The band had gone through numerous line-up changes over the years, but singer Ryan Kepke and Joe Nixon (drums) performed on every release, while Jeremiah Brown (bass) played on all except their final album, Far From Nowhere. This was their first release without Tooth and Nail Records, which they left, not for religious reasons, but merely because their contract had finished and the band felt the need for a change. Far From Nowhere was released on SideOneDummy Records in the summer of 2003.
The band was particularly successful in the Christian punk scene in the late 90s and early 2000s and toured alongside their peers, both secular and Christian (most notably bands such as Face to Face and MxPx, respectively). They also played certain legs of the Vans Warped Tour in 2003.
Represent
Slick Shoes Lyrics
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And never found what I was looking for.
All the time I stumble and I fall.
Still here I stand trying to be free.
Yes I try to get on with my life,
Taking one step at a time.
I still can't fly.
I try so hard to please,
It took you to make me realize that I'm not by myself.
I want you to be in my life.
Cause I know you'll never say goodbye.
For you I'd walk a thousand miles.
I still can't fly.
In Slick Shoes's song "Represent," the singer talks about feeling lost and unfulfilled on a journey they've taken many times before. They stumble and fall, but they keep standing up and trying to be free. Despite their efforts, however, they feel like they can't achieve their goals and aspirations; they still can't fly. The singer tries to please others without compromising themselves, but they never feel like it's enough.
The tone of the song is one of hopefulness and perseverance. The singer acknowledges their struggles, but they're determined to keep moving forward. They're also thankful for the people in their life who have helped them realize they're not alone, and who have given them strength and support. The line "for you I'd walk a thousand miles" emphasizes the importance of these relationships to the singer, and how they're willing to go to great lengths to maintain them.
Overall, "Represent" is a song about the difficulties of personal growth and change, and the importance of relationships in overcoming those challenges. It encourages listeners to keep pushing through obstacles and to appreciate the people who help them along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
I've walked this road a thousand times before
I have been on this journey many times before.
And never found what I was looking for.
Unfortunately, I have never been able to find what I am looking for.
All the time I stumble and I fall.
Even though I stumble and fall, I keep going.
Still here I stand trying to be free.
I am still standing, trying to find my freedom.
Yes I try to get on with my life,
I am trying to move forward with my life.
Taking one step at a time.
Slowly but surely, I am taking small steps forward.
I still can't fly.
I may not be able to fly, but I still persevere.
I try so hard to please,
I put in a lot of effort to make those around me happy.
But never compromise.
However, I refuse to compromise my values and beliefs.
It took you to make me realize that I'm not by myself.
You made me realize that I am not alone in this journey.
I want you to be in my life.
I want you to be a part of my life.
Cause I know you'll never say goodbye.
I trust that you will never leave me.
For you I'd walk a thousand miles.
I would go to great lengths for you.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: PATRICK L BROWN, WARREN MATHIS, WARREN ANDERSON MATHIS, RAYMON AMEER MURRAY, RICO R WADE
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