Anthony Basurto (d. June 9, 2011) - Vocals,
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Anthony Basurto (d. June 9, 2011) - Vocals,
Cooper Nichols - Guitar,
Joel Wilson - Guitar,
Jeff Anderson - Drums,
Brandon Vatter - Bass,
With a sound all their own and a front man with the voice to carry it, Joan Red is re-defining modern rock... and the new definition rolls like this: rock- (noun)- pronounced (rok) - JOAN RED; Powerful choruses and catchy hooks driven by thunderous guitars and driving beats. It's music that takes you to another place. A place where fans push to the front of the stage decked out in black and red to pledge loyalty to a band that most have never heard of. A place where fists pump in the air and the crowds know the words to every song. This isn't just a band. This isn't just a gig. Welcome to a place where every show is an unforgettable "rock experience". Welcome to JOAN RED. Formed in late 2006, the band wrote and recorded it's first EP "Spread The Red" at Paul Ebersold's 747 studios in 2007 and began playing local venues and building a buzz. In September 2008, they completed their first, full length album and achieved notable regional success as well as radio airplay in markets from Missouri to Mississippi and on to Florida. With 65,000 Myspace friends and over 2.5 million plays, Joan Red is currently one of the most sought after live acts in the Memphis area and boasts an impressive touring schedule with hundreds of performances to date and beyond. Genres colliding, Joan Red has manipulated modern songwriting in the Rock/Alternative/Power Rock formats to feed their 'rock hungry' audience with limitless hooks and choruses. Often described as "Disturbed" meets "The Killers," they have shared the stage with national touring acts that include Three Days Grace, Avenged Sevenfold, Seether, One Less Reason, Taproot, Egypt Central, Sevendust, Saving Abel, Staind and Trust Co. With their single "You Be The Hero" already impacting radio, their full length debut album released in August of '09, and a non-stop touring schedule covering the Eastern half of the U.S, Joan Red is undeniably ready to take on the masses.
Lead singer Anthony Basurto died in his sleep on June 9, 2011. He is survived by his mother and brother.
Sorrow List
Joan Red Lyrics
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Down to sleep
Check my pulse to see
If I'm still breathing
Caught in a world I love that's
Blind to see
Hold me close and help me
Off my knees
But I can't go on alone
I need you
Sorrow is all I own
To breathe through you
All alone
I painted this picture solely
Upon a wish of what I know
With all the love inside me frozen cold
And all this life left wondering
Is this love all that I know
Only the warmth inside me
Your love could save me
But I can't let go
I can't go on alone
I need you
Sorrow is all I own
To breathe through
Caught in your heart of stone
Before I write my own
And to get myself through this
I need to write my sorrow list
(Picture a winter so cold)
(Taking the years that made this old)
(You're the only light)
(That I see)
But I can't go on alone
I need you
Sorrow is all I own
To breathe through
Caught in your heart of stone
Before I write my own
To get myself through this
I need to write my sorrow list
I need to write my sorrow list
List, list
Go
The lyrics of Joan Red's "Sorrow List" express a deep feeling of loneliness and desperation, as the singer yearns for someone to hold her and help her through her pain. The chorus especially demonstrates this as she repeats, "I need you" and "sorrow is all I own, to breathe through you." She feels like she's caught in a world that's blind to her struggles, and she needs someone to break the coldness she feels inside.
As the song continues, the singer reveals that she has painted a picture for herself that is based solely on a wish of what she knows, but she still feels frozen and wondering if love is all she knows. She knows that only the warmth of someone's love can save her, but she can't let go of her past sorrow and pain. The final lines express her need to write her "sorrow list" in order to get through the pain.
Overall, "Sorrow List" is a powerful song that showcases the singer's vulnerability and deep desire for human connection. It's a reminder of how important it is to be there for each other, especially during times of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold my head now lay me
I need your comfort and support to deal with my pain
Down to sleep
I want to rest and let my mind find peace
Check my pulse to see
I am questioning whether I'm even alive or if I'm just going through the motions
If I'm still breathing
I am feeling suffocated and unsure if I can carry on
Caught in a world I love that's
I am trapped in a situation that I care deeply about, but it is causing me pain
Blind to see
Others cannot see the situation as I do, making me feel ostracized and misunderstood
Hold me close and help me
I need physical and emotional support to help get back on my feet
Off my knees
I am feeling defeated and hopeless
But I can't go on alone
I need someone to help me through this painful time because I feel powerless
I need you
I need someone I can trust and rely on
Sorrow is all I own
My heart is heavy with sadness and despair
To breathe through you
I am holding onto relationships and love as a way to survive
All alone
Despite being surrounded by people, I feel deeply lonely and isolated
I painted this picture solely
I created a dream of what my life could be, but it has been shattered
Upon a wish of what I know
I am clinging to the hope that my dreams can still become a reality
With all the love inside me frozen cold
My heart is broken, and I cannot freely love or feel
And all this life left wondering
I am questioning the purpose and meaning of my life
Is this love all that I know
I am unsure if my capacity to love is all I have going for me
Only the warmth inside me
Despite my sadness and pain, I still feel an ember of hope inside me
Your love could save me
I am looking to someone else to help me find a way out of my pain
I can't let go
I am holding onto my pain as if it is the only thing keeping me grounded
Caught in your heart of stone
I am surrounded by people who are unable to be empathetic and show kindness
Before I write my own
I need to address my pain and suffering before I can deal with other people's emotions
And to get myself through this
I need to focus on my own healing before I can help anyone else
I need to write my sorrow list
I need to acknowledge and seek help to deal with my pain in a healthy way
List, list
I am reminding myself of the importance of writing my sorrow down to heal and move on
Contributed by Audrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.