1) The Broadways were … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) The Broadways were a punk band from Chicago, Illinois. The group formed in 1996 after the break-up of ska-punk band Slapstick, with their vocalist Brendan Kelly and trumpet player Dan Hanaway combining with Rob DePaola and Tricky Dick guitarist Chris McCaughan.
Musically, The Broadways frequently drew comparisons to Crimpshrine and Jawbreaker. The band is notable for the intelligent political, social, and introspective nature of their lyrics, as well as their complex, non-traditional song structures and above-average punk musicianship.
The band released Broken Star in 1998 on Asian Man Records before breaking up the same year. After the breakup, Kelly and McCaughan formed The Lawrence Arms, while Hanaway and DePaola started The Honor System. A collection of unreleased material and songs collected from their EPs was released posthumously in 2000 as Broken Van.
2) The Broadways were a R&B band from the mid-60's. Line up: Ronnie Coleman, Billy Brown, Leon Trent, Moe . They originally recorded as The Uniques but as The Broadways they released a couple of singles on MGM which are much prized by the Northern Soul fraternity. Billy Brown went on to become a member of The Moments. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFj5GwfqrtU
3) The Broadways are band from West London. They released their debut single 'Just A Dreamy Day' through New Slang Records of Kingston in Novemeber 2007 and it reached number 6 in the UK Indie Charts. The are currently putting the finishing touches to their debut album 'Greetings From The Broadway' with Arctic Monkeys producer Alan Smythe for release in Japan in August. For listeners of The Metros, The Clash and The Hold Steady. www.myspace.com/broadwaysuk
Rainy Day
The Broadways Lyrics
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The world can really do that to a kid
But you can't dwell on that shit
Gotta make the world the best you can
There's no reason for crying whoa oh keep on trying
Drink everyday to make the pain feel like it wasn't reall why there
Kill dreams in front of tvs
That is just what they love to hear
I won't let this world drag me down
Kids like you and me will be FREE
Maybe sometime I won't have to wake up
And see another rainy day
A boring afternoon there's no prize at the end of this rainbow
No one to love
No one to talk to
So I'm gonna grab my umbrella and run outside
No rains gonna drown my ambition
Gonna make it this time
The Broadways song Rainy Day appears to be a hopeful message for someone who is down on their luck. The lyrics seem to convey that the person has been struggling for a long period of time and that the world has not been kind to them. However, the lyrics go on to encourage the person to not dwell on their struggles, but rather, to push forward and try to make the world a better place. The song emphasizes that there is no reason to cry and that one must keep trying because success and happiness are possible. The line "Drink everyday to make the pain feel like it wasn't real why there" seems to acknowledge that some people may turn to substances to cope with their problems, but the song suggests that this strategy is not sustainable in the long run and that one has to confront their problems head-on.
The lyrics also address the idea that society can be cynical and may enjoy seeing people's dreams fall apart. The line "Kill dreams in front of tvs, that is just what they love to hear" suggests that people in general may take pleasure in others' misfortunes. However, the song encourages the singer to not give up on their dreams and to continue to push past the hard times. The song ends on a note of hopefulness, with the singer determined to make it despite the rainy days.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been down for so long
You have been feeling sad and low for a very long time.
The world can really do that to a kid
The world and its problems can really affect young people like you.
But you can't dwell on that shit
However, you cannot continue to focus on these negative experiences forever.
Gotta make the world the best you can
You must try to make the world a better place for yourself and others.
There's no reason for crying whoa oh keep on trying
There is no reason to cry, keep trying your best and do not give up.
Drink everyday to make the pain feel like it wasn't reall why there
Drinking every day to numb the pain is not a solution because it will not make the pain go away.
Kill dreams in front of tvs
People love seeing dreams die on TV.
That is just what they love to hear
That is the type of content people enjoy watching.
Maybe sometime... I will get off this fucking couch
Perhaps one day, you will get up from the couch and do something productive.
I won't let this world drag me down
You will not allow the world to make you feel hopeless.
Kids like you and me will be FREE
Young people like us will one day be free from our struggles.
Maybe sometime I won't have to wake up
Perhaps one day, you will no longer have to wake up feeling miserable.
And see another rainy day
And face more difficulties and hardships.
A boring afternoon there's no prize at the end of this rainbow
Sometimes life can be dull, and there may not always be a reward or happy ending.
No one to love
You may feel like there is no one who cares about you.
No one to talk to
You may feel like there is no one to talk to and share your problems with.
So I'm gonna grab my umbrella and run outside
Instead of wallowing, you will make the most of the situation and enjoy yourself, rain or shine.
No rains gonna drown my ambition
Bad experiences will not stop you from pursuing your goals and dreams.
Gonna make it this time
You are determined to succeed and make a positive change in your life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: A. SCHWARTZ, H. DIETZ
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Edward F. Pignataro IV
best broadways song.