Lind began writing songs during his senior year of high-school after being inspired by bands like Rancid and Green Day. By 1995, Lind and close friend Jason Messina would form The Ducky Boys and within three years, released two albums and grew in popularity in the Boston punk scene with the help of Dropkick Murphys' front-man Ken Casey.
However, by 1999, the band fell into turmoil and soon broke up leaving Lind with no band.
Soon after The Ducky Boys' downfall, Lind teamed up with his brother Rob Lind of Blood for Blood and began writing music. Focus heavily on song-writing, the two formed the band Sinners and Saints. The band had more musicality and pop elements than The Ducky Boys, a change that gave the band a unique sound. They were offered a record contract with Victory Records for the groups future album The Sky is Falling, but chose to turn it down, a huge mistake they would later admit. The album went on to have huge success and the band grew a huge following by 2002.
Due to personal matters, Rob was unable to continue the project, and the band disbanded by the end of the year. Hoping to get back to his punk roots, Lind would form a Ducky Boy like band called Dirty Water. Re-uniting with Messina, and recruiting Andrew Mauriello on guitar and John Davidian on bass, the band would release their self-titled ep Dirty Water in 2003. Llike Sinners and Saints, the band was a major success in the Boston area.
All unreleased songs written by Lind during this period of time have been reworked and included on subsequent releases.
The Ducky Boys re-formed plus guitarist Douglas Sullivan in late 2003 and has recorded and released two albums, entitled Three Chords and the Truth and The War Back Home . Both albums were critically acclaimed and had big sales. The band has since grown in popularity and has toured with bands like Rancid, Street Dogs, and Dropkick Murphys in recent years.
During 2005, Lind set out to make his first solo album. Using leftovers songs that were not used in The War Back Home, Lind recorded the CD and released it in 2006. The album features a rock style with a band accompanying Lind in most songs.
Over the last year, Lind has wrote and demoed over 50 songs for both the new Ducky Boys album and for his next solo EP, which is tentatively titled Compulsive Fuckup. The album is expected to be more acoustic sounding and will be released independently through Lind himself in hopes of addressing a very specific and existing audience.
Mark also played bass on Boston punk band Far From Finished's debut album East Side of Nowhere and will also be appearing on the band's new album Living in the Fallout, which is due out sometime this year.
Too Much
Mark Lind Lyrics
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Where we can run to when we think we can't take no more
I've seen it done and I someday I'll be able to find it too
Now you're saying that there ain't no point
You're out of will and you won't make it through the night
I'll climb in with you and I'll hold your hand
Come death or dawn I'll see you through the night
And I believe if we search we'll find a way
I know at times it can seem like its all too much
I believe that you're with us now
You're looking down from somewhere out in the night
An inspiration while we fight the fight
While we march like ants
I believe in the strength of self
And I believe if we search we'll find a way
I know at times it can seem like its all too much
It's a struggle sometimes. But I know we're gonna make it alright
I believe in the strength of self
And I believe if we search we'll find a way
I know at times it can seem like its all too much
In the song "Too Much" by Mark Lind, the lyrics convey a message of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. The first verse speaks of a place deep inside our souls where we can find the strength to carry on even when we feel like we can't take anymore. The chorus repeats the lines "I believe in the strength of self, and I believe if we search we'll find a way" to emphasize the importance of having faith in ourselves and our abilities.
The second verse talks about a person who is struggling and believes that there is no point in continuing on. The singer of the song offers to be there for them, to climb in with them and hold their hand through the dark times. The bridge of the song brings up the idea of a loved one who has passed away, looking down on us and inspiring us in the fight to keep going.
The overall message of the song is clear: life can be tough, but we must continue to believe in ourselves and our ability to overcome. It's a reminder to keep pushing through the tough times and to find the strength within ourselves to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place deep inside our souls
There's a deep place within our souls where we can find solace.
Where we can run to when we think we can't take no more
A mental state that we can escape to when things get too much.
I've seen it done and I someday I'll be able to find it too
Belief in personal potential to find peace when life is difficult.
Now you're saying that there ain't no point
Feeling hopeless and like there's no reason to continue.
You're out of will and you won't make it through the night
Lacking the motivation and desire to persevere and afraid of not surviving the night.
I'll climb in with you and I'll hold your hand
Companionship in challenging times.
Come death or dawn I'll see you through the night
Promise to stick together and overcome whatever comes their way.
I believe in the strength of self
Belief in personal strength and resilience.
And I believe if we search we'll find a way
Belief in the possibility of finding a way out of difficult circumstances.
I know at times it can seem like its all too much
Acknowledging that it can feel overwhelming at times.
I believe that you're with us now
Believing that someone who has passed on is still present and supportive.
You're looking down from somewhere out in the night
Imagining someone who has passed continues to watch over them.
An inspiration while we fight the fight
Seeing this person as a source of inspiration and motivation for their struggle.
While we march like ants
Feeling insignificant and like one small part of a larger group or fight.
It's a struggle sometimes. But I know we're gonna make it alright
Acknowledging that life is difficult but maintaining hope for a brighter future.
Contributed by Lucas D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.