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.
Texas
Lo-Pro Lyrics
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It came at the right time
One thing I could never erase
But it gave me peace of mind
And now I’m going to fix this
I’m starting a new life
I’m headed for Texas
You’re left to wonder why
Maybe I did it all because I wanted to
Maybe I did it all because it needed to be done
Maybe I did it all because they let me down
Maybe I did it all for you
There can be no rewind
There can be no rear view mirror
I’m starting to shudder I’m starting to shake
I never said I was sorry
But my heart aches
I gave until I was empty I gave it all for free
But all of this is not for me
'Cause all of this is ugly
And all my hopes and all my dreams
May all have passed right over me
And all I said and all I did
May not have mattered in the end
But none of this means anything
'Cause nothing’s ever as it seems
The lyrics to Lo-Pro's song Texas depict a sense of starting over, leaving behind something that was once holding the singer back, and heading towards a new beginning. The song expresses remorse and sorrow for past actions that may have been done for various reasons. The chorus of the song acknowledges the fact that there can be no turning back, and the uncertainty of what lies ahead. The line "I’m starting to shudder, I’m starting to shake" describes the anxiety and fear that come with starting fresh, knowing that nothing is guaranteed.
The lyrics as a whole give a sense of hopelessness and resignation that life may not always turn out the way we want it to, or even the way we had hoped. However, there is still a sense of determination to move forward and make the most out of the situation at hand, even if it involves leaving everything behind and starting over in a new place, as can be seen in the line "I'm headed for Texas." The song portrays a complex mix of emotions, with feelings of sadness, regret, hope, and uncertainty all intermingled.
Line by Line Meaning
It came at the right place
I received what I needed at the perfect location.
It came at the right time
I received what I needed at the appropriate moment.
One thing I could never erase
I encountered an event or situation that cannot be forgotten.
But it gave me peace of mind
Despite being unerasable, I found inner calm from the experience.
And now I’m going to fix this
I am taking action to improve the situation.
I’m starting a new life
I am initiating a fresh beginning.
I’m headed for Texas
The place of my new start is the state of Texas.
You’re left to wonder why
Others may be curious about my reasons for leaving.
Maybe I did it all because I wanted to
Perhaps my actions were entirely selfish.
Maybe I did it all because it needed to be done
Maybe what I did was inevitable or necessary.
Maybe I did it all because they let me down
Perhaps my actions were provoked by others disappointing me.
Maybe I did it all for you
Maybe my behavior was motivated by my love for someone else.
There can be no rewind
I cannot undo what has been done.
There can be no rear view mirror
I cannot afford to dwell on the past.
I’m starting to shudder I’m starting to shake
I feel anxious or unsettled.
I never said I was sorry
I have not apologized for my actions or decisions.
But my heart aches
Despite the lack of apology, I still feel emotional pain.
I gave until I was empty I gave it all for free
I devoted myself completely and gave of myself without compensation.
But all of this is not for me
The outcome or result of my efforts is not beneficial to me.
'Cause all of this is ugly
The situation or experience was unpleasant or undesirable.
And all my hopes and all my dreams
The things I wished for and aspired to.
May all have passed right over me
Those things may have become unattainable or out of reach for me.
And all I said and all I did
My words and actions.
May not have mattered in the end
Perhaps what I did or said was ultimately insignificant or unimportant.
But none of this means anything
Despite all of that, it holds no significance in the grand scheme of things.
'Cause nothing’s ever as it seems
Things are often not what they appear to be, and the truth can be elusive.
Contributed by Cole G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Onkel B
Scrubs has introduced me to a lot of Music artists i had never heard of before, just one more reason to love the Show.
Proto Potato
Lo-Pro is fuckin' beast. Not one of their songs is below par. Makes me wonder why an awesome band like this doesn't get the recognition it deserves.
SimonY2K
Scrubs brought me here, but the song kept me here:3
Ric Markson
Same here, bruh 🤙
Victor Wheby jr
Same
Hymisch Demiljo
@LightsOfDream Thanks to Shazam on scrubs met too :)
Arthas Menethil
Scrubs lead this song from being a small hit to a great song imo
LightsOfDream
Hello from Ukraine :D
Im here with the same reason.
UndeadShadowHunter
Lo-Pro is so kick ass!!!!!! I can't wait for the Full album to come out!!!! I can't believe these arnt very popular!!! They are sooo amazing!!!! They're music is one of a kind!!! I heard the new full album comes Out May 25th!!! I can't wait!!!! Keep on Rocking Lo-Pro!!! Make us proud!!! :D
Apocalypse_Later
"Say... do you like speed metal?"