With tight, fast paced guitars, heavy grooves, and aggressive yet melodic v… Read Full Bio ↴With tight, fast paced guitars, heavy grooves, and aggressive yet melodic vocals, Toronto's Sector Seven don't mess around. When listening to their latest full-length release called "Along the Way". You can hear that there is a lot more to this band than just fast and heavy. This past spring was a very busy one for Sector Seven. Upon completing their second album (Along the Way) the guys immediately began shooting a video for the first single off the new album. Walter Bildjan of Toybox Productions in Toronto directed the video for "On a Fence". The video, shot entirely on 35mm gives the viewer a sneak peak at what Sector Seven is like on stage. Fast edits and wide-angle photography make the viewer feel like they are up close and personal at a Sector Seven show. The album Along the Way has been receiving considerable airplay on college radio and has even been profiled on Edge 102.'s Indie Hour with Dave Bookman. Much Music VJ Rachel Perry says of "Along The Way" - some of the best Canadian punk I've heard since Propaghandhi. Sector Seven feel most at home playing shows with action sports themes. They have played many events such as Wakestock - Canada's largest wakeboard contest, Skatespace - the Canadian Cup of skateboarding and Fox Clothing's annual motocross party. Their music can also be found on motocross, skateboard and wakeboard videos. Sector Seven realize that a band must put on an energetic stage show as well as having a tight album to keep show goers happy. The band endeavors to get spectators into their shows by engaging the audience whenever possible. Sector Seven has honed their stage performance with two cross Canada tours and countless local shows. All these elements have helped grow a loyal fan base for the band in and around the Toronto area. If ever you get the chance to see the band live, hang on because it's going to be a bumpy ride.

Stronghold
Sector Seven Lyrics

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You're in the fold, you're pigeon holed
You'll waste away if you don't shake them
I had that feeling role right over me
It kept me where I needed to be
Which leads me to another thing
I guess we all need shaking
Otherwise expecting to be fooled by what you trust in me

Cause I wouldn't expect any less from you
Nothing but the truth
After all you put them through it's nothing new
All I'm telling you
Again it's nothing new
After all you put them through
It's still about you

It's everybody, everyone
It's pain and hate as much as love
It's all that's in between
To tell you where it is you've been
The needle, in the, hey don't bother looking
It's not worth the energy

Your woes and fears as of this time are well in check
You've got some doubts and past regrets
You might call it home
You might call it a reference point to call your own

But don't sit around and think

And don't trust in me
I am your friend, but I am your fucking enemy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sector Seven's song Stronghold seem to be a commentary on how we often allow ourselves to be pigeonholed and boxed in by others' expectations. The opening lines "You're in the fold, you're pigeon holed, you'll waste away if you don't shake them" suggest a warning that if we allow ourselves to be defined by others, we will stifle our own growth and potential. The repetition of "nothing new" suggests that this is a recurring problem, and that many people fail to break free from the constraints of other's expectations.

The theme of trust and betrayal is also present throughout the song. The line "Otherwise expecting to be fooled by what you trust in me" suggests that trusting others can lead to disappointment and betrayal. The refrain "After all you put them through it's nothing new" implies a sense of bitterness or resentment towards someone who has let the singer down in the past.

The final verse seems to offer a glimmer of hope, with the suggestion that we can find our own reference point and make our own path in life. However, the last line "I am your friend, but I am your fucking enemy" serves as a reminder that we must always be wary of those around us, even those we consider friends.

Overall, the lyrics to Stronghold delve into themes of identity, trust, and the struggle to break free from societal expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

You're in the fold, you're pigeon holed
You're stuck in a particular category, and it's limiting your potential.

You'll waste away if you don't shake them
If you don't break free from the limitations people have put on you, you'll never reach your full potential.

I had that feeling role right over me
I was overcome by the feeling that I was where I was meant to be.

It kept me where I needed to be
That feeling kept me in the place I needed to be to grow and thrive.

Which leads me to another thing
This experience taught me something else.

I guess we all need shaking
We all need to be shaken up and challenged in order to grow.

Otherwise expecting to be fooled by what you trust in me
If you're not willing to be challenged, you're just going to keep believing in things that might not be true.

Cause I wouldn't expect any less from you
I know you're capable of handling the truth, even if it's difficult.

Nothing but the truth
I'm only telling you the truth.

After all you put them through it's nothing new
You've hurt people before, so you shouldn't be surprised when they don't trust you.

All I'm telling you
I'm just trying to be honest with you.

It's still about you
You're still the center of your own universe.

It's everybody, everyone
Life is about everyone, not just you.

It's pain and hate as much as love
Life includes all kinds of emotions, even the difficult ones like pain and hate.

It's all that's in between
Life is everything that happens in between the big moments.

To tell you where it is you've been
Our experiences shape who we are and where we're headed in life.

The needle, in the, hey don't bother looking
Don't waste your time looking for something that's not worth finding.

It's not worth the energy
Some things in life are just not worth your time and energy.

Your woes and fears as of this time are well in check
You're doing a good job of managing your problems and fears for the most part.

You've got some doubts and past regrets
But you still have some doubts and regrets about the past that are holding you back.

You might call it home
You might feel comfortable with your current situation.

You might call it a reference point to call your own
Your current situation is your own, and you use it as a reference point for your life.

But don't sit around and think
Don't be complacent and just accept things as they are without striving for more.

And don't trust in me
Don't just blindly follow what I say without questioning it for yourself.

I am your friend, but I am your fucking enemy
I care about you, but I'm not going to sugarcoat the truth for you. Sometimes what you need to hear is not what you want to hear.

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