Amboog-a-Lard was originally formed in 1987 as a garage band by Dan Fontana, George Kokkoris and Barry Alpert. They practiced in the garage of the Kokkoris family and their first gig was in early 1989 at "The Treehouse" in Hallandale, Florida. Jeordie White and Shawn Rogers finalized the band line-up. For the next two years they would gain notoriety in Florida and open for larger bands such as Anthrax, Exodus, The Ramones and many others. In 1990, Dan Fontana replaced departing Shawn Rogers as the vocalist of the band; at that point, the band committed to recording their Professional Demo at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, FL. Frustrated by the recording industry's intense backing of alternative and grunge artists, Barry Alpert left the band in 1992 to pursue an electrical engineering degree and was replaced by Bob Franquiz. Along with him a keyboardist, Chad Steinhart, joined the band. That same year Amboog-A-Lard scored big at the first Annual South Florida Slammie Awards; Jeordie White won the award for Best Rhythm Guitarist. In 1993, the band released their only album titled "A New Hope". This achievement would be forever lost to dispersal as Jeordie White left the band in December 1993 for Marilyn Manson. The departure of this talented musician reduced the band's creative efforts and by 1996 Amboog-A-Lard would be disbanded by its last original member, Dan Fontana.
Band Members
* Dan Fontana - guitars, vocals (1987-1996)
* George Kokkoris - drums, backing vocals (1987-1993)
* Barry Alpert - bass, backing vocals (1987-1992)
* Jeordie White - rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals (1989-1993/4)
* Shawn Rogers - vocals (1989-1990)
* Jon Somerlade - drums (1993 - 1996)
* Chad Steinhart - keyboards, sampler (1992 - 1996)
* Bob Franquiz - bass, backing vocals (1993-1994)
a new hope
Amboog-a-Lard Lyrics
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His home, the desert, this life to him a lie.
Not knowing tomorrow, or what he will face,
Led by a droid across the Jundland waste!!
A wizard old man, a myth of today.
Through him Luke sees the Force, the way.
Her only hope for salvation, in rebellion they fight!!
Through the Emperor's evil, a dark lord is born.
From good to evil, his soul has been torn.
The Jedi but gone, his faith turned to black,
Their technology they prize, but faith they lack.
A ruthless slaughter of millions of lives,
A sudden silence of countless cries.
They seek the ones who threaten their way,
The alliance strong, they seize the day!!
Sacrifice for freedom.
A new hope is born.
Power of humanity.
Life, what's supposed to be.
Eulogize your heroes.
Hold your head high.
Through all of our yesterdays.
A new hope is born!!
A mission of hope is under way,
The plan's the key, to yesterday.
Two warriors meet, the circle complete.
The great one will fall, to become a martyr for all.
A weakness found, now is time to attack.
Impossible plan but there is no turning back.
The Force with them and the will to succeed.
The victory, humanity, through darkness they exceed!!
Sacrifice for freedom.
A new hope is born.
Power of humanity.
Life, what's supposed to be.
Eulogize your heroes.
Hold your head high.
Through all of our yesterdays.
A new hope is born!!
The lyrics of "A New Hope" by Amboog-a-Lard are evocative of the story of Star Wars and provide a commentary on the themes and messages of the films. The song starts by describing a boy who feels disillusioned with his life on the desert planet of Tatooine and is looking for something more meaningful. He meets a wise old man, a Jedi named Obi-Wan Kenobi, who introduces him to the Force and sets him on a path to join the rebellion against the evil Empire. The song also touches on the transformation of Anakin Skywalker into Darth Vader and the Jedi's decline due to their reliance on technology rather than faith. The final verse speaks about the sacrifice and heroism required to bring about a brighter future - a new hope.
The lyrics of "A New Hope" are not only inspired by the themes of Star Wars but also comment on broader struggles between good and evil and the power of hope and sacrifice. The song's imagery and language evoke a sense of epic grandeur that enhances the emotions expressed in its lyrics. At its core, the song is about the struggle against tyranny and the need to never give up hope, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
A boy alone in his mind he looks to the sky.
A lone boy is lost in his thoughts, staring up at the sky as he struggles to find his place in a life that feels false and meaningless.
His home, the desert, this life to him a lie.
He feels trapped in the desert where he was raised, convinced that his life has been built on a foundation of lies and deceit.
Not knowing tomorrow, or what he will face,
The boy has no idea what the future holds or what challenges he will have to overcome.
Led by a droid across the Jundland waste!!
He is guided through the harsh and unforgiving Jundland desert by a helpful droid.
A wizard old man, a myth of today.
A powerful old man with mystical abilities is thought by many to be only a legend in the modern day.
Through him Luke sees the Force, the way.
It is through this old man that Luke begins to understand and harness the mysterious energy field known as the Force.
A cry for help from a princess in white.
A desperate plea for assistance comes from a heroic princess clothed in white.
Her only hope for salvation, in rebellion they fight!!
The princess looks to the rebellion to save her, hoping that they will be able to overthrow those who seek to oppress them.
Through the Emperor's evil, a dark lord is born.
The corrupt and malevolent Emperor inadvertently creates a powerful and dangerous Sith Lord.
From good to evil, his soul has been torn.
This Sith Lord was once a good and noble person, but has since been corrupted by the dark side of the Force.
The Jedi but gone, his faith turned to black,
With the Jedi Order destroyed, this former hero has lost all hope and has given in to darkness and despair.
Their technology they prize, but faith they lack.
While they may have advanced technology, the Sith lack the spiritual strength and belief necessary to truly understand the Force.
A ruthless slaughter of millions of lives,
Countless individuals have lost their lives in a brutal and unforgiving conflict.
A sudden silence of countless cries.
Amidst the chaos and destruction, there comes a moment of eerie and unsettling quiet.
They seek the ones who threaten their way,
Those in power are threatened by those who would stand up to their tyranny.
The alliance strong, they seize the day!!
The rebels and their allies strike back against the oppressive forces, seizing the opportunity to fight for their freedom.
Sacrifice for freedom.
Individuals must be willing to sacrifice their own happiness and well-being for the greater good of their society.
A new hope is born.
Despite their struggles and hardships, there is still the potential for a brighter future.
Power of humanity.
It is the strength and perseverance of human beings that allows them to overcome even the greatest of challenges.
Life, what's supposed to be.
Ultimately, life should be full of meaning and fulfillment, rather than suffering and oppression.
Eulogize your heroes.
We should remember and celebrate those who have fought and sacrificed for the greater good.
Hold your head high.
Even in the face of great adversity, we must remain confident and resolute in our beliefs.
Through all of our yesterdays.
Throughout our shared history and experiences.
A new hope is born!!
There is still opportunity for a better tomorrow, even amidst conflict and despair.
A mission of hope is under way,
A new and challenging goal has been set that may lead to a brighter future.
The plan's the key, to yesterday.
The key to success lies in learning from the past and implementing an effective strategy for the future.
Two warriors meet, the circle complete.
Two individuals on opposite sides of a conflict finally come face to face, symbolically completing a cycle and facing their fate.
The great one will fall, to become a martyr for all.
A powerful individual will ultimately sacrifice themselves for the greater good, inspiring others to continue the fight for freedom.
A weakness found, now is time to attack.
An opportunity has been identified, and it is now time to take advantage of it and launch an offensive against the enemy.
Impossible plan but there is no turning back.
Despite the odds, the plan must go forward as there is no other choice.
The Force with them and the will to succeed.
With the power of the Force and an unwavering drive, they will prevail and achieve their goal.
The victory, humanity, through darkness they exceed!!
Through their determination and struggle, the human spirit will ultimately overcome the darkness and adversity that they face.
Contributed by Caden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.