1) Viper the Rapper (… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Viper the Rapper (real name: Lee Carter) was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, and moved to Houston, Texas at the age of 6. He was raised in the Hiram Clarke subdivision of Houston, Texas. He began rapping at age 9 and has been involved with hip-hop for over 2 decades. He produces all of his music. You could have found him grinding, parlayin’ and chilling, balling, or selling crack cocaine. On January 4th, 2024, Viper was arrested for aggravated kidnapping of a woman for 4-5 years, he was released on bond a few days later. At the end of January, his bond was revoked for communicating with the victim. A new charge of violating bond 2 times within 12 months was added and he was sent back to jail. On February 28th, 2024, charges of kidnapping & sexual assault of a different woman were added.
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2) VIPER is one of the pioneers of heavy metal bands in Brazil. Founded in 1985, recorded their first demo, “The Killera Sword”, 2 years later, “Soldiers of Sunrise”.
“Theatre of Fate”was their second album, in 1992 “Evolution” was released. In the next year, “Maniacs in Japan" was released and was recorded live in Japan. Roadrunner Records released their next album, “Coma Rage”, in 1995. To celebrate its 20 years, VIPER released, in September, the DVD “Living for the Night – 20 years of VIPER”, with a special documentary which brings testimonials of all the band members in the band! A history and also video clips and the historic concert in Japan in 1993.
In 2007, 11 years without any new album released, VIPER released“All My Life”.
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3) Viper was a thrash band from Brandenburg, Germany. After the release of Bringers of Disaster, the band changed their name to Screamz for legal reasons.
Also released a demo in 1989 entitled "Rules of Weakness". Not to be confused with the heavy metal/hard rock band Viper from Memmingen.
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4) Viper is no-bullshit, no-fi punk. Members of Aerosols and SQRM.
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5) Viper is a 90's Trance duo composed by Bart Grinaert & Marc Van Campenhout.
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6) Viper is a rapper from Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt.
His rap-partner is Orion.
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7) Viper is a disco-dance band from Poland.
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8) Viper is a power metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina known for their energy filled live shows, killer riffs, 80's metal influences, and all around good heavy fucking metal.
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9) Viper is a primitive French death/thrash metal band that released the demo Choa in 1985.
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10) Viper is a one-off harsh noise project from Macronympha's Joseph Roemer with its only album being "The Torture And Murder Of An Electric Guitar"
STRAIGHT AHEAD
Viper Lyrics
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Through my eyes
Paint your soul in black and white
To disguise
Keep searching for mercy
Keep praying and hoping
I'm alone
In the back of your mind
You just told me
We're close to the end
In a real real world so I go
straight ahead
Learn the things you wanted to
Out of school
Live your life in search of truth
Not in books
The existence where I drown
Is deeper than I thought
Is longer than I planned
And stronger than I am
Everlasting state of mind
Are you blind
Go find what all of us try
Right now
In Viper's song "Straight Ahead," the artist takes the listener on an introspective journey to explore the meaning of life. The opening lines, "Let me show you all the lights through my eyes. Paint your soul in black and white to disguise," suggest that the artist is inviting the listener to see the world through his unique perspective. He encourages the listener to strip away superficialities and see the world for what it truly is, devoid of pretense and illusion.
The artist goes on to explore the themes of religion and spirituality with lines such as "Keep searching for mercy. Keep praying and hoping." He seems to be grappling with his own beliefs and uncertainties, acknowledging that he is "alone in the back" of the listener's mind. There is a sense of urgency as he acknowledges that "it's a real, real, real world alive" and that "we're close to the end." Despite the uncertainties, the artist implores the listener to keep pushing forward and "go straight ahead."
The song encourages the listener to learn and discover for themselves, asserting that true knowledge is found through experience rather than in books. "Live your life in search of truth not in books. The existence where I drown is deeper than I thought." The final lines of the song offer a call to action, urging the listener to be brave and to seek out their own truth. "Go find what all of us try right now."
Line by Line Meaning
Let me show you all the lights
Allow me to guide you through life's experiences and enlighten you
Through my eyes
From my perspective
Paint your soul in black and white
Simplify your innermost self and be honest with who you truly are
To disguise
By doing so, you can protect yourself against judgment from others
Keep searching for mercy
Continue your pursuit for forgiveness and compassion
Keep praying and hoping
Maintain faith and optimism for a better future
I'm alone
Despite the guidance I can offer, ultimately you must navigate life on your own
In the back of your mind
Although my influence may not always be at the forefront of your thoughts
It's a real real real world alive
The challenges of reality can be difficult to overcome but remain a part of our existence
You just told me
You have shared with me that
We're close to the end
We are nearing the conclusion of something important
In a real real world so I go
Given these circumstances, I must carry on with determination
straight ahead
With a clear purpose and goal in mind
Learn the things you wanted to
Pursue knowledge and skills that are of personal interest and importance
Out of school
Outside of a formal educational setting
Live your life in search of truth
Discover and embrace genuine experiences and wisdom
Not in books
Instead of solely relying on written knowledge or curriculum
The existence where I drown
My struggles and hardships may sometimes overpower me
Is deeper than I thought
My problems may be more complex and profound than initially perceived
Is longer than I planned
My journey may be more prolonged than expected
And stronger than I am
My obstacles may test my strength beyond my current capabilities
Everlasting state of mind
A fundamental perspective that endures throughout challenges and changes in life
Are you blind
Are you unaware of the truths and realities that surround you?
Go find what all of us try
Go discover the answers and solutions that we all seek
Right now
Immediately and without hesitation
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.