Their HQ is on the corner of Mott and Broome, on the edge of New York's Chinatown. Push through the graffiti-ed door, clamber up the rotten stairs, past the sweatshops, and you'll find the place. It's where the Bravery have spent the past two years planning operations, obsessively working up their wire-y garage-electronics, and occasionally venturing out into the city to play the results.
Their first gig was in the Stinger Club in Brooklyn in 2003. Twelve months later, their name was plastered all over the Lower East Side to celebrate a sold-out residency at Arlene's Grocery on Stanton. In that time, the Bravery -- singer/guitarist Sam Endicott, guitarist Michael Zakarin, bassist Mike H, keyboardist John Conway, and drummer Anthony Burulcich -- had honed their sound to a dark garage-electro and made sure everyone knew what they were all about.
"We're called the Bravery because that's the mindset I was in when I was writing the songs," explains Sam now. "Everyone in my age group wants to know what they're going to do with their lives. They all think that they're worth nothing and they're heading nowhere. People are drowning in these thoughts and I just got sick of it. I didn't want to be like that."
"The name is also connected with living in New York in this really weird time. People are constantly waiting for something bad to happen. I wrote these songs and formed this band to make sure I didn't get overcome by that sense of fear. That's what this band is about--standing tall and not being afraid."
Sam has no time for excuses. He grew up in Maryland, in the D.C. suburbs, and was heavily influenced by the area's intense post-punk scene. He'd go and see bands like Fugazi and Jawbox and be impressed by their DiY ethic. He quickly adopted it as his own philosophy and it's something that feeds directly into the Bravery. They do everything --they make the records, the artwork, the videos. Everything. They know what they want and how they want to do it.
"I don't really like mainstream music at all," admits Sam. "When I listen to the radio or watch MTV, 99% of it is like listening to an air-conditioner or a hair dryer. Sometimes, though, something comes along that jolts you. When I was growing up, it was bands like Nirvana and Jane's Addiction. Those bands elevate culture. I don't think there's any point in aiming for anything less."
One thing that sometimes puzzles people about the Bravery is why they sound electronic when all the bands they like are punk guitar bands. Sam doesn't know why they sound like they do. He just wanted to do something different. Of course, the circumstances in which they recorded their album (most of which was constructed in a Sam's bedroom with Radio Shack mikes and an old iMac) and the fact that Sam's best friend John Conway is totally obsessed with analog keyboards obviously helped shape their sound.
The Bravery are now signed to Loog in the U.K. and Island Def Jam in America. Their first release arrived in November, 2004 in the form of a brilliant three-track EP. The Bravery have since had success with their self titled debut album, released in 2005, and a top ten hit in the UK with their single 'Honest Mistake'.
In late 2006, the band played a limited number of small shows on the US East Coast and in South America to showcase new material from their upcoming 2nd album. Endicott describes the new album as a departure from the synth-heavy sound of their debut. The Sun and the Moon is currently scheduled for release May. In February, the band uploaded a medley of three new songs onto their official page, with minute long clips of three new tracks due to be included on the forthcoming album. Since then, their newest album 'The Sun and The Moon' has been climbing the charts, with the first single 'Time Won't Let Me Go' receiving praise from critics. its test
After the release of The Sun and The Moon, The Bravery has taken a leave of absence for the members to pursue their own individual projects. An excerpt from The Bravery's official website:
"To answer your many queries, the band has not “broken up,” nothing so dramatic as that. We just aren’t doing anything together and don’t have any plans to for the foreseeable future. There’s been no “falling out,” no bad blood, we all just have different interests now and are involved in our own projects." -Sam Endicott 4-25-14
Fearless
The Bravery Lyrics
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Something wicked this way comes
The best time I've ever had
Waiting around for something bad
Fearless, fearless, oh
And I know that's why you love me
Fearless, fearless, come on
And I know that's why you love me, chica
And I know that's why you love me, chica
Oh, so fearless
Oh, so fearless
Oh
This is what it's all about
Take me in and eat me out
Pins and needles in my arms
Lucky eyes and lucky charms
Fearless, fearless, oh
And I know that's why you love me
Fearless, fearless, come on
And I know that's why you love me, chica
And I know that's why you love me, chica
And I know that's why you love me, chica
Oh, so fearless
Oh, so fearless
Oh, so fearless
Oh, so fearless
Oh, yeah
The Bravery’s song “Fearless” is an energetic, up-tempo tune about facing life with gusto and without fear. The opening lines, “Too many fingers, too many thumbs/Something wicked this way comes,” suggest the presence of something ominous or dangerous on the horizon. Despite this foreboding, the singer is having the best time of his life “waiting around for something bad.” The repetition of the word “fearless” in the chorus reinforces the theme of fearlessness.
The lines “This is what it’s all about/Take me in and eat me out” suggest a willingness to fully engage with life, even if that means experiencing its darker aspects. The phrase “pins and needles in my arms” echoes the earlier use of “something wicked” and reinforces the idea of imminent danger. The closing lines repeat the word “fearless” and emphasize the singer’s lack of fear.
Overall, “Fearless” is a song about embracing life with all its ups and downs, and facing it head-on without fear. As the chorus repeats, fearlessness is why the singer is loved, and it’s something to be celebrated and admired.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many fingers, too many thumbs
Something is wrong, things aren't working as they should
Something wicked this way comes
There's trouble on the horizon
The best time I've ever had
Living on the edge, feeling invincible
Waiting around for something bad
Anticipating danger, always being ready for it
Fearless, fearless, oh
Being unafraid, unwavering in the face of risk
And I know that's why you love me
Confidence and courage are attractive qualities
Come on
A call to action, a challenge to be braver
Chica
Term of endearment
This is what it's all about
Living in the moment, enjoying the thrill of it all
Take me in and eat me out
To fully experience life and all it has to offer
Pins and needles in my arms
Feeling the physical sensations of fear
Lucky eyes and lucky charms
Feeling invincible, like nothing can go wrong
Oh, so fearless
Reinforcing the theme of being unafraid and courageous
Oh, yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAMUEL BINGHAM ENDICOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@matterte
Too many fingers, too many thumbs
Something wicked this way comes
The best time I've ever had
Waiting around for something bad
Fearless, fearless, oh
And I know that's why you love me
Fearless, fearless, come on
And I know that's why you love me, chica
And I know that's why you love me, chica
And I know that's why you love me, chica
Oh, so fearless
Oh, so fearless
Oh
This is what it's all about
Take me in and eat me out
Pins and needles in my arms
Lucky eyes and lucky charms
Fearless, fearless, oh
And I know that's why you love me
Fearless, fearless, come on
And I know that's why you love me, chica
And I know that's why you love me, chica
And I know that's why you love me, chica
Oh, so fearless
Oh, so fearless
Oh, so fearless
Oh, so fearless
Oh, yeah
@chrisgregory2669
Saw them backing up Green Day in the summer of 2009. Hartford, Connecticut with my two kids. It was my son's first concert (age 10) and after their set, The Bravery sat two sections over to await Green Day's set. My son just walked up to them to compliment them on their set. They gave him a guitar pick and thanked him for coming. Fathers remember stuff like that forever. Thank you, gentlemen.
@sibire8284
Holy shit, I was at that concert too! I had just discovered them as a band, and had no idea they were opening. It blew me away.
@thebigdog7000
God... the Webster sucks
@CaptiveReefSystems
That's incredibly wholesome and heartwarming! ☺
@averyvolk3355
Omg, that is so precious. What a wonderful memory. ♥️
@CikisHelyzet
Pretty sure the kid appreciated it more. #rents
@yestavotool
The Bravery and The Music are probably the most underrated bands of the 00's
@RetroKingOG
They remind me of the band “The Pistolas” they were underrated compared to these guys!
@Videogamelover58
FACTS
@brettka
they share same feat; they have only one great album sadly.