Even after Will moved to Boston, the two remained close friends, and talked about someday forming a new band. Josh eventually realized that he cared more about playing with a drummer that rocks than living in Portland. So, he packed his bags for Beantown. Before Josh had even arrived, Will asked James, his guitar player friend from work,to jam with them.
Originally from Ft. Worth, Texas, James had come to Boston to study music at the famous Berklee College of Music, alma mater of Steve Vai. Although the first couple of rehearsals were spent aping Judas Priest riffs (like all great first rehearsals), it wasn't long before they had enough material of to play a show.
Six Going on Seven first appeared in print as Puppet Show (clearly the band had seen the movie Spinal Tap). The name Six Going on Seven was inspired by Will's nephew, who happened to be six years old going on seven at the time. It was a humble beginning, but with the first show under their belts, the Sixes were hungry for more. The next gig was with Girls Against Boys, a considerable step up. The performance that night lead to the release of a seven-inch on Boston Label Hydrahead Records. Word of this great new band soon spread to New York, where it caught the attention of Some records.
Also in its nascent stage, Some viewed Six Going on Seven as it's dream come true. Meeting through mutual friend and future band producer Brian McTernan, Some and the Sixes hit it right off. The band recorded its first album (and Some's) with Brian at Skid Row member Dave "the Snake" Sabo's studio in New Jersey. Self-Made Mess received rave reviews, backed up by strong national record sales. Buoyed by success, Six Going on Seven took the show on the road, doing two national tours and playing locally every chance they had in between.
Now, a year and a half later, we are proud to bring you the band's second album Heartbreak's Got Backbeat. With Brian McTernan back on board as producer, the record vastly expands on the vision that Self Made Mess hinted at. Clocking in at thirty minutes of dense, devilishly satisfying music, Heartbreak's Got Backbeat is the Reign in Blood of emo. Whether it's "How to sell the Brooklyn Bridge" "New/Improved" or "Portsmouth," the band's genius pervades.
Southbound
Six Going On Seven Lyrics
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Now you're a run-on sentence.
Championing your lost cause
To anyone who will listen, man,
And it's getting hard to stop.
You dropped the line, yeah, you made the call.
Because your low-rent soul is lost;
It's what you meant to do - but would you do it again?
It's what you meant to do - but would you do it again?
Because it's a line you didn't want to cross,
Now you're a run-on sentence.
Championing your lost cause to anyone who will listen, man,
And it's getting hard to stop.
You dropped the line, yeah, you made the call.
Because your low-rent soul is lost;
And any noise you can make now just might prove
It's what you meant to do - but would you do it again?
It's what you meant to do - but would you do it again?
Would you do it again?
Would you do it again?
Because it's a line you didn't want to cross, would you do it again? (x3)
It's a line you didn't want to cross,
Cause any noise you can make now just might prove
It's what you meant to do - but would you do it again?
It's what you meant to do - but would you do it again?
The song "Southbound" by Six Going On Seven is a powerful commentary on the consequences of crossing certain lines. The opening lines describe how the singer has crossed a line that they never wanted to, resulting in them becoming a "run-on sentence" β a metaphor for a life that is spinning out of control. They are now championing a lost cause to anyone who will listen, and they can't seem to stop. The lyrics suggest that the singer knows they have made a mistake, but they are having a hard time dealing with the consequences.
The chorus poses a question to the singer, asking them whether they would do it all again. The lines "It's what you meant to do β but would you do it again?" seem to suggest that although the singer may have had good intentions initially, they must now face up to the fact that they have made a mistake. The repeated question "would you do it again?" highlights the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and considering the long-term consequences of our choices.
Overall, "Southbound" is an introspective song about the struggle to come to terms with our mistakes and face the consequences. It is a powerful reminder that the choices we make in life can have far-reaching effects and that we must always be mindful of the lines we cross.
Line by Line Meaning
Because it's a line you didn't want to cross,
You've reached a point in your life where you've done something you never imagined doing, and it's something you're not proud of.
Now you're a run-on sentence.
You feel like your life is out of control and you can't seem to stop the consequences of your actions.
Championing your lost cause
You're fighting for something that seems impossible or meaningless, and you're doing it alone.
To anyone who will listen, man,
You're so desperate for support that you'll talk to anyone who will pay attention to you.
And it's getting hard to stop.
You're stuck in a cycle of making bad decisions and it's hard to break out of it.
You dropped the line, yeah, you made the call.
You've made a decision that you can't take back and it's changed your life in a major way.
Because your low-rent soul is lost;
You've lost a sense of purpose and you feel like you have nothing to offer the world.
And any noise you can make now just might prove
You're desperate for validation and you'll do almost anything to show people that you're worth something.
It's what you meant to do - but would you do it again?
You knew your actions were wrong, but you did them anyway. Now you're questioning whether you would make the same choice again.
Lyrics Β© A SIDE MUSIC LLC
Written by: JULIE GOLD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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