Previously announced as Superstroke, the band released their debut self-titled album on March 22, 2019 produced by Jeff Pilson via Italia record label Frontiers. During 2019 tour the Evanescence drummer Will Hunt temporarily replaced Mick Brown who then gave way permanently to his younger brother Steve who took part in the recordings of the new album entitled Phase2 which was released on April 9, 2021 also produced by Jeff Pilson via Frontiers.
2024 launches with a bang thanks to the announcement of "The Quantum Phase", the highly anticipated new record from supergroup THE END MACHINE, the collaborative project featuring former DOKKEN members, guitarist George Lynch and bassist Jeff Pilson. The announcement signals a notable change in personnel as well. Singer Robert Mason has officially parted ways with the group, paving the way for Girish Pradhan, the rising superstar vocalist known for his work under the moniker GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES and, more recently, with JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 and FIRSTBORNE.
Band Members:
George Lynch – Gutar
Girish Pradhan – Vocals
Steve Brown – Drums
Jeff Pilson - Bass
Hold Me Down
The End Machine Lyrics
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My Pockets filled with rocks
To keep me on the ground
I've got keys to all these locks
But the right ones can't be found
The Secrets I should keep
A whore for more of the spotlight
With nothing to bitch about.
I get Caught up in myself with no way out
If I get too high on this life
I might need someone to keep me on the ground...keep me on the ground!
Hold me down-
Understanding what I need
Hold me down-
Underwater trying to breathe
Hold me down-
Make me bleed till I believe
Hold me down
Till I find some higher ground-
Hold me down
My brain is full of blackness
Searching for some light
I've got access to the world
As if I have the right
The riches that I get
I try to give it all away
A fool for your amusement
With nothing to do but play
I fell too far into this trap
To get back out
If I feel like nothing I can do
I might need something to keep this fever down, keep the fever down
The song Hold Me Down is a soulful cry for help from a person who is grappling with their own insecurities and thoughts. The singer seems to be successful in life, with access to all the right things, but still feels trapped and lost. The lyrics "My Pockets filled with rocks, To keep me on the ground" and "Hold me down- Understanding what I need" suggest that the singer wants to stay grounded, and needs support to keep them grounded. They don't want to get carried away by their own success and lose sight of what's important.
The singer also talks about their struggles with fame and the pressures that come with it. "A whore for more of the spotlight, With nothing to bitch about" and "I fell too far into this trap, To get back out" suggest that the singer is aware of the pitfalls of fame and is trying not to get sucked into them. They want someone to hold them down and steady them when they feel overwhelmed. "Hold me down- Make me bleed till I believe" is a poignant line, suggesting that the singer needs to feel connected to something deeper than their own ego to restore their faith in themselves.
Overall, the song is a plea for help from someone who feels adrift in their own success. It shows the vulnerability of even the most successful people and the importance of having people around who can offer support and keep us grounded.
Line by Line Meaning
My Pockets filled with rocks
I am burdened with the weight of the world
To keep me on the ground
I am struggling to keep myself anchored
I've got keys to all these locks
I have access to many opportunities
But the right ones can't be found
But I can't seem to find the right path
The Secrets I should keep
The things I should keep to myself
Are the loudest ones I shout
Are the things I end up shouting the most
A whore for more of the spotlight
I crave attention and validation
With nothing to bitch about.
Despite not having any real problems.
I get Caught up in myself with no way out
I get lost in my thoughts and struggles
If I get too high on this life
If I get too carried away with the good times
I might need someone to keep me on the ground...keep me on the ground!
I might need help staying grounded
Hold me down-
Keep me steady
Understanding what I need
Recognizing my needs
Hold me down-
Don't let go
Underwater trying to breathe
Struggling to stay afloat
Hold me down-
Tether me to reality
Make me bleed till I believe
Push me to my limits until I accept the truth
Hold me down
Don't let me get swept away
Till I find some higher ground-
Until I find a better, more stable path
My brain is full of blackness
My thoughts are clouded and confused
Searching for some light
Looking for clarity
I've got access to the world
I have the resources to succeed
As if I have the right
As though it's owed to me
The riches that I get
The rewards of my success
I try to give it all away
I try to give back to others
A fool for your amusement
I am willing to do anything to please others
With nothing to do but play
With no real responsibilities or goals
I fell too far into this trap
I am stuck in a cycle I can't escape
To get back out
To break free
If I feel like nothing I can do
If I feel helpless
I might need something to keep this fever down, keep the fever down
I might need something to help me calm down and find perspective
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: George Lynch, Jeff Pilson, Robert Mason
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