Although they share musical similarities with members' previous outfits, Hot Snakes have a sound that is much more primal than that of Pitchfork, Drive Like Jehu or even Rocket from the Crypt. Reis and Froberg were also heavily influenced by bands such as The Wipers, Suicide, and Michael Yonkers Band, and these influences gave Hot Snakes a distinctive sound that has been described by one critic as "hardcore garage punk." The band's recordings and merchandise were conducted in a DIY manner, with Froberg providing all of the artwork and Reis releasing the material via his Swami Records label.
Eric Gerald Froberg died in San Diego on June 30, 2023, at the age of 55, from an undiagnosed heart condition.
Reflex
Hot Snakes Lyrics
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Reflex/coming too soon
Reflex/laugh if you wanna
Reflex/looks bad for you
Reflex/anticipation
Reflex/anticipate
Reflex/anticlimatic
Whatever is coming
Ready or not
Reaction's slow
Reflexes shot
Everyone I know of
they all see the same
Just watch the reversals
Sucked in the jets
Sucked down the drain
The song "Reflex" by Hot Snakes is a 1-minute-42-seconds non-stop rowdy musical energy that taps into elements of punk and garage rock. The song's lyrics describe the idea of the reflex, which is a physical or emotional response that occurs automatically without conscious thought. The first verse introduces the concept of reflex and how it can sometimes come too soon, making it look bad for the person experiencing it. The chorus emphasizes the importance of anticipation and how the reflex is always too late, showing how it's too little too late to react after the fact.
The second verse develops the concept of reaction time and how it can be slow, while the bridge describes how everyone experiences the same thing, gets sucked into the same trap and sucked down the drain. Overall, the lyrics seem to be about the need for quick and accurate reaction time in life, whether it be in relationships or other situations, and how it's essential to anticipate rather than react.
Line by Line Meaning
Reflex
Instantaneous action
I seen it coming
I anticipated what's about to happen
coming too soon
It arrived earlier than expected
laugh if you wanna
You can find it amusing if you like
looks bad for you
It doesn't bode well for you
anticipation
Expecting what's to come
anticipate
Expect in advance
anticlimatic
An underwhelming result
always too late
Reacting after the appropriate time
Whatever is coming
No matter the thing approaching
Ready or not
Being prepared or not
Reaction's slow
The response is tardy
Reflexes shot
The impulses are impaired
Everyone I know of
All the people I'm familiar with
they all see the same
They witness the identical outcome
Just watch the reversals
Observe the inverse reactions
Sucked in the jets
Pulled into the accelerators
Sucked down the drain
Drawn down the pit
Contributed by Alexandra I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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No comments?? I love this song