The band name was inspired by a tumultuous relationship Gutter had with a girl named "Ami". Once when a friend asked where Dave was, someone answered "he joined the Ami". Many of the lyrics of Armies are based on the conversational dynamic of a couple.
The band define their music as Rock/R&B dance music with a sound that has been heavily influenced by hip hop, gospel, funk and psychedelic French pop of the sixties. Their self-titled debut was released in August of 2015, just three months before being named #1 of "15 Great Albums You Didn't Hear in 2015" by Rolling Stone Magazine.
Strangers
Armies Lyrics
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you could scream and nobody would hear
Today my face in the glass is a stranger's
furrowed with the lines of fear
All the little truths denied, all the little deaths we died
I always thought that it was worth something
All the little rays of hope, always coming back when we needed them most
I always thought that it was worth something
Once we went back to the house we were born in
The glass was smashed and there were boards on the doors
and it seemed so right that the past was all laid to waste
and our trail covered up and lost
All the little deaths we died, all the little truths denied,
I always thought that it was worth something
And all the battles leave their scars
and the gods of Fate still laughing at us
I always thought that it was worth what it cost
Let everyone else decide who's right - I don't care any more tonight
I only know that it is worth something
The lyrics in Army's song "Strangers" convey the feeling of being alone and the challenges of maintaining connections with others. The first stanza aims to highlight the sense of isolation we all feel at times, when we realize that screaming out for help would not change anything. The second stanza acknowledges the inevitability of change, how we all grow older and our faces bear the marks of life experiences that shape us into strangers. The lines "All the little truths denied, all the little deaths we died" touch on the idea that we often choose to ignore or repress certain aspects of ourselves or events in our lives that we find difficult to accept. At the same time, the song recognizes the beauty of hope and resilience that keeps us going, even during the darkest moments.
The third stanza brings up the concept of nostalgia and returning to a place from our pasts, only to find it changed and unrecognizable. The imagery of the shattered glass and boarded-up doors reinforces the idea that we cannot go back to who we were before. Yet, the song still suggests that even though we may end up fighting unwinnable battles and carrying scars, there is still worth in our experiences and sense of self. Ultimately, the message of "Strangers" is a testament to the human spirit's power to endure and move forward despite life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
When it comes down, we know we're alone
Despite having people around, we feel isolated and helpless during crucial times.
you could scream and nobody would hear
We feel unheard and our pains, concerns and worries do not resonate with others.
Today my face in the glass is a stranger's
I barely recognize myself as the stress and hardship have taken a toll on me.
furrowed with the lines of fear
The stress and anxiety are clearly present on my face, with visible lines outlining my worry and discomfort.
All the little truths denied, all the little deaths we died
We have lost and concealed some important truths, buried our sorrows, and tried to convince ourselves that things are fine.
I always thought that it was worth something
Despite everything, we hold tight to the belief that all our hardships have added up to some significant gain in life.
All the little rays of hope, always coming back when we needed them most
Even though we have had to navigate difficult moments, we have always found glimmers of hope when they were most needed.
Once we went back to the house we were born in
We took a trip back down memory lane to reconnect with our roots and past experiences.
The glass was smashed and there were boards on the doors
However, the home was now in shambles, with broken windows and barricaded doors.
and it seemed so right that the past was all laid to waste
Despite the nostalgia, the disrepair of everything around us seemed like an appropriate symbol for what our past had become.
and our trail covered up and lost
We have moved on from our past and have lost the clear path that we once saw ahead of us.
And all the battles leave their scars
Our struggles have visibly and emotionally scarred us.
and the gods of Fate still laughing at us
It feels like the universe is mocking us despite how much we try to control our own narrative.
Let everyone else decide who's right - I don't care any more tonight
We no longer want to waste energy on people who cannot empathize with us, we only want to find peace and solitude for tonight.
I only know that it is worth something
We want to hold on to the belief that despite everything, we are not alone and there is still some of worth in our struggles.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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Al Anonimo
God bless his soul . This story brings a tear to your eye and pride to your heart to know you're an American.
John Smith
and pride is a sin. Oops.
Jerry Upp
Huge respect my fellow soldiers for doing this for this fallen soldier!!
TheGodYouWishYouKnew
Thank you, Mr. Walker. Rest In Peace.
Ray Martinez
RIP God bless you brother
Tj Anderson
Nice to see ppl come together during these strenuous political times. Gives hope that ppl can put politics aside and appreciate the sacrifice Veterans makes regardless if you agree w/ the wars they’ve fought it or not. Will say I believe it’s one side more than the other that appreciates the sacrifices ppl make and don’t take the safety we enjoy for granted bc of it. Still a great thing to see. Go w/ God sir
A Pedroza
God bless our troops
ChowderCat
That is just amazing.
Hey its koda
RIP. Thank you.
In·vis·i·ble Val·ue
I live in the area. I would have gone, if I had known.