The formation of 40 Sons And Daughters began in the spring of 2004 when Cristiano Andreatta, Mike Szpakowski, and Graeme Hawkins joined together to form three quarters of what would become the band. They auditioned several vocalists until finally finding the missing piece - Mike Repic.
Without hesitation, they recorded their self-titled demo after gaining a live reputation across Hamilton. The demo was widely accepted by fellow musicians and fans and also earned them a spot on the Top 20 Indie bands list on Triple X Hardcore Radio, as well as Track of the Day, Best Guitars, Best Vocals, Best Drums, Best Bass, and several other honours from the acclaimed Garageband.com. The band also has two songs continually rocketing up the Hard Rock and Alternative Rock charts on Garageband.com.
With a solid demo to support, 40 Sons And Daughters began once again playing at numerous venues and meeting many people until they decided that it was time to give their growing number of fans what they had been waiting for. 40 Sons And Daughters returned to the studio only a few months after the release of their demo to begin work on their brand new 7 song E.P. which was released April 7, 2006. With the release of the album, the band continued its success building up a solid and continuously growing fan base, and has gained a lot of recognition across Southern Ontario. They were named Hamilton's Rock Radio Station Y108 and Roger's Spring Music Festival's Breakout Band of 2006. Along with the title of Breakout Band, the band won more studio time which they used to create another incredible recording, The Monster's Face, released in March of 2007. Many new songs were written and many more ideas were thought of for this new recording with a slight change in sound from their previous self-produced recordings under the production of acclaimed producer and engineer Paul Roussel.
Success continued to follow the band in the form of winning the Y108 Get Hammered Showcase in July 2006 to claim a performance at Ozzfest, sharing the stage with Ozzy himself in Darien Lake. As well, they earned a place on stage at Y108's Rock n' Roll Picnic at Gage Park in Hamilton with bands such as Thornley, April Wine, Jeff Martin, Tom Wilson and others.
To cap 2006 off, 40 Sons And Daughters placed 2nd in the ROCK genre of the Toronto Indie Festival.
Combining alternative rock with heavy riffs and melodic vocals in just the right amounts, is their secret to producing such amazing music. Influences for some of these incredible songs come from other bands such as Alice in Chains, A Perfect Circle, and Dream Theater. As one can see after only a short amount of time 40 Sons And Daughters have achieved great success and accomplished many feats that can take some years to achieve. The band just hopes to continue its forward momentum and accomplish many more of their goals, allowing them to continue their passion for playing music for many more years.
Walk With Me
40 Sons and Daughters Lyrics
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You hold me when the pain's too great to bear
You've walked with me through each trial and every loss
You can shoulder my burdens and my cares
You promised You'd be with me to
The end of the age
And You always keep Your word
Yesterday You were right there
Today You're the strength that I need
I won't worry 'bout tomorrow 'cause You're making a way
And from now until forever I know
You will be with me
Yeah, You're with me
You're with me
You're with me
In times of trouble, You'll be my defender
The first one I turn to for advice
In every celebration, I will praise You
You know my needs and always provide
You promised You'd be with me to
The end of the age
And You never let me down
Yesterday You were right there
Holding me together
Today You're the strength that I need
I won't worry 'bout tomorrow 'cause You're making a way
And from now until forever I know
You will be with me
Yeah, You're with me
You're with me
You're with me
When I've been broken, You have always been my healer
When I'm victorious, it's You who won the fight
And when my anxiety threatens to overwhelm me
I am confident You are by my side
Yesterday You were right there
Holding me together
Today You're the strength that I need
I won't worry 'bout tomorrow 'cause You're making a way
And from now until forever I know
Yesterday You were right there
Holding me together
Today You're the strength that I need
I won't worry 'bout tomorrow 'cause You're making a way
And from now until forever I know
You will be with me
Yeah, You're with me
You're with me
You're with me
Yeah, You're with me
You're with me
You're with me
You're with me
The lyrics of "Walk With Me" by 40 Sons and Daughters express the singer's unwavering faith and trust in God. The first verse sets the tone with the declaration of God's saving power and ability to comfort. The singer acknowledges that God has been with them through difficult times and has never let them down. The chorus reinforces this belief that God will always be with them, and the singer declares their lack of worry about the future because they know that God is making a way for them.
The second verse speaks to the personal relationship between the singer and God, with the recognition that God is a constant source of guidance and provision. The bridge emphasizes God's role as a healer in times of brokenness and a companion in times of anxiety. The repetition of "You're with me" underscores the singer's conviction that God is present in every moment of their life, providing strength and support along the way.
Overall, the lyrics of "Walk With Me" convey a message of hope and reassurance in the face of life's challenges. The singer's steadfast belief in God's presence and faithfulness is both inspiring and comforting.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the One who saves each tear that I've cried
I believe that You are the ultimate source of comfort, the One who wipes away my tears and understands my pain.
You hold me when the pain's too great to bear
You are always there to hold me in Your comforting embrace, especially when the pain becomes unbearable.
You've walked with me through each trial and every loss
I know that You've been with me through every difficult time and have shared my pain and sorrows along the way.
You can shoulder my burdens and my cares
I trust that You are strong enough to help me carry my burdens and worries, and that You are always there to listen when I need to share them with You.
You promised You'd be with me to
The end of the age
And You always keep Your word
I find solace in the fact that You have promised to stay with me until the end of time, and I trust that You will always keep Your word.
Yesterday You were right there
Holding me together
Today You're the strength that I need
Whether in the past or present, I know that You have been and will continue to be the source of my strength and support.
I won't worry 'bout tomorrow 'cause You're making a way
And from now until forever I know
You will be with me
With You by my side, I know that I don't need to worry about the future, because You will always be there to make a way and to guide me through whatever comes my way.
In times of trouble, You'll be my defender
The first one I turn to for advice
I trust that You will defend me and be my protector when I face trouble, and that You will be the first one I turn to for guidance and wisdom.
In every celebration, I will praise You
You know my needs and always provide
I know that You are always there to celebrate with me in times of joy, and that You know my needs and will always provide for me.
When I've been broken, You have always been my healer
When I'm victorious, it's You who won the fight
Whether I am broken or victorious, I know that You are the One who heals my wounds and helps me to overcome my struggles.
And when my anxiety threatens to overwhelm me
I am confident You are by my side
Even when I feel anxious or overwhelmed, I know that You are there to comfort and support me, and that You will never leave my side.
Yeah, You're with me
You're with me
You're with me
You're with me
Yeah, You're with me
You're with me
You're with me
You're with me
I take comfort in the fact that You are always with me, and that Your presence is a constant source of strength, comfort, and guidance in my life.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Johanna Philio
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