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.
Up to you
Subseven Lyrics
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To hear I blame this on you
Just enjoy - it's your choice
To see success in your shoes
Smile or frown - up or down
Can't let go of all your dreams
Feel the heat - you never sleep
But you can do more than it seems
I leave this up to you (must be up to you)
To choose what you must do (through fire and the flames)
I leave this up to you (must be up to you)
To do what you should do
Where were you - I lost you
Right beside you all the way
I chose to - to quit you
But you just threw dirt in my face
Whine and shout - can't figure out
"Circumstance" - is your excuse
You lie around - I call you out
You're so much more, son, than you choose
The lyrics of Subseven's song Up To You seem to be both an encouraging and empowering message to someone who is struggling. The first stanza refers to taking responsibility for your own actions and the success or failure that may come from them. The singer reminds the listener that they have control over their own life and have the power to make choices that will lead to success. The line "smile or frown - up or down" may symbolize the different paths that one can take, but ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide which one to choose.
The chorus, "I leave this up to you, to choose what you must do," reiterates the idea that it is up to the listener to make their own decisions and take responsibility for the outcome. It also implies that the singer has given up trying to influence the listener and is leaving them to their own devices.
The second stanza appears to be directed towards someone who has given up on their dreams and is making excuses for their lack of success. The singer expresses disappointment in this person and tells them that they are capable of more than they think. The line "you're so much more, son, than you choose" suggests that the person has not fully realized their potential and should strive for more.
Overall, the lyrics of Up To You seem to be a motivational message to someone who needs a push to achieve their goals. The song emphasizes the importance of taking personal responsibility for one's actions and not making excuses for failure.
Line by Line Meaning
Your own fault - it's new news
You're responsible for what happened and it should come as no surprise to you
To hear I blame this on you
I hold you responsible for this, and I want you to know it
Just enjoy - it's your choice
You have the power to choose how you feel and react to your circumstances, so choose to enjoy it
To see success in your shoes
You should take pride in your own accomplishments and recognize that you have the power to succeed
Smile or frown - up or down
You have the choice to either be happy or sad and to either rise up or fall down in life
Can't let go of all your dreams
You need to keep chasing your dreams and not give up on them, no matter how hard it gets
Feel the heat - you never sleep
You're constantly under pressure and working hard to achieve your goals, but you're not giving up
But you can do more than it seems
You have the potential to do even better than you think you can
I leave this up to you (must be up to you)
I'm giving you the power to make your own decisions about what to do
To choose what you must do (through fire and the flames)
You need to make the tough choices, even when things get difficult and uncertain
Where were you - I lost you
I lost track of you and what you were doing
Right beside you all the way
I was there with you, supporting you, throughout your journey
I chose to - to quit you
I made the choice to give up on you
But you just threw dirt in my face
You retaliated by treating me badly and doing something hurtful
Whine and shout - can't figure out
You complain and make excuses, but you can't seem to solve the problem
"Circumstance" - is your excuse
You blame your problems on external circumstances instead of taking responsibility for them
You lie around - I call you out
You're being lazy and I'm holding you accountable for it
You're so much more, son, than you choose
You're capable of achieving so much more than what you're currently doing
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.