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.
Strange
Day of Fire Lyrics
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Rather be not quite right then part of the lovely
Rather be plain, pushed aside and lonely
Than to be carried by all the fakes and phonies
'Cause Hollywood is burning down
Hollywood is burning down like Babylon
Like Babylon, rather be strange
The lyrics to Day of Fire's song "Strange" evoke a sense of rebellion against the societal norms and pressures to conform to beauty and perfection. In the song, the singer expresses a willingness to embrace their quirks and imperfections even if it means being pushed aside and lonely. The chorus emphasizes this sentiment through the comparison of Hollywood burning down to Babylon, implying that the façade of glamour and fame is crumbling and that it is better to be true to oneself than to be carried by the fakes and phonies.
The lyrics of "Strange" are a reflection of the band's own experiences in the music industry. Day of Fire was formed in 2002 by lead vocalist Josh Brown, who had previously struggled to find success in the music industry due to his unconventional appearance and style. The themes of identity and individuality are common in the band's music, and "Strange" is no exception.
Interestingly, the song was originally written as a ballad, but was later revised to a more up tempo rock song. The music video for "Strange" features the band performing in a dark, industrial setting, and includes footage of a burning Hollywood sign, further emphasizing the themes of rebellion against the mainstream.
Line by Line Meaning
Rather be strange, rather be ugly
I would prefer to be unique and maybe not conventionally attractive
Rather be not quite right then part of the lovely
I'd rather be slightly offbeat than conform to societal standards of beauty and perfection
Rather be plain, pushed aside and lonely
I would rather be unnoticed and alone than be part of a crowd that values superficiality and materialistic things
Than to be carried by all the fakes and phonies
I'd rather stay true to myself than be swept up in a group of people who pretend to be something they are not
'Cause Hollywood is burning down
The mainstream glamour and glitz of Hollywood is crumbling
Hollywood is burning down like Babylon
Hollywood is falling apart like the ancient city of Babylon, which was once considered luxurious and mighty but ultimately declined
Like Babylon, rather be strange
Similar to how Babylon lost its glory, I would rather be uniquely different and not conform to societal norms.
Contributed by David V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.