Expendables' distinctive live performances and unique brand of music. Described as an electric mix of genre-bending rock, reggae and surf. It has begun to charm audiences far and wide. Rapidly approaching status as a full-time touring act, the band is a rising star on the West Coast. To date, The Expendables have performed with in-demand musical acts such as Slightly Stoopid and reggae legend Eek-A-Mouse; they have appeared live on the Vans’ Warped Tour; and hosted their own radio show on The Santa Cruz X 103.9 FM. The Expendables landed number one in the Metro Santa Cruz Top 10 list of favorite bands in local music. In addition, Lion Entertainment and Your Music Magazine awarded the group first place in their Battle of the Bands contest in 2002.
The Expendables have five original full-length albums to their credit:
"No Time to Worry" (2001); "Open Container" (2002); "Gettin' Filthy,” (2006) the polished result of a two-month recording stint at Herbie Herbert’s Sy Klopps Studios in San Francisco; "The Expendables" (2007); and their most recent, "Prove It" (2010).
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Burning Up
The Expendables Lyrics
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From this awful place in my mind
Don't want to do no more time
I do what I love to pick me up
But lately now I do not think it's gonna be enough
So I sit and I pray and I hope that someday
These problems will move far away
I'm burning up……In the fire of my soul
I'm burning up……in the fire of my soul
I'm burning up……there is no way…
My life is like a sunny day
Always bright out never ever in the shade
Now that has all changed
There is nothing you can do to make me drown
Stop me right now
I'm not going to be the one to be held down,
Even though that I'm low
I want you to know
It's time for me to ditch this heavy load
I'm burning up……In the fire of my soul
I'm burning up……There is no way I can stay in control
I'm burning up……in the fire of my soul
I'm burning up……there is no way…
Don't want these feelings in my head
Don't want to cry my self to bed… no more.
Don't want these feelings in my head
Don't want to cry my self to bed… no more.
I'm burning up……In the fire of my soul
I'm burning up……There is no way I can stay in control
I'm burning up……in the fire of my soul
I'm burning up……there is no way…
The Expendables' song "Burning Up" is a powerful, emotional track that speaks to the struggles of dealing with mental health issues. The lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped in one's own thoughts and emotions, and the desire to break free from them. The singer is tired of feeling stuck and wants to find a way out, but is unsure of what to do. He turns to prayer and hopes that one day his problems will disappear, but it's clear that he needs to take action in order to move forward. The chorus, "I'm burning up...In the fire of my soul," highlights the intensity of his emotions and the urgent need for change. He refuses to be held down or silenced, even though he's at a low point. Ultimately, he expresses a determination to overcome his struggles and find a path forward.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released on The Expendables' 2007 album "Gettin' Filthy." The album was produced by Miguel Happoldt, who has also worked with other notable reggae and punk bands such as Sublime and Long Beach Dub Allstars. Another interesting fact is that The Expendables are known for their genre-bending style, which incorporates elements of punk rock, reggae, ska, and surf rock. "Burning Up" is a good example of how they fuse these different styles together to create a unique sound.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to run away
I desire to escape from my current reality
From this awful place in my mind
I want to escape from the negative thoughts and emotions affecting me
Don't want to do no more time
I do not want to spend any more time feeling this way
I do what I love to pick me up
Doing what I enjoy helps to improve my mood
But lately now I do not think it's gonna be enough
Recently, my usual coping mechanism has not been effective
So I sit and I pray and I hope that someday
I sit and pray, hoping for a brighter future
These problems will move far away
I hope my current issues will eventually dissipate
I'm burning up……In the fire of my soul
I am experiencing intense emotional turmoil
I'm burning up……There is no way I can stay in control
I feel like I am losing control of my emotions
My life is like a sunny day
My life used to be carefree and happy
Always bright out never ever in the shade
I was always happy and positive
Now that has all changed
Something has happened, and my life is not as cheerful as it used to be
There is nothing you can do to make me drown
I refuse to let my situation overcome me
Stop me right now
I will not let anything stop me from pushing forward
I'm not going to be the one to be held down
I will not let my struggles control me
Even though that I'm low
Although I am feeling down
I want you to know
I want others to understand
It's time for me to ditch this heavy load
I need to let go of my emotional baggage
Don't want these feelings in my head
I do not want to continue experiencing negative emotions
Don't want to cry myself to bed… no more.
I do not want to continue being so upset that I cry myself to sleep
Contributed by Madison D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rightcoast Mike
Been a fan for 13yrs. Just came back after not listening for 7-8yrs. I feel better now :)
Arnold B
I will always love this song! It is a classic, one of the best songs to ever be written and sang/ created! Life changing! Words cannot ever explain how much I love this song! This is one of the best songs ever made! Listen to it on weed, it’s cool, listen to it on shrooms your life will never be the same, listen to it on DMT and you’ll never listen to anything else! This song has everything you could of ever asked for! One of the best songs ever!
Lip Ittysplit
Dude I want to be friends with you lol
Leo Roth
the guitar in this track is absolutely awesome. actually everything is awesome
300daysandnights
I love how each song that starts out soft the tempo completely changes and they lay down those sweet riffs at the end.
TheFlyingCrud
I love this band, and though they aren't my favorite I have to say that the drummer is more similar to my style and influences than any other. Not to mention the raw sound of the recording of this album, just sounds so great.
Cody Roberts
first time hearing this song, did not expect the ending, fucking rad
Cupcake Jr.
Yeah dude they absolutely fucking shred.
HockeyPwnsBaseball
When they played this live a few years ago while joints were being passed around the crowd is one of my favorite music memories ever.
Joseph —-
So sick