Their song "Piece By Piece" was featured on the soundtrack for the movie "The Punisher"[2], and the video game "Madden NFL 2005."[3] Another song "Never There (She Stabs)," was featured on the soundtrack of the movie Elektra.[4] Music videos were made for their two singles, "The Panic" and "Never There (She Stabs)."
The band released their second album titled "Strata Presents the End of the World" on July 17, 2007, featuring the singles "Stay Young" and "Cocaine (We're All Going to Hell)".
Strata went on hiatus in January 2008, when vocalist Eric Victorino left to pursue other creative endeavors. He is now in The Limousines. Guitarist Ryan Hernandez and drummer Adrian Robison both formed Beta State.
In 2015, Strata released The Sawmill Sessions EP
In July 2020, Strata came out of their hiatus and released a single titled "Around the Bend".
Current lineup
Ryan Hernandez – guitar, vocals, synthesizer, piano (2000-2008, 2014-)
Hrag Chanchanian – bass, piano (2000-2008, 2014-)
Eric Victorino – vocals, guitar (2000-2008, 2014-)
Jonathan Poso – piano, synthesizer (2017-)
Jim Leadbetter - drums (2019-)
Former members
Patrick Spain - drums (2000-2003)
Adrian Robison – drums, programming (2003-2008)
Andy Bailey – drums (2014-2019)
Cocaine
Strata Lyrics
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She's too young for the club but the guys at the door don't mind her.
The boys are all lining up for their chance to wine and dine her.
She thinks she's working the scene
But she's caught up in a web full of spiders
(and all the drinks they buy her)
She don't like cocaine, baby just likes how it smells
Then you wake up beside her saying "baby I think you should leave"
She had a really rough night, she got too high, now she can't breathe
And if the ambulance comes you know they're gonna bring the police,
So you wrap her up tight, put her to sleep beneath a willow tree
And your hands are clean
She don't like cocaine, baby just likes how it smells
Says maybe you can drive me home if you want.
So go out and have your fun tonight,
You might as well go out and raise your glass to life.
Go out and have your fun tonight,
You might as well go out and raise your drinks to life,
'cause we're all going to Hell
And so now we can see how easily we become
Hopelessly tangled up in the very webs we've spun.
So give me one last line and I promise you I'm done
This is the story of how one night can weigh a ton.
The lyrics of Strata's song "Cocaine" talk about a young girl who is too young to enter a club but manages to get in with the help of the bouncers. She is wearing thick, black, and red eyeliner, and the guys are lining up to wine and dine her. However, she is unaware that she is caught up in a web full of spiders, and all the drinks they buy her. She is not interested in cocaine but likes how it smells. The first verse suggests that the girl is naive and inexperienced, and her youth has made her an easy target for the predators of the club scene.
The second verse takes a darker turn, where the girl has taken too much cocaine and has passed out. The singer of the song wakes up beside her and realizes that the situation is dangerous. If the ambulance comes, they will bring the police. The singer decides to wrap her up tight and put her to sleep under a willow tree. The hands are clean because they did not take any part in the young girl's drug use or overdose. The song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug use and the potential consequences that can happen in one night.
Line by Line Meaning
She draws the costume correct in thick, black and red eyeliner.
She expertly applies her makeup, emphasizing her eyes with thick, black and red eyeliner.
She's too young for the club but the guys at the door don't mind her.
Although she is underage, the bouncers allow her into the club without question.
The boys are all lining up for their chance to wine and dine her.
The men at the club are eager to impress her and earn her affection.
She thinks she's working the scene But she's caught up in a web full of spiders (and all the drinks they buy her)
She believes she is in control of the situation, but she is actually trapped in a dangerous environment where men are using alcohol to take advantage of her.
She don't like cocaine, baby just likes how it smells Says maybe you can drive me home if you want.
She is not interested in using cocaine, but enjoys the smell of it. She asks someone to take her home.
Then you wake up beside her saying "baby I think you should leave" She had a really rough night, she got too high, now she can't breathe And if the ambulance comes you know they're gonna bring the police, So you wrap her up tight, put her to sleep beneath a willow tree And your hands are clean
After spending the night with her, the person wakes up to find her struggling to breathe due to drug use. They do their best to help her and avoid police involvement.
So go out and have your fun tonight, You might as well go out and raise your glass to life. Go out and have your fun tonight, You might as well go out and raise your drinks to life, 'cause we're all going to Hell
Despite the dangers of the club scene, the song suggests that people should live in the moment and enjoy life while they can.
And so now we can see how easily we become Hopelessly tangled up in the very webs we've spun. So give me one last line and I promise you I'm done This is the story of how one night can weigh a ton.
The song reflects on the dangers of getting caught up in harmful situations, such as the one described in the song. The lyrics suggest that even one night of indulgence can have lasting consequences.
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ADRIAN ROBISON, ERIC VICTORINO, HRAG CHANCHANIAN, RYAN HERNANDEZ, SAM WILLIAMS
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@marypoppins2232
First Strata song I ever heard on the radio in Pennsylvania in 2007 working third shift. What made me look them up.
@blasher4
Their musical transition was so bold. It was so different than the trending (at the moment) popular rock. I really love this album...still to this day.
@vickyvictoriawilliams3254
https://youtu.be/eFsayBSTuWE working as a slayve everyday
@Krystalwatchesvideos
What’s so funny is I was used as the female model along with my boyfriend at the time. He knew the graphic designer who did this video. Of course, liberties were taken with my cup size because um please. Kinda fun to look back on.
@theacademyisntt
Ah, the memories. Kinda weird realizing how much I didn't pay attention to the lyrics when I was younger. And now I'm almost shocked haha.
@stay_moist
I loved this band in high school and this is one of my favorite songs of all time. I love songs that tell a story through the lyrics and allow the listener to feel the emotions of the story.
@GoViking933
This song was playing on sat radio when I was building my house in 07.. nice to finally find it again
@jilaynemiceli2776
2020 anyone?
@matildasvanstrom6046
Hell yeah :p
@myBEATSareBASED
this track has always been dope