The band has sold over five million albums worldwide, won four Juno Awards, and ten MuchMusic Video Awards. OLP has released eight studio albums to date, with "Clumsy" often being considered the most popularized of the set. The Heavyweight Songfacts reports that their eighth studio album Curve was recorded from 2010 through 2012 at vocalist Raine Maida's home recording studio. It was released on April 3, 2012.
Full circle: a theme that eagerly resonates with each member of multiplatinum survivors, Our Lady Peace. As the band approached the release of their seventh studio album, a feeling of renewal and excitement washed over Toronto’s favorite sons in a manner not felt since their earliest days.
Self-produced in lead singer Raine Maida’s Los Angeles home studio, the 10-track Burn Burn (in stores July 21 2009), marks the longest period between studio albums for Our Lady Peace. It also signifies a sonic and philosophical rebirth. The band now enjoys a creative and professional freedom that they haven’t experienced since the release of their now classic debut. “I think about the way we made Naveed,” Maida recalls. “We were just starting, we knew nothing about the business and we had no expectations. It was four guys in a room just trusting their instincts. We went back to that. ‘Liberating’ doesn’t really even sum it up.”
Burn Burn is a triumphant return to what Maida terms “a proper, mature rock album,” steeped in the kind of raw intensity that drove their early material. Blinding rays of anthemic light make way to the tender poise and precision of a band that was looking for a way out and found a satisfying new way in.
With caution thrown to the wind, tracks such as the stunningly arranged “Dreamland” and the overpowering first single, “All You Did Was Save My Life,” soar above angry clouds of confusion and insecurity with an ascending clarity that can only come from experience and growth.
The pounding affirmation of “The Right Stuff” and the vigilant build of band favorite “Refuge,” also reinforce the notion that OLP now occupy a unique and enviable mindspace. “We’re not looking back with any kind of regret,” Maida points out, “but we’ve been doing this long enough now that we know what we want to say. We didn’t want to compromise a thing.”
Having scattered in different directions after the release of 2005’s Healthy In Paranoid Times, all four members took on projects of their own, ranging from solo records, production and songwriting work, tours and guest performances. Over the last two years, Raine Maida, guitarist Steve Mazur, bassist Duncan Coutts and drummer Jeremy Taggart sporadically reconvened and lived at Madia’s home, creating what he calls their best effort to date.
Members would leave each session without tapes, giving themselves a much fresher perspective on the material they created when they returned. Producing themselves and an adherence to rolling tape off the floor gave birth to an urgent, natural body of work. “We didn’t put a lot of pressure on ourselves,” Coutts confirms. “We left things alone and haven't done that in a long time."
“For us,” adds Maida, “a big part of this band is playing live. It has to be something that we’re going to enjoy; a real dynamic collection of songs. When we really started to understand that, the record took on this whole other life.”
This work ethic allowed room for guitarist Steve Mazur, who joined the band in 2002, to blossom on Burn Burn. “On this album I really felt comfortable with my role and what I sound like as the guitarist of Our Lady Peace.” Mazur shines on tracks such as “Escape Artist” and “Paper Moon,” a song where Mazur’s solowork was nailed on the first go-round.
Our Lady Peace is also striking out on their own professionally this time around, opting for what the band terms a “true partnership” with both North American record labels. “We’ve never been this prepared for an album,” adds OLP founding member Jeremy Taggart. “In the past, we’ve never had the foresight to have maybe two or three singles in the can already with videos, etc.”
“Nobody knows us better than ourselves,” Taggart continues. “We didn’t over think a good song or idea or under think anything. The good songs really picked themselves.”
Where Are You
Our Lady Peace Lyrics
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Have you felt like this before?
You got style but ain't got soul
Are you happy now?
Are you happy tonight?
Or did punk rock get it right?
Is there no future in sight?
Oh is it different now? Is it different?
[Chorus]
Come on,
Come on, come on, come on
Where are you? Where are you?
I'm kicking and screaming
You're not listening
Where are you? Where are you?
Everything I've believed in has lied to me
But this could be the best day of my life
The best day of my life
Hey you,
Have you got everything you want?
Or do you want more than you got?
Is it different now? Is it different tonight?
Or did Jesus get it right?
Or is the devil behind the light?
Are you happy now? Are you happy?
[Chorus]
Oh sons and daughters,
Mothers and fathers,
Everyone's waiting for our luck to change.
Sons and daughters,
Mothers and fathers,
Everyone's waiting, waiting
'Cause this could be the best day
And this could be the best day
And this could be the best day, best day, best day
Come on,
Come on, come on, come on
Where are you? Where are you?
I'm kicking and screaming
You're not listening
Where are you? And where are you?
Everything I've believed in has lied to me
And this could be the best day
And this could be the best day
This could be the best day, best day, best day
And this could be the best day
And this could be the best day
And this could be the best day, best day, best day of your life.
The lyrics to Our Lady Peace's song "Where Are You" express feelings of frustration and disillusionment with the world. The opening verse questions whether the listener has ever felt an emptiness despite having everything they thought they wanted, and whether the punk rock genre's message of hopelessness rings true. The chorus is a cry for someone to listen, asking "where are you?" and pointing out the disappointment of everything the singer has believed in. However, the bridge shifts the focus to the larger world, with the repetition of "sons and daughters, mothers and fathers" indicating a more universal sense of waiting for something to change.
Throughout the song, there are contrasts and uncertainties, asking whether "Jesus got it right" or "the devil [is] behind the light." The repeated question "is it different now?" highlights the sense of uncertainty and disorientation that many people feel in the modern world. However, despite the frustration expressed in the lyrics, there is also a hint of optimism in the repeated refrain of "this could be the best day of my life." The song seems to be a call to action, urging the listener to find their own way to make a positive change in their life and in the world.
Overall, the lyrics to "Where Are You" are a reflection of the uncertainty and frustration that many people feel in the modern world, but also contain a glimmer of hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you,
Addressing someone in particular
Have you felt like this before?
Asking if they have ever experienced a similar feeling
You got style but ain't got soul
Pointing out that they may lack depth and substance despite their outward appearance
Are you happy now?
Asking if they are currently content with their life
Are you happy tonight?
Asking if they are currently happy in the present moment
Or did punk rock get it right?
Asking if they identify with the punk rock mindset or ideals
Is there no future in sight?
Questioning if they feel hopeless or pessimistic about their future
Oh is it different now? Is it different?
Wondering if anything has changed from the last time they spoke or saw each other
[Chorus] Come on, Come on, come on, come on
Encouraging them to respond or take action
Where are you? Where are you?
Asking the person where they are, both physically and mentally
I'm kicking and screaming You're not listening
Expressing frustration that they feel unheard
Where are you? Where are you?
Repeating the question to emphasize the importance of receiving an answer
Everything I've believed in has lied to me
Realizing that their past beliefs and values may have been misguided or untrue
But this could be the best day of my life
Hoping for a positive outcome or experience
Hey you, Have you got everything you want?
Asking if they feel satisfied with what they have achieved or obtained
Or do you want more than you got?
Wondering if they crave more or feel unfulfilled
Is it different now? Is it different tonight?
Asking if anything has changed since the last time they spoke or saw each other
Or did Jesus get it right?
Asking if they subscribe to the beliefs and teachings of Jesus
Or is the devil behind the light?
Questioning if their current situation or circumstances may be deceptive or misleading
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus for emphasis
Oh sons and daughters, Mothers and fathers, Everyone's waiting for our luck to change.
Noting that many people hope for a change of fortune or circumstance
Sons and daughters, Mothers and fathers, Everyone's waiting, waiting
Repeating the statement to stress that everyone shares this common desire for change
'Cause this could be the best day
Reiterating the hope for a positive outcome or experience
And this could be the best day, best day, best day
Emphasizing that this could be the best day of their life
Come on, Come on, come on, come on
Encouraging them to take action or respond
Where are you? Where are you?
Reiterating the question and its importance
I'm kicking and screaming You're not listening
Expressing frustration and feeling unheard once again
Where are you? And where are you?
Asking both physically and mentally where they are
Everything I've believed in has lied to me
Realizing that past beliefs may have been untrue or misguided
And this could be the best day
Hopeful for a positive outcome or experience
And this could be the best day
Reiterating the hope for a positive experience
This could be the best day, best day, best day of your life.
Emphasizing that this day could be the absolute best of their life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL MAIDA, JEREMY TAGGART, DUNCAN COUTTS, STEVE MAZUR, BOB ROCK
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Hey you
Have you felt like this before?
You got style but ain't got soul
Are you happy now?
Are you happy, tonight?
Or did punk rock get it right?
Is there no future in sight?
Oh is it different now? Is it different?
Come on
Come on, come on, come on
Where are you? Where are you?
I'm kicking and screaming
You're not listening
Where are you? Where are you?
Everything I've believed in, has lied to me
But this could be the best day, of my life
The best day of my life
Hey you
Have you got everything you want?
Or do you want more than you got?
Is it different now? Is it different, tonight?
Or did Jesus get it right?
Or is the devil behind the light?
Are you happy now? Are you happy?
Come on
Come on, come on, come on
Where are you? Where are you?
I'm kicking and screaming
You're not listening
Where are you? And where are you?
Everything I've believed in, has lied to me
But this could be the best day of my life
Oh this could be the best day of my life
Oh sons and daughters
Mothers and fathers
Everyone's waiting for our luck to change
Sons and daughters
Mothers and fathers
Everyone's waiting, waiting
Cause this could be the best day
And this could be the best day
And this could be the best day, best day, best day
Come on
Come on, come on, come on
Where are you? Where are you?
I'm kicking and screaming
You're not listening
Where are you? And where are you?
Everything I've believed in, has lied to me
Their music 🎶🎧🎵⛲ will be Poppin for decades to come
@leedemha3855
Our Lady Peace simply kicks ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ChrisRobinson1169
i love finding songs you haven't heard since around the time period it was released. brings you right back to the time and place,
@AwakeAgainstAllOdds
Have you felt like this before?
@ChrisGorski
I grew up just south of the Canadian border in Buffalo, NY. How lucky we are to get so much awesome Canadian music coming through our city. Thank you, guys. I am amazed OLP never got bigger in the US.
@josephdellavalle9919
Go Bills!
@pisswizzard8169
Holy fuck this was my favorite song like ten years ago
@supervirtualboyshow
+PissWizzard I still look at this as a "new" OLP song. The fact that this is actually ten years old is just strange.
@pattyboy9183
this is my favorite song of 2005
@paulwisham5943
And now it’s 19!
@sharonlupichuk
One of my all time favourite music videos!