Discography:
2007 - Memphis May Fire (EP)
2009 - Sleepwalking
2010 - Between the Lies (EP)
2011 - The Hollow
2012 - Challenger
2014 - Unconditional
2016 - This Light I Hold
2018 - Broken
In early 2007, the band recorded and self-released an EP, and began creating a local following. Shortly thereafter, Memphis May Fire caught the attention of Josh Grabelle, the president of Trustkill Records. In September 2007 the band had officially signed to Trustkill, and their self-titled EP (Memphis May Fire)was reissued through the label in December 2007.
Memphis May Fire hoped to release their debut album by summer 2008, however, during the recording sessions for the album, lead singer Chase Ryan decided to leave the band. Chase explained that he felt that his priorities should be with his newborn child and not a band. Upon announcing his resignation, bass player Austin Radford also decided to part ways with the band shortly thereafter. He would be replaced by Cory Elder. Open auditions were held shortly after Chase's departure, and he was eventually replaced by a new vocalist, Matty Mullins. By this time, Memphis May Fire had already recorded their instruments for the new album with producer Casey Bates and only needed Mullins to contribute his vocals.
Their debut full-length studio album, Sleepwalking, was released on July 21, 2009, through Trustkill Records. Memphis May Fire has described the album as "a new breed of rock n' roll" and musically it has "more aggressive guitar work and noticeably more melodic, but still retains that southern swagger." Their song "Ghost in the Mirror" was used on the soundtrack for the movie Saw VI.
The official music video for "Ghost in the Mirror" was released on February 2nd, 2010 through the Trustkill YouTube page.
Memphis May Fire released a second EP entitled Between the Lies on November 2, 2010, through Bullet Tooth Records with more energy and a different style than their previous releases. On December 9, 2010 the band post in their Facebook that the song "Action/Adventure" will be featured in the video game Rock Band 3. In 2010, Matty Mullins was featured in the song "That's What She Said", from Kid Liberty's debut album Fight with Your Fists.
On January 17, 2011, Rise Records announced Memphis May Fire signed to the label and that a new album will be released in spring. The band recently wrapped up the recording of their upcoming full-length record at Chango Studios (Of Machines, I See Stars, Sleeping with Sirens, etc.) in Orlando, Florida.
On March 3, 2011, a full album teaser for their sophomore album The Hollow was released via Rise Records YouTube page, including its release date of April 26, 2011. On March 22, a full song from The Hollow, titled "The Sinner", was released to Rise Records YouTube page and on iTunes. On April 23, the entire album was released on the Rise Records YouTube page.
On September 15th, the video for the lead single from The Hollow, "The Sinner", directed by Thunder Down Country was released on YouTube.
On February 15th, 2012, a live music video recorded in Orlando Florida for the song titled "The Unfaithful" was released on their YouTube Page.
On February 11th it was announced by Kellen McGregor that the band will be working with Cameron Mizell shortly again, to record their third studio album, Challenger. The album was released June 26th, 2012 through Rise Records while the band is on Warped Tour. On April 11th around midnight, Ryan Bentley announced he has parted ways with the band in a tweet saying "I'm no longer in Memphis May Fire. Details later." On April 17th, the band announced that Anthony Sepe (ex-Decoder) would be replacing Ryan Bentley as their new guitarist:
"For those who may not know already, we recently decided to part ways with our guitarist, Ryan Bentley, and wish him nothing but the best. He's a talented individual and we have no doubt that he will be successful no matter where life leads him. With that said, we'd like all of you to give a warm welcome to our new guitarist Anthony Sepe."
On March 25, 2014, their album Unconditional was released. On October 28, 2016, the band released the album This Light I Hold and on November 16, 2018, the album Broken was released, these last three all through Rise Records.
Current members:
Kellen McGregor – lead guitar, backing vocals, programming, keyboard (2006–present), lead vocals (2006)
Matty Mullins – lead vocals (2008–present)
Cory Elder – bass (2008–present)
Jake Garland – drums, percussion (2010–present)
Touring:
Samuel Penner – rhythm guitar (2017–present)
Former members:
Tanner Oakes – bass (2006–2007)
Ryan Dooley – drums (2006–2007)
Chase Ryan Robbins – lead vocals (2006–2008)
Jeremy Grisham – drums (2007–2008)
Austin Radford – bass (2007–2008)
Daniel De Los Santos – bass (2008)
Joel Seier – rhythm guitar (2009–2010)
Eric Molesworth – drums (2008–2010)
Ryan Bentley – rhythm guitar (2006–2009, 2010–2012)
Anthony Sepe – rhythm guitar (2012–2017)
My Generation
Memphis May Fire Lyrics
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We are the youth, we are the future
I only sleep to dream about the day
We don't fall in line
And everyone hears what we have to say
With no question why
As long as there is breath inside our lungs,
But we've been pushed aside because we're young and
Left without a choice
Have they forgotten that we are the future?
My generation is dying to be heard, dying to be heard,
And be understood
But no one is listening (no one is listening)
So me and my friends will be the voice for, will be the voice for
The ones you ignore,
And we'll be louder than ever before.
Can you hear me?
We'll fight, fight, fight
For the ones without a voice
Fight, fight, fight
Until they pay attention
Fight, fight, fight
For the ones without a voice
Fight, fight, fight
We're gonna make them listen
Fight, fight, fight
Fight, fight, fight
Fight, fight, fight
We're gonna make them listen
Fight, fight, fight
Fight, fight, fight
Fight, fight, fight
We'll fight 'til they hear us out
We'll fight 'til they hear us out
Have they forgotten that we are the future?
My generation is dying to be heard, dying to be heard,
And be understood
But no one is listening (no one is listening)
So me and my friends will be the voice for, will be the voice for
The ones you ignore,
And we'll be louder than ever before
Can you hear me?
We are the youth, we are the future
Misunderstood
We are the youth, we are the future
We're dying to be heard
We are the youth, we are the future
Somebody pay attention
We are the youth, we are the future
Misunderstood
We are the youth, we are the future
We're dying to be heard
What do you expect
When you leave us empty handed and without respect?
What do you expect
When you take away our voice and we have nothing left?
Have they forgotten that we are the future?
My generation is dying to be heard, dying to be heard,
And be understood
But no one is listening (no one is listening)
So me and my friends will be the voice for, will be the voice for
The ones you ignore,
And we'll be louder than ever before
Can you hear me?
We are the youth, we are the future
We are the youth, can you hear me?
The song "My Generation" by Memphis May Fire conveys a sense of frustration and disappointment towards society's lack of attention towards the younger generation. The lyrics emphasize the fact that young people should have a say in society because they are the future. The repetition of the phrase "we are the youth, we are the future" reflects the belief that society often ignores the potential of the younger generation. The lines "What do you expect when you leave us empty-handed and without respect? What do you expect when you take away our voice and we have nothing left?" show that the youth feel disrespected and unheard. The song also features a call to action to fight for the rights of those without a voice.
The message of the song resonates with young people who feel neglected and unheard in society. It is a powerful protest song that attempts to inspire youth to stand up and fight for their rights. The lyrics put forth a strong message that is relatable and relevant to the younger generation. The song encourages young people to believe in themselves and use their voices to create change. Additionally, the song shows the power of music as a tool for expression and social change.
Line by Line Meaning
We are the youth, we are the future
We are not only the present but also the future of this world.
I only sleep to dream about the day
I cannot stop thinking about the day when we will finally be heard.
We don't fall in line
We refuse to conform to outdated norms and expectations.
And everyone hears what we have to say
We demand to be heard and taken seriously by everyone.
With no question why
Our words should not be doubted or brushed off.
As long as there is breath inside our lungs,
We will not stop fighting for our rights as long as we are alive.
We should have a voice
It is only fair that our opinions and concerns are also acknowledged and considered.
But we've been pushed aside because we're young and
Our age should not be a reason to dismiss our thoughts and ideas.
Left without a choice
We have no other option but to make our voices heard.
Have they forgotten that we are the future?
Do they not realize that the decisions made today will greatly affect our future?
My generation is dying to be heard, dying to be heard,
We are desperate to make ourselves heard and understood.
And be understood
We want our thoughts and opinions to be listened to and respected.
But no one is listening (no one is listening)
It feels like nobody is actually taking the time to absorb what we have to say.
So me and my friends will be the voice for, will be the voice for
We will take the responsibility to make sure our message gets across.
The ones you ignore,
The marginalized and underrepresented groups will no longer be ignored.
And we'll be louder than ever before.
We will not back down until our message is heard loud and clear.
Can you hear me?
The urgency in our plea cannot be ignored.
We'll fight, fight, fight
We will not back down or give up the fight.
For the ones without a voice
We are fighting for those who are not being listened to or represented.
Until they pay attention
Our persistence will pay off because eventually they will have to listen.
We're gonna make them listen
We will do whatever it takes to make our message heard.
Fight 'til they hear us out
We will not stop fighting until we are finally heard and understood.
Misunderstood
Our message has been misinterpreted or ignored for far too long.
We're dying to be heard
Our desperation to make ourselves heard cannot be understated.
Somebody pay attention
We are pleading for someone to finally take notice of our message.
What do you expect
What do you honestly think will happen if we keep being ignored and dismissed?
When you leave us empty handed and without respect?
We feel like we are being robbed of our rights and getting no respect in return.
When you take away our voice and we have nothing left?
Our voices and opinions should not be taken for granted and silenced.
We are the youth, can you hear me?
Our youth should not be a deterrent but instead celebrated and encouraged to make a difference.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN EVERETT OTTO, LEOR DIMANT, SAMUEL ROBERT RIVERS, WESLEY LOUDEN BORLAND, WILLIAM FREDERICK DURST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stephen Max
It's funny how I figured that people would be like "oh this is so generic and lame and I've heard it all before" and "this is so cliché ugh"
But I'm just one of those people that doesn't mind the clichés, because I haven't heard them enough, or maybe just because the clichés are good and I like them.
Regardless, this seems pretty good!
Why stop liking a good thing just because it's been done before, if you can help it?
I like this band and I got what I came here for.
As a fan of ADTR, I find this band slightly similar musically to them, and this song in particular sounds a lot like one of ADTR's heavier songs.
Also for me as a Christian this band is awesome because I find the messages uplifting and encouraging and it always makes me happy to find a band that's more or less Christian (the lyricist is I believe) that is the style of music I love.
Some people are put off by that but oh well. I think many of the messages are something we can all relate to no matter what lifestyle you choose.
I love it!
^-^ Remember, music's supposed to be fun! If you're not having fun, listen to something else!
Matthew Lohman
This is amazing. They haven't gone downhill they have only gotten better!!
Giossivan Santos
Que musicão, We are the youth, we are the future! <3
Josh Duran
Dude.... I don't know why people hate this song! This really is a great song for me
victoriahashope
Awesome song and video, it was cool seeing them open their set on Warped Tour with it! I hope I can see them again soon!
LivinForChrist90
This was def. an awesome live footage for the song My Generation and loved all the shots that was made for the video and different angles in the video as well. Overall awesome/great live music video:)
Brayden Segat
Seeing this live was incredible. Gotta take my hat off to such a talented band.
Ryusack Games
Amo essa banda de mais
Gursumeet Sohanpal
Love this track...Best song..Keep it up MMF
Josué Alcívar
This song is really awesome! I don't care what anyone else says, this song is totally great! I love every second of this song! the guitars sound amazing definitely! thanks MMF ♥
T Hardve
amo esta banda <3