Like many influential grassroots bands before them, Indorphine began in the… Read Full Bio ↴Like many influential grassroots bands before them, Indorphine began in the garage of lead singer Jimmy Grant as he, and high school friend and drummer Everett Sailor, annoyed their Kissimmee neighbors with their loud and abstract music. One day however a neighbor from across the street, interested instead of disgusted in the odd noises resonating daily, introduced himself as Buddy Fischel to the already named duo Indorphine with an interest in jamming. An experienced guitar player from Syracuse, NY, Indorphine was almost complete with the addition of Buddy, yet they still needed someone to shred. Adam Phillips, another New Yorker and guitar virtuoso was one of Indorphine's earliest diehard local fans until the beginnings of Indorphine heard his extensive talent and made him an official member. After Indorphine's first bass player left the band over creative differences, current bass player and vocalist Indiana native Tanner Owings took a chance leaving the very popular Orlando band Milka to explore his options with the experimental Indorphine completing today's bombastic lineup.

In the place of frosted tips and the messy do, crooning vocals, hollow lyrics and worn-before-bought jeans, Indorphine gives staggering live performances all over the East Coast in ripped-from-wear jeans, borrowed t-shirts and striped socks complete with instrument changes, audience participation and a contagious kinetic energy. Mocking every visual, musical and conceptual stereotype of pop culture's acceptable archetypes of heavy metal, Orlando, FL's Indorphine is the prototype of innovation in the saturated and stagnant market of today's rock music producing groove laden rhythms with bits ands rift of southern rock, bluegrass, thrash metal and psychedelic funk.

As fans of music, Indorphine like many of us, are disillusioned and jaded by the seemingly endless onslaught of lackluster rock and roll. But unlike us, they are reluctant rock and roll heroes writing music strictly for the sake of creating something new then exposing it "all of it" in bars and clubs all over the state. Unabashed by what is considered, "status quo" for public sales, Indorphine's blatant commentaries such as: "Radio Whore," "The Punk Rock Song," "Krucifried Chicken," "Kick that Funky Shit," breathe excitement and edge back into the defunct lungs of rock music.

Although humble about their local and regional success of their self-released first album, 12 Pounds , Indorphine has received recognition for their inventive style from press and comrades alike. At the 2002 Orlando Music Awards, Indorphine won "Best Metal Act," and "Best New Act," as well as "Best Bassist," and "Best Live Act," at the 2002 Orlando Metal Awards. Full-length articles about the award-winning band have been featured in The Orlando Weekly, aXis Magazine and Volume Magazine. Un-wavered in their musical quest yet still un-signed, Indorphine tirelessly continues to deliver new, organic creations by the natural destruction of the old standards to any man, woman, child, martian, dog, chicken or fetus who will dare themselves enough to listen.

Krucifried Chicken
Indorphine Lyrics

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You look but you can't see the things I see with my eyes
You act like you can't hear but you can't hear but you can't
You want some message from God wrote on a sign
And the sign would say,
"This was your life and you threw it all away"
All hail the things you say it's your own way and you're right
But I'll live to take it all to take it all to take it
Look at the world you create, wrote on a sign

And the sign would say,
"This was your life and you threw it all away."
Calling me home, soul this was precious to the soul
This was precious to the soul, this was precious to the soul
And you want this but you want me to trust you and I told you
To sing unto the lonely, I can see you, I can find you
I can fight you, I can beat you, calling me home
All that's left is time that you've thrown away

All that special time that was precious to the soul
This was precious to the soul, this was precious to the soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Indorphine's song Krucifried Chicken seem to be a commentary on the human tendency to pursue superficial things and ignore the deeper, more meaningful aspects of life. The opening lines suggest that the singer sees things that others do not, indicating a deeper level of perception or insight. The lines "You act like you can't hear but you can't hear but you can't" suggest that people may be aware of what they are missing, but choose to ignore it. The idea of looking for a message from God on a sign is also a reference to a superficial approach to spirituality.

Ultimately, the song's message seems to be that we should pay more attention to what really matters in life. The line "All hail the things you say it's your own way and you're right, but I'll live to take it all to take it all to take it" could be interpreted as a critique of individualism and the idea that we should live our lives however we see fit. The repeated refrain of "This was precious to the soul" emphasizes the importance of the deeper, more meaningful aspects of life that we may overlook.

Overall, the lyrics of Krucifried Chicken suggest that we should pay more attention to what really matters in life, rather than chasing superficial goals or following empty ideals.

Line by Line Meaning

You look but you can't see the things I see with my eyes
You may see the same things as me, but you don't fully understand or perceive them as I do.

You act like you can't hear but you can't hear but you can't
You pretend not to hear what others are saying, but in reality, you are incapable of truly listening.

You want some message from God wrote on a sign
You desire some divine revelation or guidance to be explicitly spelled out for you, rather than finding meaning and purpose through introspection and personal reflection.

And the sign would say, "This was your life and you threw it all away"
If you continue on your current path of ignorance and apathy, you will regret wasting your life and not taking advantage of the precious time you have.

All hail the things you say it's your own way and you're right
You boast about doing things your own way and believe that you are always right, without considering the perspectives and needs of others.

But I'll live to take it all to take it all to take it
I will continue to fight against your selfish ways and strive to make a positive impact on the world, even if it means taking on more than I can handle.

Look at the world you create, wrote on a sign
The world you construct around you reflects the kind of person you are and the values you hold dear.

And the sign would say, "This was your life and you threw it all away."
Your life will be reduced to a warning sign if you continue to ignore the consequences of your actions and refuse to learn from your mistakes.

Calling me home, soul this was precious to the soul
You feel a sense of longing and nostalgia for something that you cannot quite name, but which you recognize as being truly valuable and meaningful to your innermost self.

This was precious to the soul, this was precious to the soul
This intangible concept of your soul and its importance is something that you cherish and hold dear, even if you cannot fully articulate or define it.

And you want this but you want me to trust you and I told you
You desire this sense of inner peace and fulfillment, but you expect others to blindly trust you and follow your lead, despite the lack of evidence or justification for your beliefs.

To sing unto the lonely, I can see you, I can find you
You offer a glimmer of hope and empathy to those who feel isolated or alone, assuring them that you can see and acknowledge their struggles and are determined to offer aid and support.

I can fight you, I can beat you, calling me home
You are not afraid to confront and challenge those who oppose you, and are willing to fight for what you believe in, even if it means facing difficult odds and obstacles.

All that's left is time that you've thrown away
Your time on this earth is finite and limited, and if you continue to waste it on frivolous pursuits or harmful behaviors, you will regret not using it more wisely.

All that special time that was precious to the soul
The time you have left is a rare and valuable gift, and you must use it wisely to nourish and support your soul, rather than squandering it on meaningless distractions and pleasures.

This was precious to the soul, this was precious to the soul
Your soul is a priceless and irreplaceable part of you, and you must take care to nurture and enrich it through meaningful experiences and connections, rather than gambling it away on fleeting pleasures and superficial desires.

Contributed by Addison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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