At first, Amasic was a ''one-man band’’. Janick would write and play all instruments by himself. He discovered ''YouTube'' at the age of twelve and then started uploading covers of his favorite songs without knowing that a few years later he would have more than 17 million views on the website. This attracted the attention of bands like Simple Plan (Amasic also co-wrote a song with Chuck Comeau & Pierre Bouvier), Boys Like Girls, Sum 41 and more. The problem with being a one-man band was performing live. Janick felt it was time to form a working band.
With months of searching, he got back in touch with his old friend Jessy who had a band named Karma with his drummer, Mehdi. They were looking for a singer. The band already had four years of experience and played a lot of shows. The only missing piece was a bass player. That's when Janick saw Matt, a young bass player from Montreal, circulating on YouTube. Matt’s age and talent blew him away. The band was now complete!
The band first started in a rehearsal space in Laval and as soon as they got together in the same room, a song came out! They were getting along really well. They kept on practicing and writing new songs to finally have enough material to start playing shows and gain stage experience. They've played venues such as ''Le Club Soda'', ''Le National'', “Opera House” and “Corona Theater”. They’ve opened for bands/artists such as Simple Plan & Tyler Ward.
Their songs ''All For Myself'' (+110k on YouTube) and ''Another Night'' (+60k on YouTube) have both played on MusiquePlus and on the radio, NRJ 94.3 and 99.9 The Buzz without the help of a record label/manager.
Amasic is currently working on a new EP with producer Luc Tellier (Simple Plan, The New Cities, Marie-Mai, Blé) will be out March 18, 2014. There are going to be seven new songs on it, including one that was co-written with Simple Plan. They hope to be heard by the good people who will help them get to the next step. Amasic is more than ready to hit the stage!
New Generation
Amasic Lyrics
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Is it just me, what do you see?
All that's in your mind, leave it behind.
No heart, no love anymore,
What do you do? You just ignore.
How do you feel? Can you even feel?
What the hell is wrong with you, are you crazy?
No fear, no tears, you saw everything.
Erase your mind, start a new beginning!
You have no reaction,
You show no emotion.
You don't fear anything
'Cause you saw everything.
This is the new generation.
Violence everywhere, and you don't care.
You're living in, ignorance,
All that's in you're mind, leave it behind.
Leave me blind, take my soul,
I hope I'll find the way to go,
Then maybe I'll see how this world should be.
Maybe it's just me.
You have no reaction,
You show no emotion.
You don't fear anything
'Cause you saw everything.
This is the new generation,
This is our new generation!
You have no reaction,
You show no emotion.
You don't fear anything
'Cause you saw everything.
This is the new generation,
This is our new generation!
You have no reaction,
You show no emotion.
You don't fear anything
'Cause you saw everything.
This is the new generation,
This is our new generation!
The lyrics of "New Generation" by Amasic are about the current state of the world and how the younger generation is desensitized to the violence and negativity that surrounds them. The singer questions whether it's just him feeling this way or if others see the same issues in the world. The chorus repeats the lines "You have no reaction, you show no emotion, you don't fear anything 'cause you saw everything", which speaks to the apathy that many young people have towards the chaos and turmoil in the world.
The lyrics then turn introspective as the singer talks about feeling lost and blind, hoping to find a way to see the world in a more positive light. The song ultimately ends with a call to action for the new generation to create positive change and shape the world the way they believe it should be.
Overall, "New Generation" is a reflection on the state of the world and a challenge to the younger generation to not become complacent with the current state of affairs but to take action and create a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not the way it used to be,
The current situation is different from the past.
Is it just me, what do you see?
I'm not sure if my perception is accurate, what's your take on it?
All that's in your mind, leave it behind.
Clear your mind of all distractions and focus on the present.
No heart, no love anymore,
People seem to have lost their sense of compassion and empathy.
What do you do? You just ignore.
Most people choose to look away when they see suffering in the world.
How do you feel? Can you even feel?
Do you experience emotions anymore, or are you numb to everything?
Reality, is not a movie,
The events happening in real life cannot be dismissed or forgotten like in a movie.
What the hell is wrong with you, are you crazy?
Your lack of reaction to the chaos and violence in the world is abnormal.
No fear, no tears, you saw everything.
Due to exposure to violence and tragedy, you've become desensitized to it all.
Erase your mind, start a new beginning!
Let go of your past experiences and start fresh.
Violence everywhere, and you don't care.
You are indifferent to the pervasive violence in the world.
You're living in ignorance,
Your lack of reaction and care indicates that you are not aware of the gravity of the situation.
Leave me blind, take my soul,
I would rather be ignorant and not feel the pain of the world than see the suffering around me and feel helpless.
I hope I'll find the way to go,
I yearn for guidance to navigate through the present turmoil.
Then maybe I'll see how this world should be.
Once I gain perspective, I may be able to envision a better future for the world.
Maybe it's just me.
Perhaps my perception is skewed and the world is not as bleak as I paint it to be.
This is the new generation.
This is how the younger generation is different from those before them.
This is our new generation!
This generation is ours to shape and change.
Writer(s): Janick Francis Thibault
Contributed by Alex Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kevin CHARLOT
Cela fait plus d’un an que j’écoute un peu ce que tu fais et là je suis obligé de mettre un commentaire car cette music, comme les autres, est vraiment très très bien ! C’est probablement la music que je vais écouter en boucle ces prochaines semaines ! Continu comma ça, tu as beaucoup de talent ! Encouragement de France.
Eyemèr
you're really good :) Can't believe you make your music all by yourself. The sound of the guitar in the end of your songs is always so cool!
Steven Santoyo
I Liked this song a lot and I give you props for always having a new original song up about every month. I don't know where you find the time. But My favorite of yours is definitely Stand or Fall still. Rock on man!!!
Lotte
Wow! This is my favourite by far :D You're amazing! ♥ The chorus gives me joy :3
Rosa Grijalva
Oh mah gosh! This is my first time hearing you and... ILOVEIT!<3 Your passion for music, i can't even explain. I love singing(in the shower)but i dont have a good voice. Good job babe.(:
Alexandre Canto
every song from you are just PERFECT . please continue creating master pieces like this, and sorry for the bad english. greetings from Portugal
ajpb4321
this is definitely one of your best songs dude, keep making songs this good and Im sure you'll get famous
Sebastian Sly
Really cool track!! I love the ending of the chorus, it's awesome! and 2.38 is really cool too! - It's great to see how you improve your skills, keep rocking dude! All the best SS
Austin Guo
got goosebumps at the solo, so awesome :)
Elliott Finn
That was fantastic! One of your best songs. I love the video as well, very well done.