The band describes their sound as "basically high energy mid-tempo rock/punk. Influences include The Who, The Clash, Bob Mould, Husker Du, The Hold Steady, Rites of Spring, Nation of Ulysses, Fugazi, The Wipers, Guided by Voices, The Kinks, and a lot of other stuff but [they] don't really sound like any of those bands exactly."
In 2009, they released their first EP on Asian Man Records entitled "Walking in Shadows EP". In 2010, Art of the Underground Records released a 7" consisting of the songs "World of the Known" and "Line Through Your Name". In 2012, they released their debut album, "Classics of Love". The band then became less active shortly after due to Jesse Michaels attending school at UCLA.
In 2020, the band reformed with the lineup of Jesse Michaels, Sharif Dumani (Alice Bag, Exploding Flowers), and Peter John Fontes (Los Nauticals, Surf Fronts). They released "World of Burning Hate EP" on July 27th, 2020.
Countdown
Classics of Love Lyrics
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You could come out sound - but you'll never make it out unbound
What's beyond the shroud - more than heaven or hell could allow
Something I could live for - count down
What's beyond the paces - and the bored and comtemptful faces
Something I could die for - countdown
You could come out with power - but you'll never make it out from underneath the tower
What's beyond the shroud - more than heaven or hell could allow
Something I could live for - count down
What's beyond the paces - and the bored and comtemptful faces
Something I could die for - countdown
The song "Countdown" by Classics of Love is a powerful call for action, urging listeners to search for something greater than what's immediately in front of them. The lyrics suggest that while one may try to come out unscathed or unbeaten, the reality is that life will always present challenges and obstacles that will leave one bowed or bound. The song encourages listeners to look past these difficulties and pursue something worth living and, if necessary, dying for.
The phrase "What's beyond the shroud?" is repeated throughout the song and is a central theme. The shroud is a metaphor for barriers or limitations that prevent people from achieving their goals. The song's speaker believes that there must be something beyond these constraints and encourages listeners to explore what that might be. The lyrics also acknowledge that the journey may not be easy, and there may be bored and contemptuous faces present along the way. Despite this, the singer still believes that there must be something worth dying for, something that is worth counting down the minutes until it can be achieved.
Overall, "Countdown" is a powerful and inspiring song that encourages listeners to look beyond their immediate circumstances and pursue something greater. The lyrics are filled with powerful metaphors that suggest that life will always present challenges but that there must be something worth fighting for beyond them.
Line by Line Meaning
You could come out avowed - but you'll never make it out unbowed
You may admit to something, but you'll still face obstacles with your head held high.
You could come out sound - but you'll never make it out unbound
You may have good intentions, but you'll still be held back by something.
What's beyond the shroud - more than heaven or hell could allow
There's something beyond what we've been told about the afterlife.
Something I could live for - count down
There's something worth living for, and we should look forward to it.
What's beyond the paces - and the bored and comtemptful faces
There's more to life than the daily grind and the people who bring us down.
Something I could die for - countdown
There's something worth risking our lives for, and we should pursue it.
You could come out determined - but you'll never make it out unburdened
You may have a strong drive, but you'll still carry burdens.
You could come out with power - but you'll never make it out from underneath the tower
You may have influence, but you'll still be restricted by societal structures.
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.