Despite diminishing success in the United States as the decade progressed, the band remained very popular in Asia, mainly in countries like Japan, Thailand, and Singapore. FireHouse continued to release new material throughout the late 1990s and into the early 2000s, most of which has successfully charted in Japan. The band has also continued to tour internationally as of 2007, having participated twice in the annual Rock Never Stops Tour with other bands of the 1980s. FireHouse is estimated to have sold over 6 million albums worldwide since their debut.
In December 2004, FireHouse became the first major international rock band to play concert dates in northeast India.[7] The band's first Indian concert date was in Shillong, followed by two more dates in Dimapur, and Aizawl.[7] The band's first Indian date, in Shillong When the Maharaja of Tripura Kirit Pradyot Deb Burman invited them, took place in front of a sold out stadium crowd of over 40,000, setting a record for that city.[5] The band toured in 2005, 2006, and launched another tour in 2007 visiting states in the Midwest United States such as North Dakota and playing at several festivals including Rocklahoma.[8] In a March 2007 interview, when asked about the band's next album, guitarist Bill Leverty said "we plan on going into the studio this coming winter. Hopefully, we’ll be able to get all the songs together and record them for a spring/summer release."[2] Regarding the future of the band, C.J. Snare commented that "this has been an incredible, incredible career. To do something that you love, to be an artist, to be an entertainer and to actually go out there and have fans all over the world and be able to make a living at it. As long as that's perpetuated, I don’t see any reason to ever stop."[5]
Band members
Originally composed of vocalist C.J. Snare, guitarist Bill Leverty, drummer Michael Foster, and bassist Perry Richardson, the band has maintained all of its original members with the exception of Richardson, who departed in 2000 due to conflict. Richardson was initially replaced by Bruce Waibel, but Waibel left in 2003 to spend more time with his family. Dario Seixas was brought on board to play bass on the band's 2003 album Prime Time, but he parted ways with the band shortly after the album was released. Current bassist Allen McKenzie was given the position in 2004.[3]
Guitarist Bill Leverty and C.J. Snare have both pursued solo careers, but neither have let their solo projects interfere with the band's studio and touring efforts. Leverty has released two solo albums; Wanderlust in 2004 and Southern Exposure in 2007, and when asked if he would ever tour in support of them, he said that it would be "extremely selfish" to do so while putting the band on hold.[9] Snare has commented in several interviews that he is working on a solo album, but such an album has yet to materialize.[5] Drummer Michael Foster has participated in Leverty's solo career by playing drums on both of his albums.
Current
C.J. Snare - vocals, keyboards (1989 - present)
Bill Leverty - guitars (1989 - present)
Michael Foster - drums (1989 - present)
Allen McKenzie - bass guitar (2004 - present)
Former
Perry Richardson - bass guitar (1989 - 1999)
Bruce Waibel - bass guitar (2000 - 2003)
Dario Seixas - bass guitar (2003)
Discography
Albums
FireHouse - August 21, 1990
Hold Your Fire - June 16, 1992
3 - April 11, 1995
Good Acoustics - October 8, 1996
Category 5 - October, 1998
Bring 'Em Out Live - December, 1999
O2 - November 7, 2000
Prime Time - August 12, 2003
2) Italian progressive metal band formed in 1986, which released its only album in 1994 entitled Labyrinth. The band is now split-up.
3) Firehouse is a Danish reggae sound system that has done a couple of support songs for the now torn down Ungdomshuset in Copenhagen.
In 2008 they gained a lot of airplay because of the song Du Får Ik’ Punani featuring Lady Smita.
They have also made the songs: Fremmed, Hård som Wozniacki, Snow Dub and Grammy
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What's Wrong
Firehouse Lyrics
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I was once just like you but I've fallen through the cracks of society
Why can't anyone just lend a hand
Doesn't anybody care, doesn't someone understand
We should be ashamed because we lay the blame
Not on ourselves but on this day and age
[Chorus]
Why can't anybody get along
Well I think we've got a problem
We've got to help each other out or we'll never figure out
What's wrong with everybody
Five o'clock another traffic jam
All lanes merge to one and it seems like no one gives a damn
Why can't we just let each other in
But we cut each other off and we just keep on driving
We should be ashamed because we lay the blame
Not on ourselves but on this day and age
[Chorus]
Why can't everyone just live in peace
Well we've got to pull together and put an end to this insanity
Why can't everyone just lend a hand
Doesn't anybody care, doesn't someone give a damn
[Chorus]
The song "What's Wrong" by Firehouse is a commentary on society's lack of empathy and compassion towards one another. The lyrics address the issue of people turning a blind eye to those who are struggling, and not taking the time to offer help or support. The singer pleads with the listener to not turn their back on him, as he has fallen through the cracks of society; he is speaking not only for himself, but for countless others who are in a similar situation. He questions why no one seems to care or understand, and why it seems that blaming others is easier than taking responsibility for our collective problems.
In the chorus, the singer asks what is wrong with everyone, and why we can't get along. He acknowledges that there is a problem, and that we need to work together to solve it. The second verse highlights the frustration and anger that people feel towards one another while driving in traffic, and how this lack of consideration and empathy can lead to dangerous situations. The singer once again calls out our tendency to blame others instead of taking action ourselves.
Overall, the song is a call to action. It implores the listener to be more compassionate towards others, to lend a helping hand, and to work together to solve the problems that we face as a society.
Line by Line Meaning
Brother please don't turn your back on me
I am reaching out to you for help and support, please don't abandon me.
I was once just like you but I've fallen through the cracks of society
I used to be in a similar position to you, but due to unfortunate circumstances, I have been left behind by society.
Why can't anyone just lend a hand
Why is it so difficult for people to offer a helping hand to those in need?
Doesn't anybody care, doesn't someone understand
Is there anyone out there who genuinely cares about others and understands their struggles?
We should be ashamed because we lay the blame
Instead of taking responsibility for our actions, we tend to shift the blame to external factors.
Not on ourselves but on this day and age
We blame modern society for our problems rather than taking ownership of our own lives.
What's wrong with everybody
What is preventing us as humans from getting along and living in harmony with one another?
Why can't anybody get along
Why do we struggle to coexist peacefully and respectfully with one another?
Well I think we've got a problem
There is undoubtedly an issue with how we interact with each other as humans.
We've got to help each other out or we'll never figure out
If we don't come together and support one another, we will never be able to solve our societal issues.
Five o'clock another traffic jam
Another typical part of daily life that causes frustration and can lead to conflicts among people.
All lanes merge to one and it seems like no one gives a damn
People become so fixated on their own needs and desires that they disregard the needs of others.
Why can't we just let each other in
We should practice empathy and kindness by allowing one another to merge into traffic or other situations without conflict.
But we cut each other off and we just keep on driving
Instead of being considerate, we often prioritize our own agendas and disregard the feelings of others.
Why can't everyone just live in peace
Why can't we all just coexist happily and without conflicts or violence?
We've got to pull together and put an end to this insanity
The only way to stop the cycle of violence and conflict is to unite and work together to change the status quo.
Doesn't anybody care, doesn't someone give a damn
Is there anyone out there who cares about making the world a better place and taking action to achieve that goal?
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