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.
WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR
A Broken Silence Lyrics
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What can be done at all, my god life is so wonderful.
(What are we waiting for) It's only slipping away.
What can be done at all, my god life is so wonderful.)
(What are we waiting for) It's only slipping away.
What can be done at all, my god life is so wonderful.
(What are we waiting for) It's only slipping away.
Some claiming it's insane to be driven for a change, should redirect aim
(Everything stays the same)
Living is great, fuck switching up lanes, perfect picture in my frame (so
Sic and so vein) got many trying to cope, we ain't throwing no ropes, spent
Our pennies on dope (got plenty but we broke) so soles choked in confusion,
Overdosed in potent illusions.
Got people trying to climb that be teaching to the blind, the defeated in
The mind, reasons to shine. Time to be wise, drama as the seas rise, Obama
Has that peace prize (so believe what you like) middle east cries, feasting
On their pipe lines I can see it's high time, that we need to define why
People dying over resource exports, human pawns, this world be a chess
Board.
(What are we waiting for) It's only slipping away.
What can be done at all, my god life is so wonderful.
(What are we waiting for) It's only slipping away.
What can be done at all, my god life is so wonderful.
Can we be blamed for our love of the benefits?
For how our brains stay drugged off the rhetoric.
We well trained, don't touch any evidence.
Despite relevance, where we headed is classified intelligence.
March to this destiny, waltz with your memories.
March to this destiny, waltz with your memories.
March to this destiny, waltz with your memories.
March to this destiny, waltz with your memories.
You don't see nothing, I don't see anything.
March to this destiny, waltz with your memories.
You don't see nothing, I don't see anything.
March to this destiny, waltz with your memories.
You don't see nothing, I don't see anything.
March to this destiny, waltz with your memories. You don't see nothing, you
Don't see, you don't see.
(What are we waiting for) It's only slipping away.
What can be done at all, my god life is so wonderful.
(What are we waiting for) It's only slipping away.
What can be done at all, my god life is so wonderful.
What we.
Will be.
If we.
Picture this dream.
What we, gonna obtain by shifting the blame
Will be, living estranged as victims of change
If we, dig deep by lifting our sleeves. Then we all... Picture this dream
The lyrics to A Broken Silence's "What Are We Waiting For" are a commentary on the state of the world and the need for action. The repetition of the phrase "What are we waiting for" emphasizes the urgency of the situation and the need to take action before it's too late. The repeated line "It's only slipping away" suggests that time is running out and that we need to act quickly if we want to make a difference.
The lyrics also touch on the frustration felt by those who are trying to bring about change, but feel like they are fighting an uphill battle. The lines "Some claiming it's insane to be driven for a change, should redirect aim" suggest that there are those who believe that change is impossible and that those who are trying to make a difference are wasting their time. However, the singer of the song sees things differently and believes that it's important to keep pushing for change, no matter how difficult it may be.
The last stanza of the song suggests that there is hope for the future, but only if we are willing to work together and take action. The lines "What we. Will be. If we. Picture this dream" suggest that there is a better future out there for us, but that we need to work together to make it a reality. Overall, the lyrics to "What Are We Waiting For" are a call to action, urging listeners to take action before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
(What are we waiting for) It's only slipping away.
The world is changing rapidly and we need to act now before it's too late.
What can be done at all, my god life is so wonderful.
Life is beautiful and we should make the most of it by taking action for positive change.
Some claiming it's insane to be driven for a change, should redirect aim (Everything stays the same)
Some people think it's crazy to want change, but they should focus on redirecting their efforts to make a difference.
Living is great, fuck switching up lanes, perfect picture in my frame (so Sic and so vein) got many trying to cope, we ain't throwing no ropes, spent Our pennies on dope (got plenty but we broke) so soles choked in confusion, Overdosed in potent illusions.
Some people are content with the status quo and refuse to take action, even if it means they are stuck in harmful patterns or addictions.
Got people trying to climb that be teaching to the blind, the defeated in The mind, reasons to shine.
Some people are trying to help lift others out of tough situations and give them the tools to succeed.
Time to be wise, drama as the seas rise, Obama Has that peace prize (so believe what you like) middle east cries, feasting On their pipe lines I can see it's high time, that we need to define why People dying over resource exports, human pawns, this world be a chess Board.
There are many political and social issues at play, and it's important to see clearly and take action to address them, especially when people's lives are at stake.
Can we be blamed for our love of the benefits? For how our brains stay drugged off the rhetoric. We well trained, don't touch any evidence. Despite relevance, where we headed is classified intelligence.
We are often drawn to the benefits of the status quo, even if it means we are blind to evidence that things need to change.
March to this destiny, waltz with your memories. You don't see nothing, you Don't see, you don't see.
We need to move forward with our eyes open, remembering our past but not letting it hold us back.
What we. Will be. If we. Picture this dream. What we, gonna obtain by shifting the blame Will be, living estranged as victims of change If we, dig deep by lifting our sleeves. Then we all... Picture this dream
We need to envision a better future and work together to make it happen, rather than blaming others or staying stuck in the past.
Contributed by Andrew L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.