Formed in January 2004, Glory Nights takes it upon themselves to change the way people perceive rock music. Bending genre borders and combining "pretty" with "rock" is a staple for these guys. Knowing a good thing when they hear it, Glory Nights has taken a page from the books of bands such as Acceptance, Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin, and Jimmy Eat World to forge a similar yet unique sound all their own. In a sea of bands trying to be "The Next Heaviest Group", Glory Nights has taken a closer look at things, realizing that simplicity, hooks and melody are far more important. Sacrificing all things comfortable and secure, they have come together with undying passion in hopes of spreading their music to everyone possible.
In order to do this, Glory Nights set out to record their independent debut EP entitled, "We're All The Same Down Here," with acclaimed producer and engineer Travis Saunders, whose recent success stories include Stutterfly (Maverick Records) and Chandelle. The EP was released in February of 2005, featuring six remarkable and emotionally charged songs for such a fresh band. The EP has consistently stayed within the top 40 sales chart on SmartPunk, and is constantly increasing in demand. The band also has built an impressive online following, boasting one of the highest play counts for independent bands in Canada on sites such as Purevolume and Myspace. Starting in the summer of 2005 the ball has picked up speed, as Glory Nights played the Vans Warped Tour in Vancouver after winning a slot in Ernie Ball's Battle of the Bands. The upcoming year is looking very promising for this young band, as they will be playing a few select Canadian dates with Bleed the Dream (Warcon Records) and Greeley Estates, not to mention dates in the works with bands such as Underoath, Stutterfly and Strung Out - all acts which Glory Nights are presenting shows for in their hometown to help strengthen the local music scene, and in the process, turn their listening audience on to bands that have inspired and influenced them.
This band lives and breathes every second for their cause, their work ethic is second to none and they have built invaluable skills as an independent unit to further their careers in the industry. Glory Nights is now seeking the help of the right people to take their band to the next level, to gain the fans that they know they can win over. Watch for them.
-Taken from myspace description.
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Regrets
Glory Nights Lyrics
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How did you get yourself in this situation?
Crazy, crazy, parking lots make for an empty grave
For the sake of the audience
Don't give up your fight
Save your pretty face
Baby, don't bleed for me
How did you get yourself in this situation?
Baby, slow down for me
Take a breath and clear your head
Turn away from me again
You've had some time to reflect
You've had a lot of regrets
Get up, get down, come on, calm down
[Chorus]
Introducing the protagonist a lonely soul
Trapped inside in time, alone again
Separated from his perfect ending
We see him fall and fall and fall and fall and fall
[Chorus 2x]
The song Regrets by Glory Nights presents a story of a person who is struggling with the consequences of their decisions. From the opening line, "Baby, don't bleed for me, How did you get yourself in this situation?" it is made clear that this person has made some mistakes and is now suffering because of it. The line "Crazy, crazy, parking lots make for an empty grave" is a metaphorical reference to a dangerous situation, just like parking lots can be dangerous if not careful. The singer is being asked not to give up on life despite the challenges.
The chorus of the song repeats the opening line, with the plea to slow down and take a breath to clear one's head. This can be seen as an encouraging call to seek peace and calmness amidst the chaos. The verse "Turn away from me again, You've had some time to reflect, You've had a lot of regrets" highlights the fact that the singer has already taken some time to reflect on their actions, but it seems like their regrets are still haunting them. The phrase "Get up, get down, come on, calm down" represents a call to action, to do something to change the situation for the better.
Overall, the song Regrets presents a message of hope and encourages one to move forward despite past mistakes. It shows that regrets, although inevitable, do not define an individual or determine their future. The singer is portrayed as a survivor who is still trying to get back up after falling multiple times.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, don't bleed for me
Asking the partner not to feel hurt or pain for the self-inflicted mistakes made by the singer.
How did you get yourself in this situation?
Questioning the reason and circumstances that led to the current unfavorable state of affairs.
Crazy, crazy, parking lots make for an empty grave
Warning about the negative influences that can lead to detrimental consequences, symbolized by the reference to parking lots as empty graves.
For the sake of the audience
Reminding oneself to keep fighting and not giving up for the sake of others, including fans or supporters.
Don't give up your fight
Encouraging oneself or someone else to continue struggling and dealing with the difficulties in life.
Save your pretty face
Urging to take care of oneself and protect oneself from harm or injury, metaphorically referring to one's appearance as 'pretty face.'
Baby, slow down for me
Asking the partner to take a break and relax, to rejuvenate and have a clear mind.
Take a breath and clear your head
Suggesting a breathing exercise to calm the mind and reduce the anxiety or stress of the moment.
Turn away from me again
Acknowledging that the partner might have taken some time to think and reflect on the relationship, and now is turning away from the artist.
You've had some time to reflect
Stating that the partner has taken some time to think about the relationship, implying that the reflection might lead to a better understanding or a resolution.
You've had a lot of regrets
Admitting that the partner might have regrets or terms of remorse for some of the actions or situations in the relationship.
Get up, get down, come on, calm down
Encouraging the partner to move on from the regrets, and control the emotions by feeling the ups and downs of life without being overwhelmed by them.
Introducing the protagonist a lonely soul
Starting a new section of the song by introducing the main character as a lonely person.
Trapped inside in time, alone again
Describing the singer's state of being trapped in a situation where he is left alone once again, feeling isolated and helpless.
Separated from his perfect ending
Expressing the pain of not being able to reach the desired conclusion or happy ending, which is depicted as 'perfect'.
We see him fall and fall and fall and fall and fall
Repeating the word 'fall' several times to symbolize the artist's sense of plummeting or spiraling down, due to the problems and misfortunes he has encountered.
[Chorus 2x]
Lastly, repeating the chorus twice to reiterate the message of not giving up and to remind the partner to take care of oneself.
Contributed by Josiah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HopePhotoG
wow,someone actually put the song up!! thank you for posting this. i use to go to the local shows of this band (from my town) all the time, i moved years back & lost a lot of stuff and couldn't find their music :( this was my fav song haha
@x17chan
HopePhotoG yeah this is amazing glad this is up miss these dudes
@broniellbrah72
Donde puedo conseguir el disco mp3