After leaving Megadeth in 1987, guitarist Chris Poland recorded a solo album in 1990 (Return to Metalopolis). Three years later, he resurfaced with the group Damn the Machine (DTM), which included his brother Mark on drums, as well as Dave Clemmons on vocals/guitar, and David Randi on bass. While the group was indeed heavy, their sound was slightly more progressive than Poland's previous band, perhaps more comparable to the likes of Queensryche and Fates Warning but with a jazzier twist and politically charged lyrics.
The band signed a deal with A&M records in 1993, and their self-titled debut album was released the same year. It was recorded & produced by Brian Malouf (known for his work with among others Pearl Jam, Queen, Extreme, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Lisa Loeb and Jean-Luc Ponty). The band toured with Dream Theater in Europe, and in North America with Voivod, Flotsam & Jetsam, and Excel.
DTM was not widely embraced by the alternative-minded consumer, and receiving less and less support from A&M, had their recording contract cancelled and eventually called it quits. Dave Clemmons departed the group, and with a new singer the remaining members reformed as Mumbo's Brain. (The latter can be heard on Chris Poland's release - Rare Trax from 2000).
Dave Clemmons later resurfaced in a band called Jud, while Chris Poland became a member of the jazz-fusion outfit OHM:. Mark Poland works with his own musical project, and rumor has it that Dave Randi now works for Playboy magazine.
Lineup:
* Chris Poland - lead and rhythm guitars, background vocals
* Mark Poland - drums, background vocals
* David Randi - bass, background vocals
* Dave Clemmons - lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars
I Will
Damn The Machine Lyrics
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When you feel your world just ain't right
Call on me, I will be waiting
Count on me, I will be there
Anytime the times get too tough
Anytime your best ain't enough
I'll be the one to make it better
I'll be there to protect you, see you through
[Chorus]
I will cross the ocean for you
I will go and bring you the moon
I will be your hero, your strength
Anything you need
I will be the sun in your sky
I will light your way for all time
Promise you, for you I will
I will shield your heart from the rain
I won't let no harm come your way
Oh these arms will be your shelter
No these arms won't let you down
If there is a mountain to move
I will move that mountain for you
I'm here for you, I'm here forever
I will be your fortress, tall and strong
I'll keep you safe, I'll stand beside you, right or wrong
[Chorus]
For you I will, lay my life on the line
For you I will fight, hmmm, for you I will die
With every breath, with all my soul
I'll give my word, I'll give it all
Put your faith in me
And I'll do anything
[Chorus]
Promise you, for you I will
The lyrics of "I Will" by Damn the Machine seem to express unwavering loyalty and devotion to someone who is struggling in life. The opening lines suggest that the person is feeling lost and that the world is not treating them well. The singer offers themselves as someone to turn to in times of trouble, assuring the person that they can rely on them. The chorus intensifies this commitment, with the singer claiming that they would cross oceans and move mountains for this person - they would do anything to help them.
The singer also promises to protect and shelter this person, shielding them from harm and ensuring that they feel safe. They vow to stand by the person's side through all challenges, regardless of whether they are right or wrong. The final lines of the song take this commitment to an extreme, with the singer proclaiming that they would lay down their life for this person.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Will" are a powerful expression of love and loyalty, conveying a sense of strength and steadfastness in the face of adversity. The song could be interpreted as a promise of romantic love, but it could also be seen as an expression of friendship or even parental devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're feeling lost in the night
When you feel alone and directionless in the darkness of life
When you feel your world just ain't right
When you feel like everything around you is wrong
Call on me, I will be waiting
Ask for my help, I am always there for you
Count on me, I will be there
You can rely on me to support you
Anytime the times get too tough
Whenever life becomes too difficult
Anytime your best ain't enough
When you give your all, but it's not enough
I'll be the one to make it better
I will be the one to improve the situation
I'll be there to protect you, see you through
I am here to keep you safe and help you overcome your struggles
I'll be there, and there is nothing, I won't do
I am always there for you, and I will do whatever it takes
I will cross the ocean for you
I am willing to go to great lengths for you
I will go and bring you the moon
I will do the impossible for you
I will be your hero, your strength
I will be your source of inspiration and support
Anything you need
I am here to provide anything that you require
I will be the sun in your sky
I will be the light that brightens up your life
I will light your way for all time
I will guide you through life, always
I will shield your heart from the rain
I will protect your emotions when they are vulnerable
I won't let no harm come your way
I will prevent anything harmful from happening to you
Oh these arms will be your shelter
My embrace will be your safe haven
No these arms won't let you down
I will never disappoint or abandon you
If there is a mountain to move
If there is an obstacle to overcome
I will move that mountain for you
I will address the challenge and conquer it
I'm here for you, I'm here forever
I will always be here for you, forever
I will be your fortress, tall and strong
I will offer you protection and stability
I'll keep you safe, I'll stand beside you, right or wrong
I will defend you and support you, regardless of the situation
For you I will, lay my life on the line
I am willing to risk my life for you
For you I will fight, hmmm, for you I will die
I am willing to fight and die for you
With every breath, with all my soul
I will devote all of myself to you
I'll give my word, I'll give it all
I will make a promise and keep it, no matter what
Put your faith in me
Trust me with all your heart
And I'll do anything
Because I care for you deeply, I will do anything for you
Promise you, for you I will
I promise to do anything and everything for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Diane Warren
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1251wire
...at 1:27 I picture combat boots kicking a door open !
The jam is intense !
The voice throughout is primed and meaningfully paramount like when Dave Bowman says in 2001 "my God it's full of stars" as he enters the monolith....of course comparing this gem of a song in contrasted perspective.... I miss my smoking days when I could hear every detail as it would apply here ladies and gents.
This creation of a song is no small feat.