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)
One Day Remains
Alter Bridge Lyrics
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And every vision has been cast into the wind
As your courage crashes down before your eyes
Don't lay down and die
'Cause I see in you
More than you'll ever know
And I ask you, "Why
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive
When every wound has been re-opened
And in this world of give and take, you must have faith
And the distance to your dreams stretch beyond reach
Don't lay down and die
No
Cause I see in you
More than you'll ever know
And I ask you, "Would
You question the strength inside?"
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive
How it feels
How it feels to be alive
How it feels
How it feels to be alive
How it feels
How it feels to be alive
Cause I see in you
More than you'll ever know
And I ask you, "Would
You question the strength inside?"
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive
How it feels to be alive
The lyrics to Alter Bridge's "One Day Remains" are deeply emotional and inspiring. The song tells the story of a person who has lost hope and the will to live. The first verse speaks of a person whose will has been broken and whose dreams have been cast into the wind. The second verse speaks of a person whose wounds have been re-opened, and who has lost faith in a world of give and take. Despite all of this, the chorus offers hope, as the singer sees something in the person that they can't see in themselves. He asks why they question the strength inside and tells them they need to know how it feels to be alive.
Throughout the song, the vocalist encourages the listener to persevere and not give up. He acknowledges that life can be difficult, but he also believes that we have the strength to overcome any obstacle. He urges us to have faith in ourselves and to reach for our dreams, even when they seem out of reach. The repetition of the phrase, "How it feels to be alive," emphasizes the importance of taking chances, pursuing our passions, and living life to the fullest.
In addition to its emotional depth, "One Day Remains" is known for its powerful guitar riffs and melodic hooks. The song was the title track of Alter Bridge's debut album, which was released in 2004. The band consisted of former members of Creed, and their sound was often compared to that of Creed, but with an edgier, heavier sound. "One Day Remains" was a hit single, reaching number five on the Mainstream Rock chart, and arguably remains one of the band's most popular and enduring songs.
Line by Line Meaning
And as your will is bent and broken
As your determination and resolve is weakened and shattered
And every vision has been cast into the wind
And all your aspirations and goals have been lost or abandoned
As your courage crashes down before your eyes
As your bravery and confidence suddenly diminish in front of you
Don't lay down and die
Don't give up and succumb to defeat
'Cause I see in you
More than you'll ever know
Because I recognize your potential and worth more than you realize
And I ask you, "Why
You question the strength inside?"
And I question why you doubt your own inner strength
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive
And you must realize what it truly means to be alive and experience all that life has to offer
When every wound has been re-opened
When every past hurt or pain resurfaces and causes distress or agony
And in this world of give and take, you must have faith
And in a world where there are both victories and defeats, you must maintain hope and trust in yourself and others
And the distance to your dreams stretch beyond reach
And the path to achieving your aspirations seems too far and difficult to attain
No
Don't lay down and die
No, do not give up and surrender to failure
Cause I see in you
More than you'll ever know
Because I recognize your potential and worth more than you realize
And I ask you, "Would
You question the strength inside?"
And I wonder if you would still doubt your own inner strength
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive
And you must realize what it truly means to be alive and experience all that life has to offer
How it feels
How it feels to be alive
To feel and truly experience the essence and richness of life
How it feels
How it feels to be alive
To feel and truly experience the essence and richness of life
How it feels
How it feels to be alive
To feel and truly experience the essence and richness of life
Cause I see in you
More than you'll ever know
Because I recognize your potential and worth more than you realize
And I ask you, "Would
You question the strength inside?"
And I wonder if you would still doubt your own inner strength
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive
And you must realize what it truly means to be alive and experience all that life has to offer
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MARK TREMONTI, THOMAS SCOTT PHILLIPS, BRIAN MARSHALL, MYLES KENNEDY
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Piero De Rosa
As your will is bent and broken
and every vision has been cast into the wind
as your courage crashes down before your eyes
don't lay down and die
'Cause I see in you
More than you'll ever know
And I ask you, "Why
You question the strength inside?"
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive
When every wound has been re-opened
And in this world of give and take, you must have faith
And the distance to your dreams stretch beyond reach
Don't lay down and die
No
Cause I see in you
More than you'll ever know
And I ask you, "Would
You question the strength inside?"
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive...
How it feels
How it feels to be alive...
How it feels
How it feels to be alive...
How it feels
How it feels to be alive...
Cause I see in you
More than you'll ever know
And I ask you, "Would
You question the strength inside?"
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive...
How it feels to be alive...
Mr. Nobody
And as your will is bent and broken
And every vision has been cast into the wind
As your courage crashes down before your eyes
Don't lay down and die
'Cause I see in you
More than you'll ever know
And I ask you, "Why
You question the strength inside?"
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive
When every wound has been re-opened
And in this world of give and take, you must have faith
And the distance to your dreams stretch beyond reach
Don't lay down and die
No
Cause I see in you
More than you'll ever know
And I ask you, "Would
You question the strength inside?"
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive
How it feels
How it feels to be alive
How it feels
How it feels to be alive
How it feels
How it feels to be alive
Cause I see in you
More than you'll ever know
And I ask you, "Would
You question the strength inside?"
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive
How it feels to be alive
Fissure Druid
One of the best riffs ever recorded.
Lisa Maloof
For sure!!! Feel this down to my soul!
Z3r0niX
Aww Man this album kicks my arse I love it!!!!!!!!Xxxx and my grandson has the privilege of taking on the name of the man himself! Thankyou Myles! Xxx
Yash Sharma
You have Blackwater Park as your profile picture and you're commenting on an Alter Bridge song. We should be best friends
Galart Henry
https://youtu.be/dumrNGoI49M
Magnolia Sunshine
I've always thought this!
SoulBrotha91
Dam these lyrics are slept on. Didn't know how encouraging this was until I read them. It's so uplifting for anyone who doesn't believe in themselves or is down on life. This alone has me ready to cop the album and check out the rest of their music
Charles Tosti
Hey man I'm glad you like it. It'd be a dream to see these guys live
TechNemesis
This whole album. I don't know what else to say. It's in my soul. Ridiculously good.
Yosua Sasauw
yes man.. me too.. i heard this since 2006.. never gets old