Baltimore, MD (2007-present)

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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)

See God
Trapped Under Ice Lyrics

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Never brought mommy smiles
this feeling that I'm feeling I've been feeling for a while
it's hard to admit but I got to get it off my chest
I would sleep forever if there's peace in death
and if you see god tell him that I'm still alive
gave up on all those prayers because they couldn't provide the
answer to the questions I've been asking since birth
been searching for the

truth for years

I can't find peace on this earth
you won't find peace on this earth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Trapped Under Ice's song "See God" explore the struggles of mental health and the human search for answers and purpose. The opening lines reveal a troubled past that has left the singer feeling down and disconnected from the world. He then admits that he has been experiencing these feelings for a while, highlighting the difficulty of talking about mental health struggles.

The lyrics become even more poignant as the singer considers death as an alternative to his pain. He would rather "sleep forever" than continue to live in a state of despair. The line "if you see god tell him that I'm still alive" speaks to a deeper desire for some sort of communication or connection with a higher power or purpose. The chorus suggests that the singer has given up on traditional forms of prayer or spirituality, as they have not provided him with answers to the questions he has been asking since birth. Ultimately, the lyrics are a plea for peace, both in life and in death, and a recognition that perhaps true peace can only be found beyond this earthly plane.

Overall, the lyrics to "See God" are a powerful and honest depiction of the struggles of mental health and the human search for purpose and meaning. The song acknowledges the difficulty of talking about these issues and the complexity of the search for answers, while also expressing a longing for peace and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

Never brought mommy smiles
I have never been able to make my mother happy

this feeling that I'm feeling I've been feeling for a while
I have been feeling this particular feeling for a long time

it's hard to admit but I got to get it off my chest
It is difficult for me to confess, but I must share it

I would sleep forever if there's peace in death
I wish to end my existence so that I can achieve peace

and if you see god tell him that I'm still alive
If you encounter God, inform Him that I am still alive

gave up on all those prayers because they couldn't provide the answer to the questions I've been asking since birth
I have abandoned prayer because it did not answer the questions I have been asking since I was born

been searching for the truth for years
I have spent many years looking for the truth

I can't find peace on this earth
I am unable to discover peace on this planet

you won't find peace on this earth
No one can find peace on this planet

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