Their debut album Ideas Above Our Station reached number 6 in the UK album chart, spawned several Top 40 singles and has since gone gold in the UK. The band went on to tour extensively throughout Europe and Japan. Despite selling 35,000 copies of their second album Shatterproof Is Not A Challenge they were dropped by Sony BMG in June 2004.
Hundred Reasons signed to V2 Records in September 2005. Their third album Kill Your Own - produced by guitarist Larry Hibbitt - was released on March 20, 2006 to critical acclaim and sold 30,000 copies.
On August 9, 2006 it was announced on the band's official website that guitarist and vocalist Paul Townsend would be leaving the band following their tour of Japan in early September. The departure is said to be "totally amicable", and Ben Doyle of The Lucky Nine has since joined the band as guitarist.
The band's fourth album, Quick the Word, Sharp the Action, was released on October 15, 2007. Less than a month after the album's release, V2 Records was bought by Universal, leaving the band, once again, without a label and the album was pulled from shops. Because of this, no further singles were released from the record.
Having been given the album by Universal, Quick the Word, Sharp the Action was re-released in Spring 2009. With the band touring to coincide with the release.
Avalanche
Hundred Reasons Lyrics
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Is nothing to us at all now?
With all its force we know
It cannot ever conceive to stand in our way
Condescending
Chased it to where
Where the first ones
To start our lives hereAnd changing patterns don't take a toll
We won't forget why we are here
With our hands held together the clouds part
As if they knew not to stand in our way
In Hundred Reasons's song Avalanche, the lyrics seem to depict a sense of confidence and resilience in the face of hardship. The "avalanche" that they refer to could represent any obstacle that one may encounter in life, whether it be personal struggles or societal pressures. The band acknowledges the magnitude of the force that the avalanche possesses, yet claim that it poses no threat to them anymore. It's almost as if the band has transcended the hurdle and come out on the other side.
The lyrics then take a slightly condescending tone as the band member sarcastically wonders if the avalanche still thinks it has the power to overcome them. The lines "We won't forget why we are here" indicate that the band has a strong sense of purpose, which may have guided them through the difficult times.
The final lines of the song are quite uplifting, with the clouds parting as if they are providing a way for the band to reach their destination. "With our hands held together," demonstrates a sense of togetherness and community, which may have also contributed to the band's perseverance. Overall, the lyrics of Avalanche serve as a reminder that even though life can be challenging, it's essential to stay grounded, determined, and united in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
The avalanche we strode towards
We willingly walked towards the potential danger or disaster
Is nothing to us at all now?
It no longer poses a threat or concern to us
With all its force we know
Despite its great power and intensity, we are aware of it
It cannot ever conceive to stand in our way
The avalanche cannot prevent us from achieving our goals
Condescending
The avalanche is belittling or looking down on us
Chased it to where
We pursued the avalanche to its location
Where the first ones
We were the pioneers or the first to arrive in that area
To start our lives here
We chose this location to begin our lives and create something new
And changing patterns don't take a toll
We are not affected by the changes that occur over time
We won't forget why we are here
We have a clear purpose and will not lose sight of it
With our hands held together the clouds part
We are united and powerful, and obstacles are removed before us
As if they knew not to stand in our way
The clouds seem to recognize our strength and will not oppose us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW BEWS, ANDREW GILMOUR, COLIN DORAN, LAURENCE JOHN HIBBITT, PAUL TOWNSEND
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