Scared Straigh… Read Full Bio ↴Ten Foot Pole was founded in 1983 as Scared Straight.
Scared Straight was a punk band from Simi Valley, California. The band was formed in 1983 by a group of friends and was originally called S.O.F. Original members were Scott Radinsky, Mike Thompson, Gary Gallanes and Dennis Jagard, who started the band to enter a "Battle of the Bands" competition at a local skate rink. After going through several members and name changes, they began playing with some "Nardcore" bands from nearby Oxnard, California, which helped them gain recognition. All of the Scared Straight records were released by Mystic Records.
In the early 1990s they changed their name to Ten Foot Pole. One of the reasons for the name change was to move away from the "straight-edge" reputation that followed the band with a name like Scared Straight. In the beginning, Ten Foot Pole had a reputation of being a more aggressive, hardcore punk band that likes to party and have fun. The band released two albums under their new name with the old lineup: Swill and Rev. After the release of Rev and a split EP with Sweden's Satanic Surfers, Radinsky was forced to leave the band due to his professional baseball commitments and Ten Foot Pole's desire to be a full-time touring band. From then on Dennis Jagard took over lead vocals for the band.
The next albums, Unleashed and Insider, developed a new fan base but lost some old time fans who preferred Scott's voice. This included decision makers at Epitaph Records, and the next album, Bad Mother Trucker, was released on Victory Records, followed by Subliminable Messages on Go-Kart Records. The band toured Europe to promote the album, along with Phinius Gage. Various musicians joined and left along the way as the band toured heavily in the US and Canada. Various members included Glen "Vegas" Murray Eric Cody, Kris Kwiatkowski, John Chapman, Dan Kelly, Chris Dalley, Keith Divel, Chris Del Rio, and Mike Levy who is a teacher in California, along with Kevin Ruggeri, who is an English teacher for Conestoga High School in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. Lead singer Dennis is a sound engineer, who has mixed for artists including Prince, Beck, AFI and Jimmy Eat World.
On 4 April 2009, the band ended a three-year hiatus with a show at the Riorock festival in Belgium, followed by some shows in California in late 2011 and a short tour in Australia in November 2012.
They were also featured 2000 in the Punk Goes Metal compilations performing a cover of "Love Song" by Tesla.
Love Song
Ten Foot Pole Lyrics
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That your love has finally reached the end
Any time you call night or day
I'll be right there for you
When you need a friend
It's gonna take a little time
Time is sure to mend your broken heart
Don't you even worry pretty darling
Love is all around you
Love is knockin' outside your door
Waiting for you
Is this love made just for two
Keeping on (you'll find) you'll find love again I know [x2]
It's all around!
Love will find a way
Darling love is gonna find a way
Find it's way back to you
Love will find a way
So look around open your eyes
Love is gonna find a way
Love is gonna, love is gonna find a way
Love will find a way
Love is gonna find a way back to you
I know
The lyrics of "Love Song" by Ten Foot Pole are about a person who is heartbroken and feels that their love story has come to an end. However, the singer assures them that their broken heart will eventually heal with time and that love will find its way back to them. The lyrics imply that the person will find someone who loves them even more and who will be devoted to being there for them always. The singer encourages the person to keep going and never give up because love is all around them, waiting for them to open their eyes and see it. The chorus of the song is the repetition of the line "Love is gonna find a way," and the singer is trying to uplift the person's spirits and make them believe that they will experience love once again.
The song's lyrics touch upon various themes. The song's main theme is about love, heartbreak, and the hope of finding love again. The singer's message is one of a positive outlook on love and life. The song's lyrics are relatable for people who are heartbroken and undergoing emotional pain, and it is an encouraging song. The chorus's repetition of "Love is gonna find a way" emphasizes the point that love is inevitable.
Line by Line Meaning
So you think that it's over
You believe that your love has ended
That your love has finally reached the end
You think that the love you had is completely finished
Any time you call night or day
Whenever you need me, at any time of the day or night
I'll be right there for you
I'll always be there for you as a friend
When you need a friend
Whenever you're feeling alone or need someone to talk to
It's gonna take a little time
It will take some time to heal
Time is sure to mend your broken heart
As time passes, your heart will begin to heal
Don't you even worry pretty darling
You don't have to worry, my dear
'cause I know that you'll find love again
I'm sure that you will find love in the future
Love is all around you
Love can be found everywhere around you
Love is knockin' outside your door
Love is right in front of you, waiting to be let in
Waiting for you
Love is waiting for you to embrace it
Is this love made just for two
Could this love be meant for just the two of you?
Keeping on (you'll find) you'll find love again I know [x2]
Keep going, and I'm sure that you'll find love again
It's all around!
Love is everywhere you look
Love will find a way
No matter what, love will always find a way
Darling love is gonna find a way
My dear, love will always find a way
Find it's way back to you
Love will eventually make its way back to you
So look around open your eyes
Look around you and be aware of the love that is present
Love is gonna, love is gonna find a way
Love will always find a way, no matter what
Love is gonna find a way back to you
Love will surely make its way back to you
I know
I'm certain that love will find a way back to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
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