Seventh Star has toured the US several times and has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with the likes of Agnostic Front, Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Blood for Blood, Shai Hulud, Most Precious Blood, Comeback Kid and As I Lay Dying.
2004 was a turning point for Seventh Star. After returning from a winter tour in 2003 with Hoods and Haste the Day, Seventh Star were three members and one van short of a touring band. They took a hiatus in 2004 to re-group and resurfaced with singer Johnny Intraivaia and guitarist Chase Moore.
With this solidly dedicated line-up, Seventh Star plowed through 2005 releasing their heaviest, most dynamic album to date, “Brood of Vipers".
After a European tour they recorded "The Undisputed Truth" and released it on Facedown Records in 2007.
March.29th will be their last show in 2008, They have announced that they will no longer be a band after Facedown Fest.
Just wanted to add that they announced that they will be breaking up as of March 2008.
Take It Back
Seventh Star Lyrics
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It was more than popularity.
No open minds or open hearts
We've never been farther apart.
Tolerance does not exist
One's difference meets your fist.
Fake facades and drama queens, they don't know what this really means.
Not a fashion show or a trend
Alone and strung out on your memories
You sold out on your scene.
Your once outstretched arms
Now folded across your chest
You never cared at all
Just try and look your best.
Where was your sincerity?
Where is your integrity?
Take it back to when there was substance.
Don't be scared, hold fast, and make a stance.
With your beliefs, to them, you stay true.
And treat others as if they were you.
Take it Back (4x)
Back to when there was unity.
Respect, a two-way street; give and take.
'Cause what you build is what you make.
And how you act must match what you say.
Where is your sincerity?
Where is your integrity?
The lyrics of Seventh Star's "Take It Back" depict the frustration and disappointment of the singer towards the state of the music scene they once knew. The song reminisces about a time where being a part of the music scene was more than just an opportunity for fame and popularity. Instead, it was about having an open mind and heart, about tolerance, and about respecting each other's differences. However, the singer feels that this unity and sincerity have been lost, with the music scene becoming just a fashion show, a trend, and filled with fake facades and drama queens. The song calls out for a return to the roots of the scene, to bring back the substance, sincerity and integrity that once existed.
Moreover, the song also touches upon the idea that it's not just about the music scene but also about a general lack of unity, respect, and sincerity in society. The singer urges the listeners to take action and be the change that they want to see in the world. To stay true to their beliefs and treat others with the same respect they expect for themselves. The lyrics of "Take It Back" shows the artist's desire to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the audience to trigger thoughtful reflection on what we can do to create a more inclusive and tolerant society.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember when this meant something.
Reflecting on a time when there was a real sense of meaning and purpose in what we did.
It was more than popularity.
A time when actions and words carried more weight than popularity or fame.
No open minds or open hearts
A failure to be open-minded and open-hearted is driving people apart.
We've never been farther apart.
While we should be united, a lack of tolerance is causing division between people.
Tolerance does not exist
Intolerance and hostility are taking the place of acceptance and understanding.
One's difference meets your fist.
People are more likely to use violence to deal with those who are different from them.
Fake facades and drama queens, they don't know what this really means.
Many people are fake and shallow, more interested in appearances than substance. They have lost sight of what's truly important.
Not a fashion show or a trend
This is not about appearances, trends, or fads. It's about something deeper and more meaningful.
This nonsense has to end.
The shallow, fake, and unfulfilling aspects of our society need to be replaced with something that has more substance and meaning.
Alone and strung out on your memories
People become disconnected from the present, longing for past memories.
You sold out on your scene.
People have abandoned their beliefs, values, and community for personal gain.
Your once outstretched arms
People who were once welcoming and accepting of others have become closed-minded and judgmental.
Now folded across your chest
People are no longer willing to reach out and connect with others.
You never cared at all
People's personal gain and interests have led them to abandon their sincere beliefs and the needs of the community.
Just try and look your best.
People prioritize appearances and popularity over substance and genuine human connection.
Where was your sincerity?
Questioning people's sincerity and whether their actions were genuine or motivated by self-interest.
Where is your integrity?
Questioning people's integrity and whether their actions align with their beliefs and values.
Take it back to when there was substance.
Calling for a return to a time when things had more substance, meaning, and sincerity.
Don't be scared, hold fast, and make a stance.
Encouraging people to be courageous, uphold their beliefs, and stand up for what is right.
With your beliefs, to them, you stay true.
Encouraging people to remain true to their beliefs, values, and principles when dealing with others.
And treat others as if they were you.
Encouraging people to empathize and treat others as they would like to be treated.
Take it Back (4x)
Repeating the call to return to a time of substance and meaning.
Back to when there was unity.
A time when people were united, connected, and supportive of each other.
Respect, a two-way street; give and take.
Respect is a mutual relationship where both parties have to give and take.
'Cause what you build is what you make.
What you put into life is what you get out of it.
And how you act must match what you say.
Actions speak louder than words, so it's important to align your actions with your words.
Contributed by Callie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.