2) Strait Up was an album released by Snot in 2000 (the album has been credited to Various Artists and Strait Up as well). Originally intended to be Snot's sophomore album, for release in 1999, plans were drastically changed when lead singer Lynn Strait died in a car accident on December 11, 1998. Though 11 tracks themselves had been recorded, Strait had only recorded vocals for one of them by the time of his death. By 1999, Snot's surviving members decided to finish the vocal-less tracks by getting musicians from other popular bands (many of which were friends of the band) to write lyrics and sing on the unfinished tracks. The finished album was released on November 7, 2000, featuring the 11 tracks, a spoken word tribute from Ozzy Osbourne, another spoken word piece by Strait himself, and Snot's last recorded song with their original lineup. Snot released a live album in 2002, but have otherwise disbanded.
"Starlit Eyes" was the track recorded that featured Lynn's vocals. It can be found on Snot's album Alive, under the name "Choose What?"
"Angel's Son" was the single from the album. It received strong airplay on rock radio, and was later re-recorded by all the members of Sevendust for their album Animosity. A live acoustic version of the song can also be found on Sevendust's album Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live
The hidden track on the album starts 3:13 into the song. The number 313 seems to be significant to the band in some way, as there was a song called "313" on Get Some, and John Fahnestock's clothing company is called Three Thirteen Merchandise.
Unlike most albums that are in tribute of someone, most of the tracks on Strait Up cannot be classified as ballads. Snot never specialized in slower, mellower songs, so all the tracks sound like typical nu-metal music. However, mellower vocal sections are seen in the choruses of many of the tracks.
Reaching Out
Strait Up Lyrics
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You showed me what, we should all be fighting for
Can you tell me
Why I always see your face
You are kinda like a super natural kinda place
Reaching out
You are the one
Consciousness your killing me
Now I can see how you touched so many lives
Your on your way to another space and time
I can't tell you everytime I see your face
You are kinda like a super natural place
Reaching out
You are the one
Consciousness your killing me
I understand the clarity
Your light shines for us to see
A part of you lives on in me
Follow upon reality
Its lonely now for getting out
Tripping on what you see
Another head inside the breeze
The song "Reaching Out" by Strait Up is a tribute to a person who has made a significant impact in the singer's life. The lyrics express the desire to be something better than before, inspired by the person's example of what we should all be fighting for. The singer asks why they always see this person's face, describing them as a supernatural kind of place. The chorus repeats the phrase "reaching out" and asserts that this person is the one.
The second verse continues to express the singer's admiration for this person, acknowledging that their consciousness is killing them, but that they understand the clarity they bring. The singer acknowledges that this person has touched many lives and is on their way to another space and time. They can't help but see this person's face every time they think of them, describing them again as a supernatural kind of place. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of this person's reaching out and presence in their life.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt tribute to someone who has had a profound influence on the singer's life. It speaks to the importance of striving to be better and fighting for important causes. It also acknowledges the pain of loss and the enduring legacy that this person leaves behind.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be something better than before
Expresses the songwriter's desire for self-improvement.
You showed me what, we should all be fighting for
Acknowledges someone important who taught the songwriter principles worth defending and fighting for.
Can you tell me
A plea for information or assistance.
Why I always see your face
A question to understand why a particular person remains prominent in the songwriter's mind and memories.
You are kinda like a super natural kinda place
A simile comparing the person to a place or thing beyond the natural world or having extraordinary significance.
Reaching out
Indicates the action of connecting with others or searching for help or guidance.
You are the one
Refers to the person who has had a significant impact on the songwriter's life or perspective.
Consciousness your killing me
Suggests the ideas or knowledge learned from the influential person are overwhelming or difficult to process.
I understand the clarity
Acknowledges that despite the overwhelming nature of the knowledge, the songwriter can see the truth or value in it.
Now I can see how you touched so many lives
Realization that the person has influenced and helped many others in addition to the songwriter.
Your on your way to another space and time
Refers to the person's passing or departure from the songwriter's life or the physical world.
I can't tell you everytime I see your face
Acknowledges the continued impact of the person in the songwriter's life despite their absence.
You are kinda like a super natural place
A restatement of the earlier simile to reinforce the importance and transcendent nature of the person.
Reaching out
Reiterates the desire to connect with others or seek help or guidance.
You are the one
Repetition of an earlier line to emphasize the person's significance.
Consciousness your killing me
Another repetition that underlines the importance and overwhelming nature of the person's teachings.
I understand the clarity
Another repetition of a line indicating the songwriter's realization and recognition of the person's influence.
Your light shines for us to see
A metaphor implying the person's life and actions serve as a beacon for others to follow and learn from.
A part of you lives on in me
Acknowledges the lasting impact and influence the person has had on the songwriter and their life going forward.
Follow upon reality
An exhortation to seek truth and be grounded in the real world.
Its lonely now for getting out
A reflection on the loneliness and isolation that can come with losing someone important.
Tripping on what you see
Possibly an allusion to drug use or generally being ungrounded or unstable due to grief or shock.
Another head inside the breeze
A metaphor suggesting confusion and disorientation in the aftermath of loss.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
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@kadenvolan3557
Bruh 2020 and I still love this entire album. Lynn had such great connections with these dudes itβs amazing. He was loved by all. Rest In Peace Lynn Strait.
@Deathbybigmac420
You have great taste in music π€
@adamtaylor1142
Dude what a blast from the past. This record was my high school soundtrack. Thank you
@spiderpickle3255
I still remember waking up that December morning to the news of Lynn's passing.
I was never saddened by the loss of a musician as much before or since Lynn. I knew they all had so much potential for amazing growth as musicians and I was looking forward to future Snot albums like no other band, and I knew Lynn was well liked by a lot of other musicians so I was also looking forward to a ton of unique collaborations.
This album was a taste of those collaborations I was looking forward to, but we will never know where Snot was going to take it's special flavor of funk-infused metal...
@GrymGulley0626
Snot definitely had potential of probably being one the kings of nu Metal
@Anthonybchannel
The absolute best song on the whole album imho
@zrinkajurec5611
Still here in 2018. Strait up people!
@hugoldimpson2912
Straight up
@GrymGulley0626
This dude had nothing but love for everybody
@Deathbybigmac420
Brings back so many memories. Thank you for uploading this.