Best known for its stage presence and Charles Edward's vocal croonings, Seraphim Shock arrived on the national scene in November of 1997 with the release of the critically-acclaimed "Red Silk Vow". The video single "After Dark" claimed top honors in three major film festivals, including the prestigious Leigh Gipper award at the Philadelphia International Film Festival. Ignoring trends and so-called "industry experts", S.S. spent the next two years tearing up the underground, spending five months on the road crushing audiences nationwide with its over the top stage show (see complete tour history at www.seraphimshock.com). During this time the band also released the cult favorite "Nightmares for the Banished" (5/99) and the Succubus Club single "Prey" (2/2000).
S.S. spent 2000 and 2001 bringing it's complete theatrical production (Lights, Risers, Fire, Strippers, Nuns, Blood ect ect) to only a select few national events. It was the first time those outside of Denver had witnessed the S.S. mayhem full-scale. These events helped take the band to a new level and continued the development of a cult following on the road that is virtually unheard of for an unsigned act. All of this was done without advertising or distribution but by word of mouth and reputation. In fact, ticket sales in select markets made Seraphim Shock one of the most highly sought after unsigned acts in America.
In the spring of 2002 a new full length release was scrapped in favor of more touring when S.S. was offered middle slot on The Electric Hellfire Club's "Down With The Devil" Tour. With an additional midwest/east coast tour later that summer, the fall of 2002 brought a pivotal point in the history of Seraphim. Faced with the pressure of releasing new product with a group of individuals that had grown complacent, driving force Charles Edward opted to take a 15 month hiatus to write, record and re-emerge with a new touring line-up.
And so...2004 brought the highly anticipated "Halloween Sex N Vegas". HSV's raw, stripped down, "Sex, Guns & Rock N Roll" attitude brought with it rave reviews, a wave of new fans and select headlining slots all over America that put the band back at the forefront of the national underground. With the success of it's 2005 "White Trash Satan" tour and it's growing popularity in Europe, SS is now gearing up to unleash a new full length album and tour DVD!!! Stay tuned and Stay sick...
(taken from their myspace page)
Sin City
Seraphim Shock Lyrics
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Lookin sick on the strip gettin sexy
Murder spree 9 dead and 9 to go
Bring on the nightmare rock n roll
And when it all goes down down down
And when there's nothing left to kill
Goin to hell poppin pills spttin whiskey
Bonnie and clyde ain't got nuthin on us baby
Rollin dice with she devils in the neon
One more fuck one more card one more victim
The lyrics to Seraphim Shock's song Sin City are a dark and twisted tale of the carnal and wicked pleasures of the city. The singer takes on the persona of a rock n roll outlaw, indulging in a lifestyle of drugs, alcohol, and sex. The mention of '57 Chevy refers to a classic car iconic of the era, while dolls may be a nod to the women or prostitutes collected by the singer. He revels in his power and control as he boasts about a murder spree where he has killed 9 and has 9 more to go. The chorus, "You... me... sin city" reinforces the idea of a partner in crime, indifferent to the consequences of their actions as they head towards their final destination of hell.
The second verse takes a more intimate look into the nature of the relationship between the singer and his partner. They are unstoppable, willing to risk everything, even their lives, for a thrill. The allusion to Bonnie and Clyde only reinforces that this is a love affair fueled by violence and danger. The last line, "One more fuck one more card one more victim" paints the picture of a hedonistic and debaucherous encounter where everything is a game of chance.
Line by Line Meaning
You the dolls and a '57 chevy
The singer is admiring someone who is like a perfect, classic object.
Lookin sick on the strip gettin sexy
The person is dressed up and looking attractive while being in a questionable, dangerous area.
Murder spree 9 dead and 9 to go
The singer is fantasizing about committing murder and is excited to do more of it.
Bring on the nightmare rock n roll
The artist wants to fully embrace the destructive, chaotic lifestyle of drug use, partying, and violence.
And when it all goes down down down
The artist acknowledges that their actions will lead to a negative outcome.
And when there's nothing left to kill
The singer assumes they will continue their dangerous behavior until there is nothing left to destroy or kill.
You... me... sin city
The singer invites someone to join them in living a wild and dangerous life in the city.
Goin to hell poppin pills spttin whiskey
The people are engaging in reckless, self-destructive behavior and are aware they will suffer consequences.
Bonnie and clyde ain't got nuthin on us baby
The artist and their partner see themselves as a more powerful, notorious force than the infamous criminal couple.
Rollin dice with she devils in the neon
The people are gambling with dangerous or untrustworthy individuals in an environment that is flashy and artificial.
One more fuck one more card one more victim
The people are continuing their dangerous lifestyle with no regard for their risk of harming others or themselves.
Contributed by Skyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.