Primer 55 was formed in 1997 by guitarist Bobby Burns and vocalist J-Sin. The two met when J-Sin's previous band was the opening act for Burns' previous band. Burns' heavy metal music influences and J-Sin's hip hop influences melded to create the band's rap rock sound. Bassist Mike "Jr." Christopher and drummer Josh McLane were then added to complete the line-up.
They made 2 albums before disbanding in 2003, then reforming in 2007 to make one more album that same year, before disbanding in 2015. In 2018, the lead singer Jason "J-Sin' Luttrell passed away. He was 40 years old.
Growing
Primer 55 Lyrics
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Feeling like there?s got to be a way to control.
But some people keep to themselves.
And with a little luck it goes away with in time.
Pushing everybody out the way / so get the fuck away
pushing everybody out the way / inside
of me there's a place I keep it's so sentimental,
I create to watch you all from inside.
Let you know, way too much inside.
Impurities the shape and mold you.
You better run, you better open your eyes.
Listen to what the fuck I?ve gotta say. / What the fuck you say?
Listen to what the fuck I gotta say / one time.
Self-control I don't wanna indulge you,
so I guess I?ll keep taking my time.
(chorus)
this is the life I lead, you?re so sentimental
hold my tongue, I gotta keep it inside
but you gotta be so damn sentimental
too sensitive, I gotta keep it inside.
Always ending up at the place that I started.
Running around in circles, fake sense of control
I know that better days are coming,
open the treasures their hidden inside
counting all the lies along the way. Count
1 2 3
count another lie, look it up it's mine.
This monsters almost grown, this angers not my own
(repeat chorus)
(b verse)
so take away my sun
my only means of shelter
I?ll try again,
well I?ll try harder
chew it up and swallow
push it down inside
growing
The lyrics in Primer 55's song "Growing" reflect on feelings of frustration and the struggle to maintain self-control in the face of inner turmoil. The theme of the song seems to be about growing pains and facing life's challenges, as evidenced by lines such as "Always ending up at the place that I started. Running around in circles, fake sense of control. I know that better days are coming, open the treasures their hidden inside counting all the lies along the way."
The opening lines speak to a feeling of crossing a line, and the frustration of feeling like things are out of control. This is something that many people can relate to, particularly during turbulent or uncertain times. The singer seems to be searching for a way to control the chaos, but is finding it difficult when some people keep their feelings and thoughts to themselves. The line "But some people keep to themselves. And with a little luck it goes away with in time" suggests that perhaps the solution is to wait things out and hope they resolve themselves.
The chorus speaks to a sense of isolation and a need to keep things bottled up inside. The singer implies that they can't share too much or they'll be seen as too sentimental or too sensitive, and so they need to keep everything inside. The final verse brings in imagery of the sun as a means of shelter, and the idea of trying harder and pushing down one's feelings.
Overall, the song speaks to the difficulty of growing and dealing with life's challenges when it often feels like things are spiraling out of control. It's a powerful anthem for anyone who has felt overwhelmed or frustrated in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Crossing the line again, it's all fundamental.
I am repeating the same mistakes again because they are basic to who I am.
Feeling like there's got to be a way to control.
I have an urge to maintain control of my life and emotions.
But some people keep to themselves.
Others keep their emotions and thoughts hidden and don't share with me.
And with a little luck it goes away with in time.
Sometimes things get better on their own with time.
Pushing everybody out the way / so get the fuck away
I am isolating myself from others and pushing them away.
pushing everybody out the way / inside of me there's a place I keep it's so sentimental,
While pushing others away, deep inside of me, there is a sentimental place where I keep things hidden.
I create to watch you all from inside.
I create an image of myself to show others, while observing them from within.
Take a deep breath because it's time, I gotta let it out.
I need to express my thoughts and feelings, and it's time to let them out.
Let you know, way too much inside.
I have kept too much inside and need to communicate it to others.
Impurities the shape and mold you.
Negative qualities or actions can affect and shape who you are.
You better run, you better open your eyes.
You need to be aware and take action before things get worse.
Listen to what the fuck I've gotta say. / What the fuck you say?
I try to communicate what's important, but others may not listen or understand.
Self-control I don't wanna indulge you, so I guess I'll keep taking my time.
I am avoiding giving in to my impulses, and instead will take my time to make decisions.
(chorus) this is the life I lead, you're so sentimental hold my tongue, I gotta keep it inside but you gotta be so damn sentimental too sensitive, I gotta keep it inside.
I live this life, and while I keep things inside, others are very sentimental and emotional, and it's challenging to relate to them.
Always ending up at the place that I started.
I keep repeating the same patterns and returning to the same place.
Running around in circles, fake sense of control.
I am pretending to have control, but really getting nowhere and going in circles.
I know that better days are coming, open the treasures their hidden inside
Despite everything, I have hope for better days, and believe that there are valuable treasures hidden within people and situations.
counting all the lies along the way. Count 1 2 3
I am keeping track of the lies and deceit I have encountered and perpetuated.
count another lie, look it up it's mine.
There have been many lies, and some of them have been told by me.
This monster's almost grown, this anger's not my own
My anger has grown into something monstrous, and it's not something I fully recognize or own as my own.
(repeat chorus)
(b verse) so take away my sun my only means of shelter I'll try again, well I'll try harder chew it up and swallow push it down inside growing
If someone takes away my only source of comfort, I will try again and do better, even if it is difficult to swallow and keep hidden.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BOBBY BURNS, JASON LUTTRELL
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Mallory
on Supa Freak Love
"creeping up on you" sounds SUPER rapey