Trent Gardner: "The idea of the Explorers Club project is to have a different concept each time a way for me to write for other musicians and to kind of go outside the bounds of the stuff I do with Magellan. I don't really anticipate any Explorers Club projects to be similar to each other. Raising The Mammoth is so much different from Age Of Impact in terms of some of the emphases with more ensemble stuff and more keyboard solos. There are definitely longer stretches of music. It's really a format for me to have carte blanche on whatever I want to do. And I see the personnel evolving each time as the music requires."
Last Call
Explorers Club Lyrics
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Trent Gardner - Lead vocals (From last
chorus through outro) and harmony vocals
I've heard enough
Let's make it happen
Let's turn it over
Make life a positive
No more excuses
I'm making progress
I'm moving forward
With new promises
There's nothing left but boredom
Nothing left but pain
There's barely time enough to die
It's all been done before
There's nothing left here
There's nothing I can say
I can say...
(Petrucci solo)
Don't think it's me
I have no fear
I feel it working
There's something more here
Let's make it worth it
Still time to react
We've come this far now
To make an impact
(Murphy solo during choruses)
Now wait here - can't you see
I've just spelled out reality
It's no fun
But it's now or never
It's now or never
(Petrucci solo)
(Guillory solo)
(Murphy solo)
Now wait here - can't you see
I've just spelled out reality
It's no fun
But it's now or never
There's nothing left but boredom
Nothing left but pain
There's barely time enough to die
It's all been done before
There's nothing left here
There's nothing I can say
(Murphy solo)
Now wait here - can't you see
I've just spelled reality
It's no fun
But it's now or never
It's now or never
So wait here - can't you see
I've just spelled reality
It's no fun
But it's now or never
It's now or...
Now or never.
(Petrucci solo)
I've seen it, I've lived it, I know it
I'll say this over again
Again - again
I've got it
Last call - are you going down?
I've seen it, I've lived it, I know it
Last call are you going down? Down...
Last call - last call
Last call - are you going down?
Down...
Last call - last call
Last call - are you going down... Down?
I've seen it, I've lived it, I know it
Last call -
Are you going down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down, down, down, down,
down...
Down... Down... Down...? ...'cause I'm not.
(Petrucci solo)
(Bozzio goes wild)
The song "Last Call" by Explorers Club features powerful lyrics that showcase the theme of perseverance and the need to grab life by the horns. The beginning of the song highlights the desire to make things happen and create positivity in life. The singer talks about not making any more excuses and moving forward with new promises. As he sings about boredom and pain, he adds that there is barely enough time to die, signifying the need to live life to the fullest.
The next few lines of the song feature solos by different artists, and the chorus picks up with the singer saying that he has spelled out reality, and it's no fun. However, it's now or never, and there's still time to make an impact. The song concludes with a powerful message about not giving up and choosing to embrace life.
Overall, "Last Call" by Explorers Club is a powerful song that encourages its listeners to persevere and keep pushing through adversity. The lyrics are thought-provoking, and the solos add a unique touch to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I've heard enough
I am tired of hearing the same thing over and over again, let's move on.
Let's make it happen
Let's take action to make a change, and not just talk about it.
Let's turn it over
Let's look at things from a different perspective and start anew.
Make life a positive
Let's make our lives better by focusing on positive things and getting rid of negativity.
No more excuses
I am not going to make any more excuses for my actions or lack thereof.
I'm making progress
I am taking steps to improve myself and my situation.
I'm moving forward
I am making progress and not dwelling on the past or staying in one place.
With new promises
I am committing to new goals and aspirations for myself.
There's nothing left but boredom
I am feeling uninterested and uninspired by everything around me.
Nothing left but pain
I am experiencing pain or sadness from something and do not see a way out.
There's barely time enough to die
Life is short and fleeting, and we should not waste it.
It's all been done before
Nothing is original and new anymore, everything has been done before.
There's nothing left here
There is no more inspiration or motivation where I am at currently.
I can say...
I have nothing meaningful or different to add to the conversation.
Don't think it's me
I do not believe that I am the problem or obstacle to what needs to be done.
I have no fear
I am not afraid of anything that is yet to come, and I welcome whatever it may be.
I feel it working
I sense that things are starting to change and move towards the right direction.
There's something more here
There is something else that is not apparent yet, but I know it is there.
Let's make it worth it
We should make this time and effort that we have put in worthwhile by making an impact.
Still time to react
We still have time to do something, and we should not give up on trying.
We've come this far now
We have made progress already, and it would be a shame to stop now.
To make an impact
We should use the progress we have already made to make a meaningful difference.
Now wait here - can't you see
Take a moment to listen to what I am saying and consider what it means.
I've just spelled out reality
I have just stated the truth of what is happening right now.
It's no fun
The reality of the situation is not enjoyable or pleasant.
But it's now or never
We need to act now because there may not be another opportunity in the future.
I've seen it, I've lived it, I know it
I have experienced this before and understand what is happening.
Last call - are you going down?
This is the last chance to make a change before it's too late.
Writer(s): Steven P. Smith Copyright: Spent Bullets Music, Universal Music - Careers
Contributed by Christian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.