Since Defiance, Ohio formed in 2002 they have released four full length LPs, Share What Ya Got, The Great Depression, The Fear, the Fear, the Fear, Midwestern Minutes and several singles, B sides and split EPs. In the DIY spirit they release most of their music themselves, producing their own CDs, as well as allowing anyone to download all their music for free from their website (http://defianceohio.terrorware.com). When not releasing their own music, the band works with small independent record labels in order to produce their releases. Their three most recent albums were released on No Idea.
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Drinking Song
Defiance Ohio Lyrics
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and try as we might we'll try and we might ...
crumbles these walls with a flood of our words and we'll have a foundation to hold us ...
all these things i want to say. like "honesty is so underated". we're in this together, and that's ok. so why are we so afraid to say it?
The lyrics to Defiance Ohio's "Drinking Song" open up with the band acknowledging the destructive pattern they've been caught up in. The first step to breaking free is honesty. They need to express themselves truthfully and candidly without sugarcoating their feelings or intentions. The lines they've been reading between have to go, replaced by flat feet of clarity and purpose. They need to call it as they see it, without hesitation or fear. They're done with the weight they've been carrying, and they're ready to open up and be real with each other.
The second half of the verse speaks to the potential power of their words. While they may crumble walls, they can also serve as a foundation to hold them. The walls here represent the barriers that have kept them from being honest and vulnerable with each other for so long. By speaking truthfully, they can break down these walls and build something stronger in their wake, something made of the raw emotional bricks that make up the heart of a real and meaningful relationship.
The chorus of "Drinking Song" is a call to honesty and solidarity. They want to express themselves and hold themselves accountable to each other, acknowledging that honesty is underrated, and that they're in this together. The fear of speaking up is real and palpable, but they know that they need to push through it and express themselves boldly, no matter what the consequences may be. In doing so, they can build a foundation together that is grounded in truth and shared experience.
Line by Line Meaning
the first thing we do if we want to get through this dependency that we've been courting.
To overcome our addiction, we must first confess our hidden feelings and reveal the truth.
is to finally come clean with the lines read between and make flat feet of tiptoes we're walking.
We must confess the things that were left unsaid and stop tip-toeing around the truth.
say, "we're finished." say, "we're sorry." say, "we're scared there's this weight we can't carry." say, "i'm lonely, and frustrated, and i'm ready to be here to hear that."
To confront our problem, we must admit that we are done with it, apologize for our mistakes, express our fears and worries, and be prepared to listen to each other.
and try as we might we'll try and we might ...
Despite our efforts, it is difficult to change something so deeply ingrained in us.
crumbles these walls with a flood of our words and we'll have a foundation to hold us ...
By speaking openly and honestly, we can break down the barriers that divide us and build a strong foundation for our relationship.
all these things i want to say. like "honesty is so underrated". we're in this together, and that's ok. so why are we so afraid to say it?
We have so much we want to express, such as our belief in the importance of honesty and our unity as a team. However, we are afraid to articulate these thoughts and emotions.
Contributed by Jayden C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.