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1. Killing Time started under the name Raw Deal.The band first released demo tracks on the Blackout! compilation "Where The Wild Things Are..", and others. They signed to In-Effect/Relativity records shortly after that. Forced to change their name because of a UK glam act with the same moniker, the band rechristened Killing Time, and released their Brightside album in 1990. For several years the band played regionally and went out to the West Coast for a few shows with SOIA. With escalating violence and less punk rock camaraderie at it's shows, the band went on an indefinite hiatus with members exploring various other projects. After a year or so of dormancy, KT resurfaced and began playing some shows. Soon after they released the Unavoidable EP on Blackout!, a blistering 3 song EP that showcased that the band lost none of their power during the time away. This was followed in 1997 by their second album, The Method. Soon after the release of this album, the band called it quits again. In 2005, KT was back for a series of sold-out reunions, a CBGB matinee, and ill fated scheduled appearances at the now defunct Hellfest and Posi-Numbers. The band played a reunion gig at the 2006 NYHC Superbowl Of Hardcore and randomly plays other shows.
2. In 1982, then Chakra members Bun Itakura(板倉文), Ma*To (藤井将登), and Kazumo Shimizu (清水一登) seperately started an experimental unit. The band began as "暇潰し" ('himatsubushi'), or 'waste of time' in English. In 1983 the trio began to perform live. These event's strengths drew from member's free-form and fluid playing style. Neko Saitou (斎藤ネコ), MECKEN (荻原基文), and Whacho (帆足哲昭) became regular fixed members, and in 1986 released the album BOB on Epic/Sony. Soon after, Jun Aoyama (青山純) would join. They have released four albums and one compilation. Each member is a professional musician in session-work, compositions, or arrangements, commercial/film musics, etc. Together with Kiyohiko Senba's Haniwa project, they've built up an enormous family of talented musicians known as the "Haniwa-Killing Time Connexion."
Wisdom
Killing Time Lyrics
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Unlocked too late
They say it's hard to keep a good man down
But you can cripple him til he becomes a bad man
Keep him searching through lost and found
No, it's not hard to keep a good man down
It?s hard when things ain't what they seem.
Someone along the line turned faith into fake
And shattered the dream
I'll take anything you've got to offer
You know how it is when times are tough
Anything to make me feel better
Cause sometimes feeling good is good enough
In chains too long, set free too late - wisdom
in chains unlocked too late. The lyrics of the song "Wisdom" by Killing Time begin with the phrase "Wisdom in chains, unlocked too late," suggesting that the wisdom of the singer has been restrained for far too long. The song's tone is melancholic, and the lyrics speak to a person's struggle to maintain their beliefs in a world that is increasingly hostile and challenging. The singer encourages the listener by saying that good men cannot be kept down, but they can be crushed to the point where they become bad men. The singer is searching for a way out of this cycle of despair, trying to find something to hold onto that is real and truthful, but it seems that all around him, this reality is slipping away.
The lyrics suggest that there is some meaning to life, but that it is hard to find. They speak to someone who has lost faith in the dream that they once believed in, due to others who turned faith into fake. The singer is asking for help, any help, to feel better and to find a way to hold onto their beliefs despite the world's challenges. Ultimately, the lyrics are a plea for hope, a way to keep going in the face of adversity, and a call for the listener to take a chance on the wisdom that exists within them.
Line by Line Meaning
Wisdom in chains
Insight: The valuable insights that one acquires in life can feel like shackles when people try to stifle or silence them.
Unlocked too late
Insight: Sometimes, the knowledge or viewpoints that one acquires through experiences come too late in life to truly benefit the individual.
They say it's hard to keep a good man down
Insight: People often say that it is difficult to bring down an honest or principled person, but that is not always the case.
But you can cripple him til he becomes a bad man
Insight: The weight of trials and tribulations can cause even the most good-hearted people to become jaded or lose hope.
Keep him searching through lost and found
Insight: Life is not always easy, and people can spend a great deal of time and energy searching for answers and meaning to their struggles.
No, it's not hard to keep a good man down
Insight: Despite what people may say, it is actually quite easy for someone to suppress or bring down someone else's spirit and morale.
Sooner or later I'll be back around.
Insight: Life may bring unexpected challenges and setbacks, but one can overcome them and eventually rise above them with time and perseverance.
It?s hard when things ain't what they seem.
Insight: Life can be confusing and uncertain, making it difficult to see things clearly or make fundamentally sound decisions.
Someone along the line turned faith into fake
Insight: Sometimes, people manipulate others by exploiting their faith or trust for their own personal gain or agenda.
And shattered the dream
Insight: When someone experiences a significant loss or disappointment, it can be like a dream being shattered, causing them pain and heartache.
I'll take anything you've got to offer
Insight: When people are desperate or struggling, they may be willing to do whatever it takes to improve their situation or find some sense of happiness or relief.
You know how it is when times are tough
Insight: When people are faced with hardships and adversity, they may feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to handle the situation.
Anything to make me feel better
Insight: People often seek out comfort or happiness in various forms, especially when they are feeling low or troubled.
Cause sometimes feeling good is good enough
Insight: The pursuit of happiness may not always end with complete fulfillment or satisfaction, but sometimes simply feeling good or content can be enough to make someone feel better.
In chains too long, set free too late - wisdom
Insight: The valuable insights and lessons that life teaches us can feel like chains if we do not learn to let go of past experiences and pain, but it is never too late to acquire wisdom and understanding, even if it comes later in life.
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