Cancer Bats originated in May of 2004 with singer Liam Cormier and guitarist Scott Middleton, former member of Toronto, Canada metal band At The Mercy Of Inspiration. The two wanted to form a project that combined their favorite parts of bands like Refused, Black Flag, Led Zeppelin and Down, among others. The lineup was rounded out with the addition of Andrew McCracken on bass and Joel Bath on drums. The four-piece wrote and recorded songs for a demo self-released in January of 2005.
Soon after, Mike Peters replaced Bath on the drums, and the band began playing shows throughout southern Ontario, playing live shows with bands like Every Time I Die, NORA, Alexisonfire, Haste the Day, It Dies Today, Bane, Comeback Kid, Buried Inside, Attack in Black, Misery Signals and This Is Hell.
On June 2, 2006 the band took part in a short interview and then played a free CD release show at The Edge 102.1 (CFNY-FM).
On the 6th June 2006 the debut album, Birthing The Giant was released. It was produced by award winning Canadian producer Gavin Brown (Three Days Grace, Billy Talent). On June 7, 2006 they hosted All Things Rock, a show on MTV Canada, and had their own video played at the end of the show.
Summer 2006 they were on tour all across Canada, playing with well-known bands like NOFX and Silverstein. They also played the Rock The Mill festival with other bands such as The Fully Down and Shotgun Rules.
Critical acclaim led to signing licensing deals with Hassle in the UK and Shock in Australia, and to winning the Favourite Hardcore/Metal Group of the year at the 2007 Indie Awards, and Best Independent Video at the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards
Bass player Andrew McCracken left to concentrate on his design company Doublenaut. His spot was filled in by Jason Bailey (Former member of bands Figure Four and Shattered Realm) for most of 2007 after which he was replaced by Jaye R Schwarzer formerly of Left Behind, Hope To Die, Minesweeper, Kover and current Reefer Cathedral member alongside Cancer Bats guitarist Scott Middleton.
The band released their second studio album called Hail Destroyer on April 22, 2008.
The third album, Bears, Mayors, Scraps & Bones was released on April 13, 2010 through Distort Entertainment in Canada. The name of the album derives from each of the band members personal nickname (Mike - Bear. Scott - Mayor. Liam - Scraps. Jaye - Bones.)
Dead Set on Living was the band’s fourth studio album. The Dead Set On Living Songfacts reports the record was recorded in December 2011 and released on April 16, 2012 through Hassle Records in Europe, April 17th through Distort Entertainment in Canada and April 23nd through Metal Blade Records in the United States.
Dead Wrong
Cancer Bats Lyrics
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Only given so many options, promised to work out fine.
Brought up, taught what to say.
We'll all raised in tradition, waking up everyday.
There came a chance, that I took and ran.
Questioned my conscience, stopped going along.
There came a point where it all made sense.
Dead wrong, dead wrong.
If what you have is right then I'll die being wrong.
Dead wrong, dead wrong, wrong for the rest of my life.
Hatred, in everything you've got.
When it all came crashing down, realized you got caught.
There came a chance that I took and ran,
Questioned convention, stopped moving along.
There came a point where it all made sense.
If what you have is right then I'll die being wrong.
Dead wrong, dead wrong.
If what you have is right then I'll die being wrong.
Dead wrong, dead wrong, wrong for the rest of my life.
Dead wrong, dead wrong.
If what you have is right then I'll die being wrong.
Dead wrong, dead wrong, wrong for the rest of my life.
I was told it would work, taught to accept.
I was told it would work, taught to hold my breath.
Own your future, your own misery's your own design.
Own your future, your own happiness is what you decide.
Own your future, own your future, own your future
Live dead wrong
Dead wrong, dead wrong.
If what you have is right then I'll die being wrong.
Dead wrong, dead wrong, wrong for the rest of my life.
Dead wrong, dead wrong.
If what you have is right then I'll die being wrong.
Dead wrong, dead wrong, wrong for the rest of my life
The opening lines of "Dead Wrong" by the Cancer Bats reflect the experience of many young people who feel trapped by the expectations of their families and communities. The singer has been "raised in tradition," taught what to say, and promised that if they follow the rules, everything will work out fine. But eventually, they come to realize that this promise is hollow. They must make their own decisions and find their own way.
The song is a declaration of independence, a rejection of conformity, and a celebration of individualism. The singer is willing to be "dead wrong" if it means they can be true to themselves. The chorus repeats this phrase, driving home the message that the singer is willing to take risks and make mistakes rather than live a life that isn't theirs.
The second verse suggests that the pressure to conform can lead to hatred and disillusionment. The singer has seen what happens when people cling too tightly to tradition and are blindsided when it all comes crashing down. But the chorus reminds us that it's better to be "dead wrong" than to live in fear and resentment.
Overall, "Dead Wrong" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt like they didn't belong, didn't fit in, or didn't want to play by the rules. It's a call to action, urging us to own our futures, be true to ourselves, and make our own happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Questioned, until I found what's mine
Continuously searched until I found my own beliefs and values
Only given so many options, promised to work out fine.
Restricted to a limited number of choices, with the assurance that they would lead to success.
Brought up, taught what to say.
Raised to adhere to certain norms and express only certain ideas.
We'll all raised in tradition, waking up everyday.
We were all raised in a culture of accepted norms, where every day seems the same.
There came a chance, that I took and ran.
I encountered an opportunity and seized it immediately.
Questioned my conscience, stopped going along.
Examined my inner principles and stopped simply following the crowd.
There came a point where it all made sense.
Eventually, everything came together and made sense to me.
If what you have is right then I'll die being wrong.
If conforming to an accepted norm means I have to betray my own values, then I would rather be considered wrong.
Dead wrong, dead wrong.
I would prefer to be dead wrong than to blindly follow accepted norms.
Hatred, in everything you've got.
Intense animosity towards everything.
When it all came crashing down, realized you got caught.
When everything went wrong, it became clear that one was stuck in a bad situation.
Questioned convention, stopped moving along.
Challenged existing expectations and stopped going with the flow.
I was told it would work, taught to accept.
I was instructed to accept and believe that something would be successful.
I was told it would work, taught to hold my breath.
I was taught to stay patient and wait to see if something would be successful.
Own your future, your own misery's your own design.
Take responsibility for your future, as your own choices and actions are responsible for your own pain and suffering.
Own your future, your own happiness is what you decide.
Take responsibility for your future, as your own choices and actions are responsible for your own happiness and well-being.
Own your future, own your future, own your future
Emphasizing the importance of taking control and being responsible for one's own destiny.
Live dead wrong
Embrace the idea of choosing to be considered wrong if it means staying true to one's own values and beliefs.
Contributed by Gavin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
yogalatescalifornia
This band is amazing, I've seen them 4 times and they've never let me down. Their sets are always epic!
Grim Reefer
glad how many videos they have made. always make a few from each album
Samuel Golden
the video only give you like a 50% view of a concert. liam goes fucking insane when your pumpin him up i fucking love this band! keep it up
hallelujahkingisdead
I just stumbled upon this band because I saw theyre on tour with etid and about to be on tour with underoath, my two favorite bands, and they're so fucking sick! I've already listened to the whole discog multiple times. I also love how none of these comments on this video are about genres or people talking shit. <3 youtube peace!
donchenchovilla
Best hardcore band in last 10 years...
Cara Richardson
awesome :D love it (L) xxx
Adam Barker
saw them in 2012 and cant freakin wait to see them in my hometown in january 16'!!!
patty boy
THIS SONG ROCKS!!!!!!!!
william grondines
LOVE THIS FUCKING SONG!!!!!!!!!!
Ricardo Luz
great song and vid