Backstory:
Impressionable Rat is a band that was formed in a claustrophobic basement in the heart of Seattle, Washington in 2011. These five friends – Kevin, Sammy, Lisa, Adam and Bobby – were initially just looking for a way to blow off some steam after their 9-5 corporate jobs. They discovered a shared love for music that transcended their work lives, and began to jam together. Their strikingly unique sound caught the attention of a local bar owner who offered them a regular gig. The quintet started playing in front of live audiences and their popularity snowballed from there. Known for their strong social commentaries, soul-stirring lyrics, and electrifying performances, Impressionable Rat has carved out a niche for themselves in the competitive world of music.
Genre:
Alternative Rock with a hint of Punk
Title:
Vicious Cycle
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[Em]Waking up in the [D]morning light,
[G]Bills on the table, [A]can’t sleep at night.
[Em]Walking on a [D]razor’s edge,
[G]Feel like a rat in a [A]cage.
(Chorus)
[Em]It’s a [D]vicious cycle, [G]we can’t escape,
[A]Running in circles, [Em]is it too late?
[D]Can we break free, [G]find a new fate,
[A]Or are we just a [D]chasing tail [Em] in a [A]vicious cycle?
(Verse 2)
[Em]Corporate ladders, [D]empty dreams,
[G]Silent screams, [A]nothing’s as it seems.
[Em]Feeling lost, [D]feeling small,
[G]One step forward, [A]two steps fall.
(Chorus)
[Em]It’s a [D]vicious cycle, [G]we can’t escape,
[A]Running in circles, [Em]is it too late?
[D]Can we break free, [G]find a new fate,
[A]Or are we just a [D]chasing tail [Em] in a [A]vicious cycle?
(Bridge)
[Em]Can we rewrite the [G]rules of the game,
[D]Or are we destined [A]to stay the same?
[Em]Can we take control, [G]can we fight,
[D]Or are we doomed to [A]run in this endless night?
(Chorus)
[Em]It’s a [D]vicious cycle, [G]we can’t escape,
[A]Running in circles, [Em]is it too late?
[D]Can we break free, [G]find a new fate,
[A]Or are we just a [D]chasing tail [Em] in a [A]vicious cycle?
Favorite Fan’s Testimonial:
My name’s Joey Richardson, and I gotta tell ya, I’ve been to a hundred gigs, seen bands come and go but no one has made an impression on me like Impressionable Rat. Their music speaks to me on a level that others don’t. They’ve encapsulated the struggle of working-class folks like me in their songs. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s real. It feels like they’re singing my life and I love them for it. Their shows are a whirlwind of emotion and energy, and I wouldn’t miss one for the world. Impressionable Rat is more than just a band to me, they’re a beacon of hope and a reminder that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.