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.
Take It Back
Strait Up Lyrics
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It's bullshit, things don't end like this
I'm calling
Staring into the place
Where I cease to exist
Wondering why do - things always end - up - like - this
(Fly)
(Lies)
Of promises denied by a forgiving
(God)
Who eats his young you're nothing you fucking
(Fraud)
My belief was betrayed I lost my faith in you
(Try)
To understand the sorrow and the
(Why)
Of a light that should still be burning
(Bright)
The angel in flight with a dog by his
(Side)
When you took him away I lost my faith in even you!
It's so fucked I am here doing this
It's bullshit, things don't end like this
I'm calling
Staring into the place
Where I cease to exist
Wondering why do - things always end - up - like - this
(Fly)
Take to the sky another another dream of empty
(Lies)
Of promises denied by a forgiving
(God)
Who eats his young you're nothing you fucking
(Fraud)
My belief was betrayed I lost my faith in you
(Try)
To understand the sorrow and the
(Why)
Of a light that should still be burning
(Bright)
The angel in flight with a dog by his
(Side)
When you took him away I lost my faith in even you!
As I feel emptiness growing in my heart
I can't help but scream at you, hating you
I bet you think it's funny
You give us a gift - then you - take it back
(Fly)
Take to the sky another another dream of empty
(Lies)
Of promises denied by a forgiving
(God)
Who eats his young you're nothing you fucking
(Fraud)
My belief was betrayed I lost my faith in you
(Try)
To understand the sorrow and the
(Why)
Of a light that should still be burning
(Bright)
The angel in flight with a dog by his
(Side)
When you took him away I lost my faith in even you!
As I feel emptiness growing in my heart
I can't help but scream at you, hating you
I bet you think it's funny
You give us a gift - then you - take it back
In "Take It Back," Strait Up expresses a deep sense of betrayal and loss of faith. The song is a cathartic response to an unimaginable situation - one where everything seems to be taken away. The lyrics are full of raw emotion and the intense pain of unfulfilled expectations. The singer of the song is struggling to make sense of the situation and trying to cope with the emptiness that has filled his heart.
The chorus, "Fly, take to the sky, another dream of empty lies," reflects the disappointment and pain felt by the singer. He can't overcome the feeling of betrayal and the loss of a loved one who was taken away from him. He feels like he has been deceived and his trust has been broken. And this betrayal is all the more painful because it came from a source that he believed would protect him.
The line "god who eats his young, you're nothing you f**king fraud" is particularly powerful in capturing the singer's feelings of anger and disillusionment. At this point, his faith has been shattered and he lashes out at the very force he had once trusted in. The song is a visceral response to loss and the aftermath of blindly trusting in something that no longer holds true.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so fucked I am here doing this
This situation is completely screwed up and I can't believe I have to deal with it.
It's bullshit, things don't end like this
This outcome is unfair and not how things are supposed to end.
I'm calling
I'm reaching out for help or guidance.
Staring into the place
Looking intensely at a location or situation.
Where I cease to exist
A place or moment where I feel like a part of me is missing or gone.
Wondering why do - things always end - up - like - this
Questioning why things often seem to have this kind of negative and unfair conclusion.
Take to the sky another another dream of empty
Escaping from reality or searching for a new hope or dream that might end up being just as unfulfilling or disappointing.
Of promises denied by a forgiving
Realizing that even a forgiving force or entity can still let people down by breaking promises or not fulfilling expectations.
God who eats his young you're nothing you fucking
Feeling angry or betrayed by a powerful figure or institution that has let you down or acted cruelly towards you.
My belief was betrayed I lost my faith in you
Feeling let down or disappointed by someone or something that you had respected or trusted before, leading to a loss of faith or trust.
To understand the sorrow and the
Trying to comprehend or come to terms with the sadness or grief that comes with loss or disappointment.
Why of a light that should still be burning
Trying to understand why something positive or hopeful that you believed in didn't endure or continue.
The angel in flight with a dog by his
A peaceful or celestial image of an angel with a loyal companion by his side.
When you took him away I lost my faith in even you!
Feeling even more betrayed or let down by someone or something that has taken away something you cherished or cared for deeply.
As I feel emptiness growing in my heart
Feeling a growing sense of sadness or loneliness in one's emotional center.
I can't help but scream at you, hating you
Feeling a surge of anger or frustration towards the cause of the emotional emptiness, be it a person or situation.
You give us a gift - then you - take it back
Feeling like a gift or blessing in life was suddenly taken away, leading to a sense of loss or betrayal.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY S. STOVER, KEITH BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Zhoniin
This song is incredible. It's a shame it's not well known, it's probably one of the best Nu Metal songs ever.
@gingerkraut11
This album is fantastic. It always makes me tear up. Very intense personal songs. I always listen when I lose someone I love, it helps.
@melissalove2463
Jonathan Davis is a total genius rock god 😍🤘🏻😍
@WhatsHappening783402
Lissa Milesy yup you're right!
@Zhoniin
He is a Dracula among vampires.
@jasonjason5325
This shit slaps
@sinistra7450
This song is soooo dope! Jonathan's voice suits so well!
@jasonjason5325
This shit slaps
@therooster4416
When I mom passed 15 years ago this is the song that came to me and truly described how I felt Hadn’t been back to the hospital where she took her last breath til today and those memories are all flooding back to me.........
@Dacheerio
this song is an actual masterpiece