Wreak… Read Full Bio ↴Sasquatch is a stoner rock band from Los Angeles, California.
Wreaking havoc with their fourth Small Stone release, Sasquatch lead the way with their fiery brand of rock n' roll. You'll hear 70's hard rock mixed with a dash of metal carried by an unmistakable undercurrent of psychedelic sounds which permeate their songs. The band was formed in Los Angeles in 2001 by Philadelphia transplant Keith Gibbs (guitar, vox) and Detroit natives Rick Ferrante (drums) and Clayton Charles (bass). Upon Clayton’s departure in 2007, the guys recruited Chicagoan Jason Casanova (ex-Tummler, Volume) to join the fold. Drawing on influences from 70's metal, rock, and psychedelia, the band falls somewhere between an amalgamation of Black Sabbath, old Soundgarden, Deliverance-era Corrosion of Conformity, Mountain, and a bastardized version of Grand Funk Railroad. Their songwriting approach is clear; keep the focus on the hook.
The band’s newest album “IV” was just released on Small Stone Records in September 2013. What fans will hear is arguably the power trio’s most mature, inspired and diverse song-set to date, chunked with compositional twists, both heartwarmingly familiar and totally unexpected, plus thundering power chords, sizzling solos, shrewd melodic flights and even super-trippy moments – but all of it heavy on the heavy, as they say…always. Unprecedented attention was also devoted to spinning engaging new yarns out of those evergreen rock and roll stories about love lost, hate found, relationships built and lives trashed, homes wrecked, etc. All’s fair in Love and Doom.
The band’s music has been featured on a variety of movies and television shows including FX’s original hit series Sons of Anarchy, A&E's Dog The Bounty Hunter, Jersey Girl, CW’s The Supernatural, and MTV’s Viva La Bam, Bam’s Unholy Union, Rob and Big, and the reissue of Clerks. They can also be heard on a number of video games including NHL 2005, American Chopper, and Monster Garage.
Nikki
Sasquatch Lyrics
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i heard that the lies you told were bringing you down bringing you down again.
and im wondering how it really feels to be so fucking content,
i can taste the sun on the tip of my tongue when im feeling glad
ive been down before, not like this 2x
i cant believe her anymore 2x
she said a thousand times i wont ever make you a fool again,
its so hard in this town i keep backing myself in and out of
This verse of Nikki by Sasquatch is a contemplation of various emotions and thoughts that seem to be occupying the singer's mind. The first line talks about how fleeting happiness and joy can be. Just like catching a rainbow in your hands, it's easy to feel like you have something great only to watch it slip away. The second line continues on this theme and could be read as a reflection on the consequences of lies and deceit. The singer recognizes that lying may have some momentary benefits, but it eventually leads to a downward spiral of negative emotions and consequences.
The singer then shifts focus to someone else, asking them how it really feels to have that sense of contentment that the singer is currently lacking. This first-hand experience makes the singer feel optimistic and happy, so much so that they can "taste the sun" when they feel glad. However, this joy is tempered by the acknowledgement that they've been in difficult situations before, but never like this. It's clear that something has changed, and it's causing the singer to feel like they can no longer trust "her" anymore. In the last line, the singer acknowledges that they are "sailing on", with an uncertain future ahead of them.
Line by Line Meaning
i caught a rainbow just the other day slipped right through my hands
I had something beautiful and amazing that was within my grasp, but I lost it.
i heard that the lies you told were bringing you down bringing you down again.
I understand that the falsehoods you've been telling are taking a toll on you and bringing you down.
and im wondering how it really feels to be so fucking content,
I'm curious about what it would be like to feel truly happy and satisfied with life.
i can taste the sun on the tip of my tongue when im feeling glad
My happiness is tangible and I can feel it in every part of my being.
ive been down before, not like this 2x
I've experienced difficult times before, but this is a unique and particularly challenging situation.
i cant believe her anymore 2x
I no longer have faith in or trust the person I had believed in before.
lord i think im sailing on
I feel like I'm moving forward and making progress despite the hardships.
she said a thousand times i wont ever make you a fool again,
She's made many promises not to deceive or disappoint me again.
its so hard in this town i keep backing myself in and out of
The challenges and pressures of this place are causing me to struggle and constantly question myself.
Contributed by Jordan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.