Sparzanza have been delivering… Read Full Bio ↴Explosive band from Karlstad, Sweden.
Sparzanza have been delivering hard, heavy and groovy metal to the people since 1996. They have toured Scandinavia, Germany, France, Belgium and played at the biggest festivals in Sweden - Hultsfredsfestivalen 2003, Arvikafestivalen 1999, 2002, 2005 and Metal Town 2006.
Albums:
Besides a couple of compilations, a bunch of singles and splits, they have released six albums to date: Angels of Vengeance in 2001 and Into the Sewers in 2003. Banisher of the Light was released in 2007 and on February 25th, 2009, In Voodoo Veritas came to the world. 2011 saw Folie À Cinq, followed by their latest album Death Is Certain, Life Is Not in 2012.
Current line-up
Fredrik 'Fred Washburn' Weileby - vocals
Johan 'Joey DeJaneiro' Carlsson - bass
Calle 'City' Johannesson - guitar
Anders 'Evil' Åberg - drums
Magnus Eronen - guitar
Chasing the Dragon
Sparzanza Lyrics
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I keep staring at the sun
Even though I know my saviour will come from the barrel of a gun
I got to make you believe, I am the one that you need
Stop wishing, you see
You better listen to me
HE STARES AT ME, EVEN THOUGH HE CAN'T SEE
I CAN SEE HIS EYE, THE EYE OF A NEEDLE
SCREAMS MY NAME, FROM INSIDE MY VEINS, I CAN'T FEEL THE PAIN
I AM… CHASING THE DRAGON
Trying to find a wagon, That will take me out of here
Even though I know my life's been wasted by chasing the dragon
I got to make you believe, I am the one that you need
I got to make you believe, You should've listened to me
Stop wishing, you see
You better listen to me
HE STARES AT ME, EVEN THOUGH HE CAN'T SEE
I CAN SEE HIS EYE, THE EYE OF A NEEDLE
I AM… CHASING THE DRAGON
The lyrics to Sparzanza's "Chasing the Dragon" capture the idea of a man who is running away from his past and present mistakes. The singer is looking over his shoulder, watching as his past continues to chase him, just like the sun that continuously shines on him. Even though he knows that his saviour will come, he believes that it will be through the barrel of a gun. This suggests that he is living recklessly and dangerously, and this could be a likely cause of why he is trying to escape his past.
The chorus of the song, "I am chasing the dragon," reflects the idea of an addictive behavior, which is a metaphor for a cycle of unhealthy habits that he is struggling to break free from. However, he realizes that his life has been wasted by following this addiction, as he continues to search for a way out of this cycle, represented by a wagon that will take him away from his problems. He tries to convince those around him that he is the one they need and they should have listened to him.
Overall, the song is a metaphor for escapism and addiction and how they can have a destructive and all-consuming impact on one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking over my shoulder
I am constantly checking behind me
I keep staring at the sun
I am doing something that is dangerous and could cause harm to myself
Even though I know my saviour will come from the barrel of a gun
I believe that someone will rescue me from a dangerous situation by using weapons
I got to make you believe, I am the one that you need
I have to persuade you that I am the person you must have by your side
I got to make you believe, You should've listened to me
I need to convince you that you should have trusted me earlier
Stop wishing, you see
Don't hope for something that is unlikely to happen
You better listen to me
You should pay attention to what I say
HE STARES AT ME, EVEN THOUGH HE CAN'T SEE
Someone is looking at me, despite not being able to discern what's happening
I CAN SEE HIS EYE, THE EYE OF A NEEDLE
I am aware of the other person's stare or attention, which is as intense and focused as a needle's point
SCREAMS MY NAME, FROM INSIDE MY VEINS, I CAN'T FEEL THE PAIN
I hear my name being called, but it doesn't affect me physically
I AM CHASING THE DRAGON
I am addicted to something that I cannot give up
Trying to find a wagon, That will take me out of here
I am searching for a way to leave this place
Even though I know my life's been wasted by chasing the dragon
Despite knowing that my addiction has caused me to waste my life, I continue to pursue it
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.