Their music cried out from the darkest of depths for someone anyone to listen to their hardcore anthems of sorrow, heartbreak and violence. Unlike many of their hardcore contemporaries, Horror Show truly lived the pain of their songs every day. Deeply rooted in late night quarrels and their city's urban decay, Horror Show were a sign of hope in an otherwise bleak and barren world.
After the release of their debut CD/7"EP, "Our Design", Horror Show toured the east coast U.S. in support of the release. They also played a number of memorable hometown shows and made an appearance at the memorable Deathwish/Bridge 9 Festival in 2003.
In late 2004, Horror Show released their "The Holiday" 7"EP on Deathwish, which came to be their final recordings.
Members of the band remain active in music today.
Stay Gold
Horror Show Lyrics
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They always have.
Some at my side,
They never left the fights,
The drinks, the youth..
They've passed, still in my heart.
Always thinking back
Reminicse the arguments,
They always do
...stay gold...
I'll see you soon
They've gone but not for long
This is my ode.
To the kids, who fought side by side
To the kids, who would talk and stay up all night.
To the kids, who made up our lives
To the kids, who fought and lost to time...
I'LL SEE YOU SOON
The lyrics to Horror Show's song Stay Gold appear to be a reflection on the past, specifically on the people who have been a part of the singer's life at different stages. The opening lines, "Friends came and went, They always have," suggest a sense of impermanence and transience in relationships, a sentiment that is common in the human experience. The singer acknowledges that some friends have stayed with them through fights and drinks and youth, but that they have passed in some way. The line "They've gone but not for long" could refer to the friends having physically left the singer's life, but still being present in memory and in spirit.
The next lines, "Always thinking back/Reminisce the arguments," evoke nostalgia and a reflection on the past. The mood seems to darken somewhat as the "innocence days grew cold" and the singer notes that this is something that always happens. The refrain of "stay gold" could be interpreted as a plea to the friends from the past to hold onto their youthful energy and spirit, or it could be a way for the singer to try to remember that youthful energy themselves.
The closing lines, "To the kids, who fought and lost to time... I'LL SEE YOU SOON," suggest a sense of longing and of hope for a kind of reunion or reconciliation with those friends. It's a touching and reflective song that speaks to a common human experience of remembering and holding onto those who have impacted our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Friends came and went,
I've had many friends throughout my life, but they haven't stuck around forever.
They always have.
It's just the way life goes - people come and go.
Some at my side,
Some of my friends were always there for me when I needed them.
They never left the fights,
These friends stuck with me through tough times and never abandoned me, even when we argued.
The drinks, the youth..
We had some fun times together when we were young and enjoyed drinking together.
They've passed, still in my heart.
Some of these friends have passed away, but they will always hold a special place in my heart.
Always thinking back
I often look back on those memories and cherish them.
Reminisce the arguments,
Even though we argued at times, I still remember those times fondly.
The innocence days grew cold,
As we grew older, we lost some of the lightheartedness and innocence we had when we were younger.
They always do
This is a natural part of life - we all grow and change over time.
...stay gold...
Despite the changes, the memories we shared will always be precious and valuable to me.
I'll see you soon
Even though some of these friends are gone, I believe we will be reunited again one day.
They've gone but not for long
I believe we will be together again, whether in this life or the next.
This is my ode.
This song is my tribute to those friends and the memories we shared.
To the kids, who fought side by side
This is dedicated to those friends who went through difficult times with me and still stood by my side.
To the kids, who would talk and stay up all night.
This is dedicated to those friends with whom I had deep conversations and stayed up all night, just enjoying each other's company.
To the kids, who made up our lives
These friends were such an integral part of my life - we shared so much together and made so many memories.
To the kids, who fought and lost to time...
While we may have grown apart and gone our separate ways, I still remember these friends and the times we shared, even if it feels like time has made them distant.
I'LL SEE YOU SOON
Again, I believe we will be reunited someday, and I look forward to that day.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hikaru Utada
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