Impellitteri is a heavy metal band from USA formed and led by guitar virtuo… Read Full Bio ↴Impellitteri is a heavy metal band from USA formed and led by guitar virtuoso Chris Impellitteri in 1987. Since then, the band has released numerous albums to critical praise, mainly due to Chris Impellitteri's speed/shred style of playing. The band's style is often compared to Racer X, while Chris' is compared to Yngwie Malmsteen.

Chris Impellitteri formed Impellitteri in 1987 together with Rob Rock as vocalist. That year, they released an EP called the black album. The selftitled EP was well-received, and Impellitteri regrouped, this time with Graham Bonnet as lead singer, and release the full-length album Stand In Line in 1988.

After some touring and label deals, Impellitteri returned (again with Rob Rock on vocals) with Grin and Bear It in 1992. The following year, they released another EP titled Victim of the System. In 1994, they released Answer To The Master.

In 1996, Impellitteri released Screaming Symphony, which has become one of the most acclaimed albums of the band. In 1997 they released yet another EP titled Fuel For The Fire, in preparation for their next full-length album. The next year, they released another of their most acclaimed works: Eye of the Hurricane. They followed it in 2000 with Crunch.

Shortly after, Rock decided to pursue a solo career so Impellitteri recruited Graham Bonnet again, and started working on his next album. In 2002, they finally released System X. That year, they also released a compilation of hits called The Very Best of Impellitteri.

The union with Bonnet would be short-lived as they parted ways some time after, and Impellitteri recruited Curtis Skelton, finally releasing Pedal To The Metal in 2004, one of their most aggressive albums to date.

Chris Impellitteri is currently working with an LA band (as a member, not leader) and has announced that they will release a new album soon.

Chris Impellitteri has been ranked together with Deicide drummer Steve Asheim and bassist Adrian Davison as perhaps the fastest musicians on their respective instruments.

The band is currently on hiatus as Chris recently joined a Los Angeles band, and is working with them on a new album.

Wonderful Life
Impellitteri Lyrics

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Here I stand watching you, thinking you got it all
Super job, Cadillacs, a mansion for a house
Diamond rings, fancy clothes, expensive restaurants
Living high on credit cards and you love to show it off

I see your wonderful life, it sure looks better than mine
You rent the American dream and now you're a slave to the lie

Little man, dressed to kill, pretend you got the life
Mercedes Benz, three years lease, but you can't pay the price
Look at you, big rock star, living above the crowd
But fantasy is all it is when you're walking tall and proud
Time will come to pay your debt and taste reality
But no one's there to stop and stare, you're living in a dream

I see your wonderful life, is it really better than mine?
You rent the American dream and now you're a slave to the lie
I see your beautiful life, it looks like you've got it all
Seems like it's a wonderful life but you're headed for a fall

Such a wonderful life
Such a beautiful life
It's a wonderful life

I see your wonderful life, is it really better than mine?
You rent the American dream and now you're a slave to the lie
I see your beautiful life, it looks like you've got it all
Seems like it's a wonderful life but you're headed for a fall
I see your wonderful life, it ain't no better than mine

Slave to the American dream, someday you will pay the price
I see your wonderful life

Overall Meaning

In the song "Wonderful Life" by Impellitteri, the lyrics seem to be a commentary on the American Dream and the pursuit of material wealth. The singer looks at someone who appears to have it all - a well-paying job, expensive possessions, and a luxurious lifestyle - but suggests that this facade is nothing but an illusion. The person may be living in a dream, but the reality is that they are enslaved by their debt and obligated to maintain the image they have created. The singer seems to suggest that the pursuit of material wealth comes at a great cost, and that those who appear to have it all may in fact be headed for a fall.

The lyrics paint a picture of a society obsessed with consumerism and the accumulation of wealth. The image of the "little man, dressed to kill" who cannot afford the Mercedes Benz he is driving is a stark reminder of the disparity between appearance and reality. The singer seems to be cautioning against the seductive allure of the American Dream, suggesting that it is nothing more than a trap that enslaves people to the lie of material wealth.

In conclusion, "Wonderful Life" by Impellitteri is a commentary on the seductive allure of the American Dream, and the trap of consumerism and the pursuit of material wealth. The singer suggests that those who appear to have it all may in fact be headed for a fall, and that the pursuit of material wealth comes at a great cost.

Line by Line Meaning

Here I stand watching you, thinking you got it all
I am gazing at you and thinking that you have everything one could desire

Super job, Cadillacs, a mansion for a house
You have a great employment, own a luxury car, and reside in a big house

Diamond rings, fancy clothes, expensive restaurants
You own costly accessories, wear elegant clothes, dine at lavish eateries

Living high on credit cards and you love to show it off
You are living extravagantly using your credit cards and diverting others' attention towards it

I see your wonderful life, it sure looks better than mine
Your life seems wonderful and superior to mine from my perspective

You rent the American dream and now you're a slave to the lie
You have rented the American dream and became a victim of the illusion

Little man, dressed to kill, pretend you got the life
You act like you have the perfect life, despite being an ordinary person

Mercedes Benz, three years lease, but you can't pay the price
You leased a Mercedes Benz for three years but cannot afford it

Look at you, big rock star, living above the crowd
You are like a big rock star, living a lavish life far away from the ordinary people

But fantasy is all it is when you're walking tall and proud
Fantasy is what it is, despite you walking tall and being proud of yourself

Time will come to pay your debt and taste reality
The moment will approach when you will have to face the reality of your debt

But no one's there to stop and stare, you're living in a dream
No one is available to stop you from living in the fantasy you have created for yourself

I see your beautiful life, it looks like you've got it all
I perceive that you have everything and possess an attractive life

Seems like it's a wonderful life but you're headed for a fall
Although it seems to be a great life, you are going towards uncertain danger

Such a wonderful life
Your life is such a wonderful life

It's a wonderful life
Indeed, your life is wonderful

Slave to the American dream, someday you will pay the price
You are a servant of the American dream, and eventually, you have to pay the price for it

I see your wonderful life, it ain't no better than mine
I observe that your wonderful life is no better than mine

I see your wonderful life, is it really better than mine?
Is your wonderful life actually better than mine? That is what I see

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