Current members:
Danny Worsnop – lead vocals, keyboards, programming
James Cassells – drums
Cameron Liddell – rhythm guitar
Sam Bettley – bass guitar
Former members:
Ryan Binns – keyboards, synthesizers, programming
Joe Lancaster – bass guitar
Denis «Stoff» Shaforostov - lead vocals | Drag Me Out, ex-Make Me Famous, ex-Origami, ex-Down & Dirty
Ben Bruce – lead guitar, programming, vocals
Discography
Studio albums:
1. Stand Up and Scream (2009)
2. Reckless & Relentless (2011)
3. From Death to Destiny (2013)
4. The Black (2016)
5. Asking Alexandria (2017).
Empire
Asking Alexandria Lyrics
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In the blink of an eye we come and die
Keep it in mind that life is war
Stay grounded, fly and soar
Always know what you fighting for
Aging fast, gotta pave a path and go figure out what my life is for
Quick witted and everyday I gotta switch lanes
Fuck race, no pigment
Positive being positive is my legacy
Pray for me, or make way for me
Because I'm setting out to go change the earth, and I just may
My life is was I call it, and I call it successful
Now everybody wanna eyeball it, like ͞"how the fuck he do that though?͟"
Take pride in your every action
Everyday of my life is work
They say time is money and I know what that time is worth
Even if the sky was falling down
Even if the sky was falling, I'm not falling down
I stand tall through it all, I've risked too much to just give up now
I'm pushing on through
Sure as the tide rolls in at night
I'll still be here at the of days screaming at the sky
Let the fire consume and cleanse what's before me
Behold, I'll build my empire before the ashes hit the ground
Life inside a piece of paper, live it through my pen and pad
Lead inside my pencil like the hammer on my pistol back
There ain't no hitting back
Life it ain't no tennis match
All over the net but that ain't where I do business at
Face to face with adversity and intimidation
This is real, this is raw, ain't no imitation
No limitations ain't a ceiling in sight
There ain't no rules or regulations either yield or you fight
Just take a look at where I been that's some appealing advice
͚'Cause you can build until it falls or keep it real and you rise
Even if the sky was falling down
Even if the sky was falling, I'm not falling down
I stand tall through it all, I've risked too much to just give up now
I'm pushing on through
Sure as the tide rolls in at night
I'll still be here at the of days screaming at the sky
Let the fire consume and cleanse what's before me
Behold, I'll build my empire before the ashes hit the ground
In "Empire," Asking Alexandria speaks about the brevity of life and how it is important to make the most of every moment. The lyrics encourage listeners to always remain grounded, to stay focused on what is truly important, and to never give up in the face of adversity. The song speaks about taking pride in every action, being quick-witted and able to adapt to any situation. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of positivity, and how it can lead to a successful legacy.
The chorus of the song talks about standing tall through all of life's challenges, risking too much to give up now and pushing on through any and every obstacle. The second verse continues with the idea of facing adversity head-on, and how the only way to succeed is to be authentic and true to oneself. The lyrics mention writing and creating art as a way of living life to the fullest, and how one must be strong enough to face life's challenges, even if the sky is falling down.
Line by Line Meaning
They tell me life is short
People say that life is brief
In the blink of an eye we come and die
Life is ephemeral
Keep it in mind that life is war
Life is like a battlefield
Stay grounded, fly and soar
Stay humble, but aim high
Always know what you fighting for
Have a purpose in life
Aging fast, gotta pave a path and go figure out what my life is for
Time flies, so find your mission in life quickly
Quick witted and everyday I gotta switch lanes
Be adaptable and flexible
Fuck race, no pigment
Race doesn't matter
I got thick skin, making big waves
I'm resilient, and I'm making a big impact
Positive being positive is my legacy
I want to be remembered as a positive person
Pray for me, or make way for me
Either support me or get out of my way
Because I'm setting out to go change the earth, and I just may
I have ambitious goals for making a difference in the world
My life is was I call it, and I call it successful
I consider my life successful in my own terms
Now everybody wanna eyeball it, like ͞'how the fuck he do that though?͟'
Everyone is amazed by my success and wants to know how I achieved it
Take pride in your every action
Be proud of what you do
Everyday of my life is work
I work hard every day
They say time is money and I know what that time is worth
I value my time and make the most of it
Even if the sky was falling down
Even in the worst circumstances
Even if the sky was falling, I'm not falling down
I won't give up
I stand tall through it all, I've risked too much to just give up now
I've come too far to give up now
I'm pushing on through
I'm persevering
Sure as the tide rolls in at night
As surely as the tide comes in at night
I'll still be here at the of days screaming at the sky
I'll keep fighting until the end
Let the fire consume and cleanse what's before me
I'll use challenges to make me stronger
Behold, I'll build my empire before the ashes hit the ground
I'll achieve my goals before it's too late
Life inside a piece of paper, live it through my pen and pad
I express my life through writing
Lead inside my pencil like the hammer on my pistol back
I'm in control of my writing
There ain't no hitting back
There's no going back
Life it ain't no tennis match
Life is not a game
All over the net but that ain't where I do business at
I don't waste time on trivial things
Face to face with adversity and intimidation
I confront difficult situations with courage
This is real, this is raw, ain't no imitation
I'm authentic and genuine
No limitations ain't a ceiling in sight
I'm not limited by what others think is possible
There ain't no rules or regulations either yield or you fight
You either give up or keep pushing forward
Just take a look at where I been that's some appealing advice
My experience is worth listening to
͚'Cause you can build until it falls or keep it real and you rise
You can either be fake and fail, or be true to yourself and succeed
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ASSET DISTRIBUTION, LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Danny Worsnop, Ben Bruce, James Cassells, Matt Good, Chandler Brant Hendrickson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Nissim
I thought this would suck, but it's actually pretty good. The rap balances out with the clean vocals, and we also get to hear Ben sing
squishybug
Dannys background vocals, near the end of the song, are amazing.
sandi
Sure as the tide rolls in the night
Lonesxmeghosts
Also bens vocals
Jenna Tolmie
Yes! My sentiments exactly! Well said xoxo
JZ - Meister
This song really surprised me. After listening to the entire album, this is definitely a standout track for me. What great lyrics for a great song!
korbaisblessed
That whole album hits vultures hits the soul and this builds it back up from the ashes
GraveRobber
JZ - Meister it's there radio song
jason wheeler
JZ - Meister Ben is such an awesome vocalists. Its good to hear him on his own :)
Manuel Mejia
Escuchandolos desde 2012, un gran cambio desde el primer álbum hasta este pero siempre amando AA :'(<3