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)
Eye Hand
Trapped Under Ice Lyrics
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I see the light in the dark through 7 eyes
I see the pain unfurl
put my ear to the ground, I hear the secrets of the world
when your soul gets tired, put your body to sleep
REST IN PEACE
biting the hand that feeds
all powerful being brings life to its knees
pain forever until you take my life
I and I and only I know
the hollow insides of the world below
and I'm fading so
wrap your arms around my soul
I am fading fast
reaper won't rest until he takes me back to death
if you let the demons be, they will get you
God bless, peace be with you
The song "Eye Hand" by Trapped Under Ice talks about the impermanence of human life and the inevitability of death. The first two lines say, "The body is real although it never dies, I see the light in the dark through 7 eyes", indicating the idea of the soul which can bear witness to events even after physical death. The third line, "I see the pain unfurl", talks about the witnessing of pain and suffering in the world. The fourth line, "put my ear to the ground, I hear the secrets of the world", suggests that the singer can understand the secrets and mysteries of the world.
The following lines, "when your soul gets tired, put your body to sleep, REST IN PEACE", refer to the idea of dying as a release from the burdens of life. The line "biting the hand that feeds, all-powerful being brings life to its knees" suggests questioning the idea of an all-knowing, all-powerful deity who brings life to suffering. The line "praise be to the maker of light" appears to be sarcasm or ironic, given the focus on pain and suffering throughout the song. Finally, the line "pain forever until you take my life" emphasizes the idea that pain is a constant aspect of life.
The next verse seems to intensify the idea of personal knowledge as a theme, with "I and I and only I know the hollow insides of the world below". There is a sense of urgency conveyed in the next few lines, "and I'm fading so, wrap your arms around my soul, I am fading fast, reaper won't rest until he takes me back to death". The final line of the song, "if you let the demons be, they will get you, God bless, peace be with you" seems to offer a warning against negative thoughts and behavior in life, emphasizing that they will only bring sorrow and misery.
Line by Line Meaning
The body is real although it never dies
The physical body may suffer damages, but the existence remains unchanged
I see the light in the dark through 7 eyes
I can find hope amidst darkness using my intuition, my 7 chakras
I see the pain unfurl
I can sense the agony of existence and the struggles it entails
put my ear to the ground, I hear the secrets of the world
By being attentive and mindful, I can tap secrets of the universe
when your soul gets tired, put your body to sleep
When the spirit's too worn down by life's hurdles, allow the body to rest
REST IN PEACE
The importance of eternal rest in our pursuits for salvation
biting the hand that feeds
Being ungrateful or critical of those who offer their help
all-powerful being brings life to its knees
Even the greatest beings or events can be humbled by the universe
praise be to the maker of light
Acknowledging the divine spirit that illuminates the world, the spark of creation
pain forever until you take my life
Pain remains an inherent part of life until the very end
I and I and only I know
Individually possessing the knowledge of the world's inner workings
the hollow insides of the world below
The startling emptiness that exists beneath the surface
and I'm fading so
The creeping feeling of slipping away into the abyss
wrap your arms around my soul
The plea for comfort and embracing in the face of loss and despair
I am fading fast
The swiftness of changes and the ever-increasing progress of life towards its end
reaper won't rest until he takes me back to death
The inescapable grip of mortality, the sinister force that awaits us all
if you let the demons be, they will get you
Giving in to the darkness or the negative forces can swallow and consume you
God bless, peace be with you
Offering well-wishes and prayers for the betterment of all
Contributed by Eli L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.