After signing with Wind-up Records, Alter Bridge released their debut album One Day Remains in August 2004, much of which was written by Tremonti the previous year. The album reached No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and, received mixed reviews, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in November 2004. This was followed in 2007 by the more positively-reviewed Blackbird, which marked the beginning of a long partnership between the band and producer Michael Baskette. The album reached No. 13 in the U.S. and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry.
Following continued activities with the members' other bands and side projects, Alter Bridge released AB III in 2010. It received critical acclaim and commercial success on Roadrunner Records, with its lead single "Isolation" topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Alter Bridge released Fortress to further acclaim in 2013, as the band's members continued splitting their time between various projects. The Last Hero followed on Napalm Records in 2016, becoming the band's first album since its debut to reach the top ten of the Billboard 200, and its first to reach the top five of the UK Albums Chart. Their sixth studio album, Walk the Sky, was released in 2019, and was followed by Walk the Sky 2.0 in 2020. The band's seventh album Pawns & Kings was released on October 14, 2022.
As of 2023 Alter Bridge has sold over 5 million records worldwide.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alter_Bridge
Studio albums
One Day Remains (2004)
Blackbird (2007)
AB III (2010)
Fortress (2013)
The Last Hero (2016)
Walk the Sky (2019)
Pawns & Kings (2022)
In Loving Memory
Alter Bridge Lyrics
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You've done
I've missed you for so long
I can't believe you're gone
You still live
In me
I feel you in the wind
You've got me constantly
Thanks for all you've done
I've missed you for so long
I can't believe you're gone and
You still live in me
I feel you in the wind
You guide me constantly
I never knew what it was to be alone, no
'Cause you were always there for me
You were always home waiting
But now I come home and I miss your face
So smiling down on me
I close my eyes to see
And I know you're a part of me
And it's your song that sets me free
I sing it while I feel, I can't hold on
I sing tonight 'cause it comforts me
I carry the things that remind me of you
In loving memory of the one that was so true
You were as kind as you could be
And even though you're gone
You still mean the world to me
I never knew what it was to be alone, no
'Cause you were always there for me
You were always home waiting
But now I come home and it's not the same, no
It feels empty and alone
I just can't believe you're gone
And I know you're a part of me
And it's your song that sets me free
I sing it while I feel, I can't hold on
I sing tonight 'cause it comforts me
I'm glad it sets you free from sorrow
But I'll still love you more tomorrow
And you'll be here with me still
All you did you did with feeling
And you always found a meaning
And you always will
And you always will
And you always will
And I know you're a part of me
And it's your song that sets me free
I sing it while I feel, I can't hold on
I sing tonight 'cause it comforts me
Alter Bridge's song "In Loving Memory" was written by Mark Tremonti, the band's guitarist, in memory of his mother who passed away from brain cancer. The song expresses the feeling of grief and loss that Tremonti and his family felt after losing their loved one. The lyrics are poignant and heartfelt, with Tremonti expressing his love and gratitude for his mother, while also acknowledging the devastating pain of her absence.
The opening lines of the song, "Thanks for all you've done, I've missed you for so long, I can't believe you're gone" express the deep sense of loss and disbelief that comes with the death of a loved one. Tremonti's description of how he "feel[s] [his mother] in the wind" and how she "guide[s] [him] constantly" speaks to the idea that even though someone we love may be gone physically, they often remain with us in spirit and can continue to provide us with comfort and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Thanks for all
You've done
Expressing gratitude for everything that person has done
I've missed you for so long
Feeling the absence of that person for a long time
I can't believe you're gone
Finding it hard to accept the death of that person
You still live
In me
Carrying that person's memory inside
I feel you in the wind
You've got me constantly
Feeling that person's presence in nature and spirit
I never knew what it was to be alone, no
'Cause you were always there for me
You were always home waiting
Appreciating that person's constant support and presence in life
But now I come home and I miss your face
So smiling down on me
I close my eyes to see
Feeling the sorrow of not having that person present anymore and imagining their face in memory
And I know you're a part of me
And it's your song that sets me free
I sing it while I feel, I can't hold on
I sing tonight 'cause it comforts me
Realizing that person's influence will always be a part of who they are and finding comfort in their legacy
I carry the things that remind me of you
In loving memory of the one that was so true
You were as kind as you could be
And even though you're gone
You still mean the world to me
Keeping reminders of that person, who was kind and meant a lot, close in memory
But now I come home and it's not the same, no
It feels empty and alone
I just can't believe you're gone
Feeling the emptiness of no longer having that person present and struggling to accept their absence
I'm glad it sets you free from sorrow
But I'll still love you more tomorrow
And you'll be here with me still
All you did you did with feeling
And you always found a meaning
And you always will
And you always will
And you always will
Acknowledging that person's positive influence and expressing continuing love for them, believing they will always be present in memory
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MARK TREMONTI, THOMAS SCOTT PHILLIPS, BRIAN MARSHALL, MYLES KENNEDY
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@MikeFuryTech
"I carry things that remind me of you."
To this day I carry my mom's drivers license in my wallet wherever I go.
I was suicidal when I lost her far too soon. I went to this AB concert. (She bought the tickets before she passed) Miles sang this song. That line literally felt like a message from my mom. It saved my life.
I still have a hard time listening to this song, but I love it.
Thank you Alter Bridge.
(Sorry for over sharing)
@ericmac5612
I believe this is what life is; the beauty and the pain - nothing ventured, nothing gained. To love something; you take a risk - but to never love; life's essence goes missed.
When i'm down, I tend to remind myself of these words written to a Ms. Bixby during WW2 (even thou out of context, it illustrates how precious life / time together is, and that it is all we have in the end, the endearing memories of loved ones and times passed.
"Executive Mansion,
Washington, Nov. 21, 1864.
Dear Madam,
I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle.
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
A. Lincoln."
@thehoop74
For EACH of you who've lost a loved one, I send many prayers and hugs!!! What a beautiful tribute by an amazing voice!
@CaptainCuckles96
❤
@simonsagar710
For three years my mom courageously fought cancer. That fight ended today, she can finally rest and be at peace.
@michaelbuckley1709
Prayers sorry for your loss.
@Rmissjen9
I’m sorry for your loss. This song is a dedication to all.
@kashishsharma6809
Her soul rest in peace 😭🙏🙏. Lord Krishna give u strength ❤️
@michaelkikon7
.. may she rest in peace and may this song bring you comfort
@dirkhardpec7881
Sorry for your loss man, she's not in pain anymore.
@hadarockera4625
OMG.... The comments on this video are so heartwarming...!!! Sending all my love to each and every single one of you!!!
@dennismuller4018
🥺