Formed in 2006, the band ENERGY have drawn from a wide range of musical inf… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 2006, the band ENERGY have drawn from a wide range of musical influences from bands like Misfits, Ramones, Rancid, AFI, 7 Seconds, Minor Threat, and Black Flag, to other influences such as Weezer, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Beach Boys, and The Cure.  

Over the years, lead singer Jason Tankerley’s vocal delivery has been compared to the likes of Davey Havok (AFI), Michale Graves (ex-Misfits), and Zoli Teglas (ex-Ignite / Pennywise) while adding his own vast array of vocal influences.  

In 2006, ENERGY - who took their name from the title of punk rock band Operation Ivy's only album, released their debut EP Punch the Clock through Rock Vegas Records in 2007.   

In May of 2008, the band signed with Bridge Nine Records to release their debut LP Invasions Of The Mind.  

The band then toured the U.S. with H2O, Bane, and Cruel Hand in October, followed by their first European tour with Slapshot in November. Ending the year with a mini holiday tour with Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong, and Every Avenue.    

October 2010 brought the release of the EP Walk Into The Fire.  

2013 saw the release of “New Worlds Of Fear” an EP later reissued in 2016 as Apparition Sound.  

In March 2017, the band toured the UK for the first time ever with Creeper, Puppy and Milk Teeth.  

On July 21, 2017, the band released the EP Under the Mask which was followed by their first ever headlining tour of the U.K. with Miss Vincent as the support act.

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Energy Lyrics

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The signs, the screams, all the reasons
We never reached to the sky
A darkened air laced the seasons
I'll never relive the lie

Let's find a place where we can hide tonight
We'll race the sun so we can say we tried

A sharper mind than the needle
Will tear a whole through it's eye
When demons start the invasion
I'll stay awake through the night

Let's find a place where we can hide tonight
We'll race the sun so we can say we tried

Further and further away

Overall Meaning

the light dims
But we'll keep moving forward
We'll fight until we win

In these lyrics, Energy talks about facing the struggles and obstacles that come with life. They mention the signs and screams that are present in life, making it difficult to succeed and achieve one's goals. The darkened air that is mentioned represents the tough times and bad energy that surrounds a person. They say they will never relive the lies and negative experiences that they've been through.

The singer then encourages the listener to find a place to hide with them, to escape the struggles of life for a bit. Together, they will race the sun, trying to achieve something positive, despite the odds being against them. They speak of a sharper mind than the needle, indicating that they will use their intelligence to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. They plan to stay awake through the night, ready to face any challenge that comes their way.

In the final lines, Energy talks about the light dimming, but they refuse to back down. They plan to keep moving forward, fighting until they win. This portrays a message of resilience and determination to overcome any hardship that comes their way.

Line by Line Meaning

The signs, the screams, all the reasons
We had plenty of warning signs and reasons, but we never reached our full potential.

We never reached to the sky
Our dreams and goals were never fully realized.

A darkened air laced the seasons
A gloomy atmosphere dominated our lives during certain periods.

I'll never relive the lie
I refuse to repeat the falsehoods and mistakes of the past.

Let's find a place where we can hide tonight
Let's escape from our problems and challenges for a while.

We'll race the sun so we can say we tried
We'll keep pushing ourselves until we achieve our goals or until we run out of time.

A sharper mind than the needle
An intelligent and perceptive person can see through the deceptions and illusions of life.

Will tear a whole through it's eye
That individual will expose the truth and create clarity out of confusion.

When demons start the invasion
When negative and destructive forces threaten to overwhelm us,

I'll stay awake through the night
I'll remain vigilant and alert, refusing to succumb to fear or despair.

Further and further away
Despite our efforts and struggles, our goals and dreams continue to elude us and slip away into the distance.