Discography—
• Foul Taste of Freedom (1992), Roadrunner
• The Truth Hurts (1994), Roadrunner
• Contents Under Pressure (1996), Concrete
• Pro-Pain (1998), High Gain/Mayhem
• Act of God (1999), Nuclear Blast
• Round 6 (2000), Nuclear Blast/Spitfire
• Shreds of Dignity (2002), Nuclear Blast
• Fistful of Hate (2004), Candlelight
• Prophets of Doom (2005), Continental
• Age of Tyranny (2007), Candlelight
• No End in Sight (2008), Continental
• Absolute Power (2010), Continental/Regain
• Straight To The Dome (2012), Nuclear Blast
• The Final Revolution (2013), SPV
• Voice Of Rebellion (2015), SPV
Crush
Pro-Pain Lyrics
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The pressures on but I feel fine
I crawl into a hole for a couple of days
This God sure works in mysterious ways
Heart has been racing
Since I was a boy
And I too bleed red
Gonna crush kill destroy
I took a wrong turn at the freak parade
If less means more then more means less
I'm just a little white pawn in a game of chess
Call me crazy
I call it a ploy
Still water runs deep
Gonna crush kill destroy
The opening lines of Pro-Pain's song "Crush" hint at the sense of resignation and quiet desperation that pervades the entire track. The singer confesses that they have only "25 bucks and a bottle of wine" - a pitiful sum that suggests hard times have fallen upon them. However, they also claim that "the pressures on but I feel fine", a statement that seems contradictory but which perhaps betrays their inner resilience in the face of adversity.
The song then descends into a litany of negative emotions and experiences, as the singer describes how they "crawl into a hole for a couple of days" and muses on how "this God sure works in mysterious ways". They seem to be struggling with a deep sense of angst and confusion, as evidenced by lines like "paralyze me with a mind charade" and "I took a wrong turn at the freak parade". However, despite this sense of turmoil, the singer still exudes a sense of determination and strength, culminating in the refrain "gonna crush kill destroy".
Overall, "Crush" is a dark and intense song that portrays a scene of struggle and despair. However, it also hints at a deeper inner strength and resilience that enables the singer to soldier on in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
25 bucks and a bottle of wine
I have limited material possessions and need to resort to cheap wine.
The pressures on but I feel fine
I am facing adversity, but I am handling it well.
I crawl into a hole for a couple of days
I need to withdraw and be alone for a brief period to recharge and gather my thoughts.
This God sure works in mysterious ways
Life is unpredictable and often beyond our control, and it can be frustrating.
Heart has been racing
I have been nervous or anxious for a long time.
Since I was a boy
I have always been this way and haven't been able to shake it.
And I too bleed red
I am not immune to pain and suffering like everyone else.
Gonna crush kill destroy
I am going to overcome obstacles and emerge stronger.
Paralyze me with a mind charade
Overthinking and self-doubt can be debilitating and hinder success.
I took a wrong turn at the freak parade
I made a mistake or a bad decision that has led me down the wrong path.
If less means more then more means less
Sometimes less is more and excess can be detrimental.
I'm just a little white pawn in a game of chess
I feel insignificant and at the mercy of forces beyond my control.
Call me crazy
Others may view my actions or thoughts as irrational or illogical.
I call it a ploy
I have a calculated strategy or plan that may not be immediately clear to others.
Still water runs deep
Appearances can be deceiving, and there may be more to someone than meets the eye.
Gonna crush kill destroy
I am determined to succeed and overcome any obstacles in my way.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: GARY MESKIL
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Nemanja Zogovic
25 bucks and a bottle of wine
The pressures on but I feel fine
I crawl into a hole for a couple of days
This God sure works in mysterious ways
Heart has been racing
Since I was a boy
And I too bleed red
Gonna crush kill destroy
Paralyze me with a mind charade
I took a wrong turn at the freak parade
If less means more then more means less
I'm just a little white pawn in a game of chess
Call me crazy
I call it a ploy
Still water runs deep
Gonna crush kill destroy
Two Headed Dog
25 bucks and a bottle of Wine!
The pressure's on but I feel Fine!
One of my all-time favorite bands, they deserve so much more credit!
Nick Raike
here in 2020 , 38 years old I know every lyric I haven't listened to it in a decade jamming
Goatman Industries
Saw these guys live many years ago. Their stickers of this album graced my first bass guitar.
Globalizator1
I remember mid 90-s when this group was on the edge. 90-s gave a lot of perfect bands and songs - Fear Factory, Prong, Type O Negative, NIN, Paradise Lost and others.
Zach Rahr
Life of agony 🤘🏻
Roger W.
This is my favorite Pro-Pain riff. It's like mainlining pure metal. Unreal.
georgios labadiaris
Θυμάμαι ένα ολόκληρο καλοκαίρι το μακρινό 2003, να το περνάω ακούγοντας αυτό το album!!!
Slaytanica666
I love the solo, it just fits the song so well.
Jet Nikolai
My mom was telling me about my dad when they first met. He had a leather jacket with patches all over it and a giant one that she thought was so cheesy and stupid that said pro-pain. He was a big metal head back in the day, which he's brought up when I put on some Cannibal Corpse or Danzig. Guess that's where I got my taste in music from. He even quotes this song and I've never known it was a band. Glad I looked this up an absolute banger.
Nemanja Zogovic
25 bucks and a bottle of wine
The pressures on but I feel fine
I crawl into a hole for a couple of days
This God sure works in mysterious ways
Heart has been racing
Since I was a boy
And I too bleed red
Gonna crush kill destroy
Paralyze me with a mind charade
I took a wrong turn at the freak parade
If less means more then more means less
I'm just a little white pawn in a game of chess
Call me crazy
I call it a ploy
Still water runs deep
Gonna crush kill destroy