There are at least 6 artists with the name Powder:

1) Britop, 1994-1… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 6 artists with the name Powder:

1) Britop, 1994-1997

Fronted by Pearl Lowe, with songwriters Mark Thomas on guitar and Tim McTighe on Bass. They released three singles, "20th Century Gods", "Afrodisiac" and "Deep Fried" in 1995, and toured in the UK. They released a retrospective album, MCMXCV in 1997 before breaking up.

2) Californian Turbo-Pop, 2001 onwards

Formed in 2001, they appear to be a two-piece made up of singer Ninette and Guitarist Phil X, they are still active as of July 2009. The albums Sonic Machine, Powder and Nothing are theirs.

Official site: http://www.powdermusic.com/

3) Mod, 1967-1968

Formed in San Francisco in 1967. They're early power pop band which influenced by The Who and folk rock. The album Biff! Bang! Powder, released in 1993.

4) A rapper from Long Island, New york

5) An English Drum and Bass artist from Bristol

Released one album named sense in direction(1999) and did the production on a number of artist Roni size's albums. Sadly he remained undiscovered as his trance influenced D&B is unique and soothing.

6) A modern house artist, producer and DJ Moko Shibata from Tokyo, Japan

RED
Powder Lyrics

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I don't wanna wear red
I just wanna be a big rock star instead
I don't wanna be digging a ditch in the middle of hell
And get a bullet through my head

I don't wanna wear red
I don't wanna wear red

I lived and died in '64
A faceless soldier in the war
No I'm a woman not a man
But here I stand

I don't wanna wear red
I just wanna be a big rock star instead
I don't wanna be digging a ditch in the middle of hell
And get a bullet through my head

I don't wanna wear red
I don't wanna wear red

I wake up screamin' (screamin')
from past life dreamin' (dreamin')
Now what a senseless waste of time
Are we out of our minds?

I don't wanna wear red
I just wanna be a big rock star instead
I don't wanna be digging a ditch in the middle of hell
And get a bullet through my head

I don't wanna wear red
I don't wanna, I don't wanna wear red

I wake up screamin (screamin')
from past life dreaming (dreamin')
Now what a senseless waste of time
Are we out of our minds?

I don't wanna wear red
I just wanna be a big rock star instead
I don't wanna be digging a ditch in the middle of hell
And get a bullet through my head

I don't wanna wear red (repeat 4x)

Hey, hey

Overall Meaning

In Powder's song "Red," the lyrics revolve around the desire to escape fate and live a life less ordinary. The repetition of "I don't wanna wear red" at the beginning and throughout the song is a metaphor for the singer's desire to avoid being considered just another faceless soldier in the war. They want to stand out and achieve something great, like becoming a rock star, instead of being stuck in a mundane job that could lead to a tragic end.

The mention of living and dying in '64 also has a powerful meaning. It references the peak of the Vietnam War, where many young men were drafted and sent to fight, often dying in the process. However, the singer reveals that they too served in the war, indicating that it's not just men who are affected by war, but women too. Despite this, the singer still longs for a life beyond war and violence, an escape from the past.

The line "Are we out of our minds?" emphasizes the idea that society has become accustomed to a culture of violence and war, and the desire to break away from it is seen as insane or unreasonable. The singer questions this norm, pointing out the senseless waste of time and lives that war brings. Overall, "Red" is a powerful call for individuality and the pursuit of one's passions, rather than conforming to societal expectations and being trapped in a cycle of destruction.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna wear red
The color red represents danger or being a target, and the singer doesn't want to be exposed to any such risk while pursuing her dreams.

I just wanna be a big rock star instead
She desires the life of a celebrity, with all the fame and fortune that comes with it.

I don't wanna be digging a ditch in the middle of hell
The singer does not want to be involved in any menial or undesirable tasks that might hinder her from achieving her dreams.

And get a bullet through my head
This line highlights the danger and risk involved in certain professions like the military, and the singer does not want to get hurt or killed doing any such job.

I lived and died in '64
This line is a reference to a past life, where the singer was most likely involved in a traumatic experience that she does not want to relive in her current life.

A faceless soldier in the war
The singer might have been a soldier in her past life, fighting in a war where she lost her identity and individuality, which she doesn't want to happen to her again in this life.

No I'm a woman not a man
The singer is asserting her gender identity, and insisting on being treated and respected as such, without being forced into roles traditionally associated with men.

But here I stand
Despite her gender and past life experiences, the singer is standing tall and determined to chase her dreams without compromising her values and beliefs.

I wake up screamin' (screamin')
This line is a reference to a nightmare, possibly related to her past life or the fear of not achieving her dreams.

from past life dreamin' (dreamin')
The singer might be having recurring dreams related to her past life, which are causing her distress and fear.

Now what a senseless waste of time
The singer is questioning the value and purpose of her experiences and fears, and whether they are hindering or advancing her towards her goals.

Are we out of our minds?
The singer is questioning her own sanity and the sanity of people who are willing to compromise their dreams and aspirations for the sake of security or conformity.

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