Comeback Kid is a Canadian hardcore band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Formed in… Read Full Bio ↴Comeback Kid is a Canadian hardcore band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Formed in 2000, the band is signed to Victory Records. Their name comes from a headline in a newspaper about hockey player, Mario Lemieux coming back to the NHL. The band was formed in 2002 by Andrew Neufeld and Jeremy Hiebert who were both members of the band Figure Four, which is currently on hiatus. They were joined by their friends Scott Wade and Kyle Profeta, but CBK was originally intended only to be a side project. Their initial popularity was mainly due to word of mouth within the hardcore scene.

Upon releasing "Turn It Around" on Facedown Records in 2003, Comeback Kid began touring full-time, covering most of North America as well as Europe. They also appeared on many high profile hardcore festivals like Hellfest and Posi Numbers festival. Following the touring for "Turn It Around", Comeback Kid entered the Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado to begin recording their sophomore full length.

In February 2005 Comeback Kid released "Wake the Dead", their first for Victory Records. After some long tours, vocalist Scott Wade left the band. Neufeld became the band's vocalist, and they began recording their third album "Broadcasting". The release of "Broadcasting" was followed by more steady touring, culminating with a summer long tour supporting Rise Against in North America, and their first appearance on the "Never Say Die" tour in Europe with Parkway Drive. By the end of 2007 the band was to take a short hiatus. At this time bass player Kevin Call left the band on good terms, issuing a statement regarding leaving Comeback Kid.

Call was replaced by Matt Keil who had played in Minneapolis area bands with Hjelmberg. Two more years of touring followed, with the band visiting South East Asia and Latin America for the first times.

In 2008 a CD / DVD was released called "Through the Noise" which is a line from the song "Industry Standards" off of "Broadcasting..." . The DVD is a documentary of the first 6 years of Comeback Kid. The CD is a live recording of a show in Leipzig, Germany filmed in fall 2007. A release tour in Canada followed, named the "Through the Noise Tour." It featured Bane, Misery Signals, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker, and Outbreak. While on this tour Gravemaker suffered a van accident with Neufeld in the vehicle, which inspired the song "G.M. Vincent and I" off 2010's "Symptoms + Cures".

After two years of international touring, the band spent much of 2010 writing and recording their fourth studio album, "Symptoms + Cures" which was released in Canada by Distort Entertainment and internationally by Victory Records. Two more installments of the "Through the Noise" tour followed in North America and Europe.

In early 2012 guitarist Casey Hjelmberg announced he would be leaving the band. Stu Ross of Misery Signals/Living with Lions will assume guitar duties.

Neufeld confirmed that the band is writing new material this moment, but the progress is quite delayed as the band has many touring plans at the moment. They're also planning a 10th Anniversary Show for the release of their first full-length record "Turn It Around", with their former vocalist Scott Wade in 2013.

On September 21, 2013, Comeback Kid stated on their Facebook page they would have started recording a new full-length album. Die Knowing, the band's fifth studio album, was released on March 4, 2014, through Victory Records.

On May 13, 2014, drummer and founding member Kyle Profeta announced his departure from the band, to focus on his culinary skills in South Africa.

Andrew Neufeld - lead vocals (2006-present), rhythm guitar (2002-2006)
Jeremy Hiebert - lead guitar, backing vocals
Matt Keil - bass, backing vocals
Stu Ross - rhythm guitar, backing vocals

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Somewhere in This Miserable...
Comeback Kid Lyrics

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Trade back highs and lows
Within the blink of an eye
Have you ever been burnt so bad?
You swore this would be the last

I never could've escaped it
I didn't wanna be seen
How did it all happen so fast?

The only choice left for me… outlast

Rather be here now more than ever
Feed the doubt
Until you figure how to lock it in
There'll always be the thrill of it

Messed up, pissed off, build on it
'Cause maybe it looks better with a stain on it
Until you figure how to lock it in
There'll always be the thrill of it

I figure if it's possible
We'll find it in this miserable…
I figure if it's possible
We'll find it in this miserable…
It's somewhere in this miserable…

Face the source

When to hold, when to fold
I best not forget.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Comeback Kid's song "Somewhere in This Miserable..." express a sense of determination and drive to find oneself in the midst of life's difficulties. The opening lines remind us that highs and lows in life can come and go quickly and unexpectedly, leaving us burned and feeling like we want to give up. However, the singer realizes that escape is not an option and that the only way to move forward is to outlast the pain and difficulty. The second verse speaks to the idea of embracing the struggle and continuing to push through, even if that means making mistakes or experiencing setbacks. The repeated refrain of "I figure if it's possible, we'll find it in this miserable..." reinforces the idea that even amidst the struggle, there is hope for a better outcome. The song encourages listeners to face the source of their problems, to know when to hold on and when to let go, and to not forget the transformative power of perseverance.

Line by Line Meaning

Trade back highs and lows
Exchanging moments of happiness and sadness

Within the blink of an eye
Happening unexpectedly in a short span of time

Have you ever been burnt so bad?
Have you ever been hurt so badly?

You swore this would be the last
You promised that it won't happen again

I never could've escaped it
It was unavoidable for me

I didn't wanna be seen
I didn't want to reveal myself

How did it all happen so fast?
How did everything change so quickly?

The only choice left for me… outlast
My only option is to endure and survive

Rather be here now more than ever
Currently, I prefer to be present more than ever

Feed the doubt
Nurture the uncertainty

Until you figure how to lock it in
Until you come up with a way to control it