The Pink Spiders stormed the Nashville music scene in late 2003, and by January of 2004, the band released their first EP, called The Pink Spiders are Taking Over!. They signed with CI Records in the summer of 2004. A mere three months after their EP was released, several major-label offers were on the table, and, in April of 2005, the band signed with Geffen Records. The Pink Spiders have since been named as one of Alternative Press' "100 Bands you need to know in 2006."
The Pink Spiders released their major label debut on August 1st, 2006, entitled Teenage Graffiti. The first single, Little Razorblade, debuted on MTV's Total Request Live as a premiere.
Their third studio album, Sweat It Out, was released on September 23, 2008, after a long wait since the announcement of the CD. The CD hit with it's single "Gimme Chemicals" and soon followed up with a music video shortly after it's release. Before the album's release, founding members John Decious and Bob Ferrari left the band and were replaced by Nathan Hansen (bass), Josh Watson (guitar) and Nick Slack (drums).
On August 31, 2009, Matt Friction posted a blog on his MySpace stating that the band was taking an extended hiatus and that his primary focus on his new band, called Matt Friction & The Cheap Shots.
Towards the end of 2010 the band began to reconnect, the original lineup played a gig together and announced their intent to begin touring again.
On March 22, 2011 the band released their single "Cherry Chapstick" which also contained the song "Sad Style." These are the first songs released since the bands reformation.
The Pink Spiders intend to begin touring again in early April 2011, although Jon Decious has once again left the band and has been replaced by Brandon Jazz.
Easy Way Out
The Pink Spiders Lyrics
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And I know there's no easy way out
I've got nothing but problems and habits
Shifting through the static
But baby there's no easy way out
So are you cunning now?
I know how to make it seem like its your fault
I believe it when you say you need it for the sway
When I'm screaming through the troubles
That the drugs don't solve
Broads in the bar in the car sipping vodka tonics
Another couple drinks and then they look just fine
It's easy, as they say, but believe me see I hate it
When the hardest part is acting like I just don't try
In The Pink Spiders's song Easy Way Out, the singer is aware that he is just another substance abuser, and even though he thinks he is the future, he knows that there is no easy way out. He confesses that he has nothing but problems and habits and is constantly shifting through the static. Despite all of these issues, he still insists that there is no easy way out. In the lyrics, he questions whether the listener is becoming more cunning about their substance abuse habits.
He also talks about how he knows how to manipulate the situation to make it seem like it's not his fault when things go wrong. He mentions that even though he wants the drugs to affect him less, they still seem to help him cope. He also mentions how easy it is for people to numb their problems with a few drinks and makes a reference to how hard it is for him to act like he doesn't care when he knows he's struggling.
Overall, the song discusses the struggles of addiction and how difficult it is to stop a bad habit once it starts. It's a powerful message that can resonate with anyone who has been through struggles with addiction or knows someone who has.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just another substance abuser, but baby I'm the future
I have a drug addiction, but I believe that I have potential for success.
And I know there's no easy way out
I understand that overcoming addiction will be difficult.
I've got nothing but problems and habits
My life is filled with issues and addictions.
Shifting through the static
I am struggling through the noise and confusion caused by my problems.
But baby there's no easy way out
Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts to solve my troubles.
So are you cunning now?
Do you think you can outsmart me?
Hey its obscene and its green and automatic
This drug is addictive, potent, and readily available.
I know how to make it seem like its your fault
I can manipulate situations to make it appear that my drug use is not my responsibility.
I believe it when you say you need it for the sway
I trust that you also depend on drugs for temporary relief from life's struggles.
When I'm screaming through the troubles that the drugs don't solve
Even when I am high, the underlying problems and pain still exist.
Broads in the bar in the car sipping vodka tonics
Women are drinking in a car at a bar, indulging in alcohol.
Another couple drinks and then they look just fine
After drinking more, they appear to be feeling better or happier.
It's easy, as they say, but believe me see I hate it
People say that drinking is an easy way to cope, but I personally despise it.
When the hardest part is acting like I just don't try
Pretending to not care about my addiction can be the most challenging part of my journey to sobriety.
Contributed by Owen I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.