Pissing Razors history in El Paso can be traced back to Rodriguez and Lynch's tenure with 90's metal band Sadist, the band folding when their singer joined the Navy. Lynch founded the soon to be titled Pissing Razors with Eddie Garcia on drums, his brother on bass and vocalist Loco Pelon. Rodrigues supplanted Pelon in 1995 as the band toured America with Stuck Mojo and Pro-Pain. The band toured Europe and America as support to Pro-Pain during early 1998.
Pissing Razors would pull in new vocalist Jason Bragg for a 2001 album 'Where We Come From' for their new label Spitfire Records. The group would embark on a further round of American dates in 2002, headlined by Cannibal Corpse and billed alongside Dark Funeral and Incantation, commencing on the 24th April in Los Angeles. Bragg pulled out in October and was swiftly replaced by Andre Acosta. The band had previously announced plans to tour with Skinlab, Dope, and Primer 55 throughout the winter but curtailed these shows due to the vocalist change. A further blow came in quick succession as within days of Bragg's exit guitarist Cesar Soto too left the band. Citing personal differences Soto almost immediately unveiled plans for a fresh act entitled Fueled II Fire, featuring none other than erstwhile Pissing Razors personnel singer Joe Rodriguez and guitarist Matt Lynch alongside former Angelburn bassist Hector Gallardo and drummer Danny Contreras of Wick=War=Burn.
Pissing Razors pulled in ex-Single Bullet Theory guitarist Matt Difabio during November. A new studio album, billed as 'Evolution', was set for April 2003 issue and promoted with a North American tour that saw the group allied with 40 Grit, Society 1 and Luxt. In August it was learned that the Pissing Razors rhythm section of bassist Rick Valles and drummer Eddy Garcia had united in a side project band with the Skinlab pairing of vocalist Steve Esquivel and guitarist Steve Green.
Guitarist Matt Difabio bailed out in February of 2004, his priorities with Single Bullet Theory taking precedence. Ex-singer Jason Bragg forged Drip Licorice. In August it would be announced that Pissing Razors bassist Rick Vallez would be handling all guitar duties for Ministry.
In mid August 2005 frontman Andre Acosta announced he had joined forces with Single Bullet Theory guitarist Matt Difabio in a new band unit dubbed Preface. Also involved would be John Chernoski on guitar, Jason Dunkerly on drums and Bill Mez on bass.
Ruin
Pissing Razors Lyrics
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You spread all the lies
Your evil tongue is social destruction
That is the form I despise
You hold yourself so discreet
Only the world you entice
Never seem to fathom
Ruin - ruin - ruin - ruin - yeah
Your fingers do all the talking
All the lives that you destroy
Your mind has many problems
Just leave me the fuck alone
Modern day advances
Taken over by the weak
Self esteem diminished
Not always do you succeed
Anger - My trust - My hate
Anger - My trust - My hate
taken over by the weak
In Pissing Razors’ song Ruin, the band expresses feelings of betrayal and anger towards someone who had gained their trust but had ultimately spread lies and caused social destruction. The lyrics describe the person as having an “evil tongue,” using their words to destroy the lives of others. The band expresses their frustration with this person and their inability to understand the extent of the damage they have caused. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the word “ruin,” emphasizing the destruction and chaos caused by this individual.
The song also touches on the issue of modern day advances and how they can be taken over by the weak, leading to a diminished self-esteem for those affected. The band seems to be expressing a sentiment of frustration that the actions of this individual have been successful in causing harm to others. However, they declare their own anger and hatred towards the person, showing that they will not stand for such behavior and will fight against it.
Overall, the lyrics of Ruin are a strong statement against betrayal and destructive behavior. The band condemns this individual and hopes that their words will serve as a warning to others who may engage in similar actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I gave you my trust
I trusted you with my honesty and loyalty
You spread all the lies
You betrayed the trust I gave you by lying to me and others
Your evil tongue is social destruction
Your negative speech is causing harm and damage to society and relationships
That is the form I despise
I strongly dislike and condemn this kind of behavior
You hold yourself so discreet
You appear to be discreet and reserved in your actions and words
Only the world you entice
You only attract the attention of people and things that benefit you
Never seem to fathom
You never understand the extent of the harm you cause
All the damage that you create
You cause significant harm to the people and the environment around you
Ruin - ruin - ruin - ruin - yeah
Repeatedly emphasizing the destruction and devastation this behavior causes
Your fingers do all the talking
You convey your negative intentions through your actions, often without saying anything
All the lives that you destroy
You ruin the lives of the people who trusted and cared for you
Your mind has many problems
You have deep-seated issues that lead you to act this way
Just leave me the fuck alone
I want you to stop bothering and harassing me
Modern day advances
The progress and innovation of the contemporary society
Taken over by the weak
The weak and corrupt people and forces have taken control and influence over the progress and innovation
Self esteem diminished
The negative behavior and influence of others have caused a decline in self-confidence and self-worth
Not always do you succeed
Your negative behavior and harm do not always lead to your desired outcome or success
Anger - My trust - My hate
The strong emotions of anger, betrayal, and hatred towards the person's negative behavior
Anger - My trust - My hate
The repetition of the strong emotions towards the person's behavior
taken over by the weak
Reiterating the earlier statement about the negative impact of weak and corrupt forces
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CESAR SOTO, JOSE A RODRIGUEZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
bassmonster07
I uploaded it just a few days ago, but you're right man, this band is so underrated...
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Been jamming these guys well over a decade now \m/
Amigo del Diablo
one of the unknown greatest bands!
Rixamus Hart
One of my fav bands back in the late 90's, early 00's. Underrated so bad. Cheers for upload. Always had these and Skinlab and Will Haven together in mixed tapes ;)
imyourgodnow667
So underrated, came at a time when nu metal shite ran the roost. Class band and great guys, went on the piss with em in the uk! great night
PISSING RAZORS
@Anthony Travishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH6aHmSgBRU&list=RDiH6aHmSgBRU&start_radio=1
Anthony Travis
same town and same time as at the drive in.
Curt Dawg
i love this band
Alex Pate
👍 like Skinlab and Pantera had a weird drunk night and did some shit they’ll never talk about. Woke up Pissing Razors
Dan G
Lol! These guys are amazing