The band’s name is inspired by a lactating contortionist stripper named Alexis Fire. This caused problems when she discovered that they were using her website name (alexisonfire.com) as their band name, and threatened to sue. However, since she had never trademarked the title nothing became of these threats. In the end, the band decided to change their website’s URL in spite to theonlybandever.com
Alexisonfire’s lyrical topics range from relationship troubles to go-karting. They have two primary vocalists, screaming duties carried out by George Pettit, and singing by Dallas Green, with support from Wade MacNeil.
While their largest fanbase is in their home country of Canada, they also became more popular in other parts of the world, including Japan, Australia, Europe and the US. In the second half of 2010, they toured Australia with Break Even, Europe with Chickenhawk and The Computers and then Canada with Norma Jean and La Dispute.
The band was nominated for "ugliest rock band ever" at the CASBY awards (held by local Toronto radio station) but lost out to another Canadian born band, Sum 41. In 2010 they then won the "Best New Single" Award for their track The Northern.
Members:
* George Pettit - Vocals (2001-present)
* Dallas Green - Guitar and vocals (2001--present)
* Wade MacNeil - Guitar and vocals (2001--present)
* Jordan 'Ratbeard' Hastings - Drums (2005--present)
* Chris Steele - Bass (2001--present)
Former Members:
Jesse Ingelevics - Drums (2001-2005)
Announced on their website on June 14th 2005 that he was leaving the band because he had slowly grown apart from the band, and wanted to spend more time with his family and fiancée. His relationship with Alexisonfire slowly deteriorated, and "keep it on wax" documented this.
Side Projects
* City and Colour - Dallas Green's solo project.
* Black Lungs - A band formed by Wade MacNeil as lead vocalist, originally featuring George Pettit playing bass and Jordan Hastings on drums and Sean McNabb. After a few shows disolved to being Wade's solo project.
* Strange Notes - A project of George's where he interviews people from different bands.
* Cunter - A band where drummer Jordan Hastings plays with some members from Moneen.
*Dead Tired A band formed by George.
*Say Yes A band that Hastings drums in.
*Gallows A band that Wade Macneil is currently the vocalist for.
Discography
* "Math Sheet Demos" (3 Song Demo) - 2001
* "Pink Heart Skull Sampler" (2 Song Demo) - 2002
* "Alexisonfire" (Debut Album) - 2002
* "Brown Heart Skull Sampler" (2 Song Demo) - 2004
* "Watch Out!" (Album) - 2004
* "The Switcheroo Series" (EP, split with Moneen) - 2005
* "Crisis" (Album) - 2006
* "Crisis (Bonus Tracks)" (Two Songs, download only, but appeared on the Japanese Pressing of the album) - 2006
* "Old Crows / Young Cardinals" (Album) - 2009
* "Old Crows / Young Cardinals (Bonus Tracks)" (Two Songs, download only, but appeared on the Japanese Pressing of the album) - 2009
* "iTunes Original" (EP) - 2010
* "Dog's Blood" (EP) - 2010
* "Death Letter" (EP) - 2012
* "Live at Copps" (Live Album/DVD) - 2016
Sharks And Danger
Alexisonfire Lyrics
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I gather all that I can
You were never one for confrontation
But now it all lies in your hands
Ooh, your hands
Ooh, your hands
Ooh, your hands
Your hands
Your
Who'll be there to tell
Me how stupid I am?
Who'll be there to tell
Me how stupid I am?
Who'll be there to tell
Me how stupid I am?
Who'll be there to tell
Me how stupid I am?
Who will keep me from lashing out? (lashing out!)
Anxiety chokes me like razor wire (razor wire!)
Who will keep me from lashing out? (lashing out!)
Anxiety chokes me like razor wire (razor wire!)
Now it's
All in
Your hands (all in your hands!)
Now it's
All in
Your hands (all in your hands!)
Now it's
All in
Your hands (all in your hands!)
(Your hands)
Now it's
All in
Your hands (all in your hands!)
(Your hands)
(Razor wire!) [Repeat x12]
The song "Sharks And Danger" by Alexisonfire is a powerful but haunting depiction of someone who is struggling with their own mental health. The song starts with a spoken word recording of someone who is reaching out to a psychiatric helpline, expressing genuine concern for the state of their own mind. The singer of the song is going through an intense internal battle, trying to maintain control over their own sanity. They are feeling isolated, as if they are losing touch with the world around them, and are filled with anxiety about the consequences of their thoughts and actions. The lyrics powerfully capture the desperation and sense of hopelessness that can come with such a struggle.
The chorus of the song takes on a more aggressive tone, as the singer asks who will be there to keep them from lashing out, and wonders how they will be able to rein in their own anxieties that are continuing to spiral out of control. The sharpness of the chorus is fitting for the feelings of desperation and confusion that can come with a mental health crisis, and the use of the metaphor of razor wire is particularly striking. Ultimately, the song is a powerful portrayal of the pain and isolation that can come with a struggle with mental health, and the importance of reaching out for help and support when needed.
Line by Line Meaning
St. Catharines Psychiatric Help Line, this is Nancy.
A person is calling a psychiatric help line due to fears that they are losing their sanity.
I'm sure this is all gonna sound really ridiculous and uh I don't exactly expect anyone to believe all this.
The person acknowledges that their fears may sound unbelievable to others.
Uh for the last little while I've been kinda keeping correspondence with my sanity, and uhh I really get the feeling that Iâ??m starting to lose interest in the letter writing process.
The person has been trying to communicate with their own sanity but feels that they are losing the ability to do so effectively.
The pieces of the letters, they just get progressively shorter and shorter until itâ??s not even a reply.
The letters they have been writing to their sanity have been getting shorter and less coherent.
I uhh the whole thing makes me really nervous.
The person is becoming increasingly anxious about the potential loss of their sanity.
I just wish I could show you what a huge problem this is.
The person wishes others could understand the gravity of their situation.
As life hangs beside me
The person is on edge, feeling as though they are at the brink of losing everything.
I gather all that I can
Despite their fear and anxiety, the person is doing everything they can to hold on.
You were never one for confrontation
The person is reflecting on someone who may have been close to them, who was not comfortable with direct conflict resolution.
But now it lies all in your hands
The person is placing the responsibility for their wellbeing in the hands of someone else.
I kind of have this really terrible habit of asking myself all these stupid questions, right?
The person is prone to obsessive, anxiety-inducing thoughts, and recognizes that they are irrational.
Like what if uh what if there's a spot on my body that I can touch to keep my heart from beating? Or like what if, what if there's this uhh stray bullet out there thatâ??s gonna come through my window and take me out?
The person is haunted by thoughts of how easily something could go wrong and end their life.
Like what if uhh what if there's this huge unstoppable comet thatâ??s just gonna like, destroy the earth and all of us?
The person is also consumed with thoughts of catastrophic events that are ultimately out of their control.
Like what what if thatâ??s happening right now?
The person is not just imagining worst-case scenarios, but is plagued by a sense that they could be happening in reality.
How can I avoid all these questions if I don't have that?
The person wishes they had a way to escape these incessant thoughts and fears.
Like, who is gonna be here?
The person is deeply anxious about who will be there for them in their moments of crisis and vulnerability.
Why who is gonna be there in the hospital?
The person is worried about being alone in a hospital, which could be a likely outcome if their mental state continues to deteriorate.
Who is gonna tell me that all this is bullshit its a dream? Just a dream.
The person is desperate to have someone reassure them that their fears are unfounded, that everything is okay, and that they will be okay.
Who will be there to tell
The person is vocalizing the questions that they are asking themselves repeatedly in their head.
Me how stupid I am? [4x]
The person is berating themselves with thoughts of how irrational their fears are.
Who will keep me from lashing out? (lashing out)
The person is afraid that they will act out in ways that they cannot control due to their fears and anxieties.
Anxiety chokes me like razor wire (razor wire)
The person is using vivid and highly physical language to describe the intensity of their anxiety and the way that it is suffocating them.
Now it's all in your hands, in your hands [x4]
The person is repeating the idea that they have placed their wellbeing in the hands of someone else and that they are relying on that person to help them through this difficult time.
(Anxiety chokes me like razor wire)
The person repeats their earlier line about the intensity of their anxiety.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY PASK, CHRIS STEELE, DALLAS GREEN, GEORGE PETTIT, JESSE INGELEVICS, NIGEL JENKINS, WADE MACNEIL
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