(not be confused with band… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands called The Answer:
(not be confused with bands called The Answers)
1) Classic rock band from Northern Ireland
2) Hardcore band from Seattle, WA, USA
3) Thrash metal band from Dallas, TX, USA
4) Garage band from the US
5) Hardcore band from Lima, Peru
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(1) -The Answer hail from Newcastle and Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, producing a classic rock sound with big guitars and even bigger vocals. They won Classic Rock Magazine's, Best New Band of 2005 award.
Obviously influenced by 70s hard rock artists like Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy and Deep Purple and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, singer Cormac Neeson's powerful vocals are reminiscent of Robert Plant, Paul Rodgers or Ronnie James Dio. When playing live they produce a varied set, combining hard rock songs with modernised blues covers.
The band played at a Phil Lynott memorial benefit gig in Dublin, as Lynott’s mother is a big fan. So big in fact that she allowed bass player Micky Waters to be the first since Lynott’s death to open his case and play the legendary black bass within. It’s the same instrument that appears in the music video for Keep Believin'.
The song "Never Too Late" is a playable song in Guitar Hero IV (Video Game).
Cormac Neeson - Vocals
Paul Mahon - Guitar
Michael Waters - Bass
James Heatley - Drums
Links:
Official site
Wikipedia
The group has released the albums 'Rise' (2006), 'Everyday Demons' (2008), 'Revival' (2011), 'New Horizons' (2013), 'Raise A Little Hell' (2015), 'Solas' (2016) and 'Sundowners' (2023).
(2) - The Answer - NWHC - Fast, aggressive straight edge hardcore from Seattle Washington.
(3) - The Answer was also a progressive thrash metal band from Dallas, Texas influenced by Watchtower. They released one demo in 1987 and then split up.
(4) - The Answer (US garage band 60s), Formed in 1965 in Berkeley, CA, United States. Disbanded - 1966
Members: Todd Anderson (vocals), Michael Friedman (bass guitar), Chip Wright (lead guitar), Mike Simpson (rhythm guitar), Bob Shumaker (drums)
One 7" - 1965 Why You Smile / I'll Be In
Appears on Garage Beat '66, Vol. 3: Feeling Zero...
Their hit single, The Disadvantage Of You, became a jingle for 'Benson & Hedges' cigarettes.
Amongst the bands better known fans is Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
New Album News – So the new album is called ‘Revival’ as you well may know by now. It was produced by the Grammy-nominated Chris ‘Frenchie’ Smith, and was mixed by Chris Sheldon. It will be released in Europe on October 3rd 2011. The initial run of the album will be a limited edition deluxe format with 24-page booklet & band sleeve-notes, plus an 11-track second disc containing previously unreleased studio, acoustic, demo & cover material. The band had a really hard time condensing the songs to one 12 track album so hence the bonus disc of extra material. The full track-listing is as follows:-
Waste Your Tears ~ Use Me ~ Trouble ~ Nowhere Freeway ~ Tornado ~ Vida (I Want You) ~ Caught On The Riverbed ~ Destroy Me ~ New Day Rising ~ Can’t Remember, Can’t Forget ~ One More Revival ~ Lights Are
Down.
The second CD is called After The Revival and the tracks are as follows:-
Piece By Piece ~ Faith Gone Down ~ Nowhere Freeway (live acoustic) ~ Tailspin ( Renegade Demo ) ~ Fire And Water (cover of the Free classic) ~ What I Am ( Demo ) ~ Caught On The Riverbed (live acoustic) ~ The Enemy (demo) ~ Show Me The World (demo) ~ One More Revival(live acoustic) ~ Lights Are Down ( Piano + Vocal version ).
(5) - The Answer - Hardcore from Lima Peru, with one demo entitled "Juventud Violenta" out now on their Bandcamp.
PRIDE
The Answer Lyrics
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You never had your picture on the wall
Haven't you seen the way you been
You helping to break my fall
Rippin' your clothes, strikin' that pose
How can you say that I never ever tried?
I thought that you were happy
Pride, pride
Yes I thought you had some pride
You couldn't break the chains
So here we are again
You couldn't break those chains that drag you down
Locking the door you slide to the floor
You're happier on your own
No one to blame carry that pain
Ooh
How can you say that I never ever tried?
I thought that you were happy
I thought that you had some pride
Don't you cry, don't you cry
And I wish that I could bury the pain that's in your eyes
Pride, pride, pride
Pride, pride, pride
Haven't you seen the way that you've been
You're helping to break my fall
But I won't forget, I cannot forget that pose
Don't you cry, don't you cry
Yes, I wish that I could bury the pain that's in your eyes
Pride, pride, pride
Pride, pride, pride
The song "Pride" by The Answer seems to be about a failed relationship where one person is trying to understand why they couldn't make it work. The opening lines suggest that the other person has been through some tough times in life and didn't have the best start, perhaps indicating that this affected their ability to sustain a healthy relationship. The line "You never had your picture on the wall" suggests that the person was not significant enough to be remembered or valued. The singer then addresses the other person directly, questioning their behavior and the way they have been acting. The line "rippin' your clothes, strikin' that pose" suggests that the other person might have been trying too hard to impress and perhaps not being authentic.
The chorus is where the singer expresses their confusion and frustration with the situation. The line "how can you say that I never ever tried?" suggests that the singer feels they did all they could, but it was not enough. They believed the other person was happy, but later realized they were mistaken. The line "I thought that you had some pride" implies that the other person didn't value themselves enough, which may have contributed to the problems in the relationship.
In the second verse, the singer mentions "chains" and "locking the door," possibly indicating that the other person was trapped in their own emotional turmoil or past experiences that they couldn't overcome, and this also affected the relationship negatively. The line "you're happier on your own" implies that the other person may have chosen to end the relationship as they were more content being alone than dealing with the pain of the situation.
Overall, "Pride" appears to be a song about a relationship that failed due to emotional baggage, insecurities, and a lack of communication. The singer seems to have tried their best, but the other person was not able to accept their love, and ultimately, they had to part ways.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been ripped apart, you never had that start
You've faced a lot of difficulties and never had the advantages others had in the beginning.
You never had your picture on the wall
You've never been recognized for your achievements or given the same opportunities as others.
Haven't you seen the way you been / You helping to break my fall / Rippin' your clothes, strikin' that pose
You've been trying to help me out but it seems like an act, not honest help.
How can you say that I never ever tried? / I thought that you were happy / I thought that you had some / Pride, pride / Yes I thought you had some pride
I don't understand why you don't appreciate my efforts and seems unhappy even when I think you should have self-respect and take pride in yourself.
You couldn't break the chains / So here we are again / You couldn't break those chains that drag you down / Locking the door you slide to the floor / You're happier on your own / No one to blame carry that pain / Ooh
You're trapped in your own struggles and pain but it seems like you feel better when you're alone than when you're with others.
Don't you cry, don't you cry / And I wish that I could bury the pain that's in your eyes
I don't want you to cry, it breaks my heart and I wish I could make your pain go away.
Pride, pride, pride / Pride, pride, pride
I want you to have self-respect and confidence, to be proud of who you are.
But I won't forget, I cannot forget that pose
Even though I sense something false about your actions, I won't forget how you've tried to help me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE PADDEN, JEFF WATERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Harry
Saw the answer live :D was one of the best shows i have ever been to! :)
snowblind1985
@gedmundo ROFL!!! thumbs up to you man!
gedmundo
1:56 "And I wish that I could bury, the peanuts in your eyes"
gedmundo
Ha, your memory is better than mine; it's been years since I listened to the answer. Thanks for reminding me of them.
Molten Cheese
2020 and i still remember this comment everytime i go at this point of this song
Dave Watson
..........fantashtish.
santa36
priiiiiiiiiiide priiiiiiiiiiiiide