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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Comeback Kid Lyrics
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We don't know how long this will tide us over.
See results divide into very clear realities.
You couldn't set them further apart and I
Can't ever look far enough.
Reach up to the highest point or brought down to the lowest level.
The balance will allow. Split and substain in front of me.
The balance will allow. Split and substain in front of me.
I'm worn right out asking for solutions I don't need.
See the answers just aren't good enough, and of course
After a while I've made a new realization.
As mush as I gain today, spills out even in a different way.
We'll watch essentials dislocate, stripped away. Am I working in vain?
The balance will allow losing unexpectedly.
I know the balance will allow finding and recovering.
Balance will allow. Resolution's finding me.
Balance will allow. Resolution's finding me, finding me.
Balance will allow.
Balance will allow.
Balance will allow.
Resolution's finding me.
When it rains it pours. See the floodgates opening.
Desolate, dry spells. When there's nothing happening,
The balance will allow. Split and substain in front of me.
When it rains it pours. See the floodgates opening.
Desolate, dry spells. When there's nothing happening,
The balance will allow. Split and substain in front of me.
Reach up to the highest point or brought down to the lowest level.
The balance will allow. Split and substain in front of me.
Build up the attainable, already set up to fail.
The balance will allow. Split and substain in front of me.
In "Balance," Comeback Kid explores the idea of finding equilibrium in life. The song begins with the acknowledgement that the struggles the singer is facing are not unique; many people have faced similar challenges before. The uncertainty of how long this period of difficulty will last is also acknowledged. The second verse delves into the theme of balance as the singer mentions reaching the highest point or being brought down to the lowest level, but ultimately finding balance. The idea of "split and sustain" in front of them reinforces the idea that balance is necessary to continue on, even in difficult times.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses frustration in seeking solutions, but realizing that sometimes the answers are not enough. The line, "As much as I gain today, spills out even in a different way" suggests that progress can be fleeting and it can be difficult to maintain balance. The chorus reiterates that balance is necessary in both unexpected losses and moments of recovery.
The bridge includes the metaphor of rain and floods, representing difficult times, but ultimately the balance will allow for sustenance and stability. The song ends with the repetition of "balance will allow" and "resolution's finding me" suggesting that finding balance is an ongoing process and resolution may come with time and effort.
Line by Line Meaning
We're not the first, wiping ice from the blinder's eyes.
We may not be the first to realize the truth, but we are making it clear to those who are still in the dark
We don't know how long this will tide us over.
We are uncertain how long this solution will last
See results divide into very clear realities.
We can see the different outcomes that arise from this situation
You couldn't set them further apart and I
Can't ever look far enough.
The differences between these realities are extreme, and it's difficult to see beyond them
Reach up to the highest point or brought down to the lowest level.
The balance will allow. Split and sustains in front of me.
Whether we rise or fall, there will always be a balance that sustains us, even if it means we will be divided
Build up the attainable, already set up to fail.
We may be working towards something that appears attainable, but it's already set up for us to fail
I'm worn right out asking for solutions I don't need.
I'm exhausted from asking for solutions that may not even be necessary
See the answers just aren't good enough, and of course
After a while I made a new realization.
The answers we receive are not satisfactory, leading to a new realization
As much as I gain today, spills out even in a different way.
We'll watch essentials dislocate, stripped away. Am I working in vain?
Even though we gain something today, it may be lost in another way. We may see some things we value be taken away, leading to doubts about our efforts
The balance will allow losing unexpectedly.
I know the balance will allow finding and recovering.
Balance will allow. Resolution's finding me.
Balance will allow. Resolution's finding me, finding me.
Balance will allow.
Balance will allow.
Balance will allow.
Resolution's finding me.
The balance will allow us to find resolution, whether we have unexpected losses or find ourselves in a position to recover. This balance will lead us to find the resolution we need
When it rains it pours. See the floodgates opening.
Desolate, dry spells. When there's nothing happening,
The balance will allow. Split and substain in front of me.
Whether there are overwhelming events or a period of quiet, the balance will sustain us, even if we are divided
Contributed by Ian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.