Playing in the trenches of pioneering rock clubs Mayrics and Club Dredd, and inciting musical mayhem during college events helped Slapshock grab the audience’s attention and the recording industry’s. 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 Slapshock’s place in the annals of rock history.
Succeeding albums released through the years only proved Slapshock’s 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 Cariño Brutal (2009). The latter’s single of the same name went on to become 2010’s 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 Listener’s 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 Philippines’ 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.
The Crown
Slapshock Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
In my despair
I'm on my knees but you don't care
I see your trust
Turn into dust
You made this place your paradise
Well i don't care
You never really give a damn
Get out of my head
This crown
Is killing lives
Playing with lives
This crown
Cover with blood
Cover with lies
This crown
Is killing lives
Playing with lives
This crown
Cover with blood
Cover with lies
Yeah, yeah
C'mon
Listen
Money
Power
Greed
Deceit
The rich get richer and the poor can't eat
We living in the whirl wind try to compete
No equality for my people in the streets
That's why you gonna open your eyes
And realize stay in disguise
And they're telling us lies
Don't be surprise when the wise stand up
If you're fed up with the shit then put your hands up
This crown
Is killing lives
Playing with lives
This crown
Cover with blood
Cover with lies
This crown
Is killing lives
Playing with lives
This crown
Cover with blood
Cover with lies
Keep flashing your possessions
Keep counting all your millions
Who is God?
What is your motivation
Keep flashing your possessions
Keep counting all your millions
Who is God?
What is your motivation
This crown
Is killing lives
Playing with lives
This crown
Cover with blood
Cover with lies
This crown
Is killing lives
Playing with lives
This crown
Cover with blood
Cover with lies
THIS CROWN!
The lyrics to Slapshock's song The Crown speak to the destructive nature of power and the consequences that arise from it. The songwriter explores the theme of betrayal, showing how those in power often do not have the best interests of others at heart. The opening lines, "You see me fall in my despair, I'm on my knees but you don't care," depict an individual who is vulnerable and in need of assistance, but those around them are indifferent to their suffering. In contrast, the lyrics "I see your trust turn into dust, you made this place your paradise" show how the people who were once trusted have turned their backs on their fellow man, choosing to prioritize their own interests over the needs of others.
The chorus of the song "This crown is killing lives, playing with lives, cover with blood, cover with lies," highlights the dangers of power and how it can lead to the destruction of lives. The lyrics "money, power, greed, deceit, the rich get richer and the poor can't eat" paint a picture of a society where the wealthy class is taking advantage of those beneath them, creating a stark divide between the haves and have-nots. The songwriter urges the listener to open their eyes and realize the truth of the situation, to see through the lies and stand up for what is right.
Overall, Slapshock's The Crown is a powerful commentary on the devastating nature of power and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
You see me fall
I am failing and you witness everything.
In my despair
I am hopeless and in great distress.
I'm on my knees but you don't care
I am vulnerable and begging, but you are indifferent.
I see your trust
I used to believe in you.
Turn into dust
But now that trust has disintegrated.
You made this place your paradise
You have taken over and made this your own.
Well i don't care
I have reached a point where I am indifferent to you.
Cause you don't care
You never show any concern for me.
You never really give a damn
You have never cared about anything or anyone.
Get out of my head
Leave me and my thoughts alone.
This crown Is killing lives
The pursuit of power is destroying people's lives.
Playing with lives
Those with power play with the lives of others.
Cover with blood Cover with lies
The quest for power is often accompanied by violence and deceit.
Yeah, yeah C'mon Listen
Pay attention to what's being said.
Money Power Greed Deceit
These are the things often associated with power.
The rich get richer and the poor can't eat
In a society plagued with inequality, the wealthy continue to prosper while the disadvantaged struggle to survive.
We living in the whirlwind try to compete
We are caught up in a chaotic and tumultuous environment as we compete against each other.
No equality for my people in the streets
Those in power refuse to provide equal opportunities for marginalized groups.
That's why you gonna open your eyes
It's time to awaken and see the truth.
And realize stay in disguise
Understand the situation and don't get fooled.
And they're telling us lies
The powerful are not above deception.
Don't be surprised when the wise stand up
It is not unexpected when those who are wise and brave take a stand.
If you're fed up with the shit then put your hands up
If you've had enough of being mistreated, it's time to protest.
Keep flashing your possessions
You flaunt what you own.
Who is God?
Have you considered acknowledging a higher power?
What is your motivation?
What drives you to keep pursuing power and wealth?
This crown Is killing lives
Once again, the pursuit of power is harming people's lives.
Cover with blood Cover with lies
Power is often intertwined with bloodshed and deception.
Contributed by Amelia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HervieAta
"The Crown"
(feat. Apl.De.Ap)
You see me fall in my despair,
I'm on my knees but you don't care.
A seed of trust, turn into dust,
You made us place your paradise.
Well I don't care, 'cause you don't care,
You never really give a damn, get out of my head.
This crown is killing lives, playing with lives.
This crown, covered with blood, covered with lies.
This crown is killing lives, playing with lives.
This crown, covered with blood, covered with lies.
Yeah, Yeah. Come on, listen.
Money, power, greed, deceit.
The rich get richer, and the poor can't eat.
We're living in a world where it's hard to compete,
No equality for my people on the streets.
That's why you gotta open your eyes,
and realize they and these guys, and they're telling this lies.
Don't be surprised whether why I stand up,
If you're fed up with the shit, then put your hands up.
Well I don't care, 'cause you don't care,
You never really give a damn, get out of my head.
This crown is killing lives, playing with lives.
This crown, covered with blood, covered with lies.
This crown is killing lives, playing with lives.
This crown, covered with blood, covered with lies.
Keep flashing your possessions, keep counting all your millions.
Who is your god? What is your motivation?
This crown is killing lives, playing with lives.
This crown, covered with blood, covered with lies.
This crown is killing lives, playing with lives.
This crown, covered with blood, covered with lies.
This crown (this crown, crown)
This crown (this crown, crown)
This crown (this crown, crown)
This crown (this crown, crown)
@thirdworldninja4024
Rest In Peace Sir, This brings me back here. 2020 is the worst year.
@ryannebalderama4087
Worst year? Eh buhay ka pa eh. Dapat ipagpasamat mo yan.
@thirdworldninja4024
@@ryannebalderama4087 worst year Kasi buhay ka pa. Burn.
@kramtv123
worst year .. The Year of the Rat..
@lisafoodie8443
:(
@ragebabarian9975
@@thirdworldninja4024 Bobo hahahahaha
@loriinvaldez4033
When everything around you falls apart, let you heart be unbreakable be unshakable.
REST IN PARADISE, JAMIR 🙏
@tyson2007able
😍😍😍
@dekdoktv8601
Song din nila yan, unshakable title
@owteph6558
😘😘😘😘😘😘