John Corabi (born on April 26, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a hea… Read Full Bio ↴John Corabi (born on April 26, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a heavy metal singer and guitarist who has worked with such bands as Angora, The Scream, Mötley Crüe, Union and ESP (both with former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick), Ratt (as a lead guitarist), Twenty 4 Seven (with his Ratt bandmate Bobby Blotzer), Zen Lunatic, Brides Of Destruction, and Angel City Outlaws (with his Ratt bandmates Robbie Crane and Bobby Blotzer, and former Ratt guitarist Keri Kelli).

When Mötley Crüe parted ways with lead singer Vince Neil in 1992, Johh Corabi was brought in as his replacement. Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee believed that the band would benefit from the addition of John's voice (which was much deeper and more powerful than Vince's) and having another musician contribute to the songwriting. However, John's voice did not have the same pop sensibility as his predecessor. John only recorded one album with the band, the self-titled Mötley Crüe album in 1994 and by 1996 he was replaced by the returning Vince Neil.

ESP also featured Karl Cochran and Eric Singer. Ace Frehley, who Karl Cochran had previously played with, guested with ESP.

TWENTY 4 SEVEN - Destination Everywhere. (US, 2002) Twenty 4 Seven, a collaboration with vocalist John Corabi (Mötley Crüe, The Scream, and Union), drummer Bobby Blotzer (Ratt, Contraband), and guitarist Rob Marcello (Ironhorse, Obsession, Danger Danger) delivers a collection of 10 hard rockin/melodic tunes.

Brides Of Destruction - Here Comes The Brides (US, 2004). John is featured on second guitar on the whole album.

John performed some songs on the Karl Cochran solo album Voodooland - Give Me Air released in 2005. For more inforrmation on this album visit this link here. 2005 also saw the release of the first Union DVD, Do Your Own Thing Live. This DVD continas two full length concerts and bonus material.

Union played two live shows in Tokyo Japan in January 2005 and toured Europe in November and December 2005.See photos of Union in Japan in 2005 here at *Rock and Roll All Nite Dot Com

John has also toured Europe with ESP in May 2005. John is also touring the USA with RATT over the summer of 2005.

In February 2006 John was back in Japan with ESP (Eric Singer Project) for some lives shows and meet and greets with the fans. ESP also went to Australia in April 2006 for a show in Sydney and Melbourne.

John is working on a solo album for release in 2007.
He's also giving guitar clinic's at this moment through out the states.

Wasted
John Corabi Lyrics

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Well I've been lying awake all night just thinking of you
But a bottle of whiskey lies heavy obstructing my view
I've got a bottle of pills to give me my thrills
And I know that I'm leading a life that kills

Wasted - I've wasted my time
Wasted - I'm shooting a line
Wasted - I'm stuck in a hole

Wasted - I'm losing control

And I've been meaning to call, I've been wanting to phone
You see I don't like the thought of leaving you here alone
Well I've seen things down here that are fit for a queen
I've seen things down here that should never be seen

Wasted - I've wasted my money
Wasted - I've wasted you honey
Wasted - I'm out of my brain
Wasted - I'm going insane

I'm running in thin air
There's nothingness everywhere
I've gotta get out, oh won't you help me?
I've gotta get out, oh won't you help me?
I've gotta get out, oh won't you help me get out?

I thought I saw you just the other day
But it couldn't be you 'cos you had nothing to say
'He's going away', they told all my friends
Well now I'll be stuck in here til the misery ends

Wasted - I've wasted my time
Wasted - I'm shooting a line

Wasted - I'm out of my head
Wasted - I wish I was dead

Overall Meaning

The song "Wasted" by John Corabi is a heartbreaking ballad about a man struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, and the toll it has taken on his life and his relationships. The lyrics convey a sense of profound sadness and despair as the singer reflects on his wasted life, and the damage he has caused to himself and those around him. The opening verse describes how he has spent the night thinking about someone he loves, but is unable to see clearly because of the alcohol and pills he has consumed. He acknowledges that he is leading a self-destructive life, and that he has wasted his time and resources chasing after fleeting pleasures.

The chorus repeats the word "Wasted" several times, underscoring the central theme of the song - that the singer's life has been squandered on reckless behavior. He is addicted to drugs and alcohol, and he recognizes that he is trapped in a hole of his own making. He is losing control, and he knows it. The second verse continues in this vein, with the singer admitting that he has wasted his money and his relationship with his lover, whom he addresses as "honey." He is out of his mind and going insane, and he desperately needs to break free from the cycle of addiction that has ensnared him.

The bridge of the song finds the singer crying out for help, as he feels like he is suffocating in a vast emptiness. He knows that he can't escape from his situation alone, and he begs for someone to come to his aid. The final verse returns to the theme of lost love, as the singer reflects on how his addiction and resultant behavior have caused him to lose his partner. He has no prospects for the future, and he wishes he was dead.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I've been lying awake all night just thinking of you But a bottle of whiskey lies heavy obstructing my view
I couldn't sleep last night thinking of you, but I ended up drinking so much whiskey that it's blocking my thoughts and making it hard for me to see things clearly

I've got a bottle of pills to give me my thrills And I know that I'm leading a life that kills
I'm taking pills for enjoyment, but I know that the way I'm living my life is destructive and it's going to kill me

Wasted - I've wasted my time Wasted - I'm shooting a line Wasted - I'm stuck in a hole Wasted - I'm losing control
I'm completely wasted, I've wasted my time, I'm lying to myself, and I'm out of control

And I've been meaning to call, I've been wanting to phone You see I don't like the thought of leaving you here alone Well I've seen things down here that are fit for a queen I've seen things down here that should never be seen
I've been wanting to call you, but I'm afraid to leave you alone. I've seen things that are world-class and terrible down here

Wasted - I've wasted my money Wasted - I've wasted you honey Wasted - I'm out of my brain Wasted - I'm going insane
I've wasted my money, my time, and our relationship. I'm out of my mind, and I'm losing my grip on reality

I'm running in thin air There's nothingness everywhere I've gotta get out, oh won't you help me? I've gotta get out, oh won't you help me? I've gotta get out, oh won't you help me get out?
I'm stuck in a vacuum, lifeless and empty. I need help to get out and escape this situation.

I thought I saw you just the other day But it couldn't be you 'cos you had nothing to say 'He's going away', they told all my friends Well now I'll be stuck in here til the misery ends
I thought I saw you recently, but it obviously wasn't you. I'm leaving, and my friends know it. I'll be stuck here in misery until it's over.

Wasted - I've wasted my time Wasted - I'm shooting a line Wasted - I'm out of my head Wasted - I wish I was dead
I'm so wasted that I'm talking nonsense, and I wish I was dead because of how terrible everything feels right now.

Writer(s): Jack Savoretti, Matt Benbrook

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