There are multiple artists with this name, including:
1) Whip is Americ… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name, including:
1) Whip is American folk musician Jason Merritt.
2) Whip is a Norwegian grindcore band.
3) Whip is an Italian duo.
4) Whip was a 90s band.

1) Whip is American folk musician Jason Merritt. He is a full-time member of Timesbold.

2) Whip is a Norwegian grindcore band that plays violent, death-loving black-thrash!
The band consists of; Sturt: (Jens Johansen) on vocals and guitar. Also in Troll, Blindfisted, Nattefrost and Attentat. Mr. Fister (Kai Åsvik) on vocals and bass. Also in Virus, Blindfisted and Enthral. Hellkikk (Kikken Vegsund) on drums. Also in Livstid and Hell Hell Hell. They are based in Oslo, and they have played a large number of live shows over the years
The band was started in 1998 at the coast of Helgeland by Jonny and Sturt. Since then the band has been through a maze of members, psychos, drugs and hospitalizations before the lineup finally was complete in 2010. The band then made and rehearsed Digitus Impudicus, before it was recorded in 2011 and 2012. Polypus Records then signed the band in 2013. Digital release was the 11/11/13 and the LP (Limited handnumbered edition of 500 copies including A2 poster) release was 13/12/13.
Jonny later adopted the alias Profanation of Deity & has recorded raw Von/Beherit indebted black metal under the names Goatchrist, Unholy Crucifix & Befoul.

3) Whip is an Italian duo.

4) Whip was a 90s band.

Crows
Whip Lyrics

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I met a murder of crows on an open road
And gave them every one a name
And everywhere that I went from there
Those crows appeared

I fed them bread and I fed them rice
I tried to take refuge
They hungered still on my window sill

And they sang all night

Seemed I alone kept them alive
My charities they seemed endless
Feeding time those crows
Would form a single line

To appease them at a higher price
I laid myself outside
Those crows aimed down and fearful
I just closed mine eyes

My sight was not returned to me
Yet every crow remained
They light my way with that song
They sing like friends of mine

I met a murder of crows on an open road
And gave them every one a name
Now if I don't feed them they don't lead
Have you seen me?

I met a murder of crows on an open road
And gave them every one a name

And everywhere that I went from there
Those crows appeared

Overall Meaning

In the song "Crows" by Whip, the lyrics describe the singer's encounter with a group of crows on an open road. They begin by giving each crow a name and then noticing that wherever they go, the crows seem to follow. The singer tries to provide the crows food and shelter to keep them alive and happy, but it's never enough - they still hunger and sing all night. The crows seem to tether themselves to the singer, and they become reliant on the care provided by the singer. They sing a song that the singer likens to that of a friend, but the relationship turns darker as the crows eventually hold the singer captive, and they are forced to rely on them for protection and guidance.

The lyrics of the song are a metaphor for codependent relationships where one party is reliant on another for survival. It portrays the darker side of caring for someone, in that once you take on the responsibility, it can become overwhelming and lead to a point where you become entirely dependent on the person you are trying to care for. The crows represent a burden that the singer has to bear, no matter where they go.

Overall, the song "Crows" is a thought-provoking reflection on the theme of codependency, portrayed through the lens of an imaginary relationship between a person and a group of birds.

Line by Line Meaning

I met a murder of crows on an open road
While wandering on an open road, I encountered a group of crows (a murder).

And gave them every one a name
I gave each crow a name, as if they were my companions.

And everywhere that I went from there those crows appeared
After naming the crows, I noticed that they followed me wherever I went.

I fed them bread and I fed them rice
I nourished the crows with bread and rice, hoping to sustain their lives.

I tried to take refuge; they hungered still on my window sill
Even while seeking shelter, the crows continued to feel hunger and appear at my window sill for food.

And they sang all night
Throughout the night, the crows serenaded me with their song.

Seemed I alone kept them alive
I felt responsible for the well-being of the crows and believed my actions were what kept them alive.

My charities they seemed endless
I felt as though I constantly gave to the crows, without an end in sight.

Feeding time those crows would form a single line
During feeding time, the crows would line up in an orderly fashion for their meal.

To appease them at a higher price, I laid myself outside
To satisfy the crows' hunger, I went to extreme measures and sacrificed my own well-being by laying outside.

Those crows aimed down and fearful, I just closed mine eyes
The crows looked down at me with fear or distrust, causing me to close my eyes in response.

My sight was not returned to me yet every crow remained
Although my sight did not return, the crows stayed by my side.

They light my way with that song; they sing like friends of mine
The crows' song became a guiding light for me as I considered them to be dear friends.

Now if I don't feed them they don't lead; have you seen me?
Since I have stopped feeding the crows, they no longer guide me. Can you recognize me without them?

Lyrics © TIN DRUM PRODUCTIONS, LLC
Written by: JASON BRENT MERRITT WHIP

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