Lions Lions is a post-hardcore band from Boston, Massachusetts, United Stat… Read Full Bio ↴Lions Lions is a post-hardcore band from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Lions Lions are in line with some of the forerunners of the Boston scene. Some of their members previous works have been in Jonah Veil, Vanna, and Therefore I Am. They've released 6 records thus far: Direction (2008), From What We Believe (2009), The Path We Take (2010), To Carve Our Names (2012), Changing The Definition (2015) and Monument (2017).

Formed in 2008, when Davis left his band Vanna, the lineup that would become Lions Lions began to take shape. Fueled by a desire to create music of a different style, Davis reached out to a number of like-minded friends and artists and found that within this intimate circle – Jon Kay on bass and Danny Poulin on vocals. A month into practicing, the band name was born. "Lions live together, hunt together, eat together – pretty much do everything together. Needless to say, that’s pretty much the way we are as friends, so when the word 'lions' was brought up, it just stuck."

Lions Lions had the good fortune of playing a sold-out bill for their first show and have rarely looked back, releasing their “Direction” EP on Legacy Maine (a small label in Portland, Oregon) and hitting the road for a slate of local and regional shows. Catching the eye of Panic Records, Lions Lions released From What We Believe in 2009 and took to the road the following year, touring the East Coast and then embarking on a full US tour. While in Reno, Nevada they met a guy named Joshua Herzer who would prove invaluable; when the band’s original singer Danny Poulin departed, Herzer tried out for the position and became a part of the pride.

For Lions Lions debut release on Hollywood Waste Records, To Carve Our Names, Shep Goodman and Aaron Accetta (Bayside, Forever The Sickest Kids, Get Scared) approached the band to produce. While To Carve Our Names retains the relentless pace of their previous releases (which includes 2010's The Path We Take), it also takes time to breathe. "Shep and Aaron helped us become better songwriters,” states Davis adding. "They helped us focus on the songs and really zone in on what aspects make a great song.”

Although the Goodman and Accetta polish is apparent with songs like "The Rights Steps," "Grounded," and "Our Colors," longtime fans need not worry about the band losing its edge: "Stable As Stone" and "Carry On" feature some of the band’s heaviest riffs to date. "Our record has a little bit of everything. We've always been open to taking chances and exploring different genres so this album is no different," states Davis.

With To Carve Our Names in the can and the band out of the studio, Lions Lions goes back to what they do best- hit the road. The band has toured North America with fellow road warriors For Today and We Came As Romans and in 2011, they played Bamboozle and the Warped Tour. 2012 is already shaping up to be a banner year for the band on the road, with full US runs with both Sleeping With Sirens and Comeback Kid on the books, Lions Lions are prepared to work tirelessly to promote their new album and “carve their name” into the scene.

The original lineup:
Daniel Poulin - Vocals (vocalist on Direction and From What We Believe, formally of A Loss For Words)
Brandon Davis - Guitar (formally of Vanna & Therefore I Am)
Van Khai Truong - Guitar
Johnny Kay - Bass/Vocals (formally of The Jonah Veil)
Phil Bjorkman - Drums

Joshua Herzer - Vocals (vocalist from The Path We Take until present)
Isaac Vigil - Guitar
Chris Pulgarin - Bass/Vocals
Derek Vautrinot - Drums
Nick Sjostrom - Drums
Brian Cauti - Drums

Discography:
2022 - Constellations (Single)
2021 - Wasted Life (Single)
2017 - Monument (Self-Released)
2015 - Changing The Definition (Self-Released)
2012 - To Carve Our Names (Hollywood Waste Records/Blank Page Empire Records)
2010 - The Path We Take (Panic Records)
2009 - From What We Believe (Panic Records)
2008 - Direction (Legacy Maine)

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Rescue
Lions Lions Lyrics

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Just bring us back
Just bring us back
It's all been told, I swear I've been here before
Just bring us back
It's all been told, I swear I've been here before

Could you stand by and watch
Or would you have to turn away

As this breeze delivers warning
And your ships about sink
Let me see what your made of
Open your eyes and step outside
We're all disposable
But who's accountable

No regrets, no mistakes at all
Just bring us back and we can make this past correct
No regrets, no mistakes at all
Just bring us back and we can make this past correct

I'll break your fall, just tell me when and where you are
I'll break your fall, just tell them we survived it all

It's hard to pick yourself back up
Well no one said this would be easy
I'm trying
I'm trying
It's all we ever asked of you
Honest effort and a reason to believe that all things you said were true

No regrets, no mistakes at all
Just bring us back and we can make this past correct
No regrets, no mistakes at all
Just bring us back and we can make this past correct
I'll break your fall, just tell me when and where you are
I'll break your fall, just tell them we survived it all

No regrets, no mistakes at all
Just bring us back and we can make this past correct
No regrets, no mistakes at all
Just bring us back and we can make this past correct

I've been mistaken for a life saver and I won't be your savior
I've been mistaken for a life saver and I won't be your savior

I'll break your fall, just tell me when and where you are
I'll break your fall.

Overall Meaning

The chorus of this song, "Just bring us back, it's all been told, I swear I've been here before," suggests a longing to return to a previous state or situation. The lyrics paint a picture of a difficult situation where someone is trying to hold onto hope that things can be salvaged. The lines "Could you stand by and watch, Or would you have to turn away" suggest the singer is seeking help or support from someone who may feel powerless to offer it. The reference to ships sinking in a warning breeze evokes a sense of urgency and danger.

The bridge, "It's hard to pick yourself back up / Well no one said this would be easy / I'm trying / I'm trying / It's all we ever asked of you / Honest effort and a reason to believe that all things you said were true," highlights the struggle to keep going and maintain faith in oneself and others. The singer is trying to convince someone that an honest effort is all that is needed to make things right. The final line, "I'll break your fall, just tell me when and where you are," suggests a willingness to help others in need.

Overall, "Rescue" conveys a sense of longing for a return to a previous time or state, while acknowledging the difficulty of making things right. The lyrics suggest that hope and perseverance are key to rising above challenging circumstances.

Line by Line Meaning

Just bring us back
The singer requests to be brought back to a previous state, possibly of innocence or naivety.

It's all been told, I swear I've been here before
The singer feels like they have experienced the same situation before and is tired of it.

Could you stand by and watch
The singer poses a hypothetical question about whether anyone could be a passive bystander.

Or would you have to turn away
The artist suggests that the situation might be too difficult to confront.

As this breeze delivers warning
The artist uses a metaphor to describe an impending issue that could be avoided.

And your ships about sink
The singer continues the metaphor and portrays the potential consequences of not taking action.

Let me see what your made of
The singer challenges the listener to show their worth.

Open your eyes and step outside
The artist encourages the listener to change their perspective and take action.

We're all disposable
The artist implies that life is fleeting and everyone is replaceable.

But who's accountable
The artist asks who should be held responsible for the negative consequences.

No regrets, no mistakes at all
The singer expresses a desire to correct the situation without any feelings of remorse.

I'll break your fall, just tell me when and where you are
The artist offers to help the listener and be there for them when they need it.

Just tell them we survived it all
The singer reassures the listener that they have made it through tough times.

It's hard to pick yourself back up
The singer acknowledges the difficulty of overcoming adversity.

Well no one said this would be easy
The singer further elaborates on the challenges of life.

I'm trying
The artist shows their effort towards progress and change.

It's all we ever asked of you
The artist implies that all that is asked of the listener is to try.

Honest effort and a reason to believe that all things you said were true
The singer asks for genuine effort and behavior that aligns with one's words.

I've been mistaken for a life saver and I won't be your savior
The singer explains that they have been misunderstood to be someone who can fix everything, but they are not capable of doing so.

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