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.
Ricochet
Primer 55 Lyrics
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Turning me life into nightmares!
Pick apart my head inside, my head inside!
(chorus)
turn your back and you look away
pray to god there?s a brighter day
feel my sanity slip away
it's my bed I made, I?ll lie there
my hole, my grave, I?m fine here
these thoughts they cloud my mind
the cloud, my mind
(repeat chorus)
(solo)
how's your life without me so far?
You whore, you cunt, you suffer?
Rehabilitate my mind, how's your life?
Mines just fine
The lyrics of Primer 55's song Ricochet are intense and deeply emotional, expressing the singer's frustration and anger towards a person who has made their life a misery. In the first verse, the singer expresses their anger towards this person who has been lying and manipulating them, leading to a constant state of negativity and fear. The chorus expresses a desire for a brighter future while also acknowledging the slipping of their sanity. The singer takes responsibility for their situation, feeling like they have created their own grave, but at the same time, they feel mentally trapped and overwhelmed.
The final line of the song, "Rehabilitate my mind, how's your life? Mines just fine", represents a turning point. The singer seems to have found some level of peace and acceptance, despite previous struggles. The line juxtaposes their own struggles with the insinuation that the person they have directed their anger towards may be suffering as well. Overall, Ricochet is a powerful and personal song that expresses the emotions of the singer and the situations that they have found themselves in.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand your fucking bullshit, liar!
I cannot tolerate your lies and deceitful behavior anymore!
Turning me life into nightmares!
You've made my life a living nightmare!
Pick apart my head inside, my head inside!
You're continuously messing with my thoughts and emotions!
Turn your back and you look away
You turn your back on me and ignore my pain!
Pray to god there?s a brighter day
I hope and pray for a better future!
Feel my sanity slip away
I feel like I'm losing my mind!
Get me through another day
Help me survive another day!
It's my bed I made, I'll lie there
The consequences of my actions are mine to bear!
My hole, my grave, I'm fine here
I'm comfortable with my own self-destructive behavior!
These thoughts they cloud my mind
My mind is filled with negative thoughts!
How's your life without me so far?
I wonder how you're doing without me in your life!
You whore, you cunt, you suffer?
I wonder if you're experiencing the same pain you caused me!
Rehabilitate my mind, how's your life?
I need to fix my own mind, but how are you doing?
Mine's just fine
I'm doing okay despite everything!
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOBBY BURNS, JASON LUTTRELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mallory
on Supa Freak Love
"creeping up on you" sounds SUPER rapey