Hailing from the port city of Baltimore… Read Full Bio ↴Baltimore, MD (2007-present)
Hailing from the port city of Baltimore, Maryland comes the war-mammoth known as Trapped Under Ice, who proudly inherit and build upon the mantle of their predecessors Next Step Up and Gut Instinct. Compound this with the sonic territories explored by New York bands such as Crown Of Thornz and Breakdown, and the intent of the outfit becomes obvious—total aural brutality.
Following their inception in 2007, a 5-song demo was quick to follow. That demo was also released as an EP on Flatspot Records. Hearing those songs, the crew at Reaper Records approached the band with a deal to release what would become known as the Stay Cold EP. The EP contains 6 tracks of unrelenting hardcore reality.
Members:
Brendan Yates : Drums (since 2009/2010)
Sam Trapkin : Guitar (since 2007)
Justice Tripp : Vocals (since 2007)
Jared Carman : Bass (since 2008/09)
Brad Hyra : Guitar (since 2008/09)
Ex-members:
Ben Esparza : Drums (2007-2009)
Eric Mach : Bass (2007-2008/09)
Daniel Klipa : Guitar (2007-2008/09)
Discography:
Demo (2007)
Trapped Under Ice / Dirty Money split EP (2008)
Stay Cold (2008)
Secrets Of The World (2009)
Big Kiss Goodnight (2011)
Heatwave (2017)
American Dreams
Trapped Under Ice Lyrics
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Look to the streets, watch the burning bring a city to it's knees
Can't stop this disease of addiction
Can't stop the bleeding in the city that bleeds
One eye open in the night
Devils want to take what's yours, take your life by the street lights
But don't let them succeed
Don't listen to their words, don't you ever believe
No hope
What's left to believe in?
Believe what I can see, believe in hate, believe in sin
Lie cheat and steal, in the name of death
Baltimore city
Put your soul to rest
Eyes open in my sleep, keep your eyes peeled too
There's someone to take you
From the ones that you love
Take your life, take your money
Take the pain, take the drugs
No hope - I can't believe
No hope
Baltimore!
I'm holding like a spring loaded demon
Ready to break, a life to take - the choice is yours
Hands not bound but forced I break the backs of gods - the end
I am the law
Adios, bye bye
Touch and die
The Trapped Under Ice's song American Dreams vividly describes the bleak reality of life in Baltimore City. The lyrics depict a city bleeding and burning to its knees, and a society addicted to drugs, hopeless, and left with nothing to believe in. The song also talks about how the city is plagued by crime, with devils lurking in the dark streets, looking to take away what little is left for the people in the city. The lyrics talk about a society where there is no hope - a place where there is only the overpowering addiction, crime, suffering, and pain.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the lack of hope and belief, with the lines 'no hope, I can't believe, no hope.' The chorus also talks about how people in the city believe in hate, sin, and the choice of dying over living. The bridge talks about a demon that is about to break loose, and the hands breaking the backs of gods, indicating the raw energy of rage and helplessness that the lyrics portray.
Line by Line Meaning
What's left to believe?
Questioning the things left to have trust in.
Look to the streets, watch the burning bring a city to it's knees
Observing the destruction happening in the city.
Can't stop this disease of addiction
The addiction is hard to stop.
Can't stop the bleeding in the city that bleeds
The city is in so much pain that it is bleeding.
One eye open in the night
Being vigilant even during the night.
Devils want to take what's yours, take your life by the street lights
Evil forces want your possessions, your life or may harm you.
But don't let them succeed
Do not let them win.
Don't listen to their words, don't you ever believe
Do not believe the wrong or evil words they say.
No hope - I can't believe
The feeling of having no hope at all.
What's left to believe in?
Questioning the things worth having faith in.
Believe what I can see, believe in hate, believe in sin
Choosing to believe in what is visible and wrong.
Lie cheat and steal, in the name of death
Doing bad things in the name of death.
Baltimore city
Referencing the city of Baltimore.
Put your soul to rest
Telling the city to let go of its pain.
Eyes open in my sleep, keep your eyes peeled too
Being cautious even while asleep.
There's someone to take you
Someone who may harm.
From the ones that you love
From those you care for.
Take your life, take your money
Taking or harming one's life and money.
Take the pain, take the drugs
Taking away one's pain, drugs, or escape mechanism.
No hope - I can't believe
The feeling of having no hope at all.
Baltimore!
Referencing the city of Baltimore.
I'm holding like a spring loaded demon
The person is ready to violently act like a demon.
Ready to break, a life to take - the choice is yours
The person is about to take someone's life and it is up to that person to choose.
Hands not bound but forced I break the backs of gods - the end
The person is so powerful that they can even attack gods.
I am the law
Declaring oneself as the law.
Adios, bye bye
Saying goodbye.
Touch and die
A warning that touching the person may lead to harm.
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