rainbows, Here In The dark (Shelly Harland Collaboration)
With fantastic reviews in all the top magazines and websites the future of Headstrong looks more than bright for this talented song writer. His Dance Music has been firmly supported by the top 3 dj’s in the world Armin van buuren, PVD & Tiesto plus support from Paul Oakenfold, Gabriel & Dresdon & Markus Shultz to name but a few.
Adriana
Headstrong Lyrics
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No time to think, much less react to the knife in your back
Go burn a hole in the world, start walking
I'll be the one when I'm done double talking to you
Take a second now, think the rest of your life
What's integrity when you can ooze on through the other side?
If I put my mind to it I can figure it out
If I put my mind to it I can figure it out
If I put my mind to it I can figure it out
If I put my mind to it I can figure it out
Swarmed without end, how can you even pretend?
I'll stay you go, outside that I just don't know
Go burn a hole in the world start walking
I'll be the one when I'm done double talking to you
Take a second now, take the rest of your life
What's integrity when you can ooze on through to the other side?
If I put my mind to it I can figure it out
If I put my mind to it I can figure it out
If I put my mind to it I can figure it out
If I put my mind to it I can figure it out
Everyone stop screaming
Just wrap your teeth around me
And hold me to this line
These scars are ours for all time
(The next time you see, you'll see it will not be me
The next time you see, you'll see it will not be me)
Take a second now, take the rest of your life
What's integrity when you can ooze on through to the other side?
If I put my mind to it I can figure it out
If I put my mind to it I can figure it out
If I put my mind to it I can figure it out
If I put my mind to it I can figure it out
The song Adriana by Headstrong is a powerful and emotional piece that speaks to the pain and betrayal of a former lover. The first verse opens with the lines: "Adriana you never saw it coming, no time to think, much less react to the knife in your back." These lines suggest a sudden and unexpected act of betrayal, where the singer likens the damage done to Adriana to a knife wound in the back. This imagery is powerful and visceral, and sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is tinged with anger and frustration.
The chorus of the song continues this theme, encouraging Adriana to "go burn a hole in the world" and leave the singer alone. The lines "what's integrity when you can ooze on through the other side?" also suggest that the singer feels betrayed by Adriana's lack of morals or loyalty. The singer tells her to take the rest of her life to think about this.
The song ends with a plea for understanding and connection. The lines "everyone stop screaming, just wrap your teeth around me and hold me to this line" suggest a desire for reconciliation, despite the anger and pain that has been expressed throughout the rest of the song. The overall message of the song seems to be one of frustration and anger, but also a desire for healing and understanding, even in the face of betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Adriana you never saw it coming
No time to think, much less react to the knife in your back.
Go burn a hole in the world, start walking
I'll be the one when I'm done double talking to you.
Take a second now, think the rest of your life
What's integrity when you can ooze on through the other side?
If I put my mind to it I can figure it out
Confidence in one's own abilities to solve problems.
Swarmed without end, how can you even pretend?
I'll stay you go, outside that I just don't know.
Everyone stop screaming
A plea for calm amidst chaos.
Just wrap your teeth around me
An intimate and desperate plea for connection.
And hold me to this line
A commitment to the emotions and words being expressed.
These scars are ours for all time
The pain and hurt is shared between them forever.
The next time you see, you'll see it will not be me
A warning or goodbye to someone who has caused pain.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Bearaudeus
I loved the entire album from the day it came out, sooo much!
In my small town I grew up in this song stayed in the top 9 amongst Korn, System of a Down, mushroom heads ‘solitair unraveling’, slipknot and linkon Park songs....
The whole album was amazing.
Seriously, I love every song from it.
If you guys ever do a live show again, wherever you are... I want to come, please let me know!
And seriously, I would travel to see y’all. Lol.
I used to listen to your album on repeat for days on end.
And still occasionally do from
Time to time.
Hoodies and hoods’ is a favorite
Do what you feel like
Swing harder
I am for real
Get in
All of the above.
All of them are equal favorites, and I still love backlash and the few others too.
So many cool nuances in your music and that whole album.
Always a calm before the storm kind of band, with hard hitting rhythms from instruments and the vocals...
I really love your guys music.
Just wanted to let you know this boy from Idaho loves your creation.
@demondanmorrissey9264
Adriana you never saw it coming
No time to think, much less react to the knife in your back
Then go burn a hole in the world , start walking
I'll be the one when i'm done double talking to you
Take a second now, and take the rest of your life
What's integrity when you can ooze on through to the other side?
If i put my mind to it i can figure it out
If i put my mind to it i can figure it out
If i put my mind to it i can figure it out
If i put my mind to it i can figure it out
Swarmed without end, how can you even pretend?
I'll stay you go. outside that i just don't know'
Go burn a hole in the world start walking
I'll be the one when i'm done double talking to you
Take a second now, take the rest of your life
What's integrity when you can ooze on through to the other side?
If i put my mind to it i can figure it out
If i put my mind to it i can figure it out
If i put my mind to it i can figure it out
If i put my mind to it i can figure it ouEveryone stop screaming
Just wrap your teeth around me
And hold me to this line
These scars are ours for all time
(the next time you see, you'll see it will not be me
The next time you see, you'll see it will not be me)
Take a second now, take the rest of your life
What's integrity when you can ooze on through to the other side?
If i put my mind to it i can figure it out
If i put my mind to it i can figure it out
If i put my mind to it i can figure it out
If i put my mind to it i can figure it out'
@JoelKrass
Thanks for the kind words...We're not making music, but we're all still very close friends, keeping healthy and enjoying life...Nice to see this little ditty still stands up after almost a decade.
@patrickhurley2237
Joel I was fortunate enough to see you guys at the now gone Blue Cats in Knoxville Tn and got to hang out with you guys. You all blew the roof off of that place. One of the BEST shows I have EVER saw. Thank you all for that too.
@RobotsPajamas
I'm so glad I came here to see this (even though it was left 9 years ago). I love this song.
@Mari-sm9zp
Joel Krass thank you guys for writing a song I can finally use for my name it's so hard to find anything with that name lol plus love the lyrics in general and was super happy to find a song with my name in my favorite genre of music
@Bearaudeus
I loved the entire album from the day it came out, sooo much!
In my small town I grew up in this song stayed in the top 9 amongst Korn, System of a Down, mushroom heads ‘solitair unraveling’, slipknot and linkon Park songs....
The whole album was amazing.
Seriously, I love every song from it.
If you guys ever do a live show again, wherever you are... I want to come, please let me know!
And seriously, I would travel to see y’all. Lol.
I used to listen to your album on repeat for days on end.
And still occasionally do from
Time to time.
Hoodies and hoods’ is a favorite
Do what you feel like
Swing harder
I am for real
Get in
All of the above.
All of them are equal favorites, and I still love backlash and the few others too.
So many cool nuances in your music and that whole album.
Always a calm before the storm kind of band, with hard hitting rhythms from instruments and the vocals...
I really love your guys music.
Just wanted to let you know this boy from Idaho loves your creation.
@JoelKrass
@@patrickhurley2237 aw fuck man that's great to hear. it's been so long i've often wondered, "were actually any good?" so thanks for that review. It was so great to be able to experience every part of the states, and I KNOW that Knoxville night was a memorable night for everyone. Sorry to hear you lost a great venue, it's going around these days. ;)
@highlyusefulinformation
I can't understand why this song was so slept on; the chorus lyrics have rang in my head for years.
@TemperedMedia
"What's integrity when you can ooze on through the other side?"
@greggalliher6093
Mine too especially since I saw them live. Shame they didn't do more.
@Bearaudeus
They have an interesting history of why they didn’t do more.