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.
Selfish
Pissing Razors Lyrics
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No way to believe the lies
The only one that hurts is you
Everyone sees addiction inside
I know your face - it makes me sick
I've heard your cry - I fail to understand
The pity you seek intensifies
One by one your victims fall
Can't remember when
Can't forget them all
The only one that hurts is you
Everyone sees the sickness inside
I know your face - it makes me sick
I've heard your cry - I fail to understand
The pity you seek intensifies
The word is out - the word is selfish
In Pissing Razors' song "Selfish," the singer addresses someone who is struggling with addiction and the consequences of their actions. The lyrics suggest that this person has a reputation for lying and betraying others' trust, and their addiction is visible to everyone around them. The singer admits to feeling sick at the sight of this person's face and unable to sympathize with their cries for help. The song implies that this person's addiction has caused them to become self-centered and prioritize their own desires over the well-being of others.
The chorus of the song, "The only one that hurts is you / Everyone sees addiction inside," suggests that the addict's behavior is ultimately self-destructive and that others are aware of their struggles.
The line "the word is out - the word is selfish" serves as a final condemnation of the addict's actions, implying that their behavior has become so detrimental that they have earned a negative reputation among their peers.
Line by Line Meaning
They can't trust your word
People cannot rely on your promises or statements.
No way to believe the lies
There is no reason to accept the falsehood that you are spreading.
The only one that hurts is you
You are causing pain only to yourself.
Everyone sees addiction inside
Everyone is aware of the fact that you are addicted to something.
I know your face - it makes me sick
Your appearance disgusts me.
I've heard your cry - I fail to understand
Although I am aware of your plea, I cannot comprehend it.
The pity you seek intensifies
Your constant craving for sympathy only grows stronger.
The word is out - the word is out
News of your actions or character has finally spread.
One by one your victims fall
Your negative influence leads to the downfall of those around you, one by one.
Can't remember when
I cannot recall the last time something positive happened involving you.
Can't forget them all
The negative actions and consequences resulting from your actions are constantly on my mind.
Everyone sees the sickness inside
Everyone is aware of the fact that there is something wrong with you.
The word is out - the word is selfish
The news about you is that you are only looking out for yourself.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDDY GARCIA D'OLEO, RICK VALLES, JOSE A RODRIGUEZ, CESAR SOTO
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