Rebelution kicked off their “Peace of Mind Tour” the day after the release, selling out shows at Philly’s The Electric Factory, The Hollywood Palladium, Denver’s The Fillmore, The Fox Theater in Oakland and Hard Rock in Orlando, FL. The tour made stops in a total of 42 cities across the country.
Summer 2012 was spent supporting O.A.R on their Amphitheatre tour, headlining four amphitheaters in Florida as well as festival performances at Outside Lands, Hangout, Forecastle, Summer Camp, Summer Set, The Allman Bro’s Peach Festival and two performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. After completing a Fall tour of the East and South East, Rebelution will be headlining The Hollywood Palladium on New Years Eve, heading to New Zealand for the Raggamuffins Festival in February and headlining their annual Winter Greens Tour around the USA in Feb - May 2013.
Peace of Mind marks the first time Rebelution has expanded beyond their usual self-production enlisting producers Michael Goldwasser (Easy Star All-Stars), Amp Live (Zion-I), Yeti Beats (Kool Keith, George Clinton), Keith Armstrong and Errol Brown (Stephen, Ziggy, Damian, and Bob Marley). The album builds upon the band’s signature style while venturing into new musical genres from the lush strings incorporated into the gentle “Route Around” to the driving guitar and synths throughout “Lady In White”.
Rebelution has developed into a front-runner for grassroots, independent and tour driven music groups. Originally formed in 2004, members Eric Rachmany (vocals / guitar), Rory Carey (keyboards), Wesley Finley (drums), and Marley D. Williams (bass) met in college, while residing in Isla Vista, a popular beachside community in Santa Barbara. It was there that the seeds to Rebelution’s future were planted creating inspiring and engaging music that would leave their listeners with the sense that they have the power to make this world a better place. The band continuously tours across the country, ventured to South America and Europe, and has previously performed at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits among others.
Contact:
Management: Silverback Artist Management / Raise Up Music
Dean Raise – dean@raiseupentertainment.com
Jon Phillips – Jon@silverbackmusic.net
Booking – Paradigm Agency
Aaron Pinkus – apinkus@paradigmagency.com
Jamie Simone
PFA Media
jsimone@pfamedia.net
212-334-6116
Heart Like A Lion
Rebelution Lyrics
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A heart like a lion, a burning like fire
Waiting just to be set free
A heart like a lion, a burning like fire
How can I bear captivity
Some they tell me I'm a fool, a fool who walks this road alone
So afraid of making changes, remember that nothing is carved in stone
Oh tell me why we are so afraid of the secrets locked within our souls
So don't turn your back on yourself, cause there's nowhere to run
You know your life's ain't a practice run
It's time to wake up you're mind oh yea
For maybe tomorrow will never come or maybe it will but by then it's too late uh huh
There's nothing left to do but cry
So now you cry and you don't know why, and now you cry but you don't know why
[Chorus]
So what you want to be now well it's time to realize
That everything you need now has been right in front of your eyes
Don't point your fingers and blame, remember it's never too late to change
Don't point your fingers and blame, remember it will be okay
So don't turn your back on yourself, cause there's nowhere to run
You know your life's ain't a practice run
It's time to wake up you're mind oh yea
For maybe tomorrow will never come or maybe it will but by then it's too late uh huh
There's nothing left to do but cry
So now you cry and you don't know why, and now you cry but you don't know why
[Chorus]
The song Heart Like A Lion by Rebelution is an anthem of self-discovery and breaking free. The chorus speaks of a heart like a lion, burning like fire, waiting to be set free from captivity. The metaphor of a lion suggests strength and courage, while the fire speaks of passion and desire. The singer is urging the listener to embrace their true selves and not be afraid of making changes, as nothing is set in stone. He questions why people are so afraid of revealing the secrets within themselves and holding back their true potential.
The verse continues with a message of empowerment, urging the listener not to turn their back on themselves as there is nowhere to run. Life is not a rehearsal, and they must wake up their mind and realize that everything they need is in front of them. The singer stresses that it's never too late to change and not to point fingers or blame, while reminding them that tomorrow may never come or when it does, it may be too late.
Overall, the song's message is to break free from the chains of self-doubt, to live in the present and embrace your authentic self. The chorus is a powerful call to action, encouraging people to find the courage to pursue their dreams, live passionately, and not settle for a life of captivity or regret.
Line by Line Meaning
A heart like a lion, a burning like fire
To have the strength and courage of a lion, and a passion that burns like fire
Waiting just to be set free
Longing for the opportunity to break free from constraints
How can I bear captivity
Expressing frustration and resistance towards being held back or limited
Some they tell me I'm a fool, a fool who walks this road alone
Acknowledging criticism from others for pursuing one's own path and feeling isolated in doing so
So afraid of making changes, remember that nothing is carved in stone
Encouraging oneself to be unafraid of change, as it is always possible to adapt and evolve
Oh tell me why we are so afraid of the secrets locked within our souls
Questioning why people are scared to reveal their innermost thoughts and desires
Everything that we're made of is dying just to be exposed oh yea
Suggesting that people have a natural inclination to reveal their true selves and that it is fulfilling to do so
So don't turn your back on yourself, cause there's nowhere to run
Urging oneself to stay true to one's own identity and purpose, as there is no escape from oneself
You know your life's ain't a practice run
Stating that one only has one life to live and should make the most of it
It's time to wake up you're mind oh yea
Encouraging oneself to become more aware and cognizant of the world and one's place in it
For maybe tomorrow will never come or maybe it will but by then it's too late uh huh
Suggesting that there is no guarantee of the future and that action should be taken in the present
There's nothing left to do but cry
Expressing the frustration of feeling helpless or powerless in a situation
So now you cry and you don't know why, and now you cry but you don't know why
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the feeling of being lost or uncertain
So what you want to be now well it's time to realize
Challenging oneself to identify and pursue one's aspirations
That everything you need now has been right in front of your eyes
Suggesting that everything a person needs to achieve their goals is already within their possession
Don't point your fingers and blame, remember it's never too late to change
Advising not to shift responsibility onto others and encouraging personal growth and improvement
Remember it will be okay
Providing reassurance that everything will work out in the end
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Ariel Rachmany, Marley David Williams, Rourke Carey, Wesley Dallas Finley
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