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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Tumbling
Lions Lions Lyrics
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Oh, I'm keeping my attention to you
Lately you've been trying to ignore
My presence of a lover in disguise
A broken glass
A broken heart on fire
Oh but someday you'll be better off with me
Will you stop and think of me
Will you believe me when I say I've been trying to be better then I was
Will you stay for a while just to hear
This song I've wrote just for you and me
And I'm hoping that'll remind you of the time we spend alone, all alone
You kept me awake with your hands to my neck
And I'm catching my breath just to show you I care
I've waited for days with your smile still intact
Because your teeth shine in right through me
Because your teeth shine in right through me
We'll sing woah
We'll sing woah
We'll sing woah
We'll sing woah
With your hands on my neck
You kept me awake with your hands to my neck
And I'm catching my breathe just to show you I care
I've waited for days with your smile still intact
Because your teeth shine in right through me
Will stay for a while just to see
Will you stop and think of me
Will you believe me when I say I've been trying to be better then I was
The lyrics to Lions Lions's song Tumbling tell the story of someone who is desperately trying to win the love and attention of their significant other. The singer has been awake just for a while, and is keeping their attention solely focused on the person they love. But lately, it seems like their lover has been trying to ignore their presence, prompting the singer to question if their significant other sees them as nothing but a lover in disguise.
Despite feeling ignored, the singer still holds out hope for a future with their lover, and promises that they will be better off with them someday. They ask their lover to stay for a while and just "see", imploring them to stop and think of the moments they've shared together. The singer has written a song just for their lover, hoping that it will serve as a reminder of the time they've spent alone.
The lyrics then take a turn towards intimacy, as the singer recalls a moment when their significant other kept them awake with their hands on their neck, and they caught their breath just to show how much they care. The singer has been waiting for days for that same smile to appear again, because it "shines right through them."
In essence, Tumbling is a love song with a tinge of sadness and longing, as the singer tries to navigate their relationship and win the love of the person they adore.
Line by Line Meaning
And I've been awake just for a while
I haven't been asleep for long
Oh, I'm keeping my attention to you
I'm focused on you
Lately you've been trying to ignore
You've been trying to avoid me lately
My presence of a lover in disguise
I'm pretending to be a friend when I'm really in love with you
A broken glass
Something is shattered
A broken heart on fire
My heart is broken and hurt
Oh but someday you'll be better off with me
One day you'll realize you should be with me instead
Will you stay for a while just to see
Will you stick around for a bit to spend time with me?
Will you stop and think of me
Will you take a moment to consider me and our relationship?
Will you believe me when I say I've been trying to be better then I was
Will you trust that I'm making an effort to improve myself for you?
Will you stay for a while just to hear
Will you listen to the song I wrote for us?
This song I've wrote just for you and me
I wrote this song specifically for our relationship
And I'm hoping that'll remind you of the time we spend alone, all alone
I hope this song brings back memories of our intimate moments together
You kept me awake with your hands to my neck
Your touch kept me alert and aware
And I'm catching my breath just to show you I care
The intensity of my emotions towards you is taking my breath away
I've waited for days with your smile still intact
I've missed you and your beautiful smile
Because your teeth shine in right through me
Your smile has an impact on me
We'll sing woah
We'll sing together in harmony
With your hands on my neck
Your touch is intimate and impactful
Contributed by Aaron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lilith
Cannot believe you guys aren't more popular. Was at the show last night in Spokane and you were all fantastic.
DeJunkyBoy
Really under rated! Saw them open up for SWS today! They are really good live too!
Dandinosaur
beautiful song
pixy-sticks
It so too good! I really love this song.
Dan Tucker
Love this album. Nostalgic
b3thl3ann
I think 10,000 of the views on this are just from me. love this song so much.
John Russell
Fucking Amazing!:) Makes Me Fell Better When I Think Someone:)
David Forbes
So stoked to see them with the color morale in ft lauderdale (:
Jdz
I stopped there asian guitar player and told him how much I appreciate his music at there concert
Fabian Toxxic
i fuck with this