Formed in the winter 2001, Life Long Tragedy have taken a life altering course. This was their first band, formed when founding members vocalist Scott Phillips, guitarist RJ Phillips, and drummer Jason Woolery were only 14 to 16 years old. Less than six months later guitarist Jery Gallegos and bassist Cody Sullivan rounded out the lineup which has since been unchanged In 2005, Life Long Tragedy released their debut, "Destined for Anything" on This Blessing This Curse. Soon after, the band toured the U.S. and Europe before finding a home on Deathwish.
In late 2006, Life Long Tragedy teamed up with Los Angeles based Final Fight for a split 7"EP release on Deathwish. The effort was well received, quickly selling out in physical copies, then later becoming one of the top downloaded releases on downloadpunk.com.
Over a year in the making, "Runaways" captured the raw beauty that weeps from the core of Life Long Tragedy. Songs like "The Bottomless Hole" and "Hey Death" showcased their bold growth, finding confidence at slower tempos and in more open song writing than their contemporaries. While "Youth" and "Ignoring Lessons" raced forth with the rabid rebellious energy that Life Long Tragedy have been previously been known for. All of this was complimented by some of the most heart wrenching lyrics and crude melodies in recent memory. All together, these qualities made "Runaways" an infectious effort that will be championed my many for years to come.
Life Long Tragedy called it a day in 2008.
Scott Phillips - vocals
RJ Phillips - guitar
Jery Gallegos - guiar
Cody Sullivan - bass
Jason Woolery - drums
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Sincere
Life Long Tragedy Lyrics
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We'll make this more than songs
Fuck
We'll make this more
I've come to terms with who I am
The right and wrong, I've always known
I take pride in my decisions
Where there's a will, there's a way
And there's the strength to fight another day
Where there's the heart to carry on
We'll make this more than words
We'll make this more than songs
Where there's a will, there is a way
We've got the heart, We're here to stay
Sincerity seems to be fading
So take a look inside
And tell me what you find
Everything seems to be changing
But I refuse to roll over and die
This is my life
The lyrics to the song "Sincere" by Life Long Tragedy seem to be a call for action and a call for authenticity. The first lines state "We'll make this more than words, We'll make this more than songs, Fuck, We'll make this more." This seems to indicate that the band is urging listeners to take action and make their words and songs mean something. This could mean following through on promises or actively working to make a change in oneself or the world.
The next verse focuses on personal growth and self-reflection, with the lines "I've come to terms with who I am, And the strength comes from within, The right and wrong, I've always known, I take pride in my decisions." This seems to indicate the importance of taking ownership of one's choices and being confident in them. The following lines stress perseverance and determination, stating "Where there's a will, there's a way, And there's the strength to fight another day, Where there's the heart to carry on, We'll make this more than words, We'll make this more than songs."
The final verse speaks to the current state of the world, with the lines "Sincerity seems to be fading, So take a look inside, And tell me what you find, Everything seems to be changing, But I refuse to roll over and die, This is my life." This seems to indicate frustration with the lack of sincerity and authenticity in the world, and a refusal to give up or give in to the negativity around them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sincere" encourage authenticity, perseverance, and determination in the face of a changing and often insincere world.
Line by Line Meaning
We'll make this more than words
We will take action in addition to speaking about it.
We'll make this more than songs
We will do more than create art about it.
Fuck
An expression of frustration or determination.
I've come to terms with who I am
I accept and understand my true identity.
And the strength comes from within
My resilience comes from myself, not external sources.
The right and wrong, I've always known
I have strong moral grounding and always recognize what is just and unjust.
I take pride in my decisions
I am confident and proud of the choices I make in life.
Where there's a will, there's a way
If we have the determination, we can find a solution.
And there's the strength to fight another day
We have the power to endure and continue struggling for our cause.
Where there's the heart to carry on
If we have the passion to continue, we can overcome obstacles.
We'll make this more than words
We will take action in addition to speaking about it.
We'll make this more than songs
We will do more than create art about it.
Where there's a will, there is a way
If we have the determination, we can find a solution.
We've got the heart, We're here to stay
We have the passion and commitment to persist and remain present in the struggle.
Sincerity seems to be fading
Honesty and authenticity are becoming less common.
So take a look inside
Reflect on ourselves and our actions to find the truth.
And tell me what you find
Share your true thoughts and feelings.
Everything seems to be changing
The world is constantly evolving and shifting.
But I refuse to roll over and die
I will not give up or back down, no matter how difficult the situation gets.
This is my life
I am responsible for my own existence and choices, and I will live on my own terms.
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