After becoming instant Top 40 material with their driving hit Right Now and the lesser-known Politically Correct on their first album, the band slowly shied from the limelight for its second album, part of the reason the third album was not released in the US.
In recent days lead singer Mitch Allan has pursued a solo career, reworking some SR-71 songs and creating some of his own. SR-71 split in 2007, but reformed in 2009.
The name of the band came from SR-71 Blackbird, a retired supersonic surveillance aircraft of the United States Air Force.
Current Members:
* Mitch Allan - lead vocals, guitar
* Pat DeMent - guitar, backing vocals
* Mike Ruocco - bass, backing vocals
* John Allen - drums, percussion, backing vocals
Former members:
* Dan Garvin - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1998–2001)
* Mark Beauchemin - guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1998–2003)
* Jeff Reid - bass, keyboards, backing vocals (1998–2003)
She Was Dead
SR-71 Lyrics
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But I didn't hear her talking I was staring at her chest
And I wish I would have listened 'cause I think I might have seen the signs
Now it's been a couple months and I can'why take another word
She's been pushing every button she's been working every nerve
I've got something she can swallow it sure as hell's not my pride
And I know it's just a waste of time
She'll just have to hear the truth instead
Everyday I'm gonna make her cry
Till the minute that we said goodbye
I'm gonna make her wish... she was dead
I used to hang out with my homies gettin stupid every night
Till I met her and she chained me up to keep me out of sight
I got to get away from her I think I'm running out of time
'Cause I think I'm gonna die whenever she's behind the wheel
And it drives me up the wall when she asks me how I feel
I don't really want to talk so I tell her that I'm doing fine
There's got to be a way that I can get it through her head
I'm going crazy and she won't let me go
The lease gets tighter every day
Already told her she's Miss Right Now
But I wish she was Miss Yesterday
The lyrics to SR-71's song "She Was Dead" depict a toxic and abusive relationship from the perspective of the male protagonist. From the very beginning, the singer notices that this woman is different from any other he's been with but, unfortunately, his first impression of her is based on her appearance. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that the woman is emotionally and mentally abusive towards the singer. She manipulates, controls, and ultimately suffocates him to the point where he feels trapped and unable to escape.
The singer's frustration, anger, and desperation are evident throughout the song. He is aware that he needs to get away from this woman, but he's running out of time and options. It's clear that her behavior is affecting his mental health, and he's afraid of what might happen if he stays with her any longer. Despite this awareness, he doesn't have the strength to leave her, so he resorts to making her cry and wishing she was dead to find some sort of relief from this torment.
In essence, "She Was Dead" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of toxic relationships. It reminds us that it's easy to get caught in the trap of an unhealthy relationship, and it's essential to recognize the signs early on and seek help before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
From the minute that I met here she was different than the rest
I noticed something unique about her as soon as we met
But I didn't hear her talking I was staring at her chest
I was too distracted to listen to her because I was checking her out
And I wish I would have listened 'cause I think I might have seen the signs
I regret not paying attention to her because she might have given me clues about her true nature
Now it's been a couple months and I can't take another word
I have become so frustrated with her behavior that I can't stand to hear anything else from her
She's been pushing every button she's been working every nerve
She has been intentionally provoking me and driving me crazy
I've got something she can swallow it sure as hell's not my pride
I have a way to get back at her, but it will not be good for my own self-esteem
And I know it's just a waste of time
I understand that my current behavior is not productive or healthy
Soon I'm gonna run out of lies
I will eventually exhaust all my excuses and justifications for staying with her
She'll just have to hear the truth instead
I will have to be honest with her and tell her how I really feel
Everyday I'm gonna make her cry
I plan to emotionally hurt her as a way of getting back at her for how she has treated me
Till the minute that we said goodbye
I will continue to do this until we break up
I'm gonna make her wish... she was dead
I want to inflict so much emotional pain on her that she wishes she were not alive
I used to hang out with my homies gettin stupid every night
I used to have fun with my friends, partying and being reckless
Till I met her and she chained me up to keep me out of sight
Since I started dating her, she has limited my freedom and social life
I got to get away from her I think I'm running out of time
I need to break up with her soon because I am reaching my limit
'Cause I think I'm gonna die whenever she's behind the wheel
I fear for my safety whenever she is in control of the car
And it drives me up the wall when she asks me how I feel
Her constant questioning irritates and frustrates me
I don't really want to talk so I tell her that I'm doing fine
I do not feel comfortable sharing my emotions with her, so I pretend that everything is okay
There's got to be a way that I can get it through her head
I hope to find a way to make her understand my feelings and change her behavior
I'm going crazy and she won't let me go
I am losing my mind, but she refuses to end the relationship
The lease gets tighter every day
Our relationship feels more and more suffocating each passing day
Already told her she's Miss Right Now
I have already made it clear that I do not see a future with her, but she is not listening
But I wish she was Miss Yesterday
I regret getting involved with her and wish things had stayed the way they were before we met
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN PAUL KADISH, MITCHELL SCHERR, MITCHELL ALLAN SCHERR
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