Anthony Basurto (d. June 9, 2011) - Vocals,
Cooper Nic… Read Full Bio ↴Joan Red is:
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.
Strong Enough
Joan Red Lyrics
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When the trees would hide behind the sun
Always hoped those days would never fade
I remember how you looked at me
With your eyes deeper than the sea
How I used to tell you I was strong
And how you believed
I can make the world stop turning
I can keep the rain from falling down
I can make your dreams worth living
If only we keep holding on
If I'm strong enough
Now that those days are long gone
I can see that's not the same old song
I can tell the smells will never fade
It's not what I'm used to
I need a fix
A shock to pull through
How I used to tell you I was strong
Well you believed
I can make the world stop turning
I can keep the rain from falling down
I can make your dreams worth living
If only we keep holding on
If I'm strong enough
Strong enough
(If I'm strong enough)
(If I'm strong enough)
Do you remember back when we were young
When the trees would hide behind the sun
When I used to tell you I was strong
Well you believed
I can make the world stop turning
I can keep the rain from falling down
I can make your dreams worth living
If only we keep holding on
If I'm strong enough
(I can make the world stop turning)
(I can keep the rain from falling down)
Strong enough
(I can make your dreams worth living)
(If only we keep holding on)
If I'm strong enough
The song "Strong Enough" by Joan Red is a heartfelt and nostalgic piece about reminiscing the good old days and hoping to recreate similar moments in the present. The first verse sets the tone by taking the listener back to the past, where the singer remembers days of innocence and joy when the trees would hide behind the sun. The repetition of the phrase "I remember," emphasizes the significance of these memories, and how they have stayed with the singer over the years. The lines "Always hoped those days would never fade," reveal the singer's desire to hold onto these moments forever, but as the song progresses, it becomes apparent that times have changed.
In the chorus, the singer confidently declares their optimism and capacity to make things better, expressing their commitment to their loved one. The lines "I can make the world stop turning, I can keep the rain from falling down, I can make your dreams worth living," shows the singer's determination to make their relationship work, "If only we keep holding on," and if they are "strong enough." The repetition of the line "If I'm strong enough," highlights the central theme of the song of the singer questioning their strength to hold onto their relationship.
However, as the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that they need a change to make the relationship work. The lines "Now that those days are long gone, I can see that's not the same old song," demonstrate the singer's realization that the world around them has changed. Still, they continue to look to the past for inspiration and hope. Ultimately, the song is a beautiful exploration of nostalgia, hope, and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember back when we were young
Do you recall the time in our youth?
When the trees would hide behind the sun
When the sun shone and trees gave shade?
Always hoped those days would never fade
We wished that those days would last forever.
I remember how you looked at me
I recollect how you gazed into my eyes.
With your eyes deeper than the sea
Your eyes were profound, like the vast ocean.
How I used to tell you I was strong
I would say that I possessed strength.
And how you believed
You had faith in me.
I can make the world stop turning
I feel like I have the power to halt time itself.
I can keep the rain from falling down
I believe that I can stop the rain from pouring down.
I can make your dreams worth living
I can make your aspirations become a reality.
If only we keep holding on
As long as we endure and persevere,
If I'm strong enough
I can only make it happen if I have enough strength.
Now that those days are long gone
Those moments are distant memories now,
I can see that's not the same old song
Things aren't the same as they once were.
I can tell the smells will never fade
The scents from back then will always linger in my memory.
It's not what I'm used to
I'm not accustomed to this new reality.
I need a fix
I require something to alleviate my current state.
A shock to pull through
Something that will jolt me back to normalcy.
Strong enough
I have to be sufficiently powerful.
(If I'm strong enough)
(I can make the world stop turning)
(I can keep the rain from falling down)
(I can make your dreams worth living)
(If only we keep holding on)
(If I'm strong enough)
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Kevin CDG Smith
Its 2017 and I just found this band. Their music moves the heart. But it makes me sad as I read below about the death of the singer, it reminds of a personal experience I've personally been thru. The music will play on forever tho.
Kevin CDG Smith
RYAN Jessen It sure does. I still listen to their music. Still inspiring.
Kevin CDG Smith
Ryan Jessen I even made a couple of GMVs Gaming/Music Videos back in the Battlefield 1 days. A tribute to him.
Shawn Peroutka
R.i.p Joan red you are missed by many and hated by few but I will never forget you changed my life for me and I wish I could tell you how thankful I am for you to make music for people that can literally change there life because it changed mine
Jerry Wright
i love this song its just as good as any poetry i will read and have read i really want this band to get huge there amazing
SH4DOWMOS3S
This song shows a different view to me now since Troni is gone. "I can make the world stop turning" I see that now since you've left our lives, "I can keep the rain from falling down" and I seen that when you were here because you could brighten a day. So this song has two sides to it to me now. I still can't believe that you're gone. I love & miss you. Rest In Paradise, Anthony
Danny
This band is really kick ass. It's a shame that the singer died because this whole album is flawless. They could have made it big. RIP Anthony.
jake mcdonald
rest in peace Anthony Basurto miss playing xbox with you, your music will live on. Blow the roof off in heaven for me buddy. Greatest guy I know
Camren Tinker
I think this is my new favorite song! :)
Christopher Thomas
amazing artist sorely missed..