Odd Crew are groove/southern metal band, formed by long-time friends Vassil… Read Full Bio ↴Odd Crew are groove/southern metal band, formed by long-time friends Vassil Raykov (Vocals), Vassil Parvanovski (Guitar), Martin Stoyanov (Bass) and Boyan ”Bonzy” Georgiev (Drums) in Sofia, Bulgaria. The band was formed in 1998, when all of the members were 12 years old, except for Bonzy, who was only 8. Following a longtime musical career, the four of them recorded 3 albums under the name of "Kaskadiori" , with each album marking a definitive change in style from the blues-orientated hard rock of the first to the more heavy/sludge metal sound, explored in the most recent recordings.This continous change came to its culmination with their fourth album - the self-produced "We Are What We Are". Thus, a change of the band's name was required - all of the songs were now written in English and so the name was changed to "ODD CREW". Their music is influenced by rock and metal legends like Pantera, Black Sabbath, Down and Crowbar.The band has a deep respect for their fans (who are maybe the only thing which they rely on, besides on each other) and the music they play is exactly for the fans, and not for commercial purposes. Not looking for success on the "big scene", the band stays true and in support of the Bulgarian underground. This only shows their dedication to making qualified heavy music. Among many of the highlights in their fourth album are: the song " We All Die" (dedicated to one of the best Bulgarian drummers - Petar Slavov /1941-2008/ ), the power-ballad "I Ain't Losing Myself" and the fast-paced energizers "Monkey Pride" & "Piller Confusion". The promotion of the album is released not only in the capital but is also supported by a tour, set to satisfy all the fans from the rest of Bulgaria. In the summer of 2010 the band entered the studio for the records of their second album as Odd Crew - "A Bottle Of Friends". The album is a lot faster and heavier than anything else made to this moment by the band. The first single "We Won't Betray Ourselves" enjoyed very good receptions among the fans and topped the Bulgarian chart Z-Rock Top 40. On 22nd and 24th of October 2010 was the two shows for presenting the new album. Both of them was sold-out and was in one of the biggest rock clubs in Sofia. Till the end of the year the band will have a country-wide tour in support of the new record.

Rebel
Odd Crew Lyrics

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They threw us lies, they knew it well
They only saw us blinded fools, yes me and you
Building walls hiding truth but they'll just have to understand
(Understand)

It burns inside
To stand upright, defend my pride
Determined I'm trying to stand against, still the pain remains

Lost and found, right or wrong
I'm standing behind off all that I am, being a slave no more

Strength! Strength!
It burns deeper inside of me
Strength! Strength!
It holds all that I have to give

Speak of truth, what is right
I've been through all this thousand times (thousand times)
I can't stand more
Sick and tired of being down and feeling all the scars they gave
(Scars they gave)

Just can't' stand more
Won't play the rules of fuckin' fools
Believing they're made up for my own sake, did you think I'm blind?
Broke the bound the rebel's out
Believing and fighting for all that I've left, what I hold for true

Strength! Strength!
It burns deeper inside of me
Strength! Strength!
It holds all that I have to give

There was a time in my life when I was asking myself
How can I change tomorrow if I can't change today
I had stopped believing in myself but now I feel stronger
Stronger than all

Now, I'm standing, I'm facing

If they think they know me
They fuckin' lie to themselves
I'm not their victim anymore
I'm their fear

Now, determined I'm fighting, I'm rising

They light the flame
The trusted laws that judge us all
Their goddamn oppression won't work on me, all it's given is
Another day, new leveled hate with standing the bullshit I have to take
Will despite the pain

Strength! Strength!
It burns deeper inside of me
Strength! Strength!

It hold all that I have to give
Feeling the rebel's out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Odd Crew's song "Rebel" express feelings of defiance and rebellion against those in power who manipulate and deceive. The song reflects a strong sense of identity and determination to stand up for oneself, no longer willing to be a victim of lies and oppression.

The opening lines, "They threw us lies, they knew it well. They only saw us blinded fools, yes me and you," convey the idea that the singers have been fed lies by those in authority, while the rest of society remains unaware. The line "Building walls hiding truth" suggests that those in power actively construct barriers to prevent the truth from being revealed. Despite this, the singers declare that they will not be fooled any longer and that the deceivers will have to understand the consequences of their actions.

The chorus, with its repeated cry for strength, serves as a reminder of the inner resolve and determination to fight against the pain and oppression. The lyricist acknowledges the difficulty of the journey, being lost and unsure of what is right or wrong but remaining steadfast in their beliefs and refusing to be a slave any longer.

The bridge of the song reflects on a personal journey of self-doubt and the struggle to believe in oneself. However, the singer overcomes this doubt and emerges stronger than ever before. The final section of the lyrics portrays a fierce defiance and refusal to be controlled or victimized any longer. The singer asserts their independence, declaring that they are now the oppressor's fear rather than their victim.

Overall, "Rebel" is a powerful anthem of standing up against deception, oppression, and manipulation. It speaks to the strength and determination to fight for truth and freedom, and the transformation of a once-vulnerable individual into a fearless rebel.

Line by Line Meaning

They threw us lies, they knew it well
They intentionally deceived us, fully aware of what they were doing

They only saw us blinded fools, yes me and you
They viewed us as ignorant and easily manipulated individuals

Building walls hiding truth but they'll just have to understand
They constructed barriers to conceal the truth, but they will eventually realize the consequences of their actions

(Understand)
They need to comprehend the situation and its implications

It burns inside
A strong feeling of anger and determination

To stand upright, defend my pride
To remain firm and defend my self-esteem

Determined I'm trying to stand against, still the pain remains
Despite my determination to resist, the emotional agony persists

Lost and found, right or wrong
I have experienced both success and failure, unsure of the morality of my actions

I'm standing behind off all that I am, being a slave no more
I am supporting my true self, refusing to be controlled or oppressed

Strength! Strength!
A plea for inner strength and resilience

It burns deeper inside of me
The intensity of the inner fire and determination

It holds all that I have to give
The source of my determination and motivation

Speak of truth, what is right
Advocating for honesty and morality

I've been through all this thousand times (thousand times)
I have experienced these struggles repeatedly

I can't stand more
I can no longer tolerate the current situation

Sick and tired of being down and feeling all the scars they gave
Exhausted from enduring emotional wounds inflicted by them

(Scars they gave)
The visible reminders of their hurtful actions

Just can't stand more
I simply cannot tolerate it any longer

Won't play the rules of fuckin' fools
Refusing to conform to the absurd rules set by ignorant individuals

Believing they're made up for my own sake, did you think I'm blind?
Rejecting the notion that their rules and beliefs are for my benefit, challenging their assumption of my ignorance

Broke the bound the rebel's out
Breaking free from the constraints, the rebel within emerges

Believing and fighting for all that I've left, what I hold for true
Having faith and battling for what remains, embracing my personal truths

There was a time in my life when I was asking myself
Reflecting on a period in my past when I questioned

How can I change tomorrow if I can't change today
Recognizing that to effect change in the future, I must first change in the present

I had stopped believing in myself but now I feel stronger
I had lost confidence in myself, but now I feel more empowered

Stronger than all
Having greater strength and resilience than anyone or anything

Now, I'm standing, I'm facing
Currently, I am resolute and confronting the challenges head-on

If they think they know me
If they believe they have a deep understanding of who I am

They fuckin' lie to themselves
They are deceiving themselves

I'm not their victim anymore
I refuse to be their target or suffer at their hands any longer

I'm their fear
I am the source of their fear and intimidation

Now, determined I'm fighting, I'm rising
Currently, I am resolute in my fight and ascent

They light the flame
They ignite the fire

The trusted laws that judge us all
The legal system that is supposed to fairly judge everyone

Their goddamn oppression won't work on me, all it's given is
Their oppressive tactics will not succeed with me, instead they have

Another day, new leveled hate with standing the bullshit I have to take
Another day filled with increased hatred, enduring the nonsense I am subjected to

Will despite the pain
Maintaining determination and resolve despite the suffering

Feeling the rebel's out
Embracing and expressing the rebellious spirit

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Written by: Odd Crew

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