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)
Jail
Trapped Under Ice Lyrics
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I've been to the bottom and I ain't going back
Sink, swim - the choice is yours
I keep my head above water searching for something more
Times (times are tough) but I've had enough
(I'm) I'm through with giving up
Times (times are tough) but I've had enough
While you can't stop from -
Weighed down by your lies, motherfucker
I've invested too much into this thing that I love
To turn my back and walk away
You're just too fucking late
Times (times are tough) but I've had enough
(I'm) I'm through with giving up
Times (times are tough) but I've had enough
You can't stop from drowning
Drowning in your fear
You're nowhere to be found when risk is near
You've been dragged to the bottom of your mind
You're holding onto anything just trying to survive
You're holding onto anything just trying to survive
Times (times are tough) but I've had enough
(I'm) I'm through with giving up
Times (times are tough) but I've had enough
While you can't stop from -
Drowning
The song "Jail" by Trapped Under Ice is about resilience in the face of tough times. The lyrics make use of the metaphor of sinking and swimming to convey the idea that regardless of what life throws at you, you have the power to choose whether you will remain defeated or fight to stay afloat.
The lines, "I've been to the bottom and I ain't going back" and "I refuse to go under" express the determination of the singer to overcome any obstacles that come their way. They are resolved not to let anyone, even someone who has betrayed them, weigh them down or keep them from achieving their goals.
The lines, "You've been dragged to the bottom of your mind/You're holding onto anything just trying to survive," suggest that the singer's resilience comes from their ability to face their own fears and anxieties head-on rather than avoiding them. In contrast, the person who has betrayed them is depicted as someone who is drowning in their own fear and unable to take risks.
Overall, "Jail" is a powerful anthem of self-determination that encourages listeners to keep fighting for what they believe in and not let anyone hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Sink, swim - the choices are that
The situation is such that either I can accept it and move on or I can struggle and try to survive.
I've been to the bottom and I ain't going back
I have already been in a very bad situation and I do not want to be in it again.
Sink, swim - the choice is yours
It is entirely your choice whether to give up or keep fighting.
I keep my head above water searching for something more
I am trying hard to survive and find something better to make my life meaningful.
Times (times are tough) but I've had enough
Although tough times are still there, I have had enough of being miserable.
(I'm) I'm through with giving up
I have become determined not to quit despite the hardships.
While you can't stop from -
In spite of your opposition, I will not give up.
Sink, swim - I refuse to go under
I would rather struggle and survive than go under and drown.
Weighed down by your lies, motherfucker
You are burdening me with your deceit and falsehoods, you bastard.
I've invested too much into this thing that I love
I have put in a lot of time and effort into something I care about.
To turn my back and walk away
I cannot just leave it and forget about it.
You're just too fucking late
It is too late for you to try and make things right.
You can't stop from drowning
You cannot escape from the problems you have created for yourself.
Drowning in your fear
You are overwhelmed by your own fear.
You're nowhere to be found when risk is near
You are never around when things get risky and complicated.
You've been dragged to the bottom of your mind
You have been pushed to your lowest point mentally.
You're holding onto anything just trying to survive
You are desperately holding onto anything you can to stay alive and cope.
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.