Michael "Sheep" Gooding-lead guitar
The… Read Full Bio ↴Michael John - vocals, guitar
Michael "Sheep" Gooding-lead guitar
The sam Sablinskis-drum
Jim Luxford-bass, vocals
Rich mix of a classic metal, blues and grunge, I think a huge market for such a voice. -Simone (Beat Magazine)
As relatives, singer / guitarist of Iron Maiden founder Steve Harrison, Michael John's blood has been flowing music. Michael John was born in England, grew up in New Zealand, in the age of 15 started writing songs.
Won an international songwriting competition, Michael bonus spent a night of indulgence and go to Melbourne, Australia, one-way ticket. Shortly thereafter, he formed the arcane of Saints.
After several band member changes, the young prison guard Jim Luxford become the band's bassist. Jim also has a solid bass foundation and singing, he also became a backup singer. Michael "Sheep" Gooding guitar techniques and rock hairstyle shocked the team, becoming the band's lead guitarist. Tried numerous drummer Sam Sablinskis eventually become the drummer.
Since then, the arcane of Saints has become an explosive force of hard-core. They hope to be able to pass their own music to as many people's minds, but also never to give up their beliefs: the music should come from an absolute honesty and integrity.
Experienced numerous tour, continuous radio play and television exposure (for example, appeared in MTV's "Up and Coming Battle of the Bands" documentary), after the band has accumulated a solid audience base. In their short musical career, they have been independently released two EP and one by Evan McHugh, ((Jet, the Midnight Oil, Dead Letter, the Circus.) Produced single "Nervous Breakdown".
I'll Be Around
Arcane Saints Lyrics
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But I'm getting closer
Most faded away
But I'm not anyone
Don't slow me down
Don't let my feet touch the ground
I'll be around
Don't drag me down
I'll be around
Hiding my disdain
For all that's around me
In a sea of fakes
I won't compromise
Dont slow me down
Don't let my feet touch the ground
I'll be around
Don't drag me down
Leave my head up in the clouds
I'll be around
Dont slow me down
Don't let my feet touch the ground
I'll be around
Don't drag me down
Leave my head up in the clouds
I'll be around
At the least I have memories... yeah
At the least I have memories
These lyrics from Arcane Saints' song "I'll Be Around" convey a sense of determination and a refusal to be held back by the world. The singer acknowledges that they are distant from their goals, "a million miles away", but they are moving forward and "getting closer". Despite the negativity around them - "most faded away" and "a sea of fakes" - they will not compromise or be slowed down. They are determined to keep their head "up in the clouds" and will "be around" to achieve their dreams.
The singer seems to be expressing a sense of individualism and rebellion against conformity. They hide their disdain for the world around them and refuse to compromise their beliefs or goals. They envision themselves soaring above their surroundings, refusing to allow anything to weigh them down or drag them to the ground. The repeated lines "I'll be around" and "leave my head up in the clouds" reinforce this idea of independence and determination.
Overall, these lyrics convey a sense of strength and perseverance in the face of adversity. The singer is determined to achieve their dreams and will not let anyone or anything hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
A million miles away
I am geographically distant
But I'm getting closer
I am making progress towards my goal
Most faded away
Most have drifted away from me
But I'm not anyone
I am unique and will not compromise my identity
Don't slow me down
Do not impede my progress
Don't let my feet touch the ground
Help me stay elevated and driven
I'll be around
I will persist and remain present
Don't drag me down
Do not bring me down to your level
Leave my head up in the clouds
Allow me to stay ambitious and dream big
Hiding my disdain
Concealing my dislike or frustration with my surroundings
For all that's around me
For everything that is present in my environment
In a sea of fakes
Surrounded by inauthentic people
I won't compromise
I will not give in to pressure to conform
At the least I have memories... yeah
I can at least hold onto my past experiences
At the least I have memories
I can at least hold onto my past experiences
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.