It didn't take long for I the Mighty to start making an impression on the West Coast. The quartet landed on the music director's desk at local modern rock station Live 105 around the release of Hearts and Spades, and from there it's been one milestone after another. I the Mighty have found regular radio airplay, opening slots for Deftones, Hawthorne Heights, and There For Tomorrow, as well as packed venues up and down the West Coast. Not to mention glowing reviews and coverage in Alternative Press, AMP Magazine, and on AbsolutePunk.net
"We wanted to introduce I the Mighty and Hearts and Spades to as many people as possible, so we decided to put together a 'track hunt' and make each of the songs available on different social media sites and later on Purevolume.com," explains singer Brent Walsh. "We researched how our fans and friends discovered music online and embraced that by giving them a reason to connect with us (the EP for free) and then we tried to build a personal friendship with each one." The band's marketing strategy has been an unquestionable success, with over 3,500 full EP downloads within the first 3 months of release.
In addition to their high-energy live set, I the Mighty have paired new media intellect with traditional promotion to help build a loyal and enthusiastic group of fans.
They were signed to Equal Vision records and released three albums before breaking up in 2020 due to frontman Brent Walsh receiving sexual assault allegations.
The Frame III: Sirocco
I the Mighty Lyrics
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they say we only see just what we want, what we want.
Well, trust them not.
There’s no one here to argue this mirage when hope is all you got.
'Cause now they’re closing in as you begin to fall apart.
When everybody grew so cold,
You gave up but we believed in you, believed in you.
Now you stand above the rest.
Yeah, I took you in,
told you of the storm that’s coming
and I watched your eyes light up like fireflies in the desert night.
And you said:
“Yes, my friend they’re hunting me down like a dog…
so I’ll have them die like one.”
Now they’re closing in, as you begin your plan and run.
Run! Run! Run!
When everybody grew so cold,
You gave up but we believed in you, believed in you.
And you were once this empty shell,
Now you stand above the rest, yeah.
You led them from where you call home
and into a desert storm.
And left them to deal with God.
(I wash my hands and now it's done.)
In the morning, they’d all be gone, yeah.
When everybody grew so cold,
you gave up but we believed in you, believed in you.
And you were once this empty shell,
now you stand above the rest.
Oh, you stand above the rest.
Oh, you stand above the rest, yeah.
But they already took her from us, from us.
The song "The Frame III: Sirocco" by I the Mighty talks about a person who is alone and struggling to survive in the searing heat of the desert. The lyrics suggest that people tend to see only what they want to see when trapped in such extreme conditions. Hence, it's advised not to rely on anyone as hope is all that one has in such circumstances. The person in the song seems to have been betrayed by others but gains strength from the thought that others believe in them. The lyrics mention that the person was an empty shell before, but now they have risen to the top and stand out above the rest.
Moreover, the song also touches on themes of revenge and escape. The person discusses their plan to take revenge and hunt down their oppressors. The song suggests that the person has already lost someone dear to them and might want to avenge their loss. The lyrics describe how the person tricks their oppressors into heading into a sandstorm and leaving them all to deal with a higher power. The underlying message in the song might be to trust oneself and not to rely on others alone.
Line by Line Meaning
When it’s so damn hot,
they say we only see just what we want, what we want.
During extreme conditions, people tend to only see what they wish to see and ignore the reality. But this advice is not reliable.
Well, trust them not.
There’s no one here to argue this mirage when hope is all you got.
Do not trust others blindly, especially when all you have is hope and there is no one to challenge their claims.
'Cause now they’re closing in as you begin to fall apart.
As the situation worsens and you start to lose control, they are approaching you.
When everybody grew so cold,
You gave up but we believed in you, believed in you.
When everyone else lost faith, we still had confidence in you and stood by you.
And you were once this empty shell,
Now you stand above the rest.
Once you were a hollow, insignificant person, but now you have risen above everyone else.
Yeah, I took you in,
told you of the storm that’s coming
and I watched your eyes light up like fireflies in the desert night.
I took you under my wing and warned you of the incoming challenges. Your eyes glimmered with hope, even in the darkest of times.
And you said:
“Yes, my friend they’re hunting me down like a dog…
so I’ll have them die like one.”
You acknowledged that you are being pursued relentlessly, but you will take them down with you in your seemingly inevitable defeat.
Now they’re closing in,
as you begin your plan and run.
Run! Run! Run!
As you start to execute your strategy and flee, they are closing in on you. Run for your life.
You led them from where you call home
and into a desert storm.
And left them to deal with God.
(I wash my hands and now it's done.)
In the morning, they’d all be gone, yeah.
You took them far away from your hometown into the unforgiving desert where they will be forced to confront their fate. You have no guilt about letting them face the consequences of their actions, and they will not survive until dawn.
But they already took her from us, from us.
But they have already taken someone dear to us, someone we care about deeply has been lost.
Contributed by Camilla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
C.L.T
How these guys aren't more famous i'll never know, they are so god dam good artists, seriously this song is a work of art.
Rachel Cahill
now that all three frames are completed the story within them just makes me love these songs so much more, tbh
Visaira Pieternella
Same
Izaya O
Gah I still can't believe this band isn't crazy famous! I love them so much. <3
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Exactlyyyyyyyyyyyy
abigcandle
That last note gets me every single time. GREAT song!
Intra Viator
This band preforms better than the majority of popular bands out there. I've grown to love them and the music they create. All the subtle hints and metaphors, the stories they make, nothing less than art incarnate.
Julia Mariano
Love this band! I'm really happy I found them :D
snehurec
Their music is like poison. But it slowly fills you with happiness..
Kyle Albaugh
Definitely one of the best bands right now! HLH and this are the best!