1) A Canadian thrash m… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) A Canadian thrash metal band.
2) A grime/garage MC from the UK.
3) A German hard techno artist.
4) A thrash metal band from Argentina.
5) A Oi! band from Serbia.
6) A Visual kei band from Japan → ＲＡＺＯＲ.
7) A very obscure British beat / mod band of the 1960s (only known song: 'It's A Hard Way But My Way').
1) Razor is a Canadian speed/thrash metal band formed in 1983 at Guelph, Ontario. The group shot music videos for songs such as "Evil Invaders", "Shotgun Justice", "American Luck" and "Sucker for Punishment". The band dissolved in 1992, but reformed in the late 1990's to record another album, titled "Decibels", in 1997. The band dissolved again, and reformed in 2005, and are currently planning to record another studio album. They were featured on the 2005 "The Gates of Hell Tour". In the United States and Canada they have toured with well known acts such as Slayer, Motörhead and Venom. Guitarist and primary lyricist Dave Carlo has been the only permanent member in the band's 20-year history.
Discography:
Escape The Fire (1984) (Self-produced)
Armed & Dangerous (1984) (Voice Records)
Executioner's Song (1985) (Viper Records/Roadrunner)
Evil Invaders (1985) (Viper/Roadrunner)
Malicious Intent (1986) (Viper/Roadrunner)
Custom Killing (1987) (Fist Fight Rec.)
Violent Restitution (1988) (Steamhammer/Roadracer Records/Fringe)
Shotgun Justice (1990) (Fringe Rec.)
Open Hostility (1991) (Fringe Rec.)
Exhumed (1994) (Steamhammer)
Decibels (1997) (Candlelight Records)
2) Razor is a grime/garage MC from the UK. He has been releasing music as an independent artist since 2005.
3) Razor is a German hard techno artist, Christian Kölbl,currenty in collabration with Abstract.
4) Razor is a thrash metal band from Argentina.
Burning Bridges
Razor Lyrics
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I'm looking to party 'til dawn
Just quit my job 'cause I can't take that bullshit
I never look back once I'm gone
I fought for my freedom, I'm nobody's slave
I'm just gonna answer to me
If that doesn't suit you then outta my way
'Cause a goof doesn't want to be free
They told me that I was a fool
I told them if living means working forever
Then life is the stupidest rule
Wake up at seven, you're working at nine
What sadist invented this scheme,
Five out of seven each week of your life
'Cause you're working as part of a team
Your boss is an asshole controlling your life
Your paycheck your only concern
What a disaster you're wasting your life
Retiring once you've been burned
I know, you need money in order to live well
But why should you work 'til you're dead?
Burn up the bridges and find a way out
That's the smartest thing I've ever said
The Razor song "Burning Bridges" is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt boxed in by societal norms and the constraints of a 9-to-5 job. The singer of the song is a young man who has just quit his job and is out on the town in Toronto, looking to blow off some steam. He's determined to live life on his own terms and won't let anyone stand in his way. He's tired of being a slave to the system and wants to break free.
The opening lines of the song set the scene for a wild night out, with the singer on the prowl and looking for adventure. He's just quit his job because he's had enough of the bullshit and wants to be his own boss. He's not afraid to burn bridges behind him because he believes in living in the moment and taking risks. He's not interested in settling down or playing it safe, and he's not going to let anyone tell him how to live his life.
The second verse of the song is a scathing critique of the 9-to-5 grind and the soul-sapping nature of modern work. The singer is disdainful of office life and sees it as a trap that can only lead to a lifetime of regret. He's not interested in playing by the rules or fitting in with the crowd. He wants to break free and live his life to the fullest. The song's message is clear: burn your bridges behind you and find a way out of the rat race, because life is too short to waste on anything less than your dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Downtown Toronto a Saturday night
On a weekend night in the city, I'm ready to have some fun
I'm looking to party 'til dawn
I want to have a good time and stay out all night
Just quit my job 'cause I can't take that bullshit
I left my job because I couldn't stand the nonsense anymore
I never look back once I'm gone
Once I leave a situation, I don't waste time dwelling on what I left behind
I fought for my freedom, I'm nobody's slave
I value my independence, and I won't be controlled by anyone
I'm just gonna answer to me
I'll only answer to myself, and nobody else
If that doesn't suit you then outta my way
If you don't like it, get out of my path
'Cause a goof doesn't want to be free
Because a fool doesn't value freedom
They warned me to never burn bridges behind me
People told me not to end things badly, because it might come back to haunt me
They told me that I was a fool
They thought I was foolish for disregarding their advice
I told them if living means working forever
I argued that a life of endless work wasn't worth living
Then life is the stupidest rule
If that's the case, then life is stupid
Wake up at seven, you're working at nine
The daily grind requires waking up early to start work at 9
What sadist invented this scheme,
Someone clearly sadistic invented this cruel system
Five out of seven each week of your life
You spend five out of seven days every week working
'Cause you're working as part of a team
You're forced to work in a team, whether you like it or not
Your boss is an asshole controlling your life
The person you report to is a terrible person who controls every aspect of your life
Your paycheck your only concern
Your sole motivation is getting paid
What a disaster you're wasting your life
It's tragic that you're throwing your life away like this
Retiring once you've been burned
You'll only retire after you've suffered and saved enough money
I know, you need money in order to live well
It's true that you need money to have a good life
But why should you work 'til you're dead?
But why should you spend your entire life working until you die?
Burn up the bridges and find a way out
It's better to cut ties and find an escape
That's the smartest thing I've ever said
That's the best advice I can give
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MARIE CLAIRE D'UBALDO, ARON FRIEDMAN, MARK MILLINGTON, FRANK MUSKER, TONY MOORE
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