Sunspot's most recent CD, Singularity, was named Madison's Rock Album of the Year by the Madison Area Music Association. Two of the tracks would go on to win awards as well, "No Place Like Home" as Rock Song of the Year, and "Sweet Relief" took home Video of the Year.
After joining forces in 1996 as students at the University of Wisconsin, they’ve gone on to record and release five albums, a DVD, and over a hundred biweekly video podcasts (Sunspot Road Mania), and have performed hundreds of shows all over the country, sharing the stage with bands like Death Cab for Cutie, The Flaming Lips, Sponge, SevenMaryThree, Hot Hot Heat, and Sick Puppies. Punk rock pioneer Milo Aukerman, from the legendary Descendents, has even joined them onstage for a performance on live television.
Some of their biggest successes come from their most ridiculous songs. Their geeky tune, “Scott Bakula”, ended up being used by the man himself as the theme song for his 50th birthday party. Also, their album “Loser of the Year” was named Rock Album of the Year at the Madison Area Music Awards and the next year, the band was awarded the state’s biggest music nod as Artist of the Year by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry.
In December 2010, Sunspot released their first live DVD, Major Arcana, a 90-minute concert film accompanied by audio commentary, special features, and more.
In early 2011, Sunspot licensed their song "Go, Pack!" to FOX Sports for use during the NFC Playoffs and Super Bowl, events seen by tens of millions of people around the world. The band is currently touring and working on new material for a Spring 2011 release.
Pre-Emptive Strike
Sunspot Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
tied to machins ang half dead
just when u think its my final act
dont pull the plug im coming back
stick to the wheel cuzz this wont even hurt
not goin down with a needle in my arm
stick to the wheel cuzz this wont even hurt
ill not go down with out a fight
my will is my pre emptive strike
ill not go down with out a fight
ill not go drifting into the good night
and when u think i cant go on
and when u think im not that strong
i will not die by my own hand
ill hold my ground ill make my stand
stick to the wheel cuzz this wont even hurt
not goin down with a needle in my arm
stick to the wheel cuzz this wont even hurt
not goin down with a needle in my arm
ill not go down with out a fight
my will is my pre emptive strike
ill not go down with out a fight
ill not go drifting into the good night
stick to the wheel cuzz this wont even hurt
not goin down with a needle in my arm
stick to the wheel cuzz this wont even hurt
not goin down with a needle in my arm x2
ill not go down with out a fight
my will is my pre emptive strike
ill not go down with out a fight
ill not go drifting into the good night x2
The lyrics to Sunspot's song "Pre-Emptive Strike" convey a message of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The singer in the song is hanging by a thread, feeling half-dead and on the verge of giving up. However, just when others may think it's their final act, the singer refuses to let go. They urge others not to pull the plug because they are coming back stronger than ever.
The repetitive line "stick to the wheel 'cause this won't even hurt, not going down with a needle in my arm" serves as a metaphor for refusing to succumb to the pain or negative influences that may be pushing the singer towards defeat. It signifies their refusal to be defeated by their own weaknesses or self-destructive tendencies.
The singer emphasizes their determination and willpower, stating that they will not go down without a fight. Their will becomes their preemptive strike against anything that tries to bring them down. They refuse to simply drift into oblivion; instead, they will hold their ground and make their stand.
Overall, "Pre-Emptive Strike" conveys a powerful message of resilience, determination, and the refusal to give in. It serves as an anthem for those who are facing challenges and are determined to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
and when im hanging by a thread
In moments of extreme vulnerability and weakness
tied to machines and half dead
Dependent on artificial means to survive, feeling only partially alive
just when u think its my final act
At the point where it seems like my end is inevitable
dont pull the plug im coming back
Do not give up hope, for I will recover and return
stick to the wheel cuzz this wont even hurt
Stay committed and resilient because the pain is insignificant
not goin down with a needle in my arm
I will not succumb to weakness and addiction
ill not go down without a fight
I refuse to surrender easily, I will resist with all my strength
my will is my pre-emptive strike
My determination and resolve serve as my proactive defense
ill not go drifting into the good night
I will not passively accept my fate and fade away
and when u think i cant go on
When it appears that I am incapable of continuing
and when u think im not that strong
When others doubt my strength and resilience
i will not die by my own hand
I refuse to be the cause of my own demise
ill hold my ground ill make my stand
I will remain steadfast and take a stand for myself
x2
Repetition of the previous line
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind