1) an American five-pi… Read Full Bio ↴Whippersnapper is the name of at least two bands:
1) an American five-piece melodic punk band that formed in 1992 and disbanded in 2002
2) an English folk-rock "super-group" formed in 1984 and led by ex-Fairport fiddle player Dave Swarbrick
1) Whippersnapper was an American five-piece melodic punk band, formed in 1992 hailing from Atlanta GA. Their music was fast paced punk with a melodic touch, much in the vein of Lagwagon, Strung Out, etc. Whippersnapper released 3 albums in their career, the first released in 1998 and the last in 2002. Sometime shortly after their last album Whippersnapper unfortunately broke up, though few realized or heard about it. Whippersnapper has no official website and is listed as 'inactive' in the bands section of "Fueled by Ramen", their final record label.
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2) Whippersnapper was the name of an English folk/folk-rock supergroup formed in 1984, comprising ex-Fairport fiddle player Dave Swarbrick, present Fairporter Chris Leslie, alongside Kevin Dempsey and Martin Jenkins.
Cold as Stone
Whippersnapper Lyrics
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This time I won't be swayed
To stare into this emptiness
And never look away
Can you feel it?
Can you feel?
You're cold as stone.
This life is not my life
You breathe in all this emptiness
You slowly disappear
Can you feel it?
Can you feel?
You're cold as stone.
This sinking sensation
There's something more to life
It's nothing, ignore it
Sit back and feel alright.
You're cold as stone.
Can you feel it?
Can you feel?
You're cold as stone.
The lyrics to Whippersnapper's song Cold as Stone convey a sense of detachment from the world and the emptiness that is pervasive within it. The singer asserts that they will not be swayed by the forces that seek to keep them numb and isolated. They implore the listener to recognize the isolation they feel, which manifests as a feeling of being "cold as stone." The singer then goes on to say that they will not be ruled by fear, even though this fear is accompanied by emptiness that slowly eats away at a person. The chorus repeats that the listener is "cold as stone," and asks them to feel it.
The song suggests that there is more to life than the emptiness and detachment that the world imposes. The singer acknowledges that there is a sinking sensation that tells them that there is something more, but this feeling is ignored in favor of feeling alright. Overall, the song seems to suggest that one should not give in to the forces that would make them numb and isolated, but rather seek out the fullness of life that exists beyond the emptiness.
Line by Line Meaning
This world is not my world
I do not belong in this world as I feel different and disconnected from it.
This time I won't be swayed
I am determined to be true to myself and not let anyone or anything influence me.
To stare into this emptiness
I choose to face the bleakness and lack of meaning in life.
And never look away
I will not avoid or escape from the harsh reality of life.
Can you feel it?
Do you perceive the same sense of detachment and numbness that I do?
Can you feel?
Do you have any emotions or empathy for others, or are you just cold and indifferent?
You're cold as stone.
You are unfeeling, unresponsive and have a heart as hard as a rock.
This life is not my life
I don't identify with the typical routines, values and aspirations of society.
I won't be ruled by fear when
I refuse to succumb to the anxiety and pressure to conform to societal norms, expectations and judgments.
You breathe in all this emptiness
You assimilate and internalize the meaninglessness and emptiness of life, as if it were normal and acceptable.
You slowly disappear
You lose your sense of identity, passion and purpose, becoming a mere automaton or shell of a person.
This sinking sensation
This feeling of despair, futility and suffocation that overwhelms me.
There's something more to life
I sense that there is a greater meaning, mystery or purpose to life that transcends the mundane and superficial.
It's nothing, ignore it
Others dismiss or belittle my sense of transcendence, reducing it to a mere illusion or delusion.
Sit back and feel alright.
They settle for complacency, comfort and superficial contentment, refusing to seek deeper truth, beauty and goodness.
You're cold as stone.
You lack any sense of wonder, mystery or compassion, and are trapped in your narrow, shallow and self-centered worldview.
Can you feel it?
Do you have any sense of awe, gratitude or humility towards life, or are you blinded by your own pride, greed and cynicism?
Can you feel?
Do you have any empathy, love or respect towards yourself and others, or are you numb, hostile and indifferent?
You're cold as stone.
You are a lost soul, a prisoner of your own arrogance, ignorance and despair, unable to transcend your own limitations and embrace the fullness of life.
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