2. Dare is a straight edge hardcore band from Orange County.
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1. - Dare was formed in 1985, and have released 10 albums to date, including the #48 UK single Blood from Stone.
British AOR band formed in 1985 by frontman Darren Wharton, formerly keyboard player for [artis]Thin Lizzy. Their debut album in 1988 Out of the Silence is considered a true classic from every AOR fan around the world. In 1991 they released Blood from Stone a much heavier hard rock album which is also classic for its genre although it didn't have a great success. After seven years of silence Dare changed their line up , Darren Wharton decided to start producing Dare's albums in his own studio from this point on. In 1998 Calm Before the Storm was released with a new sound of unique classic rock with balanced electric and acoustic gutitars and a multilayered production . In 2001 their next album Belief was released with a major change in the band's sound into more atmospheric classic rock along with celtic inlfluences . Dare established a really unique and trademark sound along with very emotional lyrics . In 2004 Dare released Beneath the Shining Wate" with a darkier and more sentimental laid back sound than Belief which was followed by a live DVD release Power of Nature: Live in Munich.
One of the most famous former members of Dare is Brian Cox in an Episode of Carpool (available on iTunes and Youtube he told Robert Llewellyn he joined because he lived up the road from Darren and left because they had a fight on tour in Berlin.
The band have had four appearances in the UK Singles Chart. These include The Raindance (#62, 1989), Abandon (#71, 1989), We Don't Need a Reason (#52, 1991) and Real Love (#67, 1991).
The latest Dare album, 'Road To Eden was announced by the band on 10 January 2022, with a release date by Legend Records of 1 April 2022. An initial track from the album (the lead track), Born in the Storm was announced at the same time. Line up for the album remains Darren Wharton (vocals and keyboards), Vinny Burns (guitars), Kevin Whitehead (drums), Nigel Clutterbuck (bass) and Marc Roberts (keyboards). Also on the 10 January a 12-date UK headline tour in October 2022 was announced, this kicking off in Leeds on 6 October, and concluding in Newbury on 29 October. Additional dates were later added, these including an appearance at Cambridge Rock Festival.
2. - Dare is a straight edge hardcore band from Orange County.
Emerald
Dare Lyrics
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With their shields and their swords
To fight the fight they believed to be right
Overthrow the overlords
To the town where there was plenty
They brought plunder, swords and flame
When they left the town was empty
From their graves I heard the fallen
Above the battle cry
By that bridge near the border
There were many more to die
Then onward over the mountain
And outward towards the sea
They had come to claim the emerald
Without it they could not leave
The song "Emerald" by Dare is a powerful, emotionally charged ballad that tells the story of a violent battle fought long ago. The lyrics speak of a group of warriors who come down from the glen with their swords and shields, ready to fight what they believe is a just and righteous cause: the overthrow of the overlords who hold power over their people. They march to the town, where they plunder and use swords and flames to wreak destruction. When they leave, the town is empty, the children never to play again.
As the song continues, we hear the voices of the fallen, rising up from their graves above the battle cry. The scene shifts to a bridge near the border, where many more were destined to die. Finally, the warriors move on, ever onward towards the sea with a single goal in mind: to claim the emerald that is rightfully theirs. Without it, they cannot leave, cannot go on with their lives.
The lyrics of the song suggest a larger narrative of conflict, struggle, and the search for a greater purpose. At its heart, "Emerald" is a song about the human experience: the pain, the loss, and the unbreakable spirit that drives us ever forward. It is a powerful and moving piece of music that speaks to something deep within us all.
Line by Line Meaning
Down from the glen came the marching men
The men marched down from the valley
With their shields and their swords
The warriors carried their protective gear and weapons
To fight the fight they believed to be right
They were prepared to fight for their beliefs
Overthrow the overlords
To remove the tyrannical rulers from power
To the town where there was plenty
The town was full of resources
They brought plunder, swords, and flame
They looted, killed with their swords, and set the town on fire
When they left the town was empty
The town was deserted after the attack
Children would never play again
The violence ended innocent children's lives
From their graves I heard the fallen
The artist could hear the dead soldiers from their burial sites
Above the battle cry
Despite the noise of fighting, the voices of the fallen soldiers were louder
By that bridge near the border
At the bridge located near the border
There were many more to die
A lot more people were expected to lose their lives
Then onward over the mountain
They continued their journey through the mountains
And outward towards the sea
They proceeded towards the sea from the mountains
They had come to claim the emerald
They arrived to obtain the precious stone
Without it they could not leave
The emerald was critical for their departure
Contributed by Lillian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@khaledhim6959
"Emerald"
Down from the glen came the marching men
With their shields and their swords
To fight the fight they believed to be right
Overthrow the overlords
To the town where there was plenty
They brought plunder, swords and flame
When they left the town was empty
Children would never play again
From their graves I heard the fallen
Above the battle cry
By that bridge near the border
There were many more to die
Then onward over the mountain
And outward towards the sea
They had come to claim the Emerald
Without it they could not leave
@kristerpersson1118
Totally agree with you. This sound is giving my soul peace in my heart.❤❤❤😊👍👍👍
@Romulus980
I have just discovered this band what a beautiful powerful song with encompassing melodic inspired solo ❤❤❤
@davidhall7648
One of the UK's finest rock bands
@susannenielsen4249
Det fedeste band ever ❤️❤️❤️
Love From Denmark 🇩🇰❤️🇩🇰
@kevingill648
A fabulous cover of the Thin Lizzy song Emerald! love it.
@toddstevens13
Few remember that Daren was in Thin Lizzy first as a studio musician for them when they used keyboards once and a while on the odd tune, and then as a full member the last few years.
@warrioroflight2781
DARE made my life in happy moments and gave me comfort during my darkest hours. The most wonderful music that exists on this planet. I love you Darren ....
@MissJensk1
❤
@turvinterlings2698
One of Lynotts finest rockers, a show stopper for Lizzie, with Robertson & Gorham. Beautifully Redone as a Celtic ballad..
@kristerpersson1118
Have recently found this fabullos group on Youtube, and finding them soo outstanding. Once listened, the music and lyrics stays forever in your heart and soul. 👌😀😚