Pavement Entertainment (USA) recording artist, Snake Bite Whisky was formed in December 2014 and has quickly established themselves as Australia's number one sleaze band and are rapidly gaining a large following in the international Glam/Sleaze scene. Likened to early Guns N' Roses with a healthy dose of Motorhead, the Snakes are determined to bring the style and attitude of the eighties sunset strip scene, kicking and screaming into the present with their heady mix of Punk and Heavy Metal injected Sleaze Rock. In July 2015 they released their debut digital split single, "Lost Saints/Cruel and Indiscreet" which is enjoying widespread radio play in the United States and the U.K with "Lost Saints" charting at number 4 on TBFM (the U.K's largest internet based rock radio station) charts and frontman, Jay R being nominated for best singer 2015 at the TBFM awards in the U.K!
2016 saw Snake Bite Whisky grow rapidly. They released the garage e.p. "Two Steps To Oblivion" which has received extensive airplay in the U.K and U.S.A. They signed endorsement deals with Coldcock Whiskey and Dirtbag clothing. In July, played a headline show in Tijuana, Mexico and played at the 15th annual Cruefest at the Whisky ago-go in Hollywood, U.S.A. Whilst in Hollywood they recorded a new e.p with up and coming producer, Jerry Jade. The e.p is called "Dirty" and was released on the 31st of October 2016. In December 2016 singer, Jay R survived a near fatal heart attack from a blood clot in one of his arteries. In September 2017 the band signed a global deal with Pavement Entertainment (USA). who will be releasing their debut album, "This Side Of Hell" in 2018 to be distributed by Sony Red. Also in 2017 original drummer, Nick Dysart left to pursue a family life and was replaced by Al "ACE" Bukva. 2018 saw them perform at Hard Rock Hell Sleaze 2 in Sheffield, U.K alongside Backyard Babies, LA Guns, Jetboy and more plus completed their first U.K. Lead singer Jay R has also signed an endorsement with Vocalzone U.K.
The debut album, "this side of hell" was released on the 25th of january 2019 to universal critical acclaim with the first single, "down in the dirt" enjoying extensive FM radio play throughout the U.S and world. They toured Australia, New Zealand, Belgium and the United Kingdom throughout 2019. in july 2020 the snakes signed a new record deal with european label, sliptrick records or the global release of their second album, 'Black Candy' in march 2021.'Black Candy' received rave reviews and enjoyed extensive radio play across the globe. the album charted ay 98 on the Italian iTunes top 100 all genres charts. The Snakes managed an Australian tour during the pandemic and performed at the Churches Of steel festival in Adelaide.
Snake Bite Whisky are:
Jay R - Vocals
Danny Jackson- guitars
Stacii Blake - Bass
Karl Redmann - Drums.
Full throttled, no compromise, in yer face sleaze soaked rock n' roll. A much needed injection of nitro glycerine, "fuck you" heavy rock with attitude and flair in a dull music scene. Undoubtedly the most dangerous and intense live band in Australia. This is a band for people who like their rock turned to eleven, their sex dirty and their booze flowing!
End Of The Line
Snake Bite Whisky Lyrics
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It’s complicated
You can love or hate it
When your jonesing for a fix
Used up all your dirty tricks
Spark up
Chase the dragon
Fell of that broken wagon
Now baby it’s….:
End of the line
The end of the line
They punched your ticket
cut ya down
Now it’s….
The end of the line
The end of the line
I’ll tell ya man it ain’t your day
it’s the end of the line.
Cocaine
Scatterbrained
No stopping the junkie train
Your skins crawling
The gutters the place you call home.
Hard times
One line
Loaded up on cheap wine
Your dying for another taste
Now you know it’s the…..
End of the line
The end of the line
They punched your ticket
cut ya down
Now it’s…..
The end of the line
End of the line.
I’ll tell ya man it ain’t your day
it’s the end of the line.
Monkey see
Monkey do
That monkey got a hold on you
Monkey see
Monkey do
That monkey don’t give a fuck about you
You ain’t in heaven anymore
Such a long way to fall
No one left to blame
Drove yourself insane
One last kiss goodbye
Last breath before you die
When there’s nothing left to say
You know it’s……
End of the line
The end of the line
They put punched your ticket
cut ya down
"End of the Line" by Snake Bite Whisky dives into the dark and destructive world of addiction, specifically focusing on substance abuse and the consequences that come with it. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person trapped in a cycle of self-destruction, where their desires and actions lead them to the ultimate downfall.
The first verse conveys the complex nature of addiction. The singer is aware of the messed-up situation they're in, acknowledging that it's both complicated and unpredictable. They acknowledge that love and hate intertwine when it comes to their addiction, highlighting the conflicting emotions they experience. The phrase "jonesing for a fix" emphasizes the desperation and cravings they feel, while "used up all your dirty tricks" suggests they've exhausted all possible means to sustain their addiction.
Moving into the chorus, we see the consequences of their actions catching up with them. The lyrics "punched your ticket, cut ya down" metaphorically describes the individual being brought to their end, possibly through an overdose or the destruction of their life. It's the end of the line, a point of no return where they can no longer escape the repercussions of their addictive behavior.
The second verse delves deeper into the specifics of their addiction, with cocaine being the drug of choice. The lyrics describe the scattered and chaotic mindset of a junkie, unable to stop the train of their addiction. Their dependency is evident, as indicated by their skin crawling and their environment being reduced to gutters. The line "dying for another taste" illustrates the extent to which they crave the drug, highlighting the destructive power it holds over them.
The bridge of the song introduces the metaphor of the monkey, representing the alluring and uncontrollable nature of addiction. The monkey symbolizes their addiction, which has taken hold of them and doesn't care about the harm it causes. The lyrics "You ain't in heaven anymore, such a long way to fall" demonstrate the singer's descent into despair and the realization that their addiction has stripped away any sense of heavenly bliss they once had.
The final part of the song further emphasizes the irreversible damage caused by addiction. The lyrics depict a point of no return, where the individual is driving themselves insane and there is no one left to blame but themselves. "One last kiss goodbye, last breath before you die" hints at their impending doom, reflecting the destructive path they've chosen.
In summary, Snake Bite Whisky's "End of the Line" explores the unraveling of a life consumed by addiction, painting a bleak picture of the consequences and the inevitable downfall it brings. The lyrics serve as a cautionary tale about the destructive power of substance abuse and the importance of finding a way out before it's too late.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jason R Spencer
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