The band is notably influenced both by 90s post-grunge as well as by 80s dirty hard rock and glam metal, with several critics noting their debt to Guns n' Roses. Cut to almost five years later after Winkler met the guys, and Hinder built a healthy regional following. They released an independent album, titled 'Far From Close', which sold out several thousands of copies. The band was the object of an honest-to-goodness bidding war between three different major labels that resulted in its major label debut, titled 'Extreme Behavior', coming out to much commercial success in 2005.
True to the group's origins in Austin Winkler's cover band, Hinder has released several covers of songs that have inspired the band. Examples include "Bed of Roses" (by Bon Jovi), "Born to be Wild" (by Steppenwolf), "Take Me Home Tonight" (by Eddie Money), and "Thunderstruck" (by AC/DC). Their debut album included the huge hit (and perhaps their best known original song) "Lips Of An Angel", and said album has been triple-platinum certified by the RIAA.
Although receiving mixed to negative critical reviews for 'Extreme Behavior', setting up a pattern for them as being critical whipping boys, "Lips of an Angel" was a rock smash. It topped both the Top 40 Pop Radio Chart and the Digital Download Chart, also putting the group on the top of multiple radio, video and digital charts including Yahoo, iTunes, and MSN. Facing near impossible expectations put on them, with rambunctious live performances stoking the flames, Hinder's sophomore album, 'Take It To The Limit', proved somewhat of a commercial disappointment by comparison. However, the group still moved hundreds of thousands of records and featured a strong glam metal-esque sound that many fans loved.
The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007. After the release of 'Take It To The Limit' in 2008 and 'All American Nightmare' in 2010, though, issues between frontman Winkler and the rest of the band had taken their toll. Finally, on November 20, 2013, it was announced via Loudwire that the band had parted ways with Winkler, the statement saying that there was no animosity towards him but that they just felt it was time to move on. The former Hinder singer has had struggles placing him in rehab before. Saving Abel’s Jared Weeks has often played with the re-jiggered group, and their future is somewhat uncertain though with more studio material promised as of early 2015 (with ex-producer Marshal Dutton being their current singer).
Albums
'Far From Close' (2003)
'Extreme Behavior' (2005)
'Take It To The Limit' (2008)
'All American Nightmare' (2010)
'Welcome to the Freakshow' (2012)
'When the Smoke Clears' (2015)
2) Hinder is a Black Metal band from Netherlands. They have released a full length album, Doodendraad in 2017.
https://hinderbm.bandcamp.com/
Intoxicated
Hinder Lyrics
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I'll be the smoke, take a hit off of me
I'm like the Devil with my tongue
Give you that dirty kind of love
One taste and you can't get enough
You be the vein, I'll be the drug
That's the way that I make
That's the way that I make
You push it, pull it, give in, take it
Use 'til you're intoxicated
Double the dose and I'll triple the high
Shoot me up, let's go for a ride
Putting it on to tear it off
Take every drop until it's gone
Even if I could, I won't stop
I'm all you want, I'm all you've got
That's the way that I make
You want it 'til your body's shaking
That's the way that I make
You push it, pull it, give in, take it
Use 'til you're intoxicated
Yeah, you know that I'm the poison you need
That's the way that I make
You want it 'til your body's shaking
That's the way that I make
You push it, pull it, give in, take it
Use 'til you're intoxicated
Use 'til you're intoxicated
Use 'til you're intoxicated
In Hinder's song Intoxicated, the lyrics describe a relationship where one person acts as a drug to the other, giving them a high that they crave and can't get enough of. The singer in the song is comparing themselves to a poison or drug that their partner needs, with lines like "You be the vein, I'll be the drug" and "Double the dose and I'll triple the high". The overall message is that the singer is the only thing their partner needs to feel fulfilled and satisfied, even if it's not a healthy or positive source of fulfillment.
The lyrics also touch on themes of addiction, with lines like "Use 'til you're intoxicated" and "Take every drop until it's gone". It's clear that the relationship in the song is not a healthy one, and is built on a foundation of dependency and obsession. However, the singer seems to revel in this power dynamic, describing themselves as "the Devil with my tongue" and reveling in the idea of being a toxic influence.
Overall, the lyrics to Intoxicated paint a picture of a relationship that is not built on love or mutual respect, but on a twisted form of dependency and desire. While the song may be catchy and upbeat, it's important to note the problematic nature of the dynamic it describes.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, you know I am the poison you need
I am aware that you are in need of a toxic relationship and I am happy to provide that for you.
I'll be the smoke, take a hit off of me
I am like a cigarette, able to provide a temporary high that will eventually fade away.
I'm like the Devil with my tongue
I am skilled at using words to manipulate you and lead you down a dangerous path.
Give you that dirty kind of love
I am able to provide a type of love that is dangerous, illicit and exciting.
One taste and you can't get enough
Like a drug, I am addictive and you will always want more of me.
You be the vein, I'll be the drug
You are the vessel and I am the harmful substance that will slowly destroy you.
That's the way that I make
You want it 'til your body's shaking
I am fully aware of the thrilling, dangerous effect I have on you and I will use it to my advantage.
You push it, pull it, give in, take it
You are willing to do whatever it takes to continue taking the drug that I am offering you.
Use 'til you're intoxicated
You rely on me to intoxicate you and escape the real world.
Double the dose and I'll triple the high
If one dose of me is not enough for you, I am willing to provide more and amplify the effect.
Shoot me up, let's go for a ride
Let's take this ride together, exploring our dangerous relationship and ignoring the consequences.
Putting it on to tear it off
We are both aware that this relationship will eventually come crashing down but we cannot resist it.
Take every drop until it's gone
You will continue to use me until I am completely gone, regardless of the harm it causes you.
Even if I could, I won't stop
I'm all you want, I'm all you've got
I am fully aware of my hold on you and even if I wanted to, I could not stop providing you with the poison you crave.
Use 'til you're intoxicated
Use 'til you're intoxicated
Use 'til you're intoxicated
You will continue to use me until you are drunk with the addiction that I provide you with.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: RYAN JAMES HURD, MARSHAL KENT DUTTON, CODY HANSON, JOEY HYDE
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