Building on a sturdy reputation as a fierce live presence, they earned their place on bills with Byron counterparts Parkway Drive and other notable Australian bands such as Carpathian, Miles Away and Her Nightmare, before stepping up to share stages with internationals such as Terror, Madball, Down To Nothing and Blacklisted. Following on from 7” and EP releases, their debut album, Time Is The Enemy was released through Resist Records in 2007 and praised for it’s energy and hooky riffs that showed the best use of a time-honoured hardcore framework.
Propelled by a tireless work ethic, multiple Australian, New Zealand and European tours ensued, establishing 50 Lions as global force in the genre.
The resolve to never compromise the integrity of their recordings or live performance has resulted in several member changes over the years, with new recruits always close friends of the band with solid knowledge of their work, meaning their trademark sound has remained intact.
After touring as a four piece for some months, the most recent addition to the band is former Her Nightmare frontman Luke Bainbridge on guitar. The partnership with the towering axeman came only two shows before their recent European tour and is one that the band believes has without a doubt led to their most powerful incarnation. Now handling the majority of the writing duties, Bainbridge brings valuable writing, playing and life experience to the outfit which has seen them concentrating harder on each individuals performance as well as the choice of lyrics and phrasing.
As many of their peers head into more melodic territory on upcoming records, this five-piece have insisted on taking an authentic heavy approach, spurred on by the likes of New York greats Cro Mags and Madball.
“Instead of sounding like a band that was influenced by bands who were influenced by them, we’ve really taken it back to the source of the inspiration,” frontman Oscar McCall insists
Inline with this attitude, recording of the bands sophomore album titled “Where Life Expires” took place once again with Sam Johnson at Melbourne’s 3 Phase Studios. Armed with a new album, they’re now itching to return to stages across the globe in the coming months, starting this November with a national tour of Australia where they will be joined by US band Trapped Under Ice.
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Redefine
50 Lions Lyrics
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I'm feeling these self destructive thoughts,
My sense of value and all my faults,
Self doubt grows inside,
I refuse to become a statistic,
A slave chained down by a mindset instilled in me,
Living through others that couldn't be,
It's been coming on for so long, feel it break,
Redefine
The song "Redefine" by 50 Lions is about the internal struggle of feeling like you are not good enough and constantly doubting yourself. The lyrics describe the feeling of self-destructive thoughts that consume your sense of self-worth and constantly remind you of your faults. The singer of the song recognizes that these thoughts are not helpful and decides to take control of their mindset to stop themselves from becoming a statistic and being held back by a negative mindset. The line "Living through others that couldn't be" speaks to the pressure of comparing yourself to others who may have achieved more or have different qualities, but ultimately, it is important to define and redefine your own self-worth.
The theme of self-discovery and breaking free from negative mindsets is repeated throughout the song with the line "It's always gonna be a matter of time till these thoughts can be mine," indicating that it takes time and effort to redefine your self-worth and overcome negative thoughts. This song is relatable to anyone who has struggled with self-doubt and feeling like they don't measure up to others around them. Ultimately, the message of the song is to take control of your own mindset and redefine your sense of self-worth to achieve personal growth and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Redefine,
I need to change the way I view myself and my situation.
I'm feeling these self destructive thoughts,
I am experiencing negative thoughts that harm my well-being.
My sense of value and all my faults,
I am aware of my worth and the things I need to improve.
Self doubt grows inside,
I am uncertain about my abilities and potential.
I refuse to become a statistic,
I am determined to break free from societal norms and expectations.
A slave chained down by a mindset instilled in me,
I feel restricted by the beliefs and values imposed on me.
Living through others that couldn't be,
I am living a life influenced by the limitations of others.
It's been coming on for so long, feel it break,
I have been struggling with these issues for a while, but I am ready for change.
It's always gonna be a matter of time till these thoughts can be mine,
I know that it will take time for me to overcome my negative thoughts.
Redefine
I need to redefine my perception of myself and my abilities.
Contributed by Kylie H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.