In 1993 Quorthon set Bathory aside and recorded and released two albums under the name "Quorthon". The first was Album released in 1994, and Purity of Essence followed in 1997. The albums were more Grunge/Rock oriented than Bathory's Black Metal/Viking Metal style. While working on these albums he found new inspiration to continue composing music for Bathory.
Roller Coaster
Quorthon Lyrics
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I came to enlighten your silly life as far as I can see
I taught you everything I know
Still you're stupid as before so far as I can see
Life is like a roller coaster hang on pretty tight
Up'n down'n wrong'n right now hang on for your life
I elevated you from filth it was there for all to see
I had you accepted I got you right but bet your ass there was
A lot I had to sacrifice and still I hurt and bleed
Life is like...
It's ok
Hear me say it's ok there just is no other way
I believe and strongly feel some things just aren't meant to be
All the time in our lives something somewhere draws a line
I believe in time you'll see sometimes some thing are best let be
You may find between the lines lotsa things you missed first time
But that's ok now hear me say we all learn from our mistakes
Yes I'll be all right
Yes I think I'll be all right
I hope I'll be all right
Yes I wish I'll be all right
It's ok
Come this far it's who we are and what and how that takes us far
So just proceed leave history behind but make sure your hands are clean
Halt for a while now would you try to change things given one more try
Sure I know the level is low but never fail and you'll never know
You may find between the lines...
Yes I'll be all right...
All the time in our lives...
You may find between the lines...
Yes I'll be all right...
The lyrics of Quorthon's song "Roller Coaster" speak to the ups and downs of life and impart a message of hope and resilience. Quorthon describes himself as the "straw to which [the listener] hung on," indicating that he was a mentor or guide to them at some point. He taught them "everything [he] know[s]," but despite this, they remain "stupid as before." This frustration is expressed throughout the lyrics as Quorthon describes the sacrifices he's made and the pain he's endured to try and help the listener.
The main message of the song centers around the metaphor of a roller coaster. Quorthon tells the listener to "hang on pretty tight" and to be prepared for the "up'n down'n wrong'n right" of life. The line, "I believe and strongly feel some things just aren't meant to be," speaks to the idea that sometimes life takes unexpected turns and we must learn to accept them. However, Quorthon insists that "it's ok" and that we all learn from our mistakes.
In the end, Quorthon urges the listener to "leave history behind but make sure your hands are clean" and to "never fail and you'll never know." The song ends with Quorthon expressing his hope that he will be all right and that the listener will be too.
Line by Line Meaning
I was the straw to which you hung on
I was the support system you relied on
I came to enlighten your silly life as far as I can see
I came to enrich your life with my knowledge and perspective
I taught you everything I know
I shared all my knowledge with you
Still you're stupid as before so far as I can see
Despite my efforts to educate you, you remain ignorant
Life is like a roller coaster hang on pretty tight
Life is full of ups and downs, brace yourself for the ride
Up'n down'n wrong'n right now hang on for your life
There will be highs and lows, mistakes and successes, hold on tight
I had you sense the major thrill
I allowed you to experience the excitement of life
I elevated you from filth it was there for all to see
I helped improve your life and it was obvious to everyone
I had you accepted I got you right but bet your ass there was
I helped you become accepted by society but it required a lot of effort
A lot I had to sacrifice and still I hurt and bleed
I made many sacrifices for you and it still caused me pain
It's ok
Everything will be alright
Hear me say it's ok there just is no other way
I understand that this is the only way things could have played out
I believe and strongly feel some things just aren't meant to be
I have faith that some situations are not meant to work out
All the time in our lives something somewhere draws a line
There are moments in life where we must accept things as they are
I believe in time you'll see sometimes some thing are best let be
I trust that with time, you will realize that some things are better left alone
You may find between...our mistakes
Mistakes happen, but we can learn from them
Yes I'll be all right
I will be okay
Come this far it's who we are and what and how that takes us far
Our experiences shape who we are and determine our future
So just proceed leave history behind but make sure your hands are clean
Move forward but make sure you have a clear conscience
Halt for a while now would you try to change things given one more try
Take a moment to reflect on whether you would try to change the past
Sure I know the level is low but never fail and you'll never know
The odds may be against you, but don't give up and you may be surprised
You may find between...
You may discover something new upon closer inspection
Yes I'll be all right...
I will be okay
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