Playing in the trenches of pioneering rock clubs Mayrics and Club Dredd, and inciting musical mayhem during college events helped Slapshock grab the audienceโs attention and the recording industryโs. The band was signed by EMI Music Philippines in 1998, which resulted in their first platinum-selling album 4th Degree Burn, This album birthed many cult-favorite tracks and cemented Slapshockโs place in the annals of rock history.
Succeeding albums released through the years only proved Slapshockโs prolific ability to create successful albums that music lovers also revere. The list goes one, from their 2nd platinum-selling album Headtrip (2001), to the 3rd platinum-selling disc Project 11-41 (2002), the gold record award album Novena (2004), to Silence (2006), the greatest hits disc Recollection (2008) and the critically acclaimed album Cariรฑo Brutal (2009). The latterโs single of the same name went on to become 2010โs biggest rock hit. Showing their penchant for music that crosses boundaries, the titular track was consistently played on mainstream radio, a feat rarely achieved by metal bands.
Slapshock has collected a number of awards throughout their career, including being consistent winners of the NU 107 Rock Awards. They were named Band of the Year and Listenerโs Choice twice, and received Best New Artist (2000) and Bassist of the Year (2001). The recognition continues as the band received the award for Rock Artist of the Year at the 2010 PMPC Star Awards for Music.
Across shores, Slapshock has also gotten their fist in the musical arena. They became the Philippinesโ representatives to the 2003 MTV Asia Awards in Singapore, presenting to musical contemporaries LINKIN PARK. Slapshock received the distinction of being the first Filipino, and Asian band for that matter, to play at the Dubai Desert Rock Festival in 2008. They shared the stage with rock heavyweights KORN, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, VELVET REVOLVER, AS I LAY DYING, MACHINE HEAD AND MUSE AT THIS MOST PRESTIGIOUS ANNUAL ROCK EVENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THOUSANDS OF ROCK AFICIONADOS WHO GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE GLOBE HEARD SLAPSHOCK, WITH MORE THAN A FEW LEAVING AS FANS.
After more than a decade in the music industry, the band stepped on a new plain and completed a USA-Canada Tour in June to July 2009. Slapshock toured the cities of San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Baltimore and Virginia, and the Canadian cities of Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver. In another nonreplicable feat, Slapshock has shared the stage with big names in metal like DEATH ANGEL, SEPULTURA, SHADOWS FALL, THE DARKEST HOUR, TRIVIUM, LAMB OF GOD AND TESTAMENT.
Not inclined in any way to slow down, Slapshock became one of the founding members of the Asian super group PROJECT E.A.R. (East Asian Revolution). The latter is a collaboration of top artists from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines, which debuted during the 2009 MTV Asian Music Awards.
Thousands of their CDs have been sold, and played over and over. Thousands of fans have screamed their name and anthems. But one number makes the most impression: 13. Thirteen years and they are the only band still standing and actively playing among their contemporaries. Thirteen years of withstanding changing genres and music popularity with the same core members intact. Thirteen years of growing into their now distinct aural and visual performance that continues to astound its solid rock fan base and incite more to experience the same.
Coma
Slapshock Lyrics
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Am I drowning in fear
Are my sins unforgiven
Will you still let me in
I was crucified
Buried down alive
Wasted all my time
Where is the road
And what's the time
Everything is gone in my own eyes
I'm lost in the dark
I wish I'm not the same old me
Will you still remember me
I'm lost in your heart
Is this place getting colder
And there's nobody here
Are my days are really over
Give me sign make it clear
I was crucified
Buried down alive
Wasted all my time
Where is the road
And what's the time
Everything is gone in my own eyes
I'm lost in the dark
I wish I'm not the same old me
Will you still remember me
I'm lost in your heart
I'm running away from delusions
I'm living my life way too fast
What surrounds me are illusions
It tears me apart
Lost in the darkest hour
Where is the road
And what's the time
Everything is gone in my own eyes
I'm lost in the dark
I wish I'm not the same old me
Will you still remember me
I'm lost in your heart
The song "Coma" by Slapshock depicts a sense of confusion, disorientation, and despair felt by someone who is potentially dying or in a comatose state. The first verse starts with a series of questions asking about the possibility of everlasting sleep, being overwhelmed by fear, and having unforgiven sins. The singer wonders if they will be allowed to enter heaven even with their sins, and if they will be remembered by their loved ones. The second verse describes the feeling of being buried alive, wasting time, and being lost in the dark. The singer is searching for a road or a path to follow but everything around them seems to be gone. In the chorus, the singer is asking for clarity in a place that seems to be getting colder and more lonely.
The song's theme is open to interpretation, but it can be seen as a reflection on an individual's life choices and whether or not they have been worth the time spent. It could also be interpreted as a plea for redemption from past wrongdoings. The lyrics combined with the heavy metal music convey a sense of desperation and foreboding, creating a hauntingly beautiful piece.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I sleeping forever
The person is questioning if they are in a permanent sleep or state of unconsciousness.
Am I drowning in fear
The person is questioning if they are consumed by fear to the point of suffocation or drowning.
Are my sins unforgiven
The person is questioning if they are beyond redemption for their wrongdoings.
Will you still let me in
The person is seeking assurance that they will still be accepted despite their fears, doubts, and mistakes.
I was crucified
The person is expressing deep pain and suffering.
Buried down alive
The person feels trapped, suffocated, and unable to escape their predicament.
Wasted all my time
The person regrets their past decisions and actions that led them to their current state.
Where is the road
The person is lost and has no clear direction or purpose in life.
And what's the time
The person is disoriented and unsure of what is happening or how long they have been in this state of confusion.
Everything is gone in my own eyes
The person sees no hope or light at the end of the tunnel and everything seems bleak and pointless.
I'm lost in the dark
The person feels alone, helpless, and afraid in their current situation.
I wish I'm not the same old me
The person desires change and transformation, to not be defined by their past mistakes or weaknesses.
Will you still remember me
The person is seeking reassurance that they will not be forgotten or abandoned.
I'm running away from delusions
The person is trying to escape from their own false beliefs or illusions that keep them trapped in their negative cycle of thoughts and emotions.
I'm living my life way too fast
The person is aware that they are rushing through life without taking the time to slow down and appreciate what they have or who they are.
What surrounds me are illusions
The person is surrounded by things or people that deceive or distract them from their true identity and purpose.
It tears me apart
The person feels fragmented or broken inside, unable to cope with their inner turmoil and pain.
Lost in the darkest hour
The person is in a state of complete despair, with no hope or light in sight.
I wish I'm not the same old me
The person desires change and transformation, to not be defined by their past mistakes or weaknesses.
Will you still remember me
The person is seeking reassurance that they will not be forgotten or abandoned.
I'm lost in your heart
The person is seeking refuge and comfort in the heart of another person or the memory of them.
Contributed by Miles B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jaycaberto294
Rest in Peace Jamir..your gone but not forgoten ur always be remembered by your great songs..1 of my best band in Phillippines..SlapArmy here..
@giancarlo2074
Sir Jamir died today. November 26, 2020. Rest in paradise, sir. Your music and legacy will live forever.
@alcoqueso3362
Imagine how he put his life and soul in music industry to save everyone from dark side of their life!! We will miss you JAMIR!! I KNOW YOUVE DONE ENOUGH TO ENLIGHT THE LIVE'S OF INDIVIDUAL! WE ALL LOVE YOU. ๐๐๐๐
@edseleleazar5525
Badass intro! One of my favorite song.. \m/
@charliebalangiao1454
Kahit wala na si Jamir ang kanyang mga musika ay buhay na buhay sa aming mga puso
@jomartaluyo2494
coma is the new philiphine theme song love this song i love slopschock
@ceai874
para sa kaibigan ko na nka-survived frm coma , really define the song. Rock on \m/
@laicamay8225
kahit kailan hinding hindi kumukupas ang slapshock! RAK!!! \m/
@arjayabarro663
galing pa rin ng slapshock walang kupas
@ednocturnal2111
Rest in Paradise idol Jamir Garcia
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