The band was formed i… Read Full Bio ↴By Divine Right is a Canadian indie rock band.
The band was formed in 1989 by guitarist and vocalist José Miguel Contreras and drummer Mark Goldstein. They put out a number of independent releases before signing to Nettwerk for their 1997 album All Hail Discordia. Bassist Brendan Canning and guitarist Leslie Feist joined the band for their 1999 release Bless This Mess. Canning and Feist later left the band, and have both been involved with Broken Social Scene.
In 2003 By Divine Right became one of the only Canadian bands to do a concert tour of China.
From 2001 to 2004, the band's lineup consisted of Contreras, Colleen Hixenbaugh, Brian Borcherdt, John Hall and Dylan Hudecki. In 2004, drummer John Hall was replaced by Cam Giroux (who played on Good Morning Beautiful), while Borcherdt and Hudecki both left the band. Hudecki was replaced by Darcy Rego and then Michael Small (both of The Meligrove Band) for their tours supporting Sweet Confusion. Filling in on drums for some dates was Loel Campbell (of Wintersleep).
Most recently, the band's lineup consisted of Contreras, Hixenbaugh and Small with drummer Derek Downham, though a September 2006 show at the Drake Hotel in Toronto had Contreras performing all new songs with Rego, Small and Jason Nunes (the core members of The Meligrove Band) under the By Divine Right name. In 2007, By Divine Right contributed a cover of Rheostatics' "Shaved Head" to the tribute album The Secret Sessions, with a lineup consisting only of Contreras and Julien Beillard of the band Wooden Stars.
By Divine Right's first live show since 2006 happened on December 31, 2007 at the Tranzac Club in Toronto -- at which the band's new full-time lineup of Contreras, Stew Heyduk (of The Golden Dogs) and Mitch Perkins (formerly of Rusty) appeared together for the first time.
In May 2008, By Divine Right opened a show for The Golden Dogs at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern with yet another new lineup, consisting of Contreras, Heyduk, and Darcy Rego returning on drums.
Nothing A-Go-Go
By Divine Right Lyrics
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I'm not scared about the mountains
I love being alive
I love you
Ooooh
I'm going to try
I'm going to fly
I'm not scared about the future
I'm not scared about tomorrow
I love being alive
The lyrics to By Divine Right's song Nothing A-Go-Go appear to be filled with a sense of optimism and hope. The singer expresses that they are not afraid of the obstacles that life may throw their way, whether it be the winter or the mountains. They seem to embrace life and all the challenges it may bring. The lyrics take a romantic turn when the singer proclaims their love for someone, adding an extra layer of emotional depth to the song.
The refrain "I'm going to try, I'm going to fly, and go inside you" could be interpreted in several different ways. It could be seen as a statement about the singer's desire to fully commit to a romantic partner, or it could refer to their desire to dive deep into their own soul or creativity. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of positivity and a determination to embrace life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not scared about the winter
The cold doesn't intimidate me
I'm not scared about the mountains
Even the highest peaks don't concern me
I love being alive
I have a great appreciation for life
I love you
You are important to me
Ooooh
An exclamation of enthusiasm or passion
I'm going to try
I am willing to attempt something new
I'm going to fly
I will soar through my endeavors
And go inside you
I will learn what makes you unique and connect with you on a deeper level
I'm not scared about the future
I am unafraid of what lies ahead
I'm not scared about tomorrow
I am confident in facing the challenges to come
I love being alive
Life is a gift and I am grateful for it
Contributed by Owen E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.