The band released Only a Suggestion on Teepee Records in 2002. In 2004 they signed to Dutch label Suburban Records (to date they have been more successful in Europe than North America) and released Dare I Say without Mike Callahan or Steve Earle, the latter replaced by new drummer Chris Leathers (Supafuzz). They have since recruited additional vocalist Aleah X (Banger, Devil May Care, Candy Says).
The Bottle
Hermano Lyrics
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She's taking you the wrong way
Take a breath and ride the clouds
There's gonna be a better day
And to the top of the world will you be
And to the bottom of the ocean you'll see
You'll see
Then you'll see
The end of time
You're gonna roll
The sky is all you need to know
Cuz you're fucking around with the bottle man
She's taking you the wrong way
Take a smoke and ride to hell
There's gotta be a better way
And to the top of her head you'll be
And to the top of her head can you see
Can you see
Can you be
You're all mine
The end of time
You're gonna roll
The sky is all you'll need to know
The song "The Bottle" by Hermano speaks to the dangers of drug addiction and self-destructive behavior. The lyrics paint a clear picture of a man who is caught up with a girl who is leading him down the wrong path. Despite this, the lyrics encourage the man to take a step back and see the bigger picture - that there is a better life waiting for him, and that he has the power to change his situation.
The first stanza of the song encourages the man to take a deep breath and "ride the clouds." This is a metaphor for taking a step back from the situation, clearing his mind, and seeking a new perspective. The second stanza then urges the man to "take a smoke and ride to hell," which can be interpreted as a warning against using drugs to escape his problems.
Throughout the song, the lyrics repeat the phrase "you're all mine, the end of time, you're gonna roll, the sky is all you need to know." This can be interpreted as the singer's plea to the man to take control of his life and define his own destiny.
Overall, the song "The Bottle" is a powerful message about the importance of making positive choices and taking control of one's own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
You're running around with the girl, man
You're spending time with this girl, but it's not a healthy relationship.
She's taking you the wrong way
This girl is leading you towards a not so good path in life.
Take a breath and ride the clouds
Take a break from this situation and find some inner peace.
There's gonna be a better day
Things will get better eventually.
And to the top of the world will you be
One day, you'll achieve your goals and be on top of the world.
And to the bottom of the ocean you'll see
However, you'll also experience some hardships and struggles.
Then you'll see
But with time, you'll gain perspective and clarity.
You're all mine
I care for you and want what's best for you.
The end of time
I'll always be there for you, no matter what.
You're gonna roll
You're going to live life to the fullest.
The sky is all you need to know
All you need to worry about is chasing your dreams.
Cuz you're fucking around with the bottle man
You're drowning your sorrows by drinking alcohol, which is not a good coping mechanism.
Take a smoke and ride to hell
Smoking won't solve your problems, it'll just make them worse.
There's gotta be a better way
You need to find a healthier way to deal with your issues.
And to the top of her head you'll be
If you keep going down this path, you'll eventually lose yourself in this girl.
And to the top of her head can you see
You'll lose sight of your own goals and aspirations.
Can you see
Do you realize the consequences of your actions?
Can you be
Can you be the person you want to be, or will you let this relationship define you?
Writer(s): David Angstrom, Steven V. Brown, John Garcia, Michael J. Callahan Copyright: Roadgnat Music, Proud To Be A Mexican Music, Stanalisa Music, Superloud Music
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.