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 song "Crush" by Pro Pain seems to deal with the pressure and stress of life, and how one copes with it. The opening lines of the song, "25 bucks and a bottle of wine, the pressures on but I feel fine," suggest that the singer is feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders, but they are managing to keep it together with the help of some alcohol. The lines, "I crawl into a hole for a couple of days, this God sure works in mysterious ways," suggest that the singer may be dealing with depression or some other mental health issue, and is taking some time out to try and cope.
The chorus of the song, "Heart has been racing since I was a boy, and I too bleed red, gonna crush kill destroy," seems to suggest that the singer has always felt like an outsider, and has always been dealing with some kind of internal struggle, but they are ready to fight back against whatever is holding them down. The lines "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," suggest that the singer may be feeling manipulated or exploited by others, and that they are realizing that they need to take control of their life and their destiny.
Overall, "Crush" seems to be a song about fighting back against the pressures of life, and taking control of one's own fate. It's a call to arms for anyone who feels like they're at the mercy of outside forces, and a reminder that we all have the power to fight back and make a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
25 bucks and a bottle of wine
I have little in the way of material possessions, but I have something to drink and that's enough for me.
The pressures on but I feel fine
Despite external pressures on me, I am internally calm and unfazed.
I crawl into a hole for a couple of days
Sometimes I need to withdraw and take time to myself.
This God sure works in mysterious ways
Life doesn't always make sense and it seems like everything happens for a reason, even if we can't understand it.
Heart has been racing
I have always been full of energy and excitement.
Since I was a boy
This has been a fundamental part of my personality since childhood.
And I too bleed red
Despite any differences, we are all fundamentally human and alike in many ways.
Gonna crush kill destroy
I am ready to take on the world and overcome any obstacles in my way.
Paralyze me with a mind charade
Sometimes my own thoughts and fears can hold me back and make me feel immobile.
I took a wrong turn at the freak parade
I may not fit in with mainstream society, but that's okay because I am true to myself.
If less means more then more means less
Sometimes having too much can actually be a hindrance and simple living can be more fulfilling.
I'm just a little white pawn in a game of chess
I recognize that in the grand scheme of things, I am just one small part of a larger picture.
Call me crazy
Others may not understand me or my actions.
I call it a ploy
I have a plan and strategy that others may not see or understand.
Still water runs deep
I may appear quiet and unassuming, but there is much beneath the surface.
Gonna crush kill destroy
I am ready to power through any challenges and succeed.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. 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