They have done a cover of AC/DC's Back In Black.
Formed in 1999, Steriogram got their name from two bands that members had previously performed with - Rogergram and Steriosugar.
Steriogram's first single release, Soccerstar was mediocre but upon the release of their second single, White Trash saw the group success soar. Like many bands, Steriogram toured New Zealand in a friend's van without any support crew, doing gigs where they could. In 2002, still unsigned, they joined several other New Zealand bands in the annual Boost Mobile School's Tour, playing for free during high school lunch hours to get exposure, as well as at bars at night.
In 2002, while recording at a rented beach house they were spotted by an American Label Scout for Capitol Records who had come upon their music video for White Trash on the internet and were signed to Capitol Records later that year.
2004 also saw the release of their debut album, Schmack! which has seen six singles released from it.
There were two main factors contributing to Steriogram’s immediate success. Firstly, the national secondary school tour they went on helped to generate a wider fan base, as it allowed many who hadn’t heard of Steriogram before to enjoy their unique sound. The other factor was due to their internet site and the use of fans' loyalty. On the site fans were able to join up for the band’s newsletter and then eventually to what was known as a 'fan street pack'. This was sent to the fan via mail and contained promo CDs that had five of the tracks to be featured on their upcoming CD, and large amounts of stickers. This was where Steriogram relied on the support of fans, to hand out the promo CDs and stickers. These points proved to be very successful and rewarding for Steriogram as a new band.
Talk About It
Steriogram Lyrics
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And the monkey sits on my back
Never know when it will attack
Will I pull through or will I fall
I try to stand tall humility hits the floor
Is this to much for me to absorb or can I take just a little more
Nobody knows, nobody cares
Vanity grows when love disappears
I think you wanted to see what I would say
I said I'm happy to live with out it for a couple of days.
Rightly so do I have my self to blame
Decisions of the past have they come back at last
And the booze don't help it encourages what I felt, memories of the past
Lets see if I can add to what I've lost
Don't go to sleep I've got a whole lot to say
I've got to figure this out
I've got to get me away so I don't live in the dark,
Leave the wrong mark
Give me a ride I'm going back to the start.
We're living in a world that's turning slow
A town with too many roads
We're living around.
The song "Talk About It" by Steriogram explores the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of uncertainty and fear. The clock symbolizes the constant ticking of time, the deadline for making important decisions or facing consequences. The monkey on the singer's back represents the burden of responsibility that the singer carries. The fear of failure is always present, and the singer wonders if he will be able to pull through or fall under the weight of it all. He tries to appear strong, but in reality, his ego has hit rock bottom, and he questions whether he can handle any more pressure.
The lyric "Vanity grows when love disappears" talks about how self-centered we can become when we feel like we're alone in the world. The need for validation and attention intensifies, and we end up becoming consumed with our own image rather than prioritizing the people that matter to us. The chorus of the song is about communication breakdown in a relationship. The singer seems to sense that his partner wants to confront him about something, but he's not ready to discuss it yet. He asks for time to figure things out, hoping to avoid making a mistake that he'll regret.
Line by Line Meaning
The clock don't stop
Time keeps moving forward and I can't slow it down.
And the monkey sits on my back
I feel burdened by something that won't leave me alone, like a monkey on my back.
Never know when it will attack
I don't know when this burden will become too much to handle.
Will I pull through or will I fall
I'm not sure if I can overcome this burden or if it will defeat me.
I try to stand tall humility hits the floor
I try to be strong, but sometimes I feel humiliated and defeated.
Is this too much for me to absorb or can I take just a little more
I'm not sure if I can handle any more challenges or if I have the strength to keep going.
Nobody knows, nobody cares
I feel alone and like no one understands or cares about my struggles.
Vanity grows when love disappears
When I feel unloved, my ego and self-importance grow larger.
And then you wanted to talk about it
When you asked me to talk about my problems, I wasn't sure if I was ready to share them.
I think you wanted to see what I would say
I felt like you were testing me or trying to get a reaction out of me.
I said I'm happy to live without it for a couple of days
I told you that I didn't want to talk about my problems right now and needed some time to myself.
Rightly so do I have myself to blame
I acknowledge that I am responsible for some of the problems in my life.
Decisions of the past have they come back at last
I am dealing with the consequences of my past choices and actions.
And the booze don't help, it encourages what I felt, memories of the past
Drinking alcohol doesn't make my problems go away, it only amplifies my feelings and brings up painful memories.
Let's see if I can add to what I've lost
I am hoping that I can find a way to recover from my losses and make things better.
Don't go to sleep I've got a whole lot to say
I feel like I need to stay up and talk about my problems with someone to find answers.
I've got to figure this out
I am determined to find a solution to my problems and work through them.
I've got to get me away so I don't live in the dark, leave the wrong mark
I need to distance myself from my problems and negative influences so that I can make better choices and move forward.
Give me a ride I'm going back to the start
I need a fresh start and a chance to do things differently.
We're living in a world that's turning slow
The world seems to be moving slowly, like nothing is changing or improving.
A town with too many roads
I am overwhelmed and feel lost in a sea of choices and directions to take.
We're living around
We are existing and trying to survive in a world that can be difficult and challenging.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRAD CARTER, JAKE ADAMS, JARED WRENNALL, TIM YOUNGSON, TYSON KENNEDY
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