“When we get done playing a show, we’ve given all we have to the point that we’re barely able to catch our breath,” explains Mitch, describing a potential catalyst for the group’s groundswell. “After two years of touring, we’re mobbed by people telling us they loved the show or that we’re their favorite band, which is very encouraging. But no matter how big or small the audience, we’ve always given everything we have and it feels great to see it grow to the point where fans sing the words louder than we do these days.”
Anyone who has caught After Edmund in concert can attest to the band’s visual and sonic precision - one that’s matched with unparalleled infectiousness and brilliant songcraft that comes from members’ musical education. In fact, band members are known to switch instruments throughout each set, proving to be equally proficient at anything attempted.
And for the first time in After Edmund’s celebrated career thus far, faithful can score an up close and remarkably intimate view of the foursome in action thanks to the DVD/EP set Spaceships and Submarines: The Lively Sessions. No matter the visual or audio format, the live studio performance is loaded with five brand new and engagingly explosive new cuts, along with electrifying re-arrangements of past favorites.
“Being on the road is a totally different creative atmosphere than being on studio and most bands don’t have the same kind of energy in the studio,” Ben observes. “After putting the tunes to the test live, you can watch people’s reaction, which is why our material is always evolving. That’s basically what inspired the DVD. We wanted to give fans something different than just a straight up concert recording. It still shows us performing live, but we thought it would give fans a more personal look to see us in the studio, especially because many of them have already seen our show.”
Besides the nine songs performed, Spaceships and Submarines: The Lively Sessions also includes mounds of behind the scenes footage, interviews with band members and even an audio commentary from the band. As for the new tunes packed therein, longtime listeners will notice the band incorporating a dance-inspired alternative pop sound into the project, perhaps akin to Mute Math, Shiny Toy Guns or Carpark North. In that regard, Spaceships and Submarines: The Lively Sessions could be considered an accurate bridge builder between Hello and the group’s forthcoming sophomore CD (hitting streets sometime in 2010).
“Subtitles are revealing, and the word ‘Lively’ has to do with the band’s stage presence, but it’s also meant to imply a live studio recording,” Yates says of the title’s impetus, before commenting on the band’s current direction. “'In the last year we’ve downsized to a four piece, moving Matt from bass to drums and Mitch from guitar to bass, which really changed the way we write since we now have only Ben on guitar player. It has pushed us musically and creatively while moving us in a new direction. And as for the feel good nature of the new tunes, well, life’s just too short to be Emo”
As is After Edmund’s tradition, the ongoing road trip will continue mixing up tunes from Hello, Spaceships and Submarines: The Lively Sessions and the upcoming album, all primed with plenty of towering guitar riffs, synthesized dance grooves, relentless percussion and monstrous melodies. And if the group’s history thus far is any indication, the gang’s stage antics, production and overall excitement is sure to mount with each future mile logged in its tour bus.
“We’re going for world domination,” Matt asserts with a laugh (though it’s quite possible given the band’s brilliant build-up thus far). “We’re looking to really pick up the momentum on all accounts. We’re actually starting to like pop music more than ever before, and while Hello is a record we’re all really proud of, it took listeners a little while to get to know. Our next chapter is going to be filled with more instantaneous familiarity, and while there will still be many of the musical elements we’re known for, our goal is to hook you in from the very first second you press ‘play.’”
Fighting For Your Heart
After Edmund Lyrics
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Someone let you down
Down on the ground
Someone ripped away your faith
Someone let you bleed
Forgot what you need
It’s not easy
It’s not easy
Movin’ on…
Oh, let it go
Say goodbye, call this an emergency
That’s fighting for your heart to be free
Don’t waste another tear
Of sorrow here on yesterday’s emergency
That’s fighting for your heart to be free
Someone held you from your dreams
Someone pushed you out
Out of the crowd
Somebody stole away your hope
Someone ran off with your heart
You’re alone in the dark
It’s not easy
Movin’ on, no
It’s not easy
Movin’ on
Oh, let it go
Say goodbye, call this an emergency
That’s fighting for your heart to be free
Don’t waste another tear
Of sorrow here on yesterday’s emergency
That’s fighting for your heart to be free
The song Fighting For Your Heart by After Edmund is a powerful anthem that speaks to those who have been hurt or let down by someone they trusted. The lyrics describe the pain and heartache that comes with someone tearing apart your heart, letting you down, and stealing away your hope, dreams, and faith. The singer acknowledges that it is not easy to move on, but encourages the listener to let go of their past troubles and fight for their heart to be free.
The song's chorus is particularly impactful. The singer urges the listener to say goodbye and treat their situation as an emergency, fighting for their heart to be free. The lyrics emphasize the importance of not wasting another tear on yesterday's emergency, but instead focusing on fighting for their heart's freedom. The song's message is clear: while it is not easy to move on from painful experiences, it is important to fight for your own happiness and freedom.
Overall, the lyrics to Fighting For Your Heart by After Edmund are both relatable and empowering. The song speaks to the experience of heartache and disappointment, but also offers a message of hope and empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone tore apart your heart
Your heart was shattered by someone you cared about
Someone let you down
Someone you trusted disappointed you
Down on the ground
You were left feeling helpless and defeated
Someone ripped away your faith
Someone caused you to lose your trust and belief in something important
Someone let you bleed
Someone hurt you deeply
Forgot what you need
You feel lost and unsure of what you truly want
It’s not easy
Moving forward is a difficult task
Movin’ on, no
Trying to move on is not an easy process
Oh, let it go
Release your pain and hurt
Say goodbye, call this an emergency
It's time to say goodbye to the past and treat it as a crisis situation
That’s fighting for your heart to be free
Taking action to liberate your heart from the pain of the past
Don’t waste another tear
Don't allow yourself to suffer from sadness anymore
Of sorrow here on yesterday’s emergency
Do not dwell on past hurts that have become a desperate situation
Someone held you from your dreams
Someone prevented you from pursuing your desired future
Someone pushed you out
Someone forced you away from something you wanted
Out of the crowd
You have become isolated and excluded from the rest of the world
Somebody stole away your hope
Someone took away your optimism and expectation for the future
Someone ran off with your heart
Someone took advantage of your love for their own gain
You’re alone in the dark
You feel isolated and lost with no hope in sight
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rach.
They played this song at the concert 2!!! They sound amazing in concert!!!
sarah brook
omg i love this song i saw them perform in Tuscora and they were simply amazing.... Mitch can sing... he is a very good singer... i love this band <33333333333333
Rach.
they were at convention 08!!! They were simply amazing!!! I luv them so much!!! Mitch is the bomb!! <3
Ketchamillion
BEST! I love this song too. Def in my top 2 AE songs.
Rawk4Life
The only bands After Edmund can be compared to technically speaking are Mute Math and The Killers. So why are they so underrated?
Sk8TrKiD15
i get to see them in concert at future quesst 2010 these guys are awsome! :]]
itsalondelly
dis song is AWSOME!
Ryan Dillow
saw u in concert. AMAZING! thank u for the great time
kazene10
who knows man? great bands usually are, its stupid, but im pretty sure these guys will get bigger after awhile
Kelsie5
that's really SWEET!!! I love these guys!! Are you talking about Ben?