Josh is joined by other band mates
Chris Pangallo on Bass
Joe Pangallo, also on Guitars
Zach Simms on Drums
Gregg Hionis on guitars, who has subsequently left the group.
Day of Fire's music could be classed as powerful arena rock, always featuring powerful chunky guitar riffs and lyrics that do not steer away from getting the powerful message of faith in God across at every chance.
DOF is not afraid to take their music to the people and have been known to perform not only in a major arena, but also in small local nightclubs.
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Day of Fire Lyrics
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Hey, what's it gonna take to break this hold?
If you want it,
If you want it,
If you want it then let go.
If you want it,
If you want it,
Hey, what's it gonna take to bring you home?
Hey, what's it gonna take to break this hold?
If you want it,
If you want it,
If you want it then let go.
If you want it,
If you want it,
If you want it then let go.
If you want it,
If you want it,
If you want it then let go.
If you want it,
If you want it,
If you want it then let go.
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
If you want it,
If you want it,
If you want it then let go.
If you want it,
If you want it,
If you want it then let go.
If you want it,
If you want it,
If you want it then let go.
If you want it,
If you want it,
If you want it then let go.
The song "Detainer" by Day of Fire seems to be about the struggle to let go of something that has a hold on you, whether it be a person, a habit or a situation. The singer is pleading with someone to come home or to break free from this hold on them. The repetition of "If you want it, then let go" seems to be a reminder that ultimately the decision to move on or break free is up to the individual.
The chorus builds slowly with a simple, repetitive melody and lyrics. The use of repetition and the lack of any verses or bridge give the song a sense of urgency and desperation. The emotional weight of the song is carried by the vocal performance and the simple but effective instrumentation, which grows more intense as the song progresses.
Overall, "Detainer" is a powerful and relatable song about the difficulty of moving on from things that we know are holding us back.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, what's it gonna take to bring you home?
What actions or words are needed to convince you to return home?
Hey, what's it gonna take to break this hold?
What needs to happen to end the grip that is currently holding you?
If you want it, If you want it, If you want it then let go.
If you truly desire what you are holding onto, then you must be willing to release it.
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Vocalization and repetition intended to promote emotion and emphasize importance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GREGG HIONIS, RICHARD JOSHUA BROWN
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