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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Winding Roads
50 Lions Lyrics
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Overnight drives, winding roads,
Living for the moment before it passes by,
What some what call a misspent youth,
Others call the time of a life,
But you could known by now,
How time can leave us all behind,
Growing up was never giving in,
Endless days spent on these unknown roads,
The closest calls that we'd call out own,
I'll apologise for my uncertain future,
But I refuse to say my best days are gone,
This world will always be mine long after your dead and gone,
The ups and downs, high and lows,
The good with the bad, true colours always show,
We stand through the tests of time,
The changing trends a constant tide,
We gain our strength from every show,
The energy, the world it's all I know.
The lyrics to 50 Lions's song Winding Roads speaks of the life of a musician, the endless nights spent performing shows, sleeping in a tour van, and driving on winding roads to get to the next venue. It talks about how living in the moment is important, how growing up doesn't mean giving in and how time could leave us all behind. The song speaks of the uncertainty of the future but also emphasizes the refusal to believe that the best days are gone. The artist goes on to assert that the world will always be theirs, long after others have gone.
The song's lyrics are relatable in the sense that it speaks to anyone who has ever pursued their dreams or done something outside of the norm. It emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and cherishing the journey towards the destination. It highlights the challenges that come with pursuing one's passion, such as the long road trips and uncertain future, while also emphasizing the rewards that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
So many nights, as many shows,
We have played numerous shows over the years and spent many nights on the road traveling from one place to another.
Overnight drives, winding roads,
We have driven through the night on roads that twist and turn in unknown places.
Living for the moment before it passes by,
We live in the present and make the most of every moment because life can be short and unpredictable.
What some what call a misspent youth,
Some people may perceive our lifestyle as unproductive or wasted, but we see it as an exciting and fulfilling adventure.
Others call the time of a life,
Others see our experiences as the best time of our lives, filled with unforgettable memories and valuable life lessons.
But you could known by now,
If you have been following us for a while, you would understand our perspective on life and how we choose to live it.
How time can leave us all behind,
Time moves forward regardless of how we spend our days and it can feel like we are losing precious moments as we age.
Growing up was never giving in,
We believe that maturing into adulthood should not mean giving up on our passions and dreams.
You could never comprehend what you were missing,
Unless you have lived a similar lifestyle, it is difficult to understand the thrill and excitement of touring and performing on stage.
Endless days spent on these unknown roads,
We have spent countless days traveling on unfamiliar roads, never quite knowing where the next destination may be.
The closest calls that we'd call out own,
We have faced risky situations while on tour that we have somehow managed to get through, and we take pride in those experiences.
I'll apologise for my uncertain future,
We recognize that the future is always uncertain, and we apologize for not knowing what it holds for us.
But I refuse to say my best days are gone,
We refuse to believe that the best days of our lives are behind us and instead believe that there will always be more great experiences to come.
This world will always be mine long after your dead and gone,
Our legacy and impact on the world will persist long after we are no longer alive.
The ups and downs, high and lows,
We have experienced both triumphs and failures throughout our journey.
The good with the bad, true colours always show,
Our character is revealed through how we handle both the good and bad times in life.
We stand through the tests of time,
We have endured the challenges of time and continue to persevere through whatever may come our way.
The changing trends a constant tide,
The music industry is constantly changing, and we adapt to the new trends while still staying true to our own style.
We gain our strength from every show,
Each performance we give gives us the energy and inspiration to keep going and to continue doing what we love.
The energy, the world it's all I know.
The exhilarating energy of being on stage and performing for our fans is what we know and love most in the world.
Writer(s): byron "boz" carney, oscar mccall, jonathan niclair, baina, elmzy
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