2.) Post-Punk band from Minneapolis. See also The Idle Hands.
3) Descendents and Wipers influenced punk from Münster, Germany.
4) Idle Hands (1999-2002) was a pop punk group from California. They were signed to Trustkill Records, known more for hardcore punk and metalcore.
5) A Blues/Stoner Rock band from Sheffield, UK
2) With the song title “The 80’s Killed Your Boyfriend” and the upbeat sing-song-y tunes “Loaded” and “Sunshine on the Tenements,” The Idle Hands unashamedly link their sound and style to the post-punk movement of two and a half decades ago. Other, more story-telling, indie-pop songs, “Space Thing” and “Damage Control,” let loose a more empathetic, rock sound. Often rooted in standard danceable punk beats, their sound is carried on by driving electric guitar with intermittent picking, the occasional synth and keyboard lines. Ciaran Daily’s voice sometimes beautifully counteracts the hazy music with well-voiced falsetto melodies, though he more often sticks with his bashful young punk voice.
The Idle Hand’s music escapes the often-obnoxious, overdone grimy punk sound while retaining much of its energy. Their lyrics, however, remain stuck in their punk roots. Singing cliche lines about drinking, girls, and friends, The Idle Hands have some regrettable moments, such as the whiny and overdone line ‘I’ve Lost You Now’ repeated far too many times at the climax of the track “Secretary.” While their sound could be likened to mature, mellowed out punk, their lyrics have miles to go to match the maturity of their sound. A little less of ‘baby,’ ‘darling,’ and ‘just remember where your heart is,’ never hurts anyone.
4) The band was a four piece outfit led by Meaghan Ball on vocals, and rounded out with Chris Mohney (Drums), Dan Previch (Bass) and Joe Robb (Guitar). Ball was known for her earlier work in the emo band Copper, while the rest of the band formerly played in the hardcore band Suburban Empire. Recordings include the 1999 EP "Treaty" and the 2000 full-length "Building a Desert".
By Way of Kingdom
Idle Hands Lyrics
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This figure stalking me in starlight.
I'm running out of time.
The darkness hides my trail,
He knows not by which way I travel.
The golden path of my desire.
By way of kingdom,
By way of empire,
By way of time,
The strong survive.
And when the morning comes,
I see the morning star above me.
A symbol of my destiny.
To meet my enemy,
To know you don't think the way that I do,
That you will die and I survive.
By way of kingdom,
By way of force,
By way of empire,
By way of time,
The strong survive.
The lyrics of Idle Hands's song By Way of Kingdom describe the singer being pursued by an unknown man in the darkness. The singer is running out of time and is desperately trying to evade his hunter. The darkness is hiding his trail, and the man chasing him is not aware of which route he is taking. The singer is following the golden path of his desire, the path that leads him to his destiny, which is to meet his enemy face-to-face.
The lyrics highlight the struggle for power and survival, as the strong always come out on top. The singer needs to survive in this dangerous world, where one wrong move could cost him his life. The morning star above represents hope and symbolizes the singer's destiny. The singer is prepared to face his enemy, knowing that it's a matter of survival, and the end of the chase will result in his victory.
Overall, the lyrics of this song are poetic and metaphorical, encapsulating the human struggle for survival and the will to win, even in the face of danger and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
A man is hunting me,
I am being pursued by a person who wishes to harm me.
This figure stalking me in starlight.
My pursuer is following me under the cover of night.
I'm running out of time.
I am rapidly approaching a deadline that will determine my fate.
The darkness hides my trail,
I am taking advantage of the lack of light to conceal my movements from my pursuer.
He knows not by which way I travel.
My pursuer is unaware of my exact whereabouts or how I am moving.
The golden path of my desire.
I am following a course of action that aligns with my goals and ambitions, despite the danger it presents.
By way of kingdom,
I will achieve my end goal through the use of power, control, and authority.
By way of force,
I will use physical strength and aggression to reach my objective.
By way of empire,
I will build my own powerful domain to advance my position and goals.
By way of time,
I will rely on the passage of time to work in my favor and enable me to accomplish my aim.
The strong survive.
Only those with the will and ability to overcome challenges will ultimately succeed.
And when the morning comes,
As the sun rises, a new phase or opportunity presents itself.
I see the morning star above me.
The appearance of the morning star is a symbol of hope and inspiration for me.
A symbol of my destiny.
I interpret the morning star as a sign of what is to come, aligning with my beliefs about where I am headed and what I am meant to accomplish.
To meet my enemy,
I will confront and engage with the person who is trying to harm me.
To know you don't think the way that I do,
I learn that my adversary has a different perspective or approach to the situation than I do.
That you will die and I survive.
I will emerge victorious from our conflict.
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Scarlettddz3
I love this band so much ❤️saw them live... GREAT
Pete M
This EP is so good. Can't wait for the full album this year
Mario Maxx Diamond
last time i was blown away like this was in '93 when voivod released 'the outer limits'. best band in years...great ep and 'mana' is killer
John Watson
Love this band its like I'm back to the good old days of 1991 & Head Bangers Ball
Croistoir O'hAodha
The METALIC Cure with The Fields of the Nephilim and some Paradise Lost thrown in. Shit is ROCKIN 🇨🇮🤟💀🤟🇨🇮. Impressed .
Ian Verdugo
This band rules hard. We needed this.
sbi168
Great band I saw support tribulation. Really enjoyed them and if u keep up this quality u have a life long fan. Great work guys!
PubliKanguro Tecno - Marketing
Great. Awesome. La neta que chingón hacen música a su estilo. Muy extraño! Soy su seguidor, saludos desde México. La Paz.
Giantsfan88
My mind is blown so hard right now...that voice is so 80s british pop mixed with some ghost and 69 eyes altogether ...woww
Thane Smash Montages
Vocals are more like Tears for Fears imo