The debut full-length from Charge of the Light Brigade is a comprehensive listen that combines intense, punk-influenced melodies with an expansive and at times untouchable groove. It possesses an irresistible pop sensibility yet still there are no tracks that pander; instead, this collection of thirteen tracks has a vision that will leave listeners helpless.
Guitarist/songwriter Luke Sneyd has long been a fixture on the Toronto scene, originally as the guitarist for electro-rock act Mountain Mama. Two solo releases included an early demo of his track ‘The Prisoner’ that was a finalist in the Unisong International Songwriting Contest, and the video won him a Top 5 spot in the Great Canadian Band Challenge, competing for a deal with Universal Canada. And now, with new songs and new collaborators, The Defiant Ones is an honest and earnest culmination of five years of work.
“Together, with the experience they have, there’s no doubt they can continue to craft a sound that’s familiar, yet experimental, different, and polished. Luke Sneyd has such a comfortable vocal delivery that you’ll think you’ve been listening to his records for years.” - Consequence of Sound
Strong themes of doomed heroism and the terminal tick of relationships gone awry abound here. They’re heard in the resilient sprawl of ‘Fastest of The Losers’, the furious early 90’s punk stomp of ‘Charge!!’ and finally, a moody but ultimately fulfilling cover of ‘Atlantic City,’ which serves as the album’s closer. Each track drives its way into your subconscious with alarming and altogether defiant grace. It’s an honest approach that fuels the entire record. Candid emotions are channeled into tracks like ‘The Visible Man’, which features a bruising post-punk feel. And ‘The Real Heart’ swells beyond expectations.
The vision of Charge of the Light Brigade is certainly a focused one. Even the most defiant of listeners will agree; with The Defiant Ones, this is a band that certainly cannot be stopped.
Charge of the Light Brigade is a collaboration between songwriter Luke Sneyd and producer Marc Koecher, with bassist Jason Eagan (Clockwise, Ryan Luchuck), and drummers Zack Mykula (Bella Clava, Inhumanoids) and Owen Tennyson (Blue Peter, Rough Trade).
Young Love
Charge of the Light Brigade Lyrics
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Where my haters
I don′t got em
I'm not famous, no
It don′t matter what my name is
I don't got one I'm not famous, no
And I don′t hate it, no
Or the weird shit I do and say
That′s my favorite thing
That I'm not famous, no
And I′m never on TV
Throwing up on an LA street
Nobody judges me
Cause I'm not famous, no
Paparazzi is at an all time low
Paparazzi they don′t care where I go
Where my haters
Where my haters
I don't got em
I′m not famous, no
It don't matter what my name is
I don't got one I′m not famous, no
And I don′t hate it, no
I'm not famous, no
I′m not famous, no
I'm not famous, no
And I don′t hate it, no
You never overheard
That I blew 20 grand on shirts
Nobody knows my quirks
Cause I'm not famous, no
Everyone got their habits
But you′ll never hear what mine is
Best thing bout my life is
I'm not famous, no
Paparazzi is at an all time low
Paparazzi they don't care where I go
Where my haters
Where my haters
I don′t got em
I′m not famous, no
It don't matter what my name is
I don′t got one I'm not famous, no
And I don′t hate it, no
I'm not famous, no
I′m not famous, no
Go
I'm not famous, no
And I don't hate it, no
Hate it, Hate Hate it, no
Hate it, Hate Hate it
Where my haters
Where my haters
I don′t got em
I′m not famous, no
It don't matter what my name is
I don′t got one I'm not famous, no
I′m not, I'm not
And I don′t hate it, no
I'm not famous, no
I'm not famous, no
I′m not famous, no
And I don′t hate it, no
I don't hate it, no
I′m not famous, no
The lyrics to Charge of the Light Brigade's song Young Love serve as a declaration of the artist's contentment with the fact that they are not famous. They emphasize that they do not have haters because no one knows who they are. The artist highlights the freedom that comes with being a relatively unknown figure. They state that no one judges them since there is no media attention directed towards them. The phrase "what my name is, I don't got one" emphasizes how insignificant the artist's identity is in the grand scheme of things. The artist celebrates their non-existent fame by stating that they have no need to reveal their quirky habits since no one cares. Instead, the artist is content with being a regular, unknown person.
The repetition of certain phrases such as "Where my haters" and "I'm not famous, no" serves as a reinforcing mechanism to drive home the message of the song. The artist is essentially stating that they have achieved something that may seem undesirable to some (not being famous), but it is liberating in its own way. They also seem to be addressing those who aspire to fame, emphasizing that there is no need to be famous to be content in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Where my haters
Are there any haters present? I see none.
Where my haters
Still don't see any haters.
I don't got em
I do not have any haters, despite not being famous.
I'm not famous, no
I am not a well-known public figure.
It don't matter what my name is
My name is of no importance since I am not famous.
I don't got one I'm not famous, no
I don't have a name anyone would recognize since I am not famous.
And I don't hate it, no
I don't despise my lack of fame.
You never heard of me
It is unlikely that you have ever heard of me.
Or the weird shit I do and say
I have peculiar habits and tendencies which are not widely known.
That's my favorite thing
I take pleasure in the fact that I am not well-known despite my quirks.
And I'm never on TV
I am not often seen on television.
Throwing up on an LA street
I have not been involved in any embarrassing public incidents in Los Angeles.
Nobody judges me
I don't receive scrutiny from the public.
Cause I'm not famous, no
This lack of attention is due to my lack of notoriety.
Paparazzi is at an all time low
The amount of attention I receive from paparazzi is currently very low.
Paparazzi they don't care where I go
The paparazzi show no interest in following me around.
You never overheard
It is unlikely that you have ever come across this information.
That I blew 20 grand on shirts
There is no record of me spending a significant amount of money on clothing.
Nobody knows my quirks
My unusual habits and qualities are not well-known to the public.
Everyone got their habits
Every person has their own peculiarities.
But you'll never hear what mine is
However, you will not be privy to mine.
Best thing bout my life is
The most favorable aspect of my life is that I am not famous.
I'm not, I'm not
I am not a famous person.
Hate it, Hate Hate it
I do not have any feelings of animosity towards my unremarkable notoriety.
And I don't hate it, no
I am content with not being famous.
Go
This is the end of the song.
Writer(s): Jack Metzger, Ryan Metzger, Adam Metzger
Contributed by Elena G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.