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Inner Surge was a Canadian metal band from Calgary, Alberta. The band blends metal, hardcore, progressive rock, electronic, and Eastern influences.
History
Formed in 2001 by Steve Moore, Inner Surge's debut album Solus Verum consisted of 16 tracks with a lyrical and personal approach to issues in today's society. Matrika, their second album, was recorded at Organic Sounds studios in Calgary. Space Junkies gave it 10+ out of 10, while Bands United described it as "Disturbingly fresh". It was additionally featured on Punkcanada.net's "Top 10 of 2004". The band quickly emerged as one of Canada's most critically acclaimed heavy bands. RWS Magazine described Inner Surge as "possibly among one of the best imports that Canada has to offer - aside from Molson Beer, Peter North, and Shania Twain’s genes, that is." The band is usually described as metal, punk or metalcore, though opinions vary. Inner Surge's influences, as cited on the sleeve of its CD, Signals Screaming, include such controversial voices of left-wing dissent as Noam Chomsky, Michael Moore, George Orwell, Naomi Klein and Public Enemy's Chuck D. Their track "Halliburton Piggies" was nominated for a Just Plain Folks award in the metal category.
Inner Surge was also featured in a book by Garry Sharpe-Young, New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Inner Surge played the 2006 Vans Warped Tour in Calgary on July 20 with headlining acts such as Helmet and AFI. Their most recognized album was their final release, "An Offering", which was also their most aggressive album. Since the band's split, the members have moved on to form projects such as Post Death Soundtrack (Steve Moore's industrial/electronic band - www.postdeathsoundtrack.com), Truck (Bryan Sandau and Scott Taylor's instrumental metal band), and The Unravelling (a project where all 3 former members are involved - www.theunravellingmusic.com).
Driven
Inner Surge Lyrics
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You scream and no one listens
You are lost, my friend
You have forgotten (but I remember)
The plan is set so get down
You cannot deny the answer inside
This is of no consequence
This is not a wall
This means nothing at all(because I remember)
Please now of all times don't hesitate
It's time. Pull the lever. Open up the gate.
Restless and awake. All of a sudden... Twist of Fate
I can see you. I can hear you. I will walk with you.
I remember.
The lyrics to Inner Surge's song "Driven" talk about a person who is feeling lost and forgotten. The singer acknowledges that this person may feel like they are screaming for help, but no one is listening. However, the singer reassures the listener that they have not been forgotten, and they are not alone. The plan is set, and it's time to move forward.
The lyrics suggest that the obstacles in this person's life are not significant and should not hold them back from achieving their goals. The singer encourages the listener to pull the lever and open up the gate, indicating that it's time to move forward and embrace a twist of fate. The singer is offering their support by saying they can see and hear this person, and they will walk with them.
Overall, the message of the lyrics is one of support and empowerment. It is an anthem for those who may feel lost and forgotten in their lives, encouraging them to take control of their destiny and not let obstacles hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
You think that no one notices
You feel invisible, like you don't matter, but I see you.
You scream and no one listens
You feel unheard, like your voice doesn't matter, but I hear you.
You are lost, my friend
You feel disoriented and unsure, but I am here to guide you.
You have forgotten (but I remember)
You have lost sight of your purpose or goals, but I remember them for you.
The plan is set so get down
The course of action is established, so get ready to take action.
You cannot deny the answer inside
You already know what needs to be done, deep down inside you.
This is not an obstacle
The challenge you face is not an insurmountable obstacle.
This is of no consequence
The challenge you face is not as important as you may think it is.
This is not a wall
The challenge you face is not an impossible barrier that cannot be overcome.
This means nothing at all(because I remember)
The challenge you face is not significant in the grand scheme of things, because I remember your true goals.
Please now of all times don't hesitate
This is a critical moment, so don't hold back or be hesitant.
It's time. Pull the lever. Open up the gate.
Now is the time to take decisive action and move forward towards your goals.
Restless and awake. All of a sudden... Twist of Fate
You're feeling restless and alert, and suddenly things take an unexpected turn.
I can see you. I can hear you. I will walk with you.
I am here for you, to support and encourage you every step of the way.
I remember.
I remember your true goals and what you need to do to achieve them.
Contributed by Sophia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.