The band started touring and went through some line up changes. The new line up including Sammy, Eliaz, Jari, Spit and Illy recorded a 5-song promo-CD which got quite nice response, especially from outside of Finland. Despite of the good reception of the Promo-CD, the year 2001 was uncertain time for the band Jari left the band and joined Finnish metal kings Timo Rautiainen ja Trio Niskalaukaus and Sammy moved to Helsinki Rock City and was soon after followed by the rest of the band. In the beginning of 2002 Sammy bumped into Jack (ex- Palmcut) while exploring the nightlife of Helsinki and they decided to join their forces and breathe new life into Private Line.
The band started intense rehearsing period and went on to record new kick ass material. In December 2002 Private Line released a new Mini-CD Six Songs Of Hellcity Trendkill (released by Bad Habits/ Kråklund Records). The Mini-CD got rave reviews from the Finnish rock media and also many international print and webzines were enthusiastic about these Finnish newcomers. The band did a 40-show tour in Finland and created a fanatic fanbase. Private Line's loud as f**k mix of 80's sleaze and early 90's alternative punk was now starting to make bigger and bigger waves. The lead singer Sammy`s vocals, stage presence and showmanship was more than often compared to the likes of Vince Neil (Mötley Crüe) and Sebastian Bach (Skid Row).
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Already Dead
Private Line Lyrics
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Behind the sea where we grew up
Still the same fear makes me sick
I am proud of you my son
You will be the chosen one
I don't care what they say
I wanted to breathe, but I can't
You're already dead
There was a time when we reached towards the rainbow
We touched it when it was too low
Some day I'll be stronger than a dark night
Free like a sun I'm ready to the other side
I don't care what they say
Say hello to me my best friend
I wanted to breathe, but I can't
I'm already dead
And no-one knows what they're talking about
And now I know they've got nothing inside
And no-one knows what I'm talking about
And now I know what they want
But, I don't care what they say
I wanted to breathe, but I can't
Say hello to me my best friend
You're already dead
The song "Already Dead" by Private Line is a reflective piece that expresses the great change that the singer and those around him have gone through. The song opens by describing a town that has gone through many changes, with a new day dawning over it. The singer muses that even with all the change, the same fear that they grew up with still lingers, indicating that some things are harder to leave behind than others. He then speaks of his son, encouraging him that he will be the chosen one despite what others may say, affirming his pride in him.
In the chorus, the singer's thoughts turn to himself, acknowledging that he feels akin to the feeling of being "already dead." He remembers a time in the past when they reached for something seemingly out of reach like a rainbow, but they could still touch it when it was low enough. He yearns to be free, like the sun, to move onto the other side, but feels as though he is tied down, unable to breathe in the way he desires. He recognizes that society may not understand his inner turmoil and that he may not understand theirs either.
The final verse has the singer acknowledging that he is aware of society's expectations and what it wants from him but ultimately rejects it. The song ends with him once again addressing his best friend, even as he worries that destroying himself will result in his not being able to say hello again.
Line by Line Meaning
Wild town is dead and a new day born
The city is lifeless and devoid of any excitement; it's the beginning of a new day filled with opportunities and possibilities.
Behind the sea where we grew up
We have fond memories of growing up by the sea.
Still the same fear makes me sick
Despite growing up, the same fears continue to plague me and make me feel ill.
I am proud of you my son
I feel proud of my child and the person they have become.
You will be the chosen one
I believe that my child is special and will be chosen for a great destiny.
I don't care what they say
I am not concerned with what others say or think about me.
I wanted to breathe, but I can't
I desire to take a deep breath and take in the moment, but something is preventing me from doing so.
Say hello to me my best friend
Greet me, my dearest friend.
You're already dead
You have already given up and lost the will to live.
There was a time when we reached towards the rainbow
We had a time when we were optimistic and hopeful.
We touched it when it was too low
We were able to achieve something when it was easy to do so.
Some day I'll be stronger than a dark night
I hope to be stronger than my fears and insecurities.
Free like a sun I'm ready to the other side
I feel liberated and ready to move on to the next chapter of my life.
And no-one knows what they're talking about
People can be ignorant and not know what they are talking about.
And now I know they've got nothing inside
I have realized that some people are empty and lack substance.
And no-one knows what I'm talking about
Others may not understand my perspective or what I am saying.
And now I know what they want
I understand the motives and desires of others.
But, I don't care what they say
I do not let other people's opinions or words affect me.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: ELIAS LOGREN, ILARI JUHANA HEINAAHO, JUHA TAPANI KINNUNEN, SAMI PEKKA AALTONEN
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