1) Sto… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists sharing the moniker Stone Axe;
1) Stone Axe was a 70s influenced classic rock revival band originating from Port Orchard, Washington, active from 2007 - 2012. The side project was formed by one Tony Reed when Mos Generator was beginning to follow a direction that no longer fit the band. Stone Axe's music is a pure worship of seventies rock, drawing from Free, Thin Lizzy and the early eras Foghat, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne and Iron Maiden. In regards to early studio recordings, Reed would handle all of the instruments while Dru Brinkerhoff would handle the vocals, though by 2009 Mykey Haslip and Muke DuPont would join to round out a live lineup, who would tour the United States and Europe up until 2012.
Stone Axe have released two eponymously titled full-lengths and more splits, singles and EPs than you can keep up with, through labels like their own Music Abuse Records, Roadburn Records, Ripple Music, Hydro-Phonic and RxEvolution Recordings. The band's ethos is not so much to innovate but rather celebrate as the band would state in a bio for the band.
Stone Axe was formed by Tony Reed and Dru Brinkerhoff in 2007 when the music Reed would be writing for Mos Generator didn't quite fit that band's style of music. The band's first release would be the 2008 single Riders of The Night, which featured a cover of Cream's "SWLABR" as the b-side. The eponymous debut album of Stone Axe saw release on 10 March 2009 to positive reviews. A six song EP called Extended Play followed via Hydro-Phonic Records on 30 December, culling three originals with the duo lineup and three live songs at Rocket Records in Tacoma, WA on 19 July 2009, the band's earliest known live performance.
By this point Stone Axe established a live lineup and toured that August in support of their live debut, which included an appearance at the tenth annual Stoner Hands of Doom. The next year would see a quick follow-up album entitled II recorded by the quartet and released by multiple labels to positive reception. This would be amid aconstant string of shows and mini-tours, including a three-day stint in Alaska. The band also did a proper tour that summer including five dates sharing the stage with Saint Vitus.
The next year would see Stone Axe touring Europe for the first time alongside Stubb and Trippy Wicked & the Cosmic Children of the Knight, the latter for the UK gigs only. This tour would culminate at an appearance at Roadburn Festival in which that live performance would be released by Ripple Music in 2012. The band would also make an appearance at Doom in June in 2011. Lastly Stone Axe would return to Europe in 2012 touring again with Stubb and Trippy Wicked, namely surrounding an appearance at the inaugural DesertFest London. The band would not perform after that barring a one-off appearance on 1 January 2016 in a New Years Eve celebration in Bremerton, Washington.
2) Stone Axe were a band active in the early 70's, comprising of members from the band Josephus. They recorded one single: Snake Bite / Slave of Fear.
Taking Me Home
Stone Axe Lyrics
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Told em you better get back down where you belong
I might have won today
I might lose tomorrow
And then I might not be singing this Song
Oh lord I might not be singing
Oh tomorrow I'm thinkin I'm leavin
Not sure where I'm goin to go
Bring me down so low
Oh lord, so low
I'm not goin to go
No
And I swear to myself I won't go
Yeah I won't let them take me
So very low
Yeah I swear I'm not going to go
I'm goin no where
Last night I dreamt of an angel
She came down and she flew me away
I lay content in her arms as we drifted
Past the stars, the moon and the milky way
Oh lord
I'm not goin to go
But she just smiled and said
I'm takin you home
Oh lord
Oh please take me home
I've lost my way
Please take me home
What made me think I could do it on my own
I'm takin you home
I'm takin you home
I'm takin you home
I'm takin you home
Last night I dreamt of an angel
She came down and she flew me away
Yesterday I fought my demons
The song Taking Me Home by Stone Axe involves a struggle against one's inner demons and the desire to overcome them. The first few lines of the song represent a victory over those demons, telling them to return to the depths where they belong. However, the singer acknowledges that the fight against these demons is never truly won and he may still lose tomorrow. Despite the uncertainty of the future, he still chooses to hope and sings this song.
The main subject matter of the song is the inner conflict and the struggle that ensues within oneself. The verses represent the battle with the demons and the chorus urges oneself to never give up hope and not let the demons take over one's life. In the second verse, the dream of an angel represents a desire for salvation and the surrender of control, as the angel takes the lead and the singer is led home.
Furthermore, there exists an ambiguity to where home is, both in the physical and spiritual worlds. It is possible that "home" could allude to a place of safety and happiness or it could have religious connotations such as in Christian teachings where heaven is a "home" post life on Earth. In any case, the song tackles themes of hope, inner conflict, and salvation in a soulful way.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday I fought my demons
Yesterday, I struggled with my inner demons and negative thoughts
Told em you better get back down where you belong
I reminded my negative thoughts that they have no place in my mind and should leave me alone
I might have won today
I may have overcome my negative thoughts today
I might lose tomorrow
I may face difficulties in overcoming my negative thoughts in the future
And then I might not be singing this Song
In case I lose the battle with my demons, I may lose hope and give up on my journey
Oh tomorrow I'm thinkin I'm leavin
I'm considering running away from my problems tomorrow
Not sure where I'm goin to go
I'm uncertain of where I could find refuge from my negative thoughts
Oh lord I don't want to let these dark voices screamin
I don't want to let my negative thoughts and emotions consume me
Bring me down so low
They have the power to bring me down to the lowest point in my life
I'm not goin to go
I'm not going to give up, no matter how tough it gets
No
I won't let my negative thoughts defeat me, period
And I swear to myself I won't go
I promise myself that I won't give in to my negative thoughts
Yeah I won't let them take me
I won't allow my negative thoughts and emotions to take control of me
So very low
I won't let them drag me down to a very low state
I swear I'm not going to go
I swear I won't give up on my journey to overcome my negative thoughts
I'm goin no where
I'm not going to run away from my problems and negative thoughts
Last night I dreamt of an angel
Last night, I had a dream about a guardian angel
She came down and she flew me away
The angel came to rescue me and took me away from my struggles
I lay content in her arms as we drifted
I felt peaceful and comforted in the angel's embrace as we moved
Past the stars, the moon and the milky way
We travelled through the universe, passing stars, the moon and the milky way
Oh lord
Oh my Lord
Oh please take me home
I plead with the angel to take me to a place of safety and comfort
I've lost my way
I'm feeling lost and in need of guidance
What made me think I could do it on my own
I realize that I can't overcome my negative thoughts singlehandedly and need help from a higher power
I'm takin you home
The angel assures me that she's taking me to a place of safety and comfort
I'm takin you home
The angel promises to lead me to my destination
I'm takin you home
The angel repeats the promise of leading me to safety and comfort
I'm takin you home
The angel reaffirms that she's taking me to a place of safety and comfort
Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
James Keffer
Phil Lynott reincarnated amazing
Duane Leitch
I hear a lot of voices Chris Robinson from the Black Crowes and early Rod Stewart
Pierangelo Langasco
same thing i can hear phil lynott