In 1996 the band distributed a five song demotape, and in April 1997 released an EP entitled Amusing the Amazing through the record label Malicious Vinyl. According to interviews, Garcia claimed that the band also intended to record a full-length album. Slo Burn toured with Ozzfest in 1997 but decided to split up in September, towards the end of the tour. John Garcia subsequently joined the equally short-lived band Unida, before becoming vocalist with Hermano, who have since recorded three studio albums.
Slo Burn had a sound not dissimilar to that of latter-day Kyuss, which can be attributed to Garcia's singing style and the production work of Chris Goss. However, the music was more direct and less layered or complex. Allmusic describes their style as "simple structures formed out of monolithic rhythm guitars" with "guitar solos that come and go and vibrate weirdly on the way.
Positiva
Slo Burn Lyrics
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The breaks in life always seem to pass away, pass away, pass away
But sometime baby you gotta let me break free, break free, break free
But that don't mean that I don't love you, love you
Oh yeah, if you listen I'll tell you one time
Oh yeah babe, I know you don't listen and I'll tell you a second time
Oh yeah, the sea's gone baby and the sun is up, yeah
Burn, burn, burn, burn
Your love has burned and your soul is gone, and I don't care, and I don't mind
And there's something good in your never poor
Lord, lord, lord, lord
There's something in you well I can see
Now give it to me, give it to me
Oh yeah, if you listen I'll tell you one time
Oh yeah babe, I know you don't listen and I'll tell you a second time
Oh yeah, the sea's gone baby and the sun is up, yeah
Oh yeah, you and she are gone, and she likes you know
Oh, oh yeah, if you listen I'll tell you one fucking time
Oh yeah babe, I know you don't listen and I'll tell you a second time
Oh yeah, the sea's gone baby and the sun is up, yeah
Oh yeah, you and she are gone, and she likes you to know
Oh, give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, get it
Give it to me, give it up I said
Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, get it
Give it to me, give it up when you see
Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, get it
Give it to me, give it up I said
Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, get it
Give it to me, give it to me
Oh yeah, well if you listen I'll tell you one fucking time
God damn, babe, I know you do
The lyrics of Slo Burn's "Positiva" speak to wanting to break free from the breaks in life and the expectations placed upon us, while also acknowledging the love that still remains. The repetition of "breathe" and "break free" highlights the need for space and the desire to escape from the pressures of life. The negative connotations associated with "burn" suggest that while the love may have once been passionate or strong, it has since faded and the singer no longer cares or minds the loss.
The lyric "there's something good in your never poor" is interesting and open to interpretation. It could refer to the singer's belief that there is still something valuable in their partner, despite the waning love. The phrase "give it to me" is repeated throughout the song, perhaps suggesting a desire to hold onto what remains of the relationship or to receive something from the partner that is still worth holding onto.
Overall, "Positiva" is a song about the complex feelings that arise when love fades and the need to break free from life's constraints, while still recognizing the good that remains.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe, breathe, breathe, breathe
Take a deep breath and relax
The breaks in life always seem to pass away, pass away, pass away
Opportunities come and go quickly
But sometime baby you gotta let me break free, break free, break free
Sometimes I need space and independence
But that don't mean that I don't love you, love you
My love for you remains strong even when I need space
Oh yeah, if you listen I'll tell you one time
Listen carefully, I'll say it once
Oh yeah babe, I know you don't listen and I'll tell you a second time
You often don't listen, so I have to repeat myself
Oh yeah, the sea's gone baby and the sun is up, yeah
The night is over and it's now daytime
Oh yeah, you and she are gone, and she likes you to know
You and another person are no longer around, and she wants you to know
Burn, burn, burn, burn
My love for you may have burned out
Your love has burned and your soul is gone, and I don't care, and I don't mind
Your love may have left you empty, but it doesn't affect me
And there's something good in your never poor
Even in a bad situation, there is something positive
Lord, lord, lord, lord
Expression of frustration or exasperation
There's something in you well I can see
I can see something special in you
Now give it to me, give it to me
I want that special something from you
Oh, oh yeah, if you listen I'll tell you one fucking time
I'm serious, listen to me carefully
Give it to me, give it up I said
I want what I asked for
Contributed by Riley E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Iván Enríquez
LYRICS (web reference):
Breathe, breathe, breathe, breathe
The breaks in life always seem to pass away, pass away, pass away
But sometime baby you gotta let me break free, break free, break free
But that don't mean that I don't love you, love you
Oh yeah, if you listen I'll tell you one time
Oh yeah babe, I know you don't listen and I'll tell you a second time
Oh yeah, the sea's gone baby and the sun is up, yeah
Oh yeah, you and she are gone, and she likes you to know
Burn, burn, burn, burn
Your love has burned and your soul is gone, and I don't care, and I don't mind
And there's something good in your never poor
Lord, lord, lord, lord
There's something in you well I can see
Now give it to me, give it to me
A92ndf9 558
when a person discovers this song, they discover a very unique reaction and first feeling upon hearing this groove...stay high.
Ερμής Λύρας
The first time felt like warm soft wind under the strong sun
Iván Enríquez
LYRICS (web reference):
Breathe, breathe, breathe, breathe
The breaks in life always seem to pass away, pass away, pass away
But sometime baby you gotta let me break free, break free, break free
But that don't mean that I don't love you, love you
Oh yeah, if you listen I'll tell you one time
Oh yeah babe, I know you don't listen and I'll tell you a second time
Oh yeah, the sea's gone baby and the sun is up, yeah
Oh yeah, you and she are gone, and she likes you to know
Burn, burn, burn, burn
Your love has burned and your soul is gone, and I don't care, and I don't mind
And there's something good in your never poor
Lord, lord, lord, lord
There's something in you well I can see
Now give it to me, give it to me
Erika Kutyik
❤️
Johannes Deml
One of the best stoner rock songs of all time.
Evil Chihuahua
never gets old . I can't wait till John re release the lost Slo Burn stuff...
Christian Ademius-Kjellén
+Varuca Salt When would that be?!
glyph68
Can't get past Slo Burn, Unida and Kyuss. Can't. Stop. It's my trio of a gaming standard.
sleepykyuss
+glyph68 have you listened to Hermano or Qotsa? They're awesome!
glyph68
Yes, Sleepy. Though I prefer Hermano of the two. :) Thanks for the heads up!