91년 독일 Munster에서 결성된 얼터너티브 메탈그룹 H-Blockx의 6번째 스튜디오 앨범 [Open Letter To A Friend]!!! 이전의 메탈적인 요소에서 탈피를 시도한 이번 앨범은 보컬과 랩을 맡고 있는 Henning "MC-H" Wehland의 유쾌한 작곡으로 앨범 전체적으로 아메리칸 얼터너티브 사운드에 가깝게 접근했다. 전곡 영어로 녹음된 이번 앨범에는 현재 독일에서 사랑받고 있는 미드템포의 얼터너티브 록 싱글"Countdown To Insanity"를 비롯 Foo Fighter풍의 강렬한 비트가 느껴지는 "Yesterday" 인상적인 키보드 연주진행으로 대중적인 면모를 유감없이 발휘한 "Open Letter To A Friend"등 총 12곡 수록! .... ....
It's just another cliche that rock'n' roll ain't yet dead Look at my resume, ain't I looking great It ain't another cliche, the world is running on empty She needs our company, action is running late Here is another cliche, that it's a matter of dough babe I'm out of credit whoe, still you love me anyway
I just can't take that state of mind I bust a move and run the signs I fuss and fight below the lines I'm out of my mind I'm out of my mind I cut some slack and go ahead My life ain't worth a living dead I fuss and fight below the lines I'm out of my mind I'm out of my mind
It ain't another cliche, the world is running on empty She needs our company action is running late Don't give a fuck about me, you'll be fulfilling your cliches They're made in Germany all for one but me
I just can't take that state of mind I bust a move and run the signs I fuss and fight below the lines I'm out of my mind I'm out of my mind I cut some slack and go ahead My life ain't worth a living dead I fuss and fight below the lines I'm out of my mind I'm out of my mind
I'm not scared of the dark I'm not scared of the Boogieman To be a man and to do my best Stand alone is my own quest This excessive term, it doesn't work Be when I to have nothing like artificial skills
I just can't take that state of mind I bust a move and run the signs I fuss and fight below the lines I'm out of my mind I'm out of my mind I cut some slack and go ahead My life ain't worth a living dead I fuss and fight below the lines I'm out of my mind I'm out of my mind
I cut some slack and go ahead My life ain't worth a living dead I fuss and fight below the lines I'm out of my mind I'm out of my mind
I cut some slack and go ahead My life ain't worth a living dead I fuss and fight below the lines I'm out of my mind I'm out of my mind
You knock me off my feet So let me introduce myself A guy who woke from sleep I'm realising ? hey there I'm back where I belong again I shake off fatigue
You knock me off my feet But let's not dip in sympathy No more arguments Because I get the feeling I've got the pills you've got the pain I'm reeling again
Here I go again Exactly what it seems to be Here I go again Just don't try to get me, try to get me Here I go again It's really no big deal my friend Here I go again Just don't try to get me, try to get get get me Here I go again
You knocked me off my feet So let me introduce myself A guy who woke from sleep I'm realising ? hey there I'm back where I belong again I shake off fatigue
Here I go again Exactly what it seems to be Here I go again Just don't try to get me, try to get me Here I go again Really no big deal my friend Here I go again Just don't try to get me, try to get get get me Here I go again
Again, here I go again, yeah
No more arguments No more arguments No more arguments Because I get the feeling I've got the pills you've got the pain I'm reeling again
Here I go again Exactly what it seems to be Here I go again Just don't try to get me, try to get me Here I go again It's really no big deal my friend Here I go again Just don't try to get me, try to get get get me Here I go again
Here I go again Just don't try to get me, try to get me Here I go again It's really no big deal my friend Here I go again Just don't try to get me, try to get get me Here I go again
This is a countdown I'm planning to leave I'm heading out of this town I'm sick of the beef Been wandering too long before it gets bad I'm packing my memories, it's time to Move on, cruise on, maybe in the wrong direction Baby I'll be the hands on the steering wheel
It's too late, it's too fake But I've got nothing to lose Check mate, no hate Hell I've got nothing to prove
6...5...one chance to stay alive 4...3...but I can hardly breathe Countdown to insanity Goodbye reality 2...1...tic toc Let's go
Hands on Hands on
If your problems are homegrown, it's time to cut back Turn off your cell phone come joining the pack Get out of your mad routine a change is to come Life is a solitaire so you've got to Move on, cruise on, maybe in the wrong direction Baby you'll be the hands on the steering wheel
It's too late, it's too fake But I've got nothing to lose Check mate, no hate Hell I've got nothing to prove
6...5...one chance to stay alive 4...3...but I can hardly breathe Countdown to insanity Goodbye reality 2...1...tic toc Let's go
Hands on Hands on
Hands on Hands on
It's too late, it's too fake But I've got nothing to lose Check mate, no hate Hell I've got nothing to prove
6...5...one chance to stay alive 4...3...but I can hardly breathe Countdown to insanity Goodbye reality 2...1...tic toc Let's go
Hey you I think I'd love to Tell you That I hate to Hear furthermore about you That you want to T-T-Tell me That you like me So come on fight me, uh
I don't know if you want me I don't know if you love me I don't know if you hate me I don't give a damn love or hate I just don´t want you to like me I just don't want you to like me I just don't want you to like me I just don't want you to like me I just don't want you to lalalalalalalala like me
Hey you And if I scare you Dare you To underestimate me You might as well just hate me And I will fight you But once I fucking like you Hell I won't stop to, I won't stop to
I don't know if you want me I don't know if you love me I don't know if you hate me I don't give a damn love or hate I just don´t want you to like me I just don't want you to like me I just don't want you to like me I just don't want you to like me I just don't want you to lalalalalalalala like me Hoo, hoo I just don't want you to like me Hoo, hoo I just don't want you to like me Hoo, hoo I just don't want you to like me Hoo, hoo I just don't want you to like me
Well you can run but you just can't hide You can run but you just can't hide You can run but you just can't hide Rock and roll, rock and roll is a state of mind
You can run but you just can't hide You can run but you just can't hide You can run but you just can't hide Rock and roll, rock and roll is a state of mind
I just don´t want you to like me I just don't want you to like me I just don't want you to lalalalalalalala like me Hoo, hoo I just don't want you to like me Hoo, hoo I just don't want you to like me Hoo, hoo I just don't want you to lalalalalalalala like me
As if it was yesterday, I still remember Everything we did on them September days We dressed up and messed up the next club Did not stop to cut school a bit much We rocked road with our voice on the radio
We said hello, hello, hello, hello Hello, hello, hello, hello
As if it was yesterday As if it was yesterday As if it was yesterday I still remember To do it again, do it again, do it Do it again, do it again, do it Do it again, do it again, do it As if it was yesterday
In the mist of our memories do you remember Those December days, that were the tender days It was hard on the mood and the food was Too big to chew and the crew was Split 'til the news on the radio
We said hello, hello, hello, hello Hello, hello, hello, hello
As if it was yesterday As if it was yesterday As if it was yesterday I still remember To do it again, do it again, do it Do it again, do it again, do it Do it again, do it again, do it
I remember the start in 1990 Hitting the roads in 1991 I remember KC and the uplift mofo party plan Yeah I never stopped to believe in one thing Not even in the chaos of 1996 I will always believe in each and everyone in this I salute the ones I miss
As if it was yesterday As if it was yesterday As if it was yesterday I still remember As if it was yesterday As if it was yesterday As if it was yesterday I still remember To do it again, do it again, do it Do it again, do it again, do it Do it again, do it again, do it As if it was yesterday
On my way back from home A little scratch on my soul In search of relief Called curiosity I can't wait to hit track While I long to come back My necessity is packed With resolution
And I am scared I am Scared
I am leaving, I am bleeding while I'm Leaving you behind I'm perceiving desperate seeking kind of Need to change my life That's why I'm leaving
Grieving is done Where I am from A change is to come For everyone Now I'm rolling back home Another scratch on my soul I want you to leave Me to my faith
And I am scared I am Scared
I am leaving, I am bleeding while I'm Leaving you behind I'm perceiving desperate seeking kind of Need to change my life
Yes I rise above the waters I crash into the clouds I'm speeding on the run back to myself Yes I rise above the waters And crash into the clouds I'm speeding on the run back to myself
While I'm leaving, I am bleeding while I'm Leaving you behind I'm perceiving desperate seeking kind of Need to change my life That's why I'm leaving
(Radio reporter) "Good evening ladies and gentlemen this is Andy Asprey with BLX breaking news As we speak three georgeous fly girls are on their way to change somebody's life and make you go...." Whooooo
Kelly was the blond girl, Sally was the brown Divinia was a sex god, but always outta town Here's the situation 'bout the chicken gang of three They came across to toss the coin to figure out who'd be fucking me I ain't into playing, I ain't into sex I said I called the band to have a jam And kill a case of BECK's instead
Use your illusion, confusion is sexy Here's my solution I said: "Come on, baby" TAXI! Whooo
My mind is struck I can't control I'm tangled up in ways to go Can't help myself and what I do Is selfconversation that makes me go Whooooo
(Radio reporter) "Surveys report that 85% of the worlds male population can't stand the chance of a one-night-stand This is Andy Asprey with BLX news..."
Sally moved to Texas, Kelly goofed around Divinia was so sexed up she was coming back to town A kinky situation but Divinia's played it cool Shouldn't I or should I sell my principles for you The moral of the story is so easy to be told Don't blow the chance advancing you but be aware when it unfolds
Use your illusion, confusion is sexy Here's my solution I said: "Come on, baby" TAXI! Whooo
My mind is struck I can't control I'm tangled up in ways to go Can't help myself and what I do Is selfconversation that makes me go Whooooo Is selfconversation that makes me go Whooooo
(Radio reporter) "So much for the surveys ladies and gentlemen, they're so naf, before we start off Still to come is tomorrows forecast so don't go away we'll be right back after the break..."
My mind is struck I can't control I'm tangled up in ways to go Can't help myself and what I do Is selfconversation that makes me go Whooooo
Whooooo My mind is struck I can't control I'm tangled up in ways to go Can't help myself and what I do Is selfconversation that makes me go Whooooo That makes me go whooooo That makes me go whooooo Is selfconversation that makes me go
(Radio reporter) "Ah huh, thank you for your kind attention, ladies and gentleman, all the best And we will see you again tomorrow. Back to you, Roger"
You're spinning wheels I know that fortune is on your side You can't conceal A little love in joyrides You'll do it again Cannot complain Let it go Play it slow Will you
Will you
Will you Stay for a while I've been thinking about you all of the time Stay over night I'll be planning on joining your ride Stay
It's closing time I have been waiting all my life On turning tides And I'm in love with joyrides I'll do it again As soon as I can Let it go Play it slow Will you
Stay for a while I've been thinking about you all of the time Stay over night I'll be planning on joining your ride Stay
We're spinning wheels of We're spinning wheels of fortune now We're spinning wheels of We're spinning wheels of fortune now I been thinking about you I been thinking about you for some time I think I'm about to So tell me will you
Stay for a while I've been thinking about you all of the time Stay over night I'll be planning on joining your ride Stay
Stay
Stay over night I'll be planning on joining your ride
"What's it like to be back?" "You see things in life, and you'd be surprised what you see Life, your whole life is changes You go through changes in your life one second You got it made Next second you're down and you're done"
I can't think of why I shouldn't try to lay Claim on what I obtained along the way Let's say I'd try to lay a hand on awkward plans today Subscribe my name to responsibility You see
And I take the pain And I take the gain Tomorrow
I am No ordinary man with ordinary plans I am (I am) No ordinary man with ordinary plans
'Cause I ain't 22 and you can't take my name In vain it just won't do to pay tribute To me 'Cause I will lay a hand on awkward plans today Subscribe my name to responsibility You'll see
And I take the pain And I take the gain Tomorrow
I am No ordinary man with ordinary plans I am (I am) No ordinary man with ordinary plans I am I am (I am) No ordinary man with ordinary plans
Hah Here I am Life seems to be much overrated Complicated and not updated And not to exaggerated I cannot blame death to be my enemy When I don't understand the difference to life Who am I to blame, who am I to say Who have I been and who am I today Where have I been and where will I go Tomorrow
Take the gain Tomorrow
Sream, cry, dream, die
I am No ordinary man with ordinary plans I am (I am) No ordinary man with ordinary plans I am I am (I am) No ordinary man with ordinary plans
I don't know nothing about loneliness Since I got you, I can't stay by you're side A true confession to wastefulness But yet again destruction alike
I'm not regretting anything All of these times I have been well
But I wonder Why we have been sinking so fast And I wonder Why we kept on drinking so bad And I know that we´ll be sober 'Til it's over
I cannot understand the distress 'Cause I got you And I will stay by your side I just don't get why you're desperate So look at me I got just what you like
I'm not regretting anything All of these times I speak and spill
But I wonder Why we have been sinking so fast And I wonder Why we kept on drinking so bad And I know that we'll be sober 'Til it's over
You're tearing me down I'm killing it now You're tearing me down 'Til it's over
But I wonder Why we have been sinking so fast And I wonder Why we have been drinking so bad And I know that we'll be sober 'Til it's over
But I wonder Why we have been sinking so fast And I wonder Why we kept on drinking so bad And I know that we'll be sober Game over
I must confess I You're making me feel high When I am away I can hardly remember a word I wanted to say I must progress, why It's the common denominator another hazard of life I catch my breath, I Am feeling so high, I'm feeling so high, I'm feeling so high
And I might be checking out the breaking news of yesterday I'd like to send a tender message to the party And I might be checking out the breaking news tomorrow though Wake up, wake up, wake up
(Bring it on) Bring it on, like you used to say Bring it on, you and I been different from the first date (Bring it on) Bring it on, can't await it Bring it on, calculated too, sedated love
She struck my mind but Didn't like my ? haircut That open door ? shut I cannot believe she didn't like me for me I'm fucked by my life And the common denominator is another hazard of life I'm out of my mind I'm feeling so high, I'm feeling so high, I'm feeling so high
And I might be checking out the breaking news of yesterday I'd like to send a tender message to the party And I might be checking out the breaking news tomorrow though Wake up, wake up, wake up
(Bring it on) Bring it on, like you used to say Bring it on, you and I been different from the first date (Bring it on) Bring it on, can't await it Bring it on, calculated too, sedated love
And I might be checking out the breaking news of yesterday And I might be checking out, checking out And I might be checking out the breaking news tomorrow though Wake up, wake up, wake up
(Bring it on) Bring it on, like you used to say Bring it on, you and I been different from the first date (Bring it on) Bring it on, can't await it Bring it on, calculated too, sedated love
A million dollar bills are Floating through my mind Each and everyone a simple plan Isn't it a shame my friend How money rules the world And can you feel the same again Empty little words
A hundred million love songs Are humming in my head None of them can glue my broken soul Don't you feel the pain again That money just can't buy A friend or at least a helping hand To fix this simple life
And I feel we need love again We need a change of mind and then We need this song to comprehend And I see a ray of light again There is hope for oh my sorry soul An open letter to a friend
A million dollar bills are Floating through my mind Each and everyone a simple plan Isn't it a shame my friend How money rules the world And don't you feel the same again Empty little words
And I feel we need love again We need a change of mind and then We need this song to comprehend And I see a ray of light again There is hope for oh my sorry soul An open letter to a friend
To a friend This open letter And I feel we need love again There is hope for oh my sorry soul This open letter to a friend