In July 2008, Nick, the screamer, announced through the band's myspace page that he was quitting the band to pursue other interests.
Hopes Die Last are not to be confused with Dallas, Texas based metal band Hope Dies Last, which formed in 2004.
Hopes Die Last are from Italy.
Their album Six Years Home was released in August 2009.
Ther second album Trust No One was released in February 2012.
Their EP Wolfpack was released in June 2013.
Current members:
Daniele Tofani - unclean vocals (since 2009)
Marco Mantovani - lead guitar, clean vocals (since 2004)
Luigi Magliocca - rhythm guitar (since 2008)
Yuri Santurri - bass (since 2015)
Danilo Menna - drums, percussion (since 2015)
Former members:
Marco "Becko" Calanca - bass, keyboards,clean vocals (2004-2015)
Ivan Panella - drums, percussion (2004-2015)
Valerio "Nekso" Corsi - keyboards, electronics (2013)
Nicolò "Nick" Arquilla - lead vocals (2004-2008)
Jacopo Iannariello - rhythm guitar (2004–2008)
Johnny's Light Sucks
Hopes Die Last Lyrics
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and wise men run away so easily
so lightly I can't believe it
so drown into the sea
you'll find me there
I will drain all your fears
take it back, take it back
I can't believe
be quiet ask yourself why
and try
try to reach those heights
cause it's useless business
to tear yourself apart
especially
if thins are going like this
what does remain?
nothing's gonna be friendly
there's nothing after this wall
nothing after this wall
we're doing nothing but trying
to match our lives
and finally
the moment arrives
but I'm so tired
so tired of this fight
but I'm so tired
and this time
I give up
and this time
I give up
what does remain?
nothing's gonna be friendly
there's nothing after this wall
nothing after this wall
what does remain? (what can I say?)
nothing's gonna be friendly (for me)
there's nothing after this wall
nothing after this wall
it's all getting slow
everything's too slow
cause I heard you say
"hey don't be afraid"
The lyrics of Hopes Die Last’s song Johnny’s Light Sucks express a feeling of weariness and resignation. The first stanza begins with the assertion that everything is “getting old,” and that wise men (presumably those who might have found a way to transcend the weariness and confusion of life) are running away easily. The singer expresses disbelief at how easy it is to be drawn into the depths of life’s metaphorical sea, suggesting a sense of being overwhelmed and searching for an escape. Yet, the singer also promises to be there to “drain all your fears,” perhaps hinting at the desire to help others who are struggling, despite their own weariness.
The chorus is a repetition of the question “what does remain?” followed by the assertion that there is “nothing after this wall.” This could be interpreted in a few different ways, but the simplest reading is that life is ultimately empty and meaningless. The singer suggests that everyone is just “trying to match our lives,” and that even when “the moment arrives” (presumably meaning some sort of realization or breakthrough), the exhaustion and resignation remain. The final lines return to the theme of weariness, with the singer admitting that they’re “so tired of this fight” and giving up.
Overall, the lyrics of Johnny’s Light Sucks express a feeling of disillusionment with life, as well as weariness and exhaustion. The singer seems to suggest that even when one achieves some sort of insight or breakthrough, the struggles of life remain.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all getting old
Things are becoming repetitive and mundane
and wise men run away so easily
Those who are intelligent tend to avoid difficult situations
so lightly I can't believe it
Their disappearance feels unexpected and abrupt
so drown into the sea
Sink into oblivion and forget everything
you'll find me there
They will be present in that state of forgetfulness
I will drain all your fears
They will take away all the fear and anxiety
take it back, take it back
Undo the past
I can't believe
The current situation is hard to fathom
we didn't kill our (lies)
They didn't confront and eliminate the things they were being dishonest about
be quiet ask yourself why
Reflect on the cause of the problem
and try
Make an effort to change
try to reach those heights
Aim for success and fulfillment
cause it's useless business
It's pointless to continue with the current situation
to tear yourself apart
To harm oneself mentally or emotionally
especially
Particularly
if thins are going like this
If things continue to deteriorate
what does remain?
What is left of value?
nothing's gonna be friendly
The future looks bleak
there's nothing after this wall
The future looks like a dead end
we're doing nothing but trying
They're struggling to improve their situation
to match our lives
To achieve what they want in life
and finally
After a long time
the moment arrives
The opportunity arises
but I'm so tired
They're exhausted from the struggle
and this time
This specific instance
I give up
They've decided to quit
what does remain?
What is left of value?
nothing's gonna be friendly (for me)
The future doesn't look good for them
there's nothing after this wall
The future looks like a dead end
it's all getting slow
Everything is progressing sluggishly
cause I heard you say
Because they were told
"hey don't be afraid"
Someone tried to encourage them not to worry
Contributed by Jake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Denis Simard
you can tell they're inspired by Underoath. SO. GOOD.
Jake Miller
Thank you Blank Tv! More REAL music like this!
GazettELaila
Ohh God i love Daniele's Scream soo danm much<3
eduardo serra
son los mejores :D
Giulia
Love these guys!
gee bee
they are my real life friends, and i'm so happy for them! gogo HDL!
John Sellers
You guys rock!
Albana Abazi
OMFG <3
Denis Simard
oh really? underoath has been around forever though :O wow
Josh Stanton
SOOO GOOOD!