Formed in Dublin in the late 1990's, mrnorth have had quite an odyssey leading up to the release of their debut record Lifesize. The four-piece, made up of two brothers, a first cousin and a next door neighbor, started playing together when they were young teens. After making some noise on the Dublin scene, the boys left Ireland for Vicenza, Italy. The trip was supposed to last for 3 months, just long enough for a producer to put down some tracks for a record. Instead, the band became local favorites and toured all of Italy for the next two years. Then, the band met up with an American manager who brought them to New York City. With constant performances, mrnorth built up a great fan base in New York and eventually all over the Northeast. Next, the band caught the eye of several record executives. mrnorth scored a record deal and went into the studio with Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads, Live, No Doubt). The result was Lifesize, 12 moving tunes of epic proportions. Lifesize allows the listener to feel an enormous lift with each song from start to finish, just as it is delivered by mrnorth in the live performance. The record exhibits an incredible unity and tightness among its four members. Smith delivers the songs with one of the most powerful and original voices in music today and is often compared to Jeff Buckley, Thom Yorke and Freddie Mercury. Audiences are constantly blown away by the charismatic singer's vocals combined with his energetic performances. mrnorth broke out of the Northeast in 2003 with tours in the Southeast, Midwest, West Coast and Hawaii including support shows with Liz Phair, Puddle of Mudd, Sheryl Crow, Evanescence, Bruce Willis and 'Lollapalooza 2003. 2004 saw them taking part in Lollapalooza, Nashville Rivers, Camp Jeep and Music Fest as well as supporting The Who, Van Halen, Live and Brian Adams. The band have spent the last few months writing and recording the follow up to Lifesize.
Start From A
Mr. North Lyrics
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Cost
Shop 'till you drop
Cops
Paid
Off to the top
You wanna share in this bond?
You want a verse of this song?
Well here's your manual
Start from A
And move slow into the fray
Start from A
(Start from A)
Start from A
(Start from A)
And don't look back again
She
Saw
America grow from the start
She's got the flag pinned close to her heart
And her script 'cause she's playing every part
Don't understand what they say
Don't know the games that they play
But she's ready to pay
And it's true what they say
Yeah, you start from A
And move slow into the fray
Start from A
(Start from A)
Start from A
(Start from A)
And don't look back again
Start from A
(Start from A)
Start from A
(Start from A)
And move slow into the fray
You're gonna do it that way
Start from A
(Start from A)
And don't look back again
In "Start From A," Mr. North reflects on the struggles of striving for success and the sacrifices required in the pursuit of dreams. The lyrics describe a world where love is a luxury that must be paid for, where financial gain is the reward for hard work, and where the government is represented by the presence of cops. The song is both an invitation to join in the chase and a warning that it is not an easy journey. The use of the letter A as a starting point is symbolic, suggesting that success is a process of step-by-step progress, starting from the very beginning.
The second verse introduces a character who embodies the American dream, a person who has built a life in a country that is foreign to them. Their patriotism is expressed through the wearing of the flag and their willingness to pay the price of admission to the game. The theme of working hard to achieve success is reinforced through this character's story, as they are willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.
Overall, "Start From A" is a reflection on the reality of chasing dreams and the hard work required to achieve them. While it may be a difficult journey, the song encourages listeners to start from the beginning and work their way up, taking it one step at a time.
Line by Line Meaning
Love
Love is an important aspect of life
Cost
Everything comes at a cost
Shop 'till you drop
People shop so much that they exhaust themselves
Cops
Police are an omnipresent force in society
Paid
People have to work hard to get paid
Off to the top
Success requires a lot of hard work and dedication
You wanna share in this bond?
Do you want to be a part of what I have?
You want a verse of this song?
Do you want to be included in my success?
You wanna stay in this place?
Do you want to be stationary or continue progressing?
Well here's your manual
Here are the guidelines to follow in order to succeed
Start from A
Start from the beginning and work your way up
And move slow into the fray
Don't rush into things, take your time
(Start from A)
Reiterates the importance of starting from the beginning
And don't look back again
Don't dwell on past mistakes, keep pushing forward
She
Referring to America as a whole
Saw
Observed the growth of America over time
America grow from the start
America has developed and progressed since its inception
She's got the flag pinned close to her heart
Americans have a lot of pride for their country
And her script 'cause she's playing every part
Everyone has a role to play in society
Don't understand what they say
Sometimes people don't understand each other
Don't know the games that they play
People can be sneaky and play games
But she's ready to pay
Sometimes you have to pay a price to achieve success
And it's true what they say
The sayings and cliches about success are true
You're gonna do it that way
You're going to build success based on these principles
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADRIAN JOHN MORDAUNT, COLIN LEO THOMAS SMITH, EMMETT CIARAN O'MALLEY, OISIN SEAN O'MALLEY
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Anna Costa
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I was in this show, It was awesome!!!