Cocozzella was part of The Autobiography, but parted ways with them for unknown reasons. Spending time away from his old band, he has created Kill Paradise, along with two other side projects: The Midas Well and The Broadway.
The duo's roots can be traced back to the same Denver music scene that catapulted 3OH!3 and Breathe Carolina from local heroes to two of the hottest bands in the nation. Nick Cocozzella began his obsession at an early age learning to play piano at the age of five and teaching himself to play guitar, drums, violin, and harmonica. His passion for music quickly became his driving force.
Armed with a laptop and his own musical devices, Cocozzella began writing a series of pop songs which he posted online to share with friends and family under the moniker Kill Paradise. The songs quickly spread virally with Kill Paradise’s social networks registering an insane amount of plays on sites like MySpace, Facebook and YouTube. From there Kill Paradise began touring the country to fans that knew every word to the group’s songs.
The buzz that Kill Paradise had created quickly caught the ear of California based BreakSilence Recordings, who signed the group for the release of their national debut “The Second Effect”.
Crystals
Kill Paradise Lyrics
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Red Rose I want to hold you close to my nose
Red red rose
Red Rose I want to hold you close to my nose
Red red rose
Now you can play your tricks on kittens
Now my heart is pitching
Now I got now
No one knows what to do with you now, red rose
(Chorus)
(n) Why fall in love
Its only happy faces
And why do you love
Now why do I fall in love
Its only happy faces (now)
Youre on the dance floor, exactly what you looking for
Nothing more, nothing more
Is this a trend your on your back again
On the curb once again
Fingers in the air
I can understand where we are
So far.
And we had the time of our lives
Im still sad
Kisses under the lights its a fad
And now Im dripping with what I had, with what I had (with what I had..)
(Repeat chorus 3 times)
The song "Crystals" by Kill Paradise begins with the repeated words, "Let's go," followed by the verse, "Red Rose, I want to hold you close to my nose, red red rose." The image of a red rose is a metaphor for love, and the singer expresses his desire to hold it close. He refers to playing tricks on kittens as a diversion, but his true focus is solely on his love interest.
The chorus questions the purpose of falling in love and opens with the line, "Why fall in love, it's only happy faces." The singer wrestles with the notion of love being a fleeting emotion and wonders why he still falls in love despite the inevitable heartache. The last line of the chorus, "You're on the dance floor, exactly what you're looking for, nothing more, nothing more," suggests that people often seek out love without fully understanding the consequences of their actions.
In the second verse, the singer questions if being in love is simply an ongoing trend or fad, stating, "Is this a trend, you're on your back again, on the curb once again." He mentions being sad despite having the time of his life, reflecting on the temporary nature of passionate love. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's internal struggle with whether or not love is worth the pain that often accompanies it.
Line by Line Meaning
Red Rose I want to hold you close to my nose
The singer is expressing his desire to hold a red rose close to his nose.
Now you can play your tricks on kittens
The singer is implying that he is not interested in games or tricks.
But I just need you now Im smitten
The singer is expressing his strong feelings of love and adoration for the person he is addressing.
Now my heart is pitching
The singer's heart is beating rapidly, likely due to his strong emotions.
Now I got now
The singer has what he wants, which is likely referring to the person he is in love with.
No one knows what to do with you now, red rose
The singer is suggesting that the red rose he desires may not have any practical use, but he still wants it nonetheless.
Why fall in love
The singer is questioning why people choose to fall in love despite the potential risks and challenges.
Its only happy faces
The singer is implying that love only brings happiness and positive emotions, despite any struggles that may come along with it.
Youre on the dance floor, exactly what you looking for
The singer is addressing someone who is on the dance floor, implying that they are seeking something or someone specific.
Nothing more, nothing more
The situation is simple and straightforward, with no further complications or expectations.
Is this a trend your on your back again
The singer is suggesting that the person he is addressing is repeating a negative pattern or behavior.
On the curb once again
The person has ended up in a negative situation, possibly due to their repeating pattern of behavior.
Fingers in the air
The singer is indicating that the person he is addressing is carefree or reckless.
I can understand where we are
The singer has a clear understanding of the situation and his feelings, despite any complications or obstacles.
So far.
The situation thus far has been uncertain or challenging.
And we had the time of our lives
Despite any difficulties, the singer and the person he is addressing recently enjoyed a wonderful time together.
Im still sad
Despite their enjoyable time together, the singer is still experiencing negative emotions.
Kisses under the lights its a fad
The singer is implying that their romantic gestures may not be genuine or long-lasting, but rather a passing trend or fashionable behavior.
And now Im dripping with what I had, with what I had (with what I had..)
The singer is expressing his sadness and longing for the happiness he once had, which has now passed or changed.
Contributed by Hudson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.