On 11 March 2018 the band announced, via a heartfelt email to fans, that David Jakes would be leaving for mental health reasons. In August 2018, he was subsequently replaced by Jack Bennett. In April 2020 the band released their first material with Bennett on Easy Life Records; the single “Bound” was premiered on BBC Radio One.
Members
Current
Mark Trotter (lead guitar/backing vocals)
Gavin Edgeley (drums/backing vocals)
Andrew Bushen (bass guitar)
Ross Smithwick (rhythm guitar/backing vocals)
Jack Bennett (lead vocals)
Former
Joel Mason (rhythm guitar)
David Jakes (lead vocals)
Jaws Of Hell
Lonely The Brave Lyrics
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Into the middle of the ring
To the place where we sign on in
Meet at the top of a hit
Go off where the waves spit
Go off where the skies are still
Off the top of a cliff
Watch for the first to hit
Or we could lean right in
Cover up winter skin
Makin the last one win
We keep falling till his lips stop moving
We keep falling till his lips stop moving
How about we make a break from here
Weed on up from the guts of hell
Take a breather where his lungs should be
We can jump from the edge of here
Wait on up until the break of day
Wait on in till he gives away
And when the devil pours his words away
We′ll swing out from the jaws of hell
We'll swing out from the jaws of hell
We are the war inside
I follow the two man line
It seems like we′re done
But let the fate decide it
Throw my soul into the lake
Back my cards into the grave
We're at a two way sign
Hoping that we go down mine
Throw my soul into the lake
Back my cards into the grave
The sweet of the call
The roof of your name
The further it's gone
The sting of the tail
The king of the coil is whispering your name T
He ride on the bell felt like diamonds
The song “Jaws of Hell” by Lonely the Brave is a contemplation on death, betrayal, and a struggle to regain control. The lyrics suggest two people engaging in a daredevil activity – jumping off the top of a cliff – to test their courage, but the imagery is also symbolic of life’s gamble. They have a “small bet” on whoever jumps first and keep going until the person’s “lips stop moving.” Here, the lyrics suggest the ultimate price they have to pay for taking the risk, representing a moment when they have to face their fears and accept fate.
The chorus “We’ll swing out from the jaws of hell” conveys a sense of hope that they will survive, but it is unclear whether they are alive or dead, and it highlights the uncertainty of what comes after death. The lyrics also convey a sense of betrayal, with lines like “The sweet of the call,” “The sting of the tail,” and “The king of the coil is whispering your name,” referencing the serpent from the Garden of Eden. It suggests that they may have been deceived and thrown into the abyss of the jaws of hell.
“Jaws of Hell” is a song that explores dark and deep emotions, but it also offers a glimmer of hope through the struggle to regain control. The lyrics use vivid imagery to convey the sense of adventure, fear, and uncertainty, all while exploring what it means to face death and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on and lean right in
Encouragement to take a risk
Into the middle of the ring
Metaphor for confronting a challenge
To the place where we sign on in
Entering into a commitment or struggle
Meet at the top of a hit
Gathering at the climax or peak of something
Go off where the waves spit
Venturing into harsh conditions
Go off where the skies are still
Going to a place of calm
Off the top of a cliff
Taking a leap of faith
Watch for the first to hit
Competition and anticipation
Make a small bet on it
Taking a calculated risk
Or we could lean right in
Reiteration of taking a risk
Cover up winter skin
Metaphor for hiding vulnerability
Makin the last one win
Pushing past challenges to come out victorious
We keep falling till his lips stop moving
Continuing to struggle until the opponent is defeated
How about we make a break from here
Suggestion to leave a difficult situation
Weed on up from the guts of hell
Rise above a tough situation
Take a breather where his lungs should be
Metaphor for finding relief in a difficult situation
We can jump from the edge of here
Metaphor for taking a big risk
Wait on up until the break of day
Enduring through difficulties until the sun rises
Wait on in till he gives away
Persevering until the opponent is defeated
And when the devil pours his words away
Overcoming the negative influence of others
We'll swing out from the jaws of hell
Metaphor for escaping a difficult situation
We are the war inside
Acknowledgment of inner conflict
I follow the two man line
Following a partner into conflict
It seems like we′re done
Feeling defeated
But let the fate decide it
Leaving the outcome to chance
Throw my soul into the lake
Sacrificing oneself for a goal
Back my cards into the grave
Commitment to a decision
We're at a two way sign
Facing a difficult decision
Hoping that we go down mine
Desire for a specific outcome
The sweet of the call
Positive lure of a goal
The roof of your name
Positive association with someone
The further it's gone
Progressing through difficulties
The sting of the tail
Negative consequences of actions
The king of the coil is whispering your name
Metaphor for being drawn towards danger
He ride on the bell felt like diamonds
Metaphor for a victorious moment
Writer(s): Gavin Edgeley, David Jakes, Mark Trotter, Andrew Bushen, Ross Smithwick
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matheus Ferreira Guimarães
Lonely The Brave can be one of the best bands in the globe in the next two or three years. For me, is the best sound I've heard this year.
KevScott 99
Matheus Ferreira Guimarães this is a promise band 😘😘
Internet Jesus
Lonely the brave are so underrated its ridiculous. Every song with a video these guys have made are true peices of art
Alpz
Best Band on the planet.
This song is so powerful as well.
Amazing
Can't wait to see you guys at NBH Festival.
BenyCK
Technically it is their best song imo. Harmonies, tempo and mood changes, big guitar solo. The ending is amazing.
N
the video is so expressive and aesthetically pleasing 😍 i absolutely love this band but i wish David's voice wasnt so drowned out by the music. the lyrics are always strong and his voice is amazing, if there was a better balance between the volume of music and singing it would be tons better :3 nevertheless the song is superb as it is
N
+ListenHear oh yeah totally it works together so well! i think it's just a personal thing of mine to like to hear the vocals above the music, also probably bc thats what we're most exposed to w the majority of music.
ListenHear
I get what you're saying, but I kinda like the way voice and music merge and flow and then the voice fades in and out a little. Nice video guys.
Matheus Ferreira Guimarães
One of my favorites songs from the new album. A powerful song!
Iona Pod
Huge fan for 5 years, been to every tour and still give me chills!