Their breakout album came 1994, on Lost & Found Records called Scarred For Life. In 1997 recorded a split cd with a Portuguese straight edge band called X-Acto, and since then they became a big success in the European hardcore scene.
On July 20th, 2005, they announced a deal with Abacus Recordings, a subsidiary label of Century Media. The album Our Darkest Days was released on May 16, 2006. It topped the list of pastepunk.com 's top 25 albums of 2006.
Their homepage can be found under www.igniteband.com
Zoli Teglas is now the permanent singer of southern california punk legends Pennywise. He is no longer the Lead singer of Pennywise.
By My Side
Ignite Lyrics
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all my own
but steadfast right by my side,
best friend I've ever known,
you've always had my back,
lost my stability,
straight down bloodied up my face,
pick myself up again but wind up on two feet,
all my own,
machinery you can't control,
others complain about their worst troubles you wish were your own,
as the seasons roll on by you realize you're gettin' older,
it's a battle,
all my own,
what have I learned?
Best friend I've ever know,
the innocence as we've grown been beaten down before,
her good luck brings me in,
through good times and between the bad times made the difference,
I slept well constantly knowin' you'll never leave,
there was strangers in our midst but steadfast right by my side had many enemies,
you always had my back
(It's a battle, all my own),
machinery you can't control,
others complain about their worst troubles you wish were your own,
as the seasons roll on by you realize you're gettin' older,
it's a battle, all my own,
what have I learned,
the stares,
the glares,
the battle and fights
This malice put upon,
you can't be all right
The trouble,
the ill intent,
I'm sorry for you
Never yet again rearranging the truth
She holds my head up high
When I can't see,
fills my mind with thoughts
Good memories, she shuts me up when I'm Screaming angry,
gives me guidance when
(I have no peace)
You stayed in my corner to fight,
stayed by my side,
I'm so tired,
stayed by my wrongs and by my rights
It's a battle,
all my own,
machinery you can't control,
others complain about their worst troubles you wish were your own,
as the seasons roll on by you realize you're gettin' older,
it's a battle, all my own,
what have I learned?
The song By My Side by Ignite presents the struggles and challenges that one faces in life and how having a steadfast friend can make all the difference. The lyrics describe the battle that the vocalist faces, which is personal and exclusive to them, but they have their best friend by their side, who has always supported them. The vocalist talks about losing their stability and getting beaten down, but despite it all, they manage to stand up again. The battle may be all their own, but having their best friend's support gives them the strength to keep fighting. The seasons passing by make the vocalist realize they are getting older, but they are grateful for the lessons they have learned and the friend who has stood by their side through thick and thin.
The song conveys the message that life is a battle, and we all face our troubles and struggles, but having a true friend by our side can make all the difference. The lyrics describe the hardships, the malice, the battles, and the fights, but the vocalist is grateful for their friend's unwavering support, which has kept them going. The song talks about the growth, maturity, and lessons learned through difficult times. It suggests that, despite the difficulties, the friend has never left, has had their back, and has always been there in good times and bad times.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a battle, all my own
Life is a constant struggle that is unique to each individual
But steadfast right by my side, best friend I've ever known, you've always had my back
Despite the challenges I face, I am grateful for the unwavering support and loyalty of my closest friend
Lost my stability, straight down bloodied up my face, pick myself up again but wind up on two feet
I have faced difficult times and setbacks, but I have the resilience to get back up and keep going
Machinery you can't control, others complain about their worst troubles you wish were your own, as the seasons roll on by you realize you're gettin' older
The uncontrollable aspects of life may make me envious of the problems others face, but I also understand the inevitability of aging
What have I learned? Best friend I've ever known, the innocence as we've grown been beaten down before
Despite the hardships I have faced, I have learned to cherish the value of a true and enduring friendship
Her good luck brings me in, through good times and between the bad times made the difference, I slept well constantly knowin' you'll never leave
My friend's good fortune has been a guiding force in my life, providing comfort and security even in tough times
There was strangers in our midst but steadfast right by my side had many enemies, you always had my back
Despite facing opposition and threats, my friend remained loyal and stood by my side
The stares, the glares, the battle and fights this malice put upon, you can't be all right
The constant confrontation and hostility from others can take a toll and make it difficult to maintain a sense of peace
The trouble, the ill intent, I'm sorry for you never yet again rearranging the truth
Despite the negative actions and intentions of others, I refuse to compromise my integrity and speak only the truth
She holds my head up high when I can't see, fills my mind with thoughts good memories, she shuts me up when I'm screaming angry, gives me guidance when (I have no peace)
My friend provides comfort, positive memories, and guidance during times of emotional turmoil and distress
You stayed in my corner to fight, stayed by my side, I'm so tired, stayed by my wrongs and by my rights
Through every struggle and challenge, my friend remained a steadfast supporter, never wavering in their loyalty
Lyrics © DistroKid, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN DE WALDEN, NATISSE JONES, STEPHEN M. SINGER, LARRY AMURAO, ALEXANDER PAUL BACANI, MICHAEL L. GABRIEL, JIMMY M. MARTINEZ
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C7 PO
This is really good!
Neil Young
Zoli Teglas, greatest of all hardcore vocalists.
kaynefry
I'm so glad I got the opportunity to see these guys play back in 2004 + 2008, same venue 'Enigma Bar' Adelaide South Australia .
Bubby Lee
This song rules!