Lo-Pro’s climb has been steep but rewarding, and is reflected with brutal honesty in Revenge’s 14-song rollercoaster. While so many modern rock crews wallow in unearned misery, frontman Pete Murray bluntly and unapologetically retraces his band’s rocky road, from the infectious gallop of “Texas” (“Maybe I did it all because I wanted to”) to the jarring chugs of “Early Morning Anger” (“Was I so out of line to think you’d be there?”) Yet, the quintet is just as adept at conjuring mid-tempo thunderclaps (“A Life That’s Just Begun,” “Wasting Away”) that boast Murray-favorite U2’s sprawling emotional majesty. This is an angry record, but it’s just as confessional and introspective.
“It’s been a challenge,” Murray laughs of his band’s layoff. “That was definitely helped by picking up yoga. I went through a period when I was pissed off, and some of those songs are on the record—but lyrically, the songs track a journey. It goes from finger-pointing to a way more hopeful vibe.”
Little comes easy in the Lo-Pro universe, and that includes geography: guitarist Pete Ricci lives in Massachusetts, and the rest of the band—Murray’s longtime Ultraspank writing partner, guitarist Neil Godfrey, drummer Tommy Stewart (ex-Godsmack) and bassist Jerry Oliviera—are spread out through L.A., Santa Barbara and San Diego. Subtle changes in approach have made Revenge easily their most accomplished work, with principal writers Murray and Godfrey remaining tight through both lean and boom times.
“[The Aaron Lewis acoustic tour] opened up this whole new way of writing, where we started writing everything on acoustic guitar first and building from there,” Murray reveals. “We usually write the music first and I’ll do vocals. Now we strip out the music and I send back [Godfrey] songs with drums and vocals, and he rewrites around the vocals.”
“[Neil and I have] been writing music for almost 20 years now. We’ve known each other since we were little punks out in Isla Vista, CA. We were playing in rival bands for a while; we hated each other for a long time. Now we’ve been writing music together forever, and it’s great. We can criticize what we do and it isn’t a personal attack, which is a huge thing to overcome.”
From the sweeping electronic flourishes on the evocative mid-album segue “Say” to the layered spoken word breaks on the volcanic “Ingenious,” it’s obvious that Lo-Pro couldn’t have picked a better time to be so inspired.
Aaron Lewis of Staind says, “People in the business have come and gone. I’ve always believed in the music, and Lo Pro is the real deal. That’s why I’m still here.”
“The business is brutal,” Murray shrugs. “It’s chewed us up a couple times. We just want to play music—that’s all I’m in it for. From where we’re sitting, we’re in a great place.”
New album The Beautiful Sounds Of Revenge out June 8th, 2010.
Ignition
Lo-Pro Lyrics
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I think I'll change my mind
And let the worlds collide
I'll throw it all away
Releasing everything
I feel like I'm home again
Where everything feels right
But I am right inside
Ignoring all the pieces of my broken life
And hiding all the patches
On my beaten pride
I'm seeing everything in a different light
And proving to myself I'm still alive
I'll throw it all away
Releasing everything
I feel like I'm home again
Where everything feels right
I'm all alone again
But I am right inside
Proving to myself I'm still alive
I feel like I'm home again
Where everything feels right
I'm all alone again
But I am right inside
The lyrics of Lo-Pro's song Ignition delve into the idea of letting go of the past and embracing a new beginning. The opening lines, "I think I'll say goodbye to the bright side, I think I'll change my mind, And let the worlds collide" signify a decision made by the singer to shift his perspective and change his outlook on life. The phrase "let the worlds collide" refers to the idea of letting go of what he knows and opening himself up to the unknown, which can be chaotic and mysterious. The next few lines "Ignoring all the pieces of my broken life, And hiding all the patches, On my beaten pride" touches upon the idea of leaving behind one's struggles and putting on a brave face in public, despite what's happening beneath the surface. The singer is ready to move on from the past and start anew, hence the line "I'll throw it all away, Releasing everything."
The chorus is a play of contradiction, where the singer feels at home even though he/she is alone. The line "I'm all alone again, But I am right inside" conveys the idea of being content with oneself and not needing anyone else to validate one's existence. The final line of the chorus "Proving to myself I'm still alive" is a mantra for the singer. He/she believes that the only way to live is to embrace each moment and be present in it.
Overall, Lo-Pro's "Ignition" is a song that encourages listeners to let go of their past and start anew. It tells them that life is fleeting, and it's better to enjoy the present than dwell on the past. The chorus is a reminder that one can be happy even when alone, and that the most important validation is self-acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I'll say goodbye to the bright side
I have decided to let go of the positive things in my life.
I think I'll change my mind
I have changed my perspective and attitude towards life.
And let the worlds collide
I am ready to face any challenges and obstacles that come my way.
I'll throw it all away
I am letting go of all the negative things that are holding me down.
Releasing everything
I am freeing myself from emotional baggage and negative thoughts.
I feel like I'm home again
Being true to myself and living in the moment makes me feel comfortable and at peace.
Where everything feels right
My intuition is guiding me towards a positive direction.
I'm all alone again
I am not afraid to be on my own and find peace within myself.
But I am right inside
I have found inner strength and am confident in myself.
Ignoring all the pieces of my broken life
I am not letting my past dictate my future.
And hiding all the patches
I am not letting my flaws and mistakes define me.
On my beaten pride
I have learned from my mistakes and have moved on from them.
I'm seeing everything in a different light
I have changed my perspective on life and see things differently now.
And proving to myself I'm still alive
I am challenging myself and living life to the fullest, proving to myself that I am still alive and growing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN FAHNESTOCK, NEIL MATTHEW GODFREY, PETE MURRAY, TOM STEWART
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