I started Last Conservative. Made my first record, "Unremarkable" in 1999. Got some attention. Played some cool shows around Buffalo. Made my second record, "These In-Between Times" in 2001. One of the songs, "Out of Nowhere", got a lot of radio play. Started to establish myself as a songwriter (with help from our producer, Armand John Petri who worked with the Goo Goo Dolls and 10,000 Maniacs among others). Played some bigger shows. People started to listen. Started touring. Got some airplay around the US. Lineup change. Met Robby Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls and signed with his label, Good Charamel Records. Recorded my third record "On to the Next One" (produced by Robby). Lots of guitars and a few hooks thrown in for good measure. Some cool things started to happen (featured on MTV's Advanced Warning, opened for Bon Jovi, played shows at over 100 high schools around the northeast, won XM Radio's 2005 Best Unsigned Band, toured all across the US). Lineup change (rock and roll isn't easy). Recorded our latest album, "Pretty New Things" which came out in 2006 to rave reviews. Toured with Counting Crows, Goo Goo Dolls, Augustana, The All American Rejects and Boys Like Girls. Played the coolest clubs packed with fans and the smallest dives to no one. Lowest low to highest high. Saw all four corners of the country. Oftentimes sober. Lineup change.
And now, here I am. Writing better than I've ever written before. Finding my voice and the right words. Making music I truly believe in. Settling into my skin. Working working working. Songs about faith and love, joy and anger, comfort and chaos. New music coming very soon. - TJ Zindle
The Answer
Last Conservative Lyrics
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The wheels will turn and try to grind you down
The waves will crash down on your boat
And you feel the tension as you hit the ground
But I know that there's more to this life
Than your anger and your pain
Our flesh our blood our bones
Were meant to handle anything
Call to me
Crawl to me
The Blade is not the answer
So you rage against society
You rage against the world that gives you life
A troubled soul in troubled times
A troubled hand reaches for the knife
Oh I wish that my phone would have rang
And you'd be at the other end
I could take the blame
I should have been a better friend
Call to me
Crawl to me
The Blade is not the answer
So, you've come to this
At the end of your rope
At the edge of a cliff
Man you should've held on
Call to me
Crawl to me
The Blade is not the answer
The song “The Answer” by Last Conservative is a powerful call for those struggling with the dangers and tribulations of life to seek help instead of taking drastic or fatal measures. The lyrics speak of difficult times where the darkness seems to surround the listener and life's trials and tribulations attempt to grind them down. The song is a reminder to listeners that there is a better way, even if it's not blatantly clear at the moment. The chorus then repeats the lines “Call to me, Crawl to me, The Blade is not the answer” emphasizing the importance of seeking help and assuring the listener there is hope.
The song continues with a verse that speaks of society's ills and the struggle of the listener. The character in the song is a person who seems to have reached their breaking point and is ready to give up, but the lyrics speak to why that isn't the right answer. The lyrics emphasize the importance of reaching out, seeking help, and resolving their issues in a more positive way than self-harm.
The song's message is one of hope, reminding people to reach out during the darkest times and seek help. The lyrics stress that cutting oneself off from the world is not the answer and that there are individuals and resources that can help in times of trouble. The song's message is clear: while life presents challenges and the dark times can seem overwhelming, there is always a way out, and it's never too late to seek help.
Line by Line Meaning
The darkest nights will fall on you
Life will bring tough times and hardships that will test your strength and willpower.
The wheels will turn and try to grind you down
Challenges will come your way and attempt to break you down physically and mentally.
The waves will crash down on your boat
Troubles will come unexpectedly and knock you off balance.
And you feel the tension as you hit the ground
Experiencing failure can be painful and emotional.
But I know that there's more to this life
There is hope that you can overcome your struggles and find meaning in your existence.
Than your anger and your pain
Your negative emotions should not define you or dictate your actions.
Our flesh our blood our bones
We have a strong physical foundation that enables us to persevere.
Were meant to handle anything
We are capable of overcoming any obstacle that comes our way.
Call to me
Ask for help and support when you need it.
Crawl to me
Even if you feel weak, take small steps towards finding a solution or better place.
The Blade is not the answer
Self-harm or violence is not the solution to your problems, seek help before hurting yourself or others.
So you rage against society
You may be angry at the world or people around you, and feel like the system has failed you.
You rage against the world that gives you life
You are upset with everything that has happened in your life, even though you have been given a chance to live.
A troubled soul in troubled times
Your mind or spirit may feel weighed down by your struggles and the world around you.
A troubled hand reaches for the knife
Your emotions and difficulties may lead you to consider self-harm or violence.
Oh I wish that my phone would have rang
The artist wishes that they had been there for their friend when they needed support.
And you'd be at the other end
The artist wants to connect with their friend and offer help and understanding.
I could take the blame
The singer wishes they could have done something to prevent their friend from feeling so desperate.
I should have been a better friend
The singer regrets not being there for their friend when they were going through difficult times.
So, you've come to this
The listener may feel as though they have hit rock-bottom in their life.
At the end of your rope
You may feel like you have exhausted all options and have nowhere to turn.
At the edge of a cliff
You may feel like you are standing on the precipice of your life, with no way out.
Man you should've held on
Hold on to hope, to life, to potential solutions, to empathy from people who care about you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CARL SIGMAN, FRED RAUCH, GERHARD WINKLER
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