- Lifelines in 2016, which reached #15 on the Billboard 200,
- Trauma in 2019, which became their most successful album yet - receiving both a Best Rock Album Grammy nomination, as well as a Best Metal Performance nomination for the album’s first single - „Bow Down”,
- True Power in 2022.
Four of I Prevail’s songs have landed on the top 10 of Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart, with 2019’s „Hurricane” reaching #1.
Lineup:
Brian Burkheiser – clean vocals
Eric Vanlerberghe – clean harsh vocals
Steve Menoian – lead guitar
Dylan Bowman – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Gabe Helguera – drums
One More Time
I Prevail Lyrics
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I'm gonna say it today
I'm sick of making excuses
I'm sick of being afraid
When all we have is a moment, with so much left to say
Don't wanna wait for tomorrow, I'm gonna say it today
Cause all my life I've tried to hide behind the fear inside
Sometimes you gotta go down swinging
Get up, get up feel the kick drum beating
One more time
One more time, tonight
Sometimes you gotta fight that feeling
Get up, get up feel your heart still beating
One more time
One more time, tonight
I know you're chasing tomorrow
But don't give up on today
If you keep making excuses
You'll always stand in your way
When all we have is a moment, with so much left to say
I know you're chasing tomorrow
But don't give up on today
Cause all your life I've tried to hide behind the fear inside
And you can't remember why
Sometimes you gotta go down swinging
Get up, get up feel the kick drum beating
One more time
One more time, tonight
Sometimes you gotta fight that feeling
Get up, get up feel your heart still beating
One more time
One more time, tonight
I don't wanna feel down down down
When nobody's around round round
I don't wanna feel down down down
When nobody's around
I don't wanna feel down down down
When nobody's around round round
I don't wanna feel down down down
When nobody's around
Sometimes you gotta go down swinging
Get up, get up feel the kick drum beating
One more time
One more time, tonight
Sometimes you gotta fight that feeling
Get up, get up feel your heart still beating
One more time
One more time, tonight
The song "One More Time" by I Prevail is an empowering rock anthem that encourages listeners to seize the day and live in the moment. The lyrics tell a story of someone who has been holding back and living in fear, hiding behind excuses and not taking risks. However, they have had a realization that life is short and they don't want to waste any more time waiting for tomorrow or making excuses. They want to take action now and say what they need to say, while they still have the chance.
The chorus talks about the need to fight that feeling of fear and doubt and to keep pushing forward. Sometimes life can knock you down, but you have to get back up and keep going, even if it means going down swinging. The repetition of "one more time" throughout the song serves as a reminder that each moment is precious and should be lived to the fullest.
Ultimately, the song serves as a call to action for listeners to stop holding themselves back and to embrace the present moment, even if it's scary or uncertain. It's a reminder to live with passion and purpose, and to not let the fear of the unknown keep you from chasing your dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't wanna wait for tomorrow
I don't want to put things off any longer.
I'm gonna say it today
I will speak up and say what needs to be said.
I'm sick of making excuses
I am tired of finding reasons not to act.
I'm sick of being afraid
I'm tired of being held back by fear.
When all we have is a moment, with so much left to say
We have limited time to communicate, and a lot to express.
Cause all my life I've tried to hide behind the fear inside
Fear has been a big obstacle for me throughout life.
And I can't remember why
I cannot recall why I allow fear to hold me back.
Sometimes you gotta go down swinging
Sometimes you have to fight and not give up, even if it's difficult.
Get up, get up feel the kick drum beating
Get up and feel the rhythm of your heart beat.
One more time
One more try, one more chance.
One more time, tonight
One more chance to take action, tonight.
Sometimes you gotta fight that feeling
You need to fight against negative feelings and thoughts.
Get up, get up feel your heart still beating
Stand up and feel your pulse, indicating that you are alive and well.
I know you're chasing tomorrow
I know you have future aspirations and goals.
But don't give up on today
However, you should not overlook the importance of the present moment.
If you keep making excuses
If you keep finding reasons not to act,
You'll always stand in your way
You'll always be blocking your own progress and success.
I don't wanna feel down down down
I don't want to feel depressed or low-spirited.
When nobody's around round round
When I am alone, with no one to support me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH ADAM STROCK, STEPHEN MATTHEW AIELLO, BRIAN BURKHEISER, ANDREW FULK, STEPHEN MENOIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Humorocity
Sometimes you gotta go down swinging
Get up get up hear my voice of reason
One more time
Dont you cry tonight
Everyday you gotta fight that feeling
Get up get up
Stop your arms from bleeding.
One more time
Dont you cry
In dedication to my best friend in the world.
Casandra Lemons
This band came out of no where and blew all the other bands out of the water... This is one of those bands that you can never get sick of... Good Work guys!!! YOU DID IT
Owen Crawford
all other bands you say? nono no
Armored squirrel
Ikr
matt11708
Casandra Lemons I not go that far.
Jake Pflueger
Casandra Lemons true
IPrevailBand
Thanks for the support Cassandra :)
Homies Eat BreaD
I feel like I Prevail is a near perfect blend of pop punk and metalcore.
Thursday Five nine
@matt11708 agreed
Omar Yañez Zavala
Chase Brenkman just like ADTR
matt11708
Chase Brenkman most pop punk bands suck this band alot better then pop punk bands.