1) Slapstick was a Chi… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Slapstick was a Chicago-based (many members were from Elgin, IL) ska/punk band active from 1993-1996, consisting of Brendan Kelly (vocals), Dan Andriano (bass), Dan Hanaway (trumpet), Matt Stamps (guitar), Rob Kellenberger (drums), and Peter Anna (trombone). They toured extensively and played endless shows in the greater Chicagoland area. They were signed to Asian Man Records. Reports exist that Slapstick turned down large amounts of money to sign to a major label, and instead broke up in 1996.
Following their 1996 breakup, the members of Slapstick went on to form a number of notable groups. Andriano, Stamps and Kellenberger formed Tuesday. Likewise, Kelly and Hanaway formed The Broadways with Rob DePaola and Tricky Dick guitarist Chris McCaughan. Tuesday eventually broke up in 1998 when Andriano took over bass duties for Alkaline Trio. The Broadways also broke up in 1998 with Kelly and McCaughan starting The Lawrence Arms, still active today. A little later, Hanaway and DePaola started The Honor System. In 2004, Andriano, Kelly, Neil Hennesey and former Rise Against guitarist Todd Mohney formed the supergroup The Falcon.
The Lawrence Arms recently performed Slapstick songs at the Asian Man Records 11th anniversary show after years of refusing, and occasionally mocking, fans' requests to play them at shows. They since added "Broken Down" to setlists on their 2007 tour.
2) Pre-Antidote (Netherlands) band.
Colorado
Slapstick Lyrics
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Discovered weed and girls and drivin cars together
Always wondered what the future would bring
And we promised we'd always be brothers forever
Now he's gone
It sucks to say goodbye to friends
He's gone
It's time to leave and it came so quick it hurts
Went to his house bummed me a smoke for the last time
Then he ran off to Boulder Colorado I wave goodbye
And think of good times
Good times gone
It sucks to say good bye to friends
He's gone
Will I ever see him again
The lyrics to Slapstick's song Colorado are full of emotion and nostalgia. The song is about two best friends, Cary and the singer, who grew up together discovering weed, girls, and driving cars. They always wondered what the future would bring and promised to always be brothers forever. However, now Cary has gone, and the singer is left feeling lost and wondering if they will ever see each other again. The pain of saying goodbye to a friend is palpable throughout the song, and it is evident that the two were incredibly close.
The lyrics focus on the abruptness of life and how quickly things can change. The singer mentions that it came so quick it hurts, referring to the fact that Cary left without warning, and now everything is different. The experience of losing a friend is something most people can relate to, and the song captures this feeling perfectly. The lyrics also talk about the memories the two shared, and the good times they had together. Even though Cary is gone, the singer will always remember the fun they had driving around together, smoking, and just enjoying life.
In conclusion, the song Colorado is a heartfelt tribute to a lost friend. The lyrics are beautifully written and capture the emotions of losing someone close. The song is a reminder that life is short, and we should cherish the time we have with the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Cary and me, best friends since we were fifteen
Cary and I have been the closest of friends since we were fifteen years old.
Discovered weed and girls and drivin cars together
Together we discovered drugs, women and driving around in cars.
Always wondered what the future would bring
We were always curious about what the future would bring.
And we promised we'd always be brothers forever
We made a vow to always be brothers, and stick together no matter what.
Now he's gone
Now that my dear friend Cary is gone, I feel the void he left behind.
It sucks to say goodbye to friends
It's heart-wrenching to say goodbye to a friend.
Will I ever see him again
I wonder if I'll ever get to see him again.
It's time to leave and it came so quick it hurts
The moment I had to leave arrived so suddenly and I feel the pain it brings.
Went to his house bummed me a smoke for the last time
I visited his place and requested for one last smoke before I left.
Then he ran off to Boulder Colorado I wave goodbye
He took off to Boulder, Colorado and I bid him farewell.
And think of good times
I recall the good memories we shared together.
Good times gone
Those good times we shared are gone now.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICK ROBERTS
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