from
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
United States
from
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
United States
Bloody Sunday was founded in May of 2003, by John and Greg. They wanted to start a fast hardcore band in the vein of Strife, No Innocent Victim, Buried Alive, and all the hardcore bands that they had grown up on. After talking for a couple weeks, they decided the time was right. John brought with him Julian from his other band, and Greg brought Chris with him from his other band. After a short stint and 3 shows with their first singer, he left the band and Keith was brought in. The goal of Bloody Sunday is now and always has been to spread the message of
Christ, and to combine the two single biggest influences in our collective lives Christ and Hardcore. In the ten months that Bloody Sunday has been a band so many things have happened, shortly after recording a demo they signed with the new off shoot label Strike First
records and released "They Attack At Dawn" which has been blowing up accross the nation. They have shared the stage with some of todays best hardcore and metal bands including Bane, The Promise, Comeback Kid, The Killer, xDisciplex AD, Integrity, Six Feet Under, Blacklisted, The Distance, xCast Asidex, Modern Life is War, Death Before Dishonor, Symphony in Peril, Holding On, Nothing Personal, Dead Serious, Murder Weapon, Nourish the Flame, On Broken Wings, Sinai Beach, The Deal, Shockwave and Bound By Honor. They have also done their first 6 week coast to coast tour which included playing both of xDisciplex AD's last shows and the legendary Facedown Fest to a sold out crowd in Pomona, California. Bloody Sunday will be hitting the entire country numerous times this year, they will be playing Chaos Fest, Sonshine Fest, Arlington Heist, and Cornerstone Festival and now after teaming up with Facedown Records,
Bloody Sunday will definitely be a name you continue to hear in the hardcore scene.
Keith - Vocals,
John - Guitar,
Julian - Guitar,
Chris - Bass,
Greg - Drums
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Curse
Bloody Sunday Lyrics
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from all the nodding heads and how we sing along
but there are still the ones that got the scene all wrong
yeah you dance real hard and we all know your names
for those that come and go
I will still remain
One hand outstretched waiting for return
we're so diverse so much more to learn
we'll make this work lets take a stand
this scene's diseased you're living proof
you act as if you're a one man crew
you've paid your dues
we need your help
this all begins and ends with you
all those things you do
what's been done to you
my hands are rinsed clean
you don't own this scene
why do you lean
stand on your own
just be yourself and don't let anyone tell you how to grow
you can't fake through this and pretend to love a God that you don't know
we can't make this work if you're standing by yourself all alone
this is not the place to make rules for a scene that you don't own.
The lyrics to "Curse" by Bloody Sunday expresses the frustration and disappointment of the band towards the members of the music scene who have misunderstood the essence of the community they are trying to build. The opening lines "I thought that we were one, from all the nodding heads and how we sing along" suggest that the band believed that everyone in the scene shared the same vision and were united in that purpose. However, the following line "but there are still the ones that got the scene all wrong" indicates that some individuals have missed the point and are just pretending to be part of the community.
The lyrics go on to call out these individuals who are only in it for the fame and recognition; "yeah you dance real hard and we all know your names." The band makes it clear that they are not going anywhere, but rather "will still remain" and wait for like-minded individuals to join the community. There is a plea for unity, "One hand outstretched waiting for return, we're so diverse so much more to learn," and an acknowledgment that this community is more than just a place to dance.
The final lines of the song speak directly to those individuals who are not genuine in their participation, "this is not the place to make rules for a scene that you don't own." The band is urging them to be true to themselves and not "fake through this and pretend to love a God that you don't know." The lyrics to "Curse" by Bloody Sunday are a call to action for everyone involved in the music scene to hold themselves to a higher standard and to be true to the community they are part of.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought that we were one
I believed that we were united as a community
from all the nodding heads and how we sing along
Based on the way we all interact and participate, I assumed we were united
but there are still the ones that got the scene all wrong
However, there are still people who don't fully understand or appreciate our community
yeah you dance real hard and we all know your names
We recognize those who actively participate and contribute to our community
for those that come and go
Those who are transient members
I will still remain
I will remain a constant member of this community
One hand outstretched waiting for return
I am willing to help and collaborate with others in our community
we're so diverse so much more to learn
There is a lot of diversity within our community, and we still have much to learn from each other
a fellowship not just a place to dance
Our community is more than just a physical space to dance; it is a group of like-minded individuals bonded by a shared experience
we'll make this work lets take a stand
We need to come together and stand up for our community to ensure its success
this scene's diseased you're living proof
Our community has some issues, and you are an example of those issues
you act as if you're a one man crew
You seem to only care about yourself and not the greater good of the community
you've paid your dues
You have done what is necessary to be a member of the community
we need your help
Despite your flaws, we still need your contributions to make the community thrive
this all begins and ends with you
We all have a part to play, but you have a big impact on the success or failure of our community
all those things you do
Your actions have an impact on the community
what's been done to you
We acknowledge the challenges you have faced in the community
my hands are rinsed clean
I have done what I can to ensure I have not contributed to any issues in the community
you don't own this scene
No individual owns our community; it belongs to all of us collectively
why do you lean
Why do you not contribute fully to the community?
stand on your own
You need to be self-sufficient and not rely on others to do the work for you
just be yourself and don't let anyone tell you how to grow
You should be true to yourself and not let others dictate how you should evolve within the community
you can't fake through this and pretend to love a God that you don't know
You cannot fake being a part of this community and pretend to care about something you don't truly understand or appreciate
we can't make this work if you're standing by yourself all alone
If you are not willing to collaborate and work with others, our community will struggle to succeed
this is not the place to make rules for a scene that you don't own.
You cannot dictate or set the rules for our community if you do not truly understand it or have not contributed to its success
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Legendary song