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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Billion star hotel
Private Line Lyrics
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I've had those 8-pack laughs
Me and my six string
The only world we ever had
Felt bumps hard as Braille
Wind read my face some nights
Abuser or loser, pain just whet my appetite
No one ever knows, how their story goes
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
Me and my sweet misery blown on and on and on and on
Who knows when we finally go?
A way to check out and come back again
To the billion star hotel
Many may forget me
Goodbye's the saddest song
Old smiles have lost their faces
But melody still lingers on
No one ever knows, how their story goes
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
Me and my sweet misery blown on and on and on and on
Who knows when we finally go?
A way to check out and come back again
To the billion star hotel
Hope stalls and nights get longer
Than the roads beneath my feet
The sky's just tar and asphalt
Another endless street
And no one ever knows, how their story goes
We're flowing through the universe like ghosts
Me and my sweet misery blown on and on and on and on
Who knows, once we're up and gone?
A way to check out and come back again
To the billion star hotel
You can tell
That hotel
No one ever knows
How the story goes
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
The lyrics to Private Line's song Billion Star Hotel are a reflection on the unpredictability of life. The opening line "I've rode through some deep shit" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer reflects on his struggles and the uncertain nature of his future. Despite the difficulties he has faced, he finds solace in his music, singing "Me and my six string, the only world we ever had."
The song goes on to explore the theme of mortality, with the singer reflecting on the fleeting nature of life and the fact that "no one ever knows how their story goes." He finds comfort in the idea of a "billion star hotel," a metaphor for the afterlife where he can check out and come back again. The final lines of the song, "We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown," capture the sense of uncertainty and impermanence that runs through the entire song.
Ultimately, Billion Star Hotel is a poignant and introspective song that explores the universal experience of grappling with life's uncertainties. Through its vivid imagery and thoughtful lyrics, it offers a powerful meditation on the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
I've rode through some deep shit
I've experienced difficult times
I've had those 8-pack laughs
I've experienced happy moments
Me and my six string
Music has been a constant in my life
The only world we ever had
Music has been my escape from reality
Felt bumps hard as Braille
I've experienced hardships that have left a lasting impression
Wind read my face some nights
Nature has been a witness to my struggles
Abuser or loser, pain just whet my appetite
I've learned to embrace my pain
No one ever knows, how their story goes
Life is unpredictable
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
We are insignificant in the grand scheme of things
Me and my sweet misery blown on and on and on and on
I am trapped in my own unhappiness
Who knows when we finally go?
Death is unpredictable
A way to check out and come back again
There is no clear end to our existence
To the billion star hotel
To the afterlife or unknown realm
Many may forget me
I may not be remembered by many
Goodbye's the saddest song
Saying goodbye is difficult
Old smiles have lost their faces
Memories fade over time
But melody still lingers on
Music has a lasting impact
Hope stalls and nights get longer
Hopelessness can make time feel eternal
Than the roads beneath my feet
Even the physical world can feel never-ending
The sky's just tar and asphalt
The world can feel bleak and hopeless
Another endless street
Life can feel like a never-ending cycle
We're flowing through the universe like ghosts
We are insignificant in the grand scheme of the universe
Who knows, once we're up and gone?
Our legacy may or may not be remembered
You can tell, that hotel
The afterlife or unknown realm can be sensed or felt
We float in fumes like dust through light, unknown
We are insignificant in the grand scheme of things
Contributed by Mateo S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nanatsuki Benio
BEST THEIR SONG OF THIS ALBUM!
Brother Firetribe
Great song from a great band
Antonio Piazza
amazing!!!!!