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.
Uncle Winky's Hump Palace
Indorphine Lyrics
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Cause what you do and what you say
Everything you think you are
You never would think at all, you build your kingdoms by the day
Every thing that you thought you were
I've got to get it right
I see through all the lies, I keep this in my mind
I keep this in my mind
And all the junkies in the alley shooting heroin are right
Hate in my heart again tell me why,
Tell me why.
Ahh ahh ahh ahh look away
Gone in a heart of salt, I'm alright, I'm alright
God, are you here at all? Do you see?
Fall back into this world from up on your cloud
Cause I want to watch
Fall back into this world from up on your cloud
Cause I want to watch
Endow the waste how you weren't so far to go
Pick out the cyclone, this one caught you
Bring out the psycho, odds are a motherfucker
Colorful
The song "Uncle Winky's Hump Palace" by Indorphine is a complex and enigmatic piece that explores themes of disillusionment, addiction, and the quest for personal identity. The lyrics seem to be addressed to someone who is living in a state of denial, someone who builds "kingdoms" based on false pretenses and doesn't see the reality of their situation. The singer sees through the lies and is struggling to get things right, but the world around them is falling apart, and they are surrounded by addicts and junkies who are shooting heroin in alleys.
The chorus carries a tone of resignation and hopelessness, with the singer repeatedly asking "Tell me why, ah ah ah ah look away" and expressing pessimism about the state of the world. The lines "Gone in a heart of salt, I'm alright, I'm alright" seem to suggest that the singer is on their own journey of self-discovery, trying to find their place in the world despite the chaos around them.
In the final verse, the singer seems to be addressing God directly and questioning whether they are truly present and aware of what is happening on earth. The lines "Fall back into this world from up on your cloud, 'cause I want to watch" suggest a desire to witness divine intervention or some kind of clarity that could provide answers to the singer's questions.
Line by Line Meaning
Look away, you never think twice
You tend to ignore things without giving them a second thought.
Cause what you do and what you say
Your actions and words can have an impact on others.
Everything you think you are
Your sense of identity is not always accurate.
You never would think at all, you build your kingdoms by the day
You tend to act impulsively without much thought or consideration, which can lead to instability in your life.
Every thing that you thought you were
Your self-perception is not always accurate.
I've got to get it right
It is important for me to be accurate and truthful.
I see through all the lies, I keep this in my mind
I am aware of deceit and falsehood, and I remember it to stay vigilant.
I think that all the world is coming to an end
I am concerned about the state of the world and its future.
And all the junkies in the alley shooting heroin are right
People who engage in destructive behavior are often aware of the harsh realities of life.
Hate in my heart again tell me why,
I am feeling angry and frustrated, and I am searching for reasons.
Tell me why.
I am asking for an explanation about why I feel the way I do.
Ahh ahh ahh ahh look away
I am feeling a sense of detachment and distance from the world.
Gone in a heart of salt, I'm alright, I'm alright
I am trying to convince myself that I am okay, even though I am feeling bad inside.
God, are you here at all? Do you see?
I am questioning the presence and involvement of a higher power in the world.
Fall back into this world from up on your cloud
I wish for a superior being to come back down to earth and intervene in its affairs
Cause I want to watch
My desire is to witness any divine intervention.
Endow the waste how you weren't so far to go
You can still make decisions even if it appears to be very little for you to choose.
Pick out the cyclone, this one caught you
You have become a victim of a situation that you have no control over.
Bring out the psycho, odds are a motherfucker
The likelihood of a successful outcome is often low when dealing with someone who is mentally unstable.
Colorful
This line seems disconnected from the rest of the lyrics, it could mean that there is some hope in the midst of chaos and pain.
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@scottmiller3954
Cheyenne Saloon in Las Vegas!! I still have the CD I bought!!! You guys rock.
@Sasfoot
I saw them almost 100 times when I lived in FL and am proud to call them personal friends.
@nopenope4158
Incredibly underrated band
@NinjaYodinTV
I got to play with these guys years ago. They are chill as hell!
@nopenope4158
Giggity
@jhonyyandtina
bom bom bom
@didgeribox196
Saw these guys in Flagstaff Az and they fuckin blew my mind. Wish I could get this album on iTunes☹️ Anyone know what happened to these guys?
@garyfischel7049
Split my brother was one of the guitar players you can get it on Spotify or buy the Cd for like 8 bucks totally worth it
@Garrett7787
is there anyway to find tabs from these guys?
@GENXJOPLIN
+Garrett7787 Unfortunately no. There's always tabbing by ear though! I know for a fact that they tune to drop C on every song on this album besides blue eskimo. Hope that helps!