It was All For What that was picked up by Tim Freedman (the whitlams) who liked it so much, he jumped on their first single ‘The Road is Lost’ which was toured around Australia Backed by an 88-piece orchestra and played to sold out audience’s across Australia including the Sydney Opera House where they received a standing ovation – which to say the least was an epic moment for the band.
Prior to starting A Broken Silence, Torcha (John Chmielewski) had already cemented a reputation in Australia’s hip-hop scene. He started rapping in his mid teens and was soon causing serious damage in local MC battles. He is best known as a part of dynamic duo Hyjak N Torcha. Together they released groundbreaking Australian hip hop music and have toured extensively around the country independently and in support of the likes of De La Soul, Xzibit, Mobb Deep, Lord Finesse, and the Hilltop Hoods. It was from here on that Torcha branched out with a new project, affording him a new sense of musical freedom
Similarly, the other members of A Broken Silence also had pre-established careers in diverse areas of music. B-Don (Brendon Costello) who holds down the keys and programming has a background in both metal and hip-hop production. Guitarist Cactus (Daniel Bartulovich), who also showcases his melodic vocals throughout the latest record, has experience playing punk and rock in various bands. The inspiration of bass player Boots (Simon Lennon) and drummer Nathan Tuffin span from the likes of Miles Davis and James Brown to Wyclef and Damien Marley.
Coming from different musical corners and with a wide spectrum of influences and experience, the combined forces of the five members give life to the powerful crescendos, soaring punk rock and metal guitar lines in A Broken Silence’s sound. From this A Broken Silence create their own unique lane, pushing the boundaries of genre while staying true to their individual respective cultures and in effect blending to create a sound that does not have many to compare to.
With a freshly sign deal with Wide Awake/Death Row Records, A Broken Silence will release the self-title record to the rest of the world early next year followed by a national tour.
There They Go
A Broken Silence Lyrics
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As we've grown seen some of the wildest,
Many of our greatest days
Some succeeded, stagnated, didn't make the grade
Some of us lost hope and put our faith up in the latest craze
With something so potent they lost focus
Couldn't stay sain
Many dreams they went up in smoke
Were they lost souls looking for ways to entertain their brain?
Couldn't strain friendships and made it hard
To go against the grain
On a lonely road where no one is on a quest for change,
To get control then at best you must confess today
Barely a cent after rent in a mess you stay
Savings are spent, invested in the stress and decay
Do we rest the blame on the shoulders of society?
Who let it creep through although they know its notoriety?
If I could take your past and hold it where your eyes can see
To show you've joined a long line
That be folding up them brightest dreams
Sometimes the city can suck you in to its habits
Where it's easier to sink than to manage
Let it go
Sometimes even the loudest people in a crowded place
Feel drowned out and start to think they're alone
Another day another broken dream
We try to bring em out the dark again but there they go
Don't know where to go
Don't know where to go
My city try to throw em off they don't know where to go
Sometimes the city can suck you in to its habits
Where it's easier to sink than to manage
Let it go
Another day another broken dream
We try to bring them out the dark again but
There they go
Often I'm pacing, thought's be racing
Asking questions why the privileged waste
And those in despair make the best of life?
What separates those with lesser drive from the rest that shine?
Why do some rise up in testing times? Some are less inclined
Morals clouded, soaked up in these pesticides
Couples giving birth so the baby bonus cheque arrives
We twisted, too slow to even get their vibe
Went from A to B so quick, couldn't connect the lines
Since it got a grip on these streets and started clenching tight
Tensions increase and so has tendencies to crime
Bodies waste away
On those who were once the energetic type
No class or race divides this epidemic strike
It's not a new find, fragility of the human mind
But to reality many have shut the door
Drew the blinds, isolated
In this modern worlds new design
Where no one's got the time to try and stop em
From the noose they're tying
In A Broken Silence's song There They Go, the lyrics paint a picture of the struggles of growing up and navigating through life as well as the societal pressures that come with it. The opening lines speak of flicking through photos as childhood starts to fade away, reminiscing on the wildest and greatest days. The track continues with commentary on individuals who've lost their way, unable to stay sane amidst the potent distractions of the world. Some have lost hope and faith, while others have become slaves to their desires, despite their dreams going up in smoke.
The song questions who is to blame for these lost souls and the societal norms that allow it. The chorus speaks of the way that the city can suck people in and leave them lost and broken, struggling to find their way out of the darkness. The verses continue to build on this theme of societal pressure, questioning why the privileged waste their lives while those in despair make the best of theirs. The lyrics suggest that some people rise up in testing times while others are less inclined to do so.
The track highlights the fragility of the human mind and how some individuals have become isolated in the modern world, where time is of the essence, and nobody has the time to stop them from tying the noose. There They Go is a song that speaks to the struggles that come with living in the chaotic and challenging world of today.
Line by Line Meaning
Flicking through photos as our childhood starts to fade away
Looking through old pictures as we begin to realize we are growing up
As we've grown seen some of the wildest, Many of our greatest days
Throughout our lives we experienced some of the most intense and memorable moments
Some succeeded, stagnated, didn't make the grade
Some people did well, some didn't progress or reach their goals
Some of us lost hope and put our faith up in the latest craze
Some individuals gave up on their dreams and began relying on temporary distractions
With something so potent they lost focus Couldn't stay sain
Their distractions became so powerful that they lost their ability to think clearly
Many dreams they went up in smoke From the day they became a slave
They lost their goals when they became trapped in their destructive habits
Were they lost souls looking for ways to entertain their brain?
Did they become lost individuals searching for temporary satisfaction?
Couldn't strain friendships and made it hard To go against the grain
Their addictions strained their relationships and made it difficult to resist temptation
On a lonely road where no one is on a quest for change, To get control then at best you must confess today
In isolation, it's difficult to make a positive transformation, but admitting the problem is the first step
Barely a cent after rent in a mess you stay Savings are spent, invested in the stress and decay
After paying rent, they have no money left and put all their resources into their destructive habits
Do we rest the blame on the shoulders of society? Who let it creep through although they know its notoriety?
Is society to blame for its acceptance of these destructive habits even though its negative effects are well-known?
If I could take your past and hold it where your eyes can see To show you've joined a long line That be folding up them brightest dreams
If I could show you the negative consequences of your choices, you'd realize that you're giving up your best opportunities
Sometimes the city can suck you in to its habits Where it's easier to sink than to manage Let it go
The city can lure you into destructive habits that are hard to escape, but it's important to let them go
Sometimes even the loudest people in a crowded place Feel drowned out and start to think they're alone
Even in the presence of others, it's common to feel isolated and alone
Another day another broken dream We try to bring em out the dark again but there they go
Every day yields another missed opportunity, but despite our efforts, some people continue to make the same mistakes
Don't know where to go Don't know where to go My city try to throw em off they don't know where to go
They are lost and unsure of where to turn, and even the city seems to be against them
Often I'm pacing, thought's be racing Asking questions why the privileged waste And those in despair make the best of life?
I wonder why those who have everything waste it while those who are struggling make the best of their situation
What separates those with lesser drive from the rest that shine? Why do some rise up in testing times? Some are less inclined
What makes successful people different from those who are not, and why do some people thrive in adversity while others don't?
Morals clouded, soaked up in these pesticides Couples giving birth so the baby bonus cheque arrives
Our values are being corrupted and people are having children for financial gain
We twisted, too slow to even get their vibe Went from A to B so quick, couldn't connect the lines
We are too oblivious to recognize the problem and not taking the time to see how it connects to other issues
Since it got a grip on these streets and started clenching tight Tensions increase and so has tendencies to crime
The problem has gotten out of hand, causing tensions to rise and leading to an increase in criminal activity
Bodies waste away On those who were once the energetic type No class or race divides this epidemic strike
It affects all demographics and people who used to lead active lives become weak and ill
It's not a new find, fragility of the human mind But to reality many have shut the door Drew the blinds, isolated In this modern worlds new design
The vulnerability of the human mind is nothing new, but many are choosing to ignore reality and isolate themselves in today's society
Where no one's got the time to try and stop em From the noose they're tying
In today's world, people don't have the time or energy to help others who are slowly destroying themselves
Another day another broken dream We try to bring them out the dark again but There they go
Despite our efforts, people continue to make the same mistakes and harm themselves
Contributed by Aiden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mihai Gheonea
Flicking through photos as our childhood starts to fade away
As we've grown seen some of the wildest
Many of our greatest days
Some succeeded, stagnated, didn't make the grade
Some of us lost hope and put our faith up in the latest craze
With something so potent they lost focus
Couldn't stay sane
Many dreams they went up in smoke
From the day they became a slave
Were they lost souls looking for ways to entertain their brain?
Couldn't strain friendships and made it hard
To go against the grain
On a lonely road where no one is on a quest for change
To get control then at best you must confess today
Barely a cent after rent in a mess you stay
Savings are spent, invested in the stress and decay
Do we rest the blame on the shoulders of society?
Who let it creep through although they know its notoriety?
If I could take your past and hold it where your eyes can see
To show you've joined a long line
That be folding up them brightest dreams
Sometimes the city can suck you in to its habits
Where it's easier to sink than to manage
Let it go
Sometimes even the loudest people in a crowded place
Feel drowned out and start to think they're alone
Another day another broken dream
We try to bring em out the dark again but there they go
Don't know where to go
Don't know where to go
My city try to throw em off they don't know where to go
Sometimes the city can suck you in to its habits
Where it's easier to sink than to manage
Let it go
Another day another broken dream
We try to bring them out the dark again but
There they go
Often I'm pacing, thoughts be racing
Asking questions why the privileged waste
And those in despair make the best of life?
What separates those with lesser drive from the rest that shine?
Why do some rise up in testing times? Some are less inclined
Morals clouded, soaked up in these pesticides
Couples giving birth so the baby bonus cheque arrives
We twisted, too slow to even get their vibe
Went from A to B so quick, couldn't connect the lines
Since it got a grip on these streets and started clenching tight
Tensions increase and so has tendencies to crime
Bodies waste away
On those who were once the energetic type
No class or race divides this epidemic strike
It's not a new find, fragility of the human mind
But to reality many have shut the door
Drew the blinds, isolated
In this modern worlds new design
Where no one's got the time to try and stop em
From the noose they're tying
Mihai Gheonea
Flicking through photos as our childhood starts to fade away
As we've grown seen some of the wildest
Many of our greatest days
Some succeeded, stagnated, didn't make the grade
Some of us lost hope and put our faith up in the latest craze
With something so potent they lost focus
Couldn't stay sane
Many dreams they went up in smoke
From the day they became a slave
Were they lost souls looking for ways to entertain their brain?
Couldn't strain friendships and made it hard
To go against the grain
On a lonely road where no one is on a quest for change
To get control then at best you must confess today
Barely a cent after rent in a mess you stay
Savings are spent, invested in the stress and decay
Do we rest the blame on the shoulders of society?
Who let it creep through although they know its notoriety?
If I could take your past and hold it where your eyes can see
To show you've joined a long line
That be folding up them brightest dreams
Sometimes the city can suck you in to its habits
Where it's easier to sink than to manage
Let it go
Sometimes even the loudest people in a crowded place
Feel drowned out and start to think they're alone
Another day another broken dream
We try to bring em out the dark again but there they go
Don't know where to go
Don't know where to go
My city try to throw em off they don't know where to go
Sometimes the city can suck you in to its habits
Where it's easier to sink than to manage
Let it go
Another day another broken dream
We try to bring them out the dark again but
There they go
Often I'm pacing, thoughts be racing
Asking questions why the privileged waste
And those in despair make the best of life?
What separates those with lesser drive from the rest that shine?
Why do some rise up in testing times? Some are less inclined
Morals clouded, soaked up in these pesticides
Couples giving birth so the baby bonus cheque arrives
We twisted, too slow to even get their vibe
Went from A to B so quick, couldn't connect the lines
Since it got a grip on these streets and started clenching tight
Tensions increase and so has tendencies to crime
Bodies waste away
On those who were once the energetic type
No class or race divides this epidemic strike
It's not a new find, fragility of the human mind
But to reality many have shut the door
Drew the blinds, isolated
In this modern worlds new design
Where no one's got the time to try and stop em
From the noose they're tying
Mr Allah
amazing song ! its sad theyre not very known thx last.fm for this awesome band ^.^
childhood traumakid
Awesome ❤🤙🏻
neallo123
or you can buy their cd and support them so they make more music
Andres Parga
This song deserves more likes
mike sean
this song kicks ass
Julie Ramirez
That's deep
GKKolomjan
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/a/a_broken_silence/there_they_go_guitar_pro.htm TABS for those who want play, tabbed myself. hope it'll help you
Joseph Kallmeyer
Best song and band I ever herd better than linkin park
Liam Rudge
@shatlag Mediafire my friend........