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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New Day
Lansdowne Lyrics
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He said you haven't lived until you've tried
To be a
Caged bird let himself break free
He said he don't mean to criticize
He's just a passerby with young man's eyes
Said when he was my age, he looked just like me
Young man don't you know
It's ain't where you been
But where you have to go and...
Fi fi
Gotta say goodbye
To the road that I've been traveling
To the load that I've been carrying
It's a new day
A new day
Yes it is
Fi fi
Gotta say hello
To the places that I'm gonna go
The great unknown and the open road
It's a new day
A new day
Yes it is
Love lost, left, I cried
But through it all
Held my head high
'Cause these memories have made me who I am
I don't care what's on the other side
Of this Mountainhigh that I'm about to climb
But those old man's words keep playing in my head
Young man don't you know
It ain't where you've been
But where you have to go and...
Fi fi
Gotta say goodbye
To the road that I've been traveling
To the load that I've been carrying
It's a new day
A new day
Yes it is
Fi fi
Gotta say hello
To the places that I'm gonna go
The great unknown and the open road
It's a new day
A new day
A new day
A new day
Yes it is
To the lives we leave behind
To the love we look too find
Can you feel the new day come and...
Yeah yeah
Fi fi
Gotta say goodbye
To the road that I've been traveling
To the load that I've been carrying
It's a new day
A new day
Yes it is
Fi fi
Gotta say hello
To the places that I'm gonna go
The great unknown and the open road
It's a new day
A new day
A new day
A new day
A new day
A new day
Yes it is
The lyrics in "New Day" by Lansdowne depicts the realization of a young man that he needs to let go of his past and embrace a new beginning. The song begins with an encounter with an older man who advises the young man to break free from his cage and live life to the fullest. The man reminds him that it's not about where he has been, but about the new opportunities that await him. Despite the fact that the singer has lost love and endured heartache, he held his head high and accepted the memories as part of who he is.
The chorus sections of the song, sung by the lead singer, emphasize the concept of moving on to new adventures. He repeats the phrase "Gotta say goodbye, to the road that I've been traveling. To the load that I've been carrying. It's a new day, a new day, yes, it is" and "Gotta say hello, to the places that I'm gonna go. The great unknown and the open road. It's a new day, a new day, yes, it is". The repetition of these lines forms an auditory anchor for the listener that what awaits is an exciting journey with new opportunities and adventures.
"New Day" is a hopeful and emotionally charged song that encourages listeners to move forward into the next stage of their lives. The lyrics emphasize resilience and self-discovery as powerful tools in one's journey. The song is lyrically structured in a way that it becomes a personal anthem for listeners who may be experiencing a significant life transition.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night a man came by
A man imparted some wisdom on me.
He said you haven't lived until you've tried
To truly live, you must take risks.
To be a
Become a
Caged bird let himself break free
Free oneself from confinement.
He said he don't mean to criticize
Not intending to be negative.
He's just a passerby with young man's eyes
A youthful stranger passing by.
Said when he was my age, he looked just like me
The man sees himself in the young man.
Young man don't you know
Young man, are you aware?
It's ain't where you been
Your past doesn't matter.
But where you have to go and...
It's about where you're heading.
Fi fi
Phrase used to transition to a new idea.
Gotta say goodbye
I must leave my current path.
To the road that I've been traveling
To the path I've been following.
To the load that I've been carrying
To the burden I've been bearing.
It's a new day
A fresh start is upon me.
Yes it is
This is really happening.
Gotta say hello
I must embrace
To the places that I'm gonna go
The destinations I will visit.
The great unknown and the open road
The exciting and unpredictable future.
Love lost, left, I cried
Experienced heartbreak and sadness.
But through it all
Despite everything.
Held my head high
Remained proud and dignified.
'Cause these memories have made me who I am
These experiences shaped my identity.
I don't care what's on the other side
I'm not worried about what's ahead.
Of this Mountainhigh that I'm about to climb
The challenge I'm about to face.
But those old man's words keep playing in my head
The stranger's advice echoes within me.
To the lives we leave behind
The people and experiences we leave in our past.
To the love we look too find
The search for love and companionship.
Can you feel the new day come and...
Do you feel the start of a new chapter?
Yeah yeah
An affirmation of the new beginning.
Contributed by Miles J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.