1. Leeway was formed in Astoria, New York, USA in 1984 by guitarist A.J. Novello and vocalist Eddie Sutton under the name The Unruled. They played alongside groups such as Crumbsuckers, Prong, Ludichrist, Bad Brains, and Sick Of It All at the predominantly hardcore punk-oriented CBGB venue and had metal influences from the start. Guitarist and songwriter A.J. Novello said:
“ We might have helped open up a can of worms by bringing suburban metalheads to shows. Years later, it kind of ruined things in the scene, but I can't say I have any regrets.”
The fact that the band experimented with sound, had two guitarists riffing and solo-ing between them and the singer dressed in skeleton outfits and Yankees uniforms also set them out from the rest of the hardcore punk scene.
In November 1987 they entered the Normandy Sound studio in Warren, Rhode Island and recorded their first album, Born to Expire. However, due to delays and postponements, the album was not released until January 1989. Three follow-ups ensued – Desperate Measures, Adult Crash, and Open Mouth Kiss – before the band split. They recently reformed.
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2. Japanese melodic punk rock band LEEWAY is:
G&Vo: Ingrid "Hangover Girl" Elias (イングリッド＊エリアス)
Ba: Matty "不良外人" Nusko （マット＊ナスコ)
Gt: Mall "Beer Wolf" Higashi (東キョウヘイ）
Dr&Vo: Atsushi "Speed Red" Okubo (大久保篤)
LEEWAY is from Kochi and Tokushima Prefectures in Japan.
leeway.bandcamp.com
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3. An American battle rapper.
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4. LEEWAY Music is a composer, musician, and music producer from Los Angeles, CA.
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5. Leeway Theway is a hip-hop producer from Gweru, Zimbabwe.
State
Leeway Lyrics
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Holding on
Hard to maintain
Holding on
No money in my pocket
But I hold
Waiting for a way
They got me stuck on my tracks
Time's tickering away
Holding on
Hard to maintain
Holding on
No money in my pocket
But I hold
Waiting for a way
All is fair in war
All is fair in war
All is fair in war
All is fair in war
Time's tickering away
Holding on
Hard to maintain
Holding on
No money in my pocket
But I hold
Waiting for a way
They got me stuck on the tracks
They got me stuck on my tracks
They got me stuck on the tracks
They got me stuck on my tracks
All is fair in war
All is fair in war
All is fair in war
All is fair in war
All is fair in war
All is fair in war
Still I'm calling, waiting
And I'm waiting on you
Still I'm calling, waiting
And I'm waiting on you
The song "State" by Leeway seems to describe a struggle with time and money, and a feeling of being stuck in life. The lyrics suggest the feeling of holding on and maintaining, despite lacking financial resources. The repetition of the phrase "Time's tickering away" emphasizes the pressure of time passing by and the need to find a way out of this situation. The line "All is fair in war" could be interpreted as an acknowledgement that life can be tough and people have to fight for their place in the world, even if the challenges seem unfair.
The repeated line "They got me stuck on the tracks" could be a metaphor for feeling trapped and unable to move forward in life. This feeling is echoed in the repetition of the line "Waiting for a way." Despite the difficult circumstances, the singer continues to hold on and wait for a solution to present itself. The final lines "Still I'm calling, waiting, and I'm waiting on you" could be interpreted as a plea to a higher power or someone who can help them find a way out of their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Time's tickering away
Time is constantly going by
Holding on
Continuing to try, not giving up
Hard to maintain
Difficult to uphold, challenging to continue
No money in my pocket
Out of money, lacking financial resources
But I hold
Continuing to persevere despite the lack of resources
Waiting for a way
Hoping for a solution or opportunity to arise
They got me stuck on the tracks
Other forces or circumstances are preventing progress
All is fair in war
Anything goes during a power struggle
Still I'm calling, waiting
Continuing to reach out and wait for assistance or guidance
And I'm waiting on you
Hoping for someone specific to help or support
Contributed by Peyton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@theMEAN
Whenever I feel sad - I come back here - since my time is ticking away... Leeway might be the greatest band ever and "open mouth kiss" might be the best album of all times - period!
@chocomoreno8432
yeah mean leeway is good band ! saludos desde mexico
@felipe41ful
They should be more praised.