The original line-up consisted of Dave Chandler (guitar), Mark Adams (bass), Armando Acosta (drums) and Scott Reagers (vocals). They recorded their first two albums before Scott Weinrich replaced Reagers in 1986. The line-up of Chandler, Adams, Acosta and Weinrich is the longest-lasting. The third album Born Too Late (1986) is generally acknowledged as their best release.[3]
After breaking up in 1996 and briefly reforming in 2003, Saint Vitus reunited again in 2008 with the band's "classic" line-up, featuring Weinrich, Chandler, Adams and Acosta, and embarked on a successful tour. However, after 30 years in the band, Acosta left Saint Vitus in 2009 due to worsening health, and was replaced by Henry Vasquez. By 2016, both Weinrich and Adams had left Saint Vitus and were replaced by Reagers and Patrick Bruders respectively, leaving Chandler as the only constant member of the band and reuniting two-fourths of the original lineup.
Jack Frost
Saint Vitus Lyrics
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You'd better take care
For then I'm released
All mortals beware
Lock your windows
Bolt all doors
And hope it keeps me out
Living things wither
Your bones feel my cold
I silently slither
Turning young into old
Bodies lie broken
Brittle from the wind
One moment with me
And frostbite sets in
Nights,they grow longer
When I'm around
Your world is smothered
Under frozen ground
Exposure to me
Brings on certain death
If you don't believe
Just look at your breath
"Jack Frost" by Saint Vitus is a chilling song about the coming of winter and the power of the mythical spirit of Jack Frost. The opening lines of the song warn listeners to be cautious as winter approaches and Jack Frost is unleashed upon the world. The tone of the song is ominous, as the lyrics describe what happens when Jack Frost is present, including withered living things and brittle bones from the cold. He slithers through the night as the world around is frozen under his power causing the nights to get longer. The song is a warning to be mindful of the deadly effects of winter but also a nod to the power of folklore and the mythical creatures that capture our imaginations.
The song explores the power of fear and the unknown in society. The fear of winter and the unknown power of Jack Frost are likely to make people want to stay inside and avoid the cold. The lyrics describe the drastic effects of frostbite which can be fatal. The chilling lyrics create a haunting image of how dangerous the cold and winter can be. The song provides a glimpse into the folklore of Jack Frost and how the creature can hold so much power over people.
Line by Line Meaning
Winter is coming
Jack Frost is coming
You'd better take care
Be cautious when Jack Frost arrives
For then I'm released
Jack Frost is free to cause damage
All mortals beware
Everyone should be cautious of Jack Frost
Lock your windows
Close your windows
Bolt all doors
Lock your doors
And hope it keeps me out
Hope that Jack Frost won't get in
You better hope some more
You should hope even more
Living things wither
Plants and animals die from the cold
Your bones feel my cold
You feel the extreme coldness of Jack Frost
I silently slither
Jack Frost moves quietly
Turning young into old
The coldness of Jack Frost makes you feel older
Bodies lie broken
People freeze to death because of Jack Frost
Brittle from the wind
Their bodies become hard and breakable due to the cold wind
One moment with me
A short time with Jack Frost
And frostbite sets in
Frostbite occurs due to the extreme coldness of Jack Frost
Nights,they grow longer
The period of darkness increases when Jack Frost is around
When I'm around
When Jack Frost is present
Your world is smothered
The environment is covered with snow and ice
Under frozen ground
The ground is frozen
Exposure to me
Being exposed to Jack Frost
Brings on certain death
It can lead to death
If you don't believe
If you don't think Jack Frost is dangerous
Just look at your breath
You can see the effects of the cold by looking at your own breath
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ENRIQUE DUCASSE
Doom on! Music for the moribund...
Dom Russo
Winter is coming
You'd better take care
For then I'm released
All mortals beware
Lock your windows
Bolt all doors
And hope it keeps me out
You better hope some more
Living things wither
Your bones feel my cold
I silently slither
Turning young into old
Bodies lie broken
Brittle from the wind
One moment with me
And frostbite sets in
Nights, they grow longer
When I'm around
Your world is smothered
Under frozen ground
Exposure to me
Brings on certain death
If you don't believe
Just look at your breath
Martin Heredia
Thank you my metal friend