With the 2003 addition of guitarists Caleb Wilkerson and Jake Sullivan, subseven counts itself among the exciting new crop of innovative hard bands. The band's name, however, makes no bones about where its priorities lie. "'subseven' comes from two words put together. 'sub' is short for submitted and 'seven' for God's number, the number of perfection as stated in the Bible," McManaman says. "Our name means submitted to God and that's the basis of what our band has done thus far. Everything we do, we hold it committed to God."
Free To Conquer, subseven's full-length Flicker Records debut, comes on the heels of a well-received self-titled 2004 EP in addition to tours with headliners Pillar and Project 86. The dual nature of time spent in-studio and out on the road, interacting with both bandmates and fans, gives Free To Conquer a sense of perspective gained only through experience.
That idea of ultimate hope permeates the pounding attack of Wilkerson and Sullivan's guitar work, McManaman and Corbin's rhythmic structure and Fite’s part-singing/part-screaming vocal punctuation. It's hard music with a heart, presented to a generation constantly looking for answers and avenues through which to find them.
Disbanded since 2006.
Blinking Lights
Subseven Lyrics
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Like screaming at the top of my lungs
The blinking lights
They draw me in
But it's so different
Out the back window
I'm watching old friends
Searching for hope in a bottle
They draw me in
But it's so different
It's time to be gone
It's time to go home
The lyrics of "Blinking Lights" by Subseven are about feeling lost and searching for hope in all the wrong places. The singer wants to let out their inner feelings and emotions, hoping to scream at the top of their lungs as a means of release. The blinking lights, possibly referring to street lights or club lights, are a distraction, drawing the singer in and providing temporary relief from their emotional turmoil. However, the singer acknowledges that this feeling is different and ultimately decides that it's time to be gone, time to go home.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life, especially when surrounded by temptation and distractions. The singer feels a sense of longing for something more, but also acknowledges that this feeling is different and instead of giving into the distractions, it's time to go home and figure things out.
Line by Line Meaning
I pray that tonight I can that let this out
I hope I can express my emotions tonight
Like screaming at the top of my lungs
I want to express my emotions loudly and openly
The blinking lights
The flashing lights catch my attention
They draw me in
I am attracted to the lights
But it's so different
The reality is not what I expected
Out the back window
Looking out the rear of the building
I'm watching old friends
I am observing my former acquaintances
Searching for hope in a bottle
Trying to find solace in alcohol
It's time to be gone
It's time to leave this place
It's time to go home
It's time to return to my abode
Contributed by Zoe L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.