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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Evel Knievel Factor
Private Line Lyrics
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Come around, I'll be your guide
Cheap kills, it thrills, join the wild side
Have you got the balls to even try?
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You've gotta believe in the Evel Knievel Factor
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You've gotta believe in the Evel Knievel Factor
Lame daredevils with their drama queens
I'll take care of your daydreams
Cheap spills, no frills, ride the blind side
You wanna give me an evil eye
Have you got the balls to even try?
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You've gotta believe in the Evel Knievel Factor
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You've gotta believe in the Evel Knievel Factor
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You've gotta believe in the Evel Knievel Factor
It's alright
Grab me on your way down
It's okay
From the sky into the ground
I gotta do Steve-O's
It's alright
I'll do like someone said:
"It's better to burn..."
Yeah, you know that threat
Oh yeah, I guess he knows, yeah
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You've gotta believe in the Evel Knievel Factor
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, that's right
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You've gotta believe in the Evel Knievel Factor
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You've gotta believe in the Evel Knievel Factor
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, that's right
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You've gotta believe in the Evel Knievel, yeah
You wanna believe in the Evel Knievel
(You wanna believe in)
You've gotta believe in the Evel Knievel
(You gotta believe in)
I know you believe in the Evel Knievel Factor
The lyrics of Private Line's song "Evel Knievel Factor" encourage taking risks and living life on the edge. The title of the song references Evel Knievel, a famous American stunt performer who was known for his motorcycle jumps over large distances. The song warns against playing it safe and encourages living dangerously, without the possibility of a "round-trip ticket." The singer invites the listener to join him on the "wild side," where cheap thrills and spills are the norm. He contrasts "lame daredevils" with "drama queens" with those who have the "balls" to take risks and live life fully, even if it means taking a fall.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase "You've gotta believe in the Evel Knievel Factor," urging the listener to embrace the thrill of living dangerously. He acknowledges the risks involved, but argues that it is better to take a chance and crash than to never try at all. The bridge of the song introduces references to other daredevils, including Steve-O and his famous quote "It's better to burn out than to fade away." The song ends on a note of encouragement, telling the listener that they can indeed embrace the Evel Knievel Factor and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
No round-trip tickets for destructive ride
You can't expect a safe and easy way out when indulging in risk-taking behavior.
Come around, I'll be your guide
Let me show you the exhilarating nature of taking risks.
Cheap kills, it thrills, join the wild side
Taking risks can be cheap in terms of resources but still exciting, come try the wild side.
Have you got the balls to even try?
Do you have the courage to attempt something risky?
You've gotta believe in the Evel Knievel Factor
You must have faith in the power and thrill of taking risks.
Lame daredevils with their drama queens
There are unimpressive risk-takers out there who create unnecessary drama.
I'll take care of your daydreams
I will show you an exciting and thrilling reality to replace your mundane daydreams.
Cheap spills, no frills, ride the blind side
Risk-taking can have consequences but it can also be exhilarating, come take a ride on the wild side.
You wanna give me an evil eye
Are you envious or jealous of my daring behavior?
It's alright
Don't worry about the risks, it's okay.
Grab me on your way down
Take my hand while we plummet towards the ground in a daring jump.
From the sky into the ground
We'll be jumping from a high place and landing on the ground in a thrilling display of risk-taking.
I gotta do Steve-O's
I need to live up to the daring and risk-taking behavior of Steve-O from Jackass.
It's better to burn...
Sometimes it's better to take a daring risk even if it could result in harm or destruction.
You wanna believe in the Evel Knievel
Do you want to embrace the thrill-seeking and risk-taking lifestyle of Evel Knievel?
I know you believe in the Evel Knievel Factor
I am confident that you embrace the excitement and thrill of taking a daring risk.
Contributed by Levi C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.