"Gasoline" the heavy, melodramatic single from East Nashville art rockers, Auto Defiance. Now available for immediate download in your choice of crystal clear 320k mp3, WAV, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire.
New Film of “Gasoline”: The story behind the song.
“Gasoline”: The story behind the song.
Bradley Boyer
The song ‘Gasoline’ is a strong symbolic metaphor for many things we all drive by in life, some which we can easily control, and others that may easily control us.
In fact, there’s a few metaphors in this song that are all wrapped into one.
As a kid, did you ever wonder that when you were riding in a car, low on gas, if would you have better chances going slow to conserve fuel? ..and take twice as long? Or could you actually beat the odds by driving at a fast, steady pace?
These are questions we all can relate to, and not just behind the wheel. There are people in life who have a firm grasp on the wheel and know where they’re headed.
There are others who feel they’re in control, but there just seems to be other forces which drive them through life. The irony is many of us don’t feel we have the power to change events, or perhaps we simply just don’t think about it that often.
The moment you’re driving on a long desert highway, high noon, with the suns heat pouring down upon you, there’s a feeling of vulnerability there. We’ve all had times when something, or someone, pushes us to the point of loosing it. If you know you have a long road ahead of you, there can be tricks that your mind can play on you. Crank the radio, pour cold water on your face, and roll down the windows. Everyone has their own ways of “keeping your cool” and staying in control.
Taking risks is what life’s about, otherwise it can pass you by. It’s about gaining something positive through all the chaos. This song somewhat walks the fine line between somber philosophy and teen angst. Have you lived out the adventure you’ve always dreamed of?
- Bradley Scott Boyer
lyrics
You're tank of gas is running out.
You tip the bottle to your mouth.
Through the haze you can see.
What the desert does to me.
to me.....
Your stereo is playing loud.
The heat is high, engine wound.
Ninety miles, 1 -0 - 3.
It's what the desert does to me...
so unclean
YOU CONTROL IT,
BUT NEVER BACK DOWN.
IF YOU NOTICE,
WE'RE IN THE NEXT TOWN.
AND IT'S JUST LIKE GOING, WHERE YOU CAN'T SEE.
DON'T THROW AWAY, YOUR GASOLINE.
With a trademark sound of cinematic songs- including layers of guitars, dreamy synths.. a unique blend of art-rock
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