1) Hardcore band from… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Hardcore band from Santa Barbara, California, featuring members of Violation, Backtrack, Fell To Low and Downpresser. All recordings available to stream, download and purchase on their Bandcamp.
2) Hardcore band from Iceland. This band is actually called "Mínus" (pronounced Mee-noose) with an accent over the "I" rather than Minus.
3) For the last few years, Minus (real name Daniel Stanciu) has been doing all sorts of stuff like Chiptune, Glitch, Dub and experimental Hip Hop. After attending the 2010 Red Bull Music Academy in London and playing at Sonar Festival, he has recently released an EP about his childhood by the Romanian seaside. Get it here: http://www.localrec.ro/lcl02.html
4) Hardcore Punk band from Singapore
5) Hip/Hop Artist from Lincoln, Nebraska.
6) Indie/Rock band from Germany.
7) Noise/powerelectronics act from Brooklyn, NY.
8) Minus Podcast Minus Connections on iTunes, featuring Heartthrob, Fabrizio Maurizi and many others from Minus/Plus8
9) Upcoming producer from Belgium
10) Polarbeers' drummer.
Chimera
Minus Lyrics
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Get married and buy a luxury car.
Positive to the pregnancy test.
Best get a second hand job.
Trying to hold your pride up high
When you know that you need another life.
I want to explore the artistic mind.
Go places where the water tastes like whine.
Smothering you from your first breath
What role must I take upon myself if
I have nothing to stand on.
Will I be predator or prey or will I
Be both in this huge animal farm.
Crossroads are in front of you.
The lyrics of Minus's song Chimera are reflective of the struggles of modern life where people are expected to conform to societal norms and expectations. The first few lines speak about the common idea that people should get married and buy luxurious cars in order to establish their position in life. The line "Positive to the pregnancy test" is likely a reference to the pressure to have children and raise a family as a way of achieving the ideal life. However, the following line "Best get a second hand job" shows the contrast between societal expectations and the reality of a struggling economy.
The second stanza seems to capture the artist's desire to break free from the monotony of everyday life and pursue a more creative and fulfilling path. The line "Standard living forced upon you, smothering you from your first breath" expresses the idea that conformity is ingrained from birth and can stifle individuality. The artist longs to explore the artistic mind and break away from the mundane existence of standard living. The line "Go places where the water tastes like wine" can be seen as a metaphor for taking risks and embracing new and exciting experiences.
The final line "crossroads are in front of you" is a call to action for the listener to make a choice about the path they want to take in life. The song as a whole encourages listeners to break free from societal expectations and pursue their passions, despite the challenges that may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Searching for your position in life.
You're trying to find your place in the world and determine your purpose.
Get married and buy a luxury car.
Society expects you to follow a certain path of marriage and material possessions to achieve success.
Positive to the pregnancy test.
You've received confirmation of a new life and the responsibilities that come with it.
Best get a second hand job.
You may need to work a less desirable job to make ends meet and survive.
Trying to hold your pride up high
You're doing your best to maintain your dignity and sense of self-worth.
When you know that you need another life.
You feel like you need to escape your current circumstances and start anew.
I want to explore the artistic mind.
You desire to tap into your creativity and express yourself through art.
Go places where the water tastes like wine.
You're searching for new and exciting experiences that are beyond the ordinary.
Standard living forced upon you,
Society imposes a certain way of life onto you, which may not align with your values and beliefs.
Smothering you from your first breath
From birth, societal pressure and expectations can hinder your true self-expression.
What role must I take upon myself if
You're questioning the path you should take in life and the role you should play.
I have nothing to stand on.
You feel lost and without direction or purpose.
Will I be predator or prey or will I
You're unsure if you'll be the one in control or if you'll be at the mercy of others.
Be both in this huge animal farm.
Society can be seen as an animal farm where everyone is expected to conform and play their role.
Crossroads are in front of you.
You're facing a pivotal moment where you must make a decision about your future path.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIK MONTANARI, LAURA REBUTTINI
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