Formed in Anaheim, California, in 2005, Takota was built with the simple notion that memorable melodies, and explosive performances make for the best bands. Grant Arnow, a classically trained singer, was introduced to drummer Justin Ferreira at Chain Reaction, Orange County's legendary music venue. The two quickly found that they shared a common taste in music, and both having been recently liberated from signed bands, they immediately enacted a plan to build something massive. Through Myspace, Grant and Justin discovered bassist Danny Roddy and guitarist/vocalist Brett Anderson, all of whom shared the same perspective, passion and drive. The group of individuals instantaneously gelled into a band, and before long, they began captivating a massive local following with legendary performances. This spirit expanded quickly into other communities, eventually crossing oceans and energizing other parts of the world.
In Spring of 2006, Takota recorded and released their debut album, 'The Ivory Tower', Produced by Brandon Saller (of Atreyu); an album of powerhouse hooks, energy and staggering ambition. A few of the tracks managed to catch the attention of Bruce Dickinson (of Iron Maiden), who featured Takota on his BBC radio program. Not bad for an unsigned band, right? Equally humbling was the response the album received from the world's press, as illustrated by reviews in such major music magazines as Kerrang, Rock Sound, Classic Rock, AP and Metal Hammer. All of the above encourage this particular band towards greatness. In their short year together, Takota has played with Fall Out Boy, Head Automatica, Further Seems Forever, Young Love and Bleed the Dream, and are preparing to embark on their second European with Bullets and Octane and Zebrahead. The UK's Scuzz TV placed Takota's first music video (for 'Carpark Conversation') in main rotation, while Sean Stiegemeier (Atreyu, Haste The Day) recently directed another for 'Satellite'. They've done all of this with the help of their ever expanding fanbase, a few key friendships, and a lot of hard work. Takota isn't interested in reinventing the wheel, yet they're obviously keen on improving it. And why not bring the once massive sounds of rocknroll out of hibernation, and back onto the stage, one unstoppable melody at a time?
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Satellite
Takota Lyrics
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With the windshields
And car wheels
And chemicals
Uncomfortable and cold
There'll be time for the sorry
Tomorrow
Tomorrow
These are the best intentions
Of Suburban Legends
Dallase, let me know
If you're there, you need to say so
If the road's on the rise,
Dallase will be the saddest satellite
Bleed
Tears of red, blue and green
That kind of fall
Is complicated
Angels of California,
More than enough to warn you,
Dallase, let me know
If you're there, you need to say so
And if the road's on the rise,
Dallase will be the saddest satellite
Say so,
If the road
Will be your breath
Tonight
Dallase, let me know
If you're there, you need to say so
If the road's on the rise,
Dallase will be the saddest satellite
Wheels are weapons
Feed the fuel lines
Streets are breathing
Streets are breathing
The lyrics of Takota's song "Satellite" seem to be about the experience of living in a cold, uncomfortable suburban environment, and the yearning to break free and find something more fulfilling. The first verse talks about the feeling of being trapped in a car, surrounded by chemicals and machinery, and the idea that there will be time for regrets or apologies in the future ("there'll be time for the sorry tomorrow"). The second verse takes on a more melancholy tone, suggesting that the suburban lifestyle is a kind of death-in-life, where one is bleeding tears of color, and the angels of California are warning us about something but we're not sure what it is. The chorus repeats the idea that Dallas (the singer's hometown, perhaps) is a "sad satellite" - a place that is cold and lonely, orbiting without purpose.
The overall sense of the song is one of restlessness and melancholy, a search for meaning and connection despite the overwhelming noise and confusion of modern life. The imagery of the car and the road suggest a quest for escape or transcendence, while the repetition of "Dallase, let me know / If you're there, you need to say so" speaks to the desire for communication and intimacy, even within the most alienating environments.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe
Take a moment to pause
With the windshields
Amidst the glass barriers of cars
And car wheels
The constant rotation that takes us places
And chemicals
The pollution that surrounds us
Uncomfortable and cold
The discomfort of living in a disposable society
There'll be time for the sorry
We can still make amends if we act quickly
Tomorrow
But we need to start today
These are the best intentions
We mean well
Of Suburban Legends
But our culture has its flaws
Dallase, let me know
Addressing a specific place that may be struggling
If you're there, you need to say so
Asking for acknowledgement and communication
If the road's on the rise,
If things are getting tougher
Dallase will be the saddest satellite
It will suffer the most if these struggles continue
Bleed
To feel deeply and show emotion
Tears of red, blue and green
Representing the various emotions and struggles we face
That kind of fall
The human experience, both the good and the bad
Is complicated
It's not always easy
Angels of California,
Maybe there is hope and help available
More than enough to warn you,
But are we listening?
Say so,
Speak your truth
If the road will be your breath
If life is becoming an overwhelming struggle
Tonight
It's time to act
Wheels are weapons
Our dependence on cars can have negative consequences
Feed the fuel lines
And contribute to pollution and other issues
Streets are breathing
The urban environment can have a life and rhythm of its own
Streets are breathing
But it's up to us to make sure that life is a healthy one
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEPHEN ANDREW BOOKER, ADAM ANDERSON, THEO HUTCHCRAFT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ryan Coon
Alright Danny Roddy. putting out that energy like proper metabolism
Jacbug -
Danny Roddy had a real good band. If you see this Danny it’s good to see that the music kept you energetic
cigarzan
Best band that almost happened! They played unplugged in my backyard for my daughters birthday years ago. The lead singer started out going to music school to sing opera, then said, "Hey, rock music would be way more fun!" The guitar player with the red scarf quit to go to nursing school. The chubby guitar player quit and became a Christian. The drummer used to play with Reel Big Fish. They were huge in Japan, and opened for Daughtry once. The singer eventually replaced everybody and renamed the band BetaWolf, but he got married, quit the band, and went to law school. Music's loss. He only made two CD's, but they were both awesome.
Mohammed Bilaal
The red scarf became Danny Roddy!! 😂
Pushthepanic
i miss this band. They were so good
nathan stalioraitis
Man i don't know why these guys are not more well known!! I got this vid in a bonus disk for the Honda Civic tour back in like 2009 and i lived on the east coast. only 3000 hits?! thats downright sad. these guys are great!
Amie Baez
you guys are freaking awesome!!!!!!! you all look SO different from the last time i saw you!!! (sep of 08 when you opened for Trapt at the Glasshouse in Pomona) cant wait to to go to a show!!!! are you doind any soon? <3Amie
Lindsay Velarde
Love this song so much!
Nick Frank
Wow - love that guitarist with the tan sleeveless vest. He rocks hella hard!
Sederra
Awesome song!