The autobiographical title represents the band’s hard work and steady ascent to establish themselves on the rock and roll playing field. “Every song on this record reflects everything we’ve gone through over the past three years,” says Glenn Mungo. “It’s a storytelling type of record from beginning to end.”
It’s also a look ahead, as Lansdowne anticipate their to return to the stage. “Touring prepared us to make this record,” says Jon Ricci. “We experienced our fans in a more intimate way — the stories we heard from them, the conversations we had, their frustrations and triumphs — we got a better grasp on the kind of record we wanted to make. We are very focused on making sure we bring the best show we can every night. These new songs were written so they’re at their best live.”
The time spent honing their sound brought Lansdowne back to their traditional rock and roll roots. “We wanted to play from the heart, rather than have people outside of the band tell us, ‘This is what we’re looking for,’” says Mungo. “This time, there were no restrictions. We were able to let out what we’d been holding back for three or four years.”
Formed in Boston, Mass., Lansdowne built their fan base the old-fashioned way: on the road. They performed hundreds of shows across the U.S. and were chosen by Armed Forces Entertainment to perform for two weeks in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Kurdistan, which led to a partnership with the USO to play on American military bases from coast to coast.
After a seemingly endless stretch of tour dates, changes took place: new management, a new booking agent, a new guitarist and a new direction. The band recruited Joey Ariemma, a longtime colleague from Ohio, in time to record No Home But The Road. His contributions, says Mungo, add “different textures and tones to our sound, taking us in the direction we wanted to go.”
Rather than record a full-length album, Lansdowne opted to release an EP. “Rather than one long album cycle, we’ve decided to put out EPs and release music more often,” says Mungo. “With an album, songs that you put your heart and soul into may end up sitting on the shelf. An EP allows us to give all the songs the attention they deserve.”
Completing the equation for Lansdowne was producer Mike Watts, whom Ricci credits with bringing back his soulful, blues-entrenched vocal style. “Mike understood our vision for the music,” he says. “Our previous experiences in the studio were good, and they taught us a lot, but this was the first time I felt I could give100 percent of what I have. Mike embraced my personality from the start, and we couldn’t be happier.”
No Home But The Road is both the culmination of a band finding its true identity and the outcome of that evolution. The result, says Ricci, is a “more confident, comfortable Lansdowne. The first time was trial by fire. This time, we really owned it, and fans will see that. The comment we heard the most on the last record was, ‘Your live show is so much stronger. We wish your record sounded like the live show.’ We took that to heart and that’s why we needed to strip it down, go all out and give people a record they could be excited about.”
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Back to Life
Lansdowne Lyrics
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Load the chamber, let it linger.
One last time I’m on the edge again.
Right up, pull it back down.
The blade feels like a pointing finger.
All I see is angels on their knees.
Lay it down and say your goodbyes.
Just kiss it goodbye.
Tears can’t bring this back to life.
All you knew was a lie.
So, kiss it goodbye.
Tears can’t bring this back to life.
Hold out, never give in.
Build the walls and watch them fall.
One by one until there’s nothing left.
So cold, so far away.
Call out, but no one hears the words I say.
No one can rescue me.
You can’t save me.
Lay it down and say your goodbyes.
Just kiss it goodbye.
Tears can’t bring this back to life.
All you knew was a lie.
So, kiss it goodbye.
Tears can’t bring this back…
When you fall to your knees and you call begging please.
Lay it down and say your goodbyes.
Just kiss it goodbye.
Your tears can’t bring this back to life.
I am fallen and broken.
On each breath I’m choking.
Gasping for something to lift me up.
It’s a sickness, a darkness.
The world is so heartless.
Reaching for someone to wake me up.
Too far gone, this is not where you save me.
Lay it down and say your goodbyes.
Just kiss it goodbye.
Tears can’t bring this back to life.
All you knew was a lie.
So, kiss it goodbye.
Tears can’t bring this back…
When you fall to your knees and you call begging please.
Lay it down and say your goodbyes.
Just kiss it goodbye.
Your tears can’t bring this back to life.
The lyrics of "Back to Life" by Lansdowne tell a story of a person who is struggling with dark thoughts and is on the edge of a breakdown. The person seems to be contemplating suicide as expressed in lines like "load the chamber, let it linger," and "the blade feels like a pointing finger." They feel alone and abandoned, as no one hears the words they say even when they call out for help. The person realizes that they have been living a lie and that their efforts to hold on are futile, as tears cannot bring things back to life.
Despite the darkness expressed in the lyrics, there is also a sense of hope and a desire for redemption. The person seems to be reaching out for help, albeit unsuccessfully. They want someone to lift them up and save them from the darkness, but they also understand that the responsibility to do so lies with themselves. They need to lay down the burdens that they carry, say their goodbyes, and kiss it all goodbye.
Ultimately, "Back to Life" is a haunting and poignant tale of a person's struggle to find their way back from the brink of despair, with the realization that sometimes, the only way to find redemption is to let go and start again.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up, pull yourself down.
Push yourself up from the ground only to hold yourself back again.
Load the chamber, let it linger.
Ready yourself for the inevitable pain that you know will linger.
One last time I’m on the edge again.
Once more, find yourself on the brink of desperation.
Right up, pull it back down.
Quickly rise up only to swiftly descend again.
The blade feels like a pointing finger.
The pain feels personal, like an accusing finger pointed squarely at you.
All I see is angels on their knees.
In a time of suffering, all that can be perceived is divine beings who are powerless to assist.
Too far gone, this is not where you save me.
Past the point of redemption or rescue, this is no longer where help can be found.
Lay it down and say your goodbyes.
Give up the fight and bid farewell to what once was.
Just kiss it goodbye.
Seal your fate with a final gesture of letting go.
Tears can’t bring this back to life.
Crying will not revive what has been lost.
All you knew was a lie.
Everything you believed to be true was in fact false.
So, kiss it goodbye.
Accept the truth and let go completely.
Hold out, never give in.
Persist through the pain and don't surrender.
Build the walls and watch them fall.
Create barriers only to see them eventually collapse.
One by one until there’s nothing left.
Slowly but steadily, everything disintegrates until there is nothing remaining.
So cold, so far away.
Emotionally distant and unreachable.
Call out, but no one hears the words I say.
Reaching out for help or companionship, only to be ignored.
No one can rescue me.
Alone in your struggle, there is no one who is able to save you.
When you fall to your knees and you call begging please.
Desperately begging for assistance on your hands and knees.
Your tears can’t bring this back to life.
No amount of crying or emotion can revive what has been lost.
I am fallen and broken.
Suffering emotional and physical damage beyond repair.
On each breath I’m choking.
Struggling for breath and life itself.
Gasping for something to lift me up.
Searching desperately for any glimmer of hope to elevate from the depths of despair.
It’s a sickness, a darkness.
Pain and despair have become a part of life, like a disease or shadow that can't be shaken.
The world is so heartless.
The world seems indifferent to your suffering.
Reaching for someone to wake me up.
Desperately seeking someone or something to bring you out of a nightmare.
Contributed by Nora S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@truetroll9241
Best underrated song.
@shaunpang5871
Dammm This Song Is Kicking......Awesome Work both done by the band and the dude that made the lyrics....Cheers!
@Derm93
Thanks man, I'm glad you like it!
@drpfaff
It's so sad that this has 2,000+ views when it is absolutely one of the best singles of the year to this point, and talentless wonders have millions. New album should be awesome!
@elijahjimenez4281
Great video love the animation and the the effects it was fanominal
@Derm93
Thank you!
@lordofomfg
i love lansdowne they are amazing and i missed them in pa at croc rock so if they come back around i will see them again
@maxpalmer3212
This band Is so underrated
@omaryanezzavala3295
agree!
@Derm93
Thanks so much dude! It means a lot and I'm glad you like it! :)