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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This Is a Learning Process
Lions Lions Lyrics
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Makes me feel alive
When you work so hard with such reckless hands
This is consequence
This is consequence
You can call it a curse
You can pretend like you got it under control
It couldn't be farther from the truth
There's only seconds left before my nerves go numb tonight
Teach me how to forgive and forget
Makes me strong
Stronger than ever before
When you work so hard with such reckless hands
Will you sink or swim
Will you sink or swim
Be faithful and nothing but forgiveness to
To trace our way back home
To trace our way back home
She is the voice and I am the action
We're all impostors when it comes down to it
I'll shake the foundation
I'll bring the stars down tonight
Just to watch you
Just to watch you fall
And I swear, I don't see it like this
Your words are like a whisper in my ear
But some will seek for more
To find a way out of here
I swear, I don't see it like this
Voices are a whisper in my ear
But some will seek for more
To find a way back home
The lyrics of Lions Lions's song "This Is a Learning Process" convey a message of seeking forgiveness and learning from mistakes. The line "Teach me how to forgive and forget" suggests the singer's desire to move past a hurtful situation and find peace through letting go of any resentment. The line "Makes me feel alive" indicates that this process of forgiveness and growth is not easy, but a necessary part of life that ultimately leads to personal growth and strength. The line "When you work so hard with such reckless hands, this is consequence" implies that the singer or someone they know has made mistakes in the past, and now has to deal with the consequences of those actions.
The next verse brings up the idea of control, or the lack thereof. The line "You can pretend like you got it under control, but we all know it couldn't be farther from the truth" suggests that pretending to be in control doesn't change the reality of a situation. The line "There's only seconds left before my nerves go numb tonight" hints at the anxiety and uncertainty that can come with facing the consequences of one's actions.
The chorus returns with the repeated line "Teach me how to forgive and forget," emphasizing the importance of learning from past mistakes and moving forward with a positive and forgiving outlook. The line "Will you sink or swim" highlights the fact that one's actions in response to consequences can either lead to a downward spiral or a path towards growth and strength.
The bridge introduces a female character who is the voice, while the singer is the action. The line "We're all impostors when it comes down to it" suggests that everyone struggles with identity and internal battles, even those who may appear confident and put-together on the surface. The lines "I'll shake the foundation, I'll bring the stars down tonight, just to watch you fall" express a desire for revenge or justice, possibly towards someone who has wronged the singer or someone close to them. The repetition of "I swear I don't see it like this" and "voices are a whisper in my ear" could suggest a need for affirmation or reassurance in a confusing or difficult situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Teach me how to forgive and forget
Help me learn the skill of forgiving and letting go of negative feelings
Makes me feel alive
Forgiveness gives me a sense of vitality and energy
When you work so hard with such reckless hands
When you act carelessly and without caution while putting in a lot of effort
This is consequence
These actions have repercussions that must be dealt with
You can call it a curse
You may consider it a bad luck or fate
You can pretend like you got it under control
You try to act like you have everything handled and don't need help
But we all know
In reality, others are aware of the truth
It couldn't be farther from the truth
It is completely different from what you pretend it to be
There's only seconds left before my nerves go numb tonight
I don't have much time left before I lose my ability to feel and react to the situation
Makes me strong
Forgiveness makes me emotionally and mentally resilient
Stronger than ever before
I become even more capable and powerful
Will you sink or swim
Will you succeed or fail under pressure
Be faithful and nothing but forgiveness to
Be committed only to forgiving and letting go
To trace our way back home
To find our way back to a state of emotional comfort and security
She is the voice and I am the action
One person is the spokesperson while the other is the one taking action
We're all impostors when it comes down to it
We all pretend to be someone we're not when it really matters
I'll shake the foundation
I will make a significant impact on the situation
I'll bring the stars down tonight
I will accomplish something great and spectacular
Just to watch you
To observe your reaction and see what happens
Just to watch you fall
To see you fail or experience a setback
And I swear, I don't see it like this
I promise, I have a different perspective or interpretation
Your words are like a whisper in my ear
I hear your message, but it is not impactful or forceful
But some will seek for more
Some people will look for additional information or seek out new solutions
To find a way out of here
To discover an escape or solution to the current challenge
Voices are a whisper in my ear
I hear different opinions and ideas, but they are not decisive
To find a way back home
To return to a state of safety or emotional comfort
Contributed by Kaylee I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zekerrr
"TEACH ME HOW TO FORGIVE AND FORGET" gives me goosebumps