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.

Radio Whore
Indorphine Lyrics

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I've gone too far inside my mind, I'm not alone
Seeking answers to my faults, to bring me home
But nothing seems to fall in line when I'm this way
So I'll go further into me again today
But when you've climbed too high and you cannot come down again
Please don't ask me why, I'll only make you cry
I'd like to see where I'm going but there's no light
No guiding forces so I'll roam freely again tonight

I've gone around myself again and again
but mostly I find nothing in the end
But I can find my way: find my way back home again
Ask me and I'd say you're left out on your own
And when you've lost your way I will be there my child
And you can run no more from what you've seen
You can only lay down and go to sleep
I won't run because I've become you
I won't run because I've become you
And when you've lost your way I will be there my child
And you can run no more from what you've seen
You can only lay down and go to sleep
Look, guess what I've got?
Guess what I've got in my pocket?
Who? Me? Nah. Who? Me?
And when you've lost your way
And you can run no more from what you've seen

You can only lay down and go to sleep
I'd like to see where I am going but there's no light

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Radio Whore" by Indorphine speak about a struggle with one's own mind and the search for answers to personal faults or insecurities. The singer feels alone, yet trapped inside their mind, seeking guidance and direction but finding none. They resort to going further within themselves, but this creates a sense of confusion and disorientation. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been through this before, circling around their own thoughts and finding nothing. However, despite this, they are confident that they can find their way back home.

The second part of the song takes a different approach, speaking to someone else who may be going through a similar situation. The singer vows to be there for them, to be a guiding force and a source of comfort in their time of need. They urge this person not to run from what they have seen or experienced. The lyrics "I won't run because I've become you" suggest that the singer has experienced similar struggles and is willing to be a support system because they can empathize with what the other person is going through.

Overall, the lyrics of "Radio Whore" speak to a universal struggle with mental health and finding direction and purpose in life. The song acknowledges the difficulty of this process but also emphasizes the importance of seeking support and not running away from one's own thoughts and feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

I've gone too far inside my mind, I'm not alone
I've delved deep into my thoughts and emotions, and although I may feel isolated, I am not truly alone.

Seeking answers to my faults, to bring me home
I am searching for answers to my flaws and mistakes, hoping to find inner peace and a sense of belonging.

But nothing seems to fall in line when I'm this way
Despite my efforts, I cannot seem to get everything in my life to work together when I am feeling this way.

So I'll go further into me again today
As a result, I will delve even deeper into my mind and emotions to try to find a way out of this turmoil.

But when you've climbed too high and you cannot come down again
Sometimes, you can push yourself too far and find that you are unable to return to where you started.

Please don't ask me why, I'll only make you cry
If you were to ask me why I have pushed myself to this point, the answer would be painful and may cause you to feel upset.

I'd like to see where I'm going but there's no light
I long to have a clear sense of direction and purpose, but it feels like I am wandering aimlessly in the dark.

No guiding forces so I'll roam freely again tonight
Without any structures or influences to lead me in a specific direction, I will continue to explore and experiment with my thoughts and feelings.

I've gone around myself again and again
I have examined my own thoughts and emotions repeatedly, looking for answers or solutions to my problems.

but mostly I find nothing in the end
Unfortunately, despite my best efforts, most of the time I come up empty-handed and without any clear answers or solutions.

But I can find my way: find my way back home again
Despite the difficulties and struggles, I have faith that I will eventually find my way back to a place of peace and stability.

Ask me and I'd say you're left out on your own
If you were to ask me, I would tell you that you are alone and without support in tackling your own struggles and challenges.

And when you've lost your way I will be there my child
Despite my own difficulties, I am willing to support and guide others who are struggling to find their way through life.

And you can run no more from what you've seen
Eventually, you will have seen and experienced so much that you will no longer be able to run away or ignore the truth about yourself and the world around you.

You can only lay down and go to sleep
At some point, you will need to rest and find peace in order to continue moving forward.

I won't run because I've become you
I will not flee from my own problems and difficulties because I have a greater understanding of what it means to struggle and suffer.

Look, guess what I've got?
Suddenly changing topic, the artist draws attention to something they have in their possession.

Guess what I've got in my pocket?
They invite someone to guess what that item might be, perhaps playfully.

Who? Me? Nah. Who? Me?
The other person reacts with surprise and humor, perhaps playing along with the singer's game.

And when you've lost your way
Returning to the earlier theme of struggling to find direction and purpose in life.

You can only lay down and go to sleep
At times, the only thing to do is to rest and allow your mind and body to recover before trying to tackle the challenges ahead.

I'd like to see where I am going but there's no light
Once again expressing a desire for clarity and direction, but acknowledging how difficult it is to find these things in the midst of darkness and confusion.

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