1) five-piece alternative r… Read Full Bio ↴Embrace is the name of more than one artist:
1) five-piece alternative rock band from Brighouse, West Yorkshire, England
2) a short-lived post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C., USA
3) a collaboration between dutch trance producers Ferry Corsten and Raz Nitzan
4) a Gothic Metal band from Toronto, Canada
1) Embrace are a five-piece alternative rock band from Brighouse, West Yorkshire, England, consisting of brothers Danny McNamara (singer) and Richard McNamara (guitarist) as well as Steve Firth (bassist), Mickey Dale (keyboardist), and Mike Heaton (drummer).
With three #1 albums, six top ten singles, sold out arena shows and well over a million album sales behind them, as well as being chosen to record the official England World Cup song, Embrace were on the crest of a wave when they suddenly vanished without a trace.
In April 2014 after eight years of silence, Embrace released their first studio album since 2006. Conveying a rawer, darker sound whilst still keeping their signature anthems and huge choruses. The self-titled album Embrace on Cooking Vinyl reached No 5 in the UK Charts on release.
In 2018, Firth and Heaton co-formed the punk rock band Land Sharks.
Embrace have released six studio albums so far:
- The Good Will Out (1998)
- Drawn From Memory (2000)
- If You've Never Been (2001)
- Out of Nothing (2004)
- This New Day (2006)
- Embrace (2014)
- Love Is A Basic Need (2018)
They have also released two compilation albums:
one of singles — Fireworks (2002) and one of B-sides — Dry Kids (2005).
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2) Embrace was a short-lived post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C., often cited as pioneering the Revolution Summer movement and by extension indie pop/indie rock, from the summer of 1985 to the spring of 1986. The group was primarily noteworthy because of its well-known members, joining Ian MacKaye of Minor Threat and The Teen Idles with guitarist Michael Hampton, drummer Ivor Hanson, and bassist Chris Bald, all former members of the pioneering band Faith. Hampton had also played in S.O.A. with Henry Garfield (later known as Henry Rollins). All four members had been involved in popular and influential bands in the nascent D.C. punk scene since the late 1970s. The only album released by the quartet was their self-titled album Embrace.
For hardcore icon MacKaye, Embrace represented a transitional project between the short and fast sound of his youth and the later melodic tones of his current work (after his often maligned Egg Hunt project with Dischord Records co-founder Jeff Nelson, and the Ministry crossover Pailhead). MacKaye eventually teamed up with former members of Rites of Spring to form the long-running punk outfit Fugazi, while Hampton earlier played with Fugazi’s Guy Picciotto, as well as Embrace’s co-producer Edward Janney, in One Last Wish. Bald moved on to the band Ignition, and drummer Ivor Hanson paired up with Hampton again in 1992 for Manifesto.
3) Embrace is a new collaboration between dutch trance producers Ferry Corsten and Raz Nitzan, the latter best known as part of the vocal team Raz & Adrian
4) Embrace is a Gothic Metal band from Toronto, Canada. They play a heavy, "doomy" version of Gothic Metal. Formed in 1994. They released an album titled Coven the Eternal in 1995.
Like A Believer
Embrace Lyrics
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I was gonna break it but know I need the money and
I don't know what I should do
So I take another drink and rush the way I'm falling
its not the ones who will win and who are keepin score
its what losers are for
I was licked by the nose 'til I found out
You've got a straight honest struggle
that I gave god its time, more time
I was all hate until you kicked my heart open
now I'm in lane but you're not taken over me
you really got me fooled
Its not my trick but i've seen it done many times
And so I think I've learned all you're evil lies
but every feelin' needs proof
You look like a believer in your eyes
I was licked by the nose 'til I found out
You've got a straight honest struggle
that I gave god its time, more time
You look like a believer in your eyes
I was licked by the nose 'til I found out
You've got a straight honest struggle
that I gave god its time, more time
I found out what the hate was for tonite
now I found out
what the waste was for tonite
now I found out
The lyrics of Embrace's song Like A Believer explore themes of uncertainty, doubt, and being misled, all while touching on the power of belief and the need for proof. The song begins with the singer admitting that they were planning on breaking a present they received, but now need the money. This suggests a level of desperation and financial struggle that the singer is grappling with. They turns to alcohol to cope and try to avoid the inevitable fall, but knows that it won't ultimately help them from being a "loser."
The chorus, repeating "You look like a believer in your eyes," seems to highlight the idea of being deceived. The singer has been taken in by someone who seems earnest and genuine in their beliefs, but realizes that they were deceived. Despite this, the chorus also acknowledges the power of belief, specifically in the struggle that the person they were deceived by is facing. The line "that I gave god its time, more time" suggests that the singer is willing to wait and give them the benefit of the doubt, even though they have been deceived before.
Towards the end of the song, the singer has a moment of clarity where they realize what the hate and waste in their life was for. It is unclear what specifically the singer is referring to, but it seems that they have come to some sort of realization or epiphany. Overall, the song explores the complex emotions and relationships between belief, deception, and finding one's way through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
All that was left was the present that you got me
The only thing left from our relationship is a physical gift, which I planned to destroy out of anger, but now I need the money from it and I'm uncertain what to do.
I was gonna break it but know I need the money and
I initially planned to destroy the gift out of spite, but now I have financial needs that make me reconsider.
I don't know what I should do
I am feeling lost and uncertain about how to handle this situation.
So I take another drink and rush the way I'm falling
To numb my thoughts and emotions, I resort to drinking and recklessly embracing my spiraling state.
its not the ones who will win and who are keepin score
Life is not a competition, and winning or losing is not the ultimate goal.
its what losers are for
Instead, losing and struggling is a natural part of life, and can lead to growth and self-discovery.
You look like a believer in your eyes
Based on your appearance, you seem to have an unwavering faith or conviction in something.
I was licked by the nose 'til I found out
I was fooled or deceived until I discovered the truth about something or someone.
You've got a straight honest struggle
You have a genuine, sincere challenge or obstacle that you are facing.
that I gave god its time, more time
I previously surrendered and entrusted this struggle to a higher power in hopes that it would ultimately be resolved.
I was all hate until you kicked my heart open
I was consumed by anger and resentment until you helped me open my heart and change my perspective.
now I'm in lane but you're not taken over me
Now, I am more centered and focused on my own path, and no longer feel like I am being controlled or influenced by you.
you really got me fooled
You managed to deceive or trick me in some way.
Its not my trick but i've seen it done many times
Although I did not personally deceive or manipulate you, I am familiar with this type of behavior and have seen it before.
And so I think I've learned all you're evil lies
Thus, I believe I have uncovered and understood all of the deceitful and malicious behavior you exhibited.
but every feelin' needs proof
Despite my beliefs, emotions and perceptions are subjective and require concrete evidence to confirm or deny them.
I found out what the hate was for tonite
Through my experiences and struggles, I finally understand the root cause of my feelings of hatred and resentment.
now I found out
As a result of my journey and self-discovery, I have gained a newfound understanding and perspective.
what the waste was for tonite
I now realize the purpose and value in my struggles and difficulties.
Contributed by Kayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.