Bassist Scott Waldman was born on Long Island, New York. He picked up the guitar when he was thirteen and now plays bass. After graduating from the University of Michigan with an English degree in April 2003, Scott moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of rocking full-time.
Hailing from West Covina, California, drummer Marc Precilla took his first piano lesson at age seven and after branching off to many other instruments, he discovered a partiality for hitting things as hard as he could, leading him to the drums. He has played in several rock/punk bands in order to craft his penchant for high-energy percussion and melody.
The City Drive has recorded with producer Mike Green (Yellowcard, The Matches, Over It, Rufio) as well as producer Chris Fudurich (Jimmy Eat World, Finch, Nada Surf, Rx Bandits).
In March 2004, The City Drive performed on the opening night of the SXSW (South by Southwest) Festival in Austin, Texas, alongside such bands as The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, NOFX and Alkaline Trio. In June, they joined the Nokia Core Tour.
In December 2004, The City Drive signed a record deal with We The People/Sony Records. They recorded their debut, full-length in the summer of 2005 with Fudurich which features backing vocals by Rachel Haden of the now-defunct band That Dog (she also sang on Jimmy Eat World's "Bleed American" and has worked with Weezer and Beck). The album is set for release in Spring 2006.
In May 2007, Scott Waldman quit the band.
In January 2009 the band has appeared to have broken up. Danny is now solo and any mention of the band is pretty much wiped out. No official word came, it just happened.
Defeated
The City Drive Lyrics
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waterworks and endless, sleepless nights.
Hold it back. When the time comes to attack,
you?ll be ready; They'll say, "You were right."
And they'll be coming back to see
everything that I've seen.
'Cause you're gonna show that you're gonna go
all the way, all the way.
You've gotta take it if you wanna make it
all the way, all the way.
You want it, you need it.
You won?t be defeated;
no, you won't
Can't you see it's in motion?
Offer blood and devotion.
Scars will heal in time.
Smashing glass just to get past
a cardiac. The harder that they come,
the harder they will be falling down.
Crawling back to see,
down on shattered knee.
They're gonna get it. Got it? Go!
'Cause you're gonna show that you're gonna go
all the way, all the way.
You've gotta take it if you wanna make it
all the way, all the way.
You want it, you need it.
You won't be defeated,
no, you won't.
All your life
they cut you down to size.
Everything in time?
And what goes around always comes around.
And what goes around always comes around.
You want it, you need it.
You won't be defeated,
no, you won't.
The song "Defeated" by The City Drive is a motivational anthem about overcoming obstacles and proving oneself to others. The opening lyrics refer to the many times the singer has felt like giving up, likely in response to challenges or setbacks. The song then shifts to a more positive tone, encouraging the listener to "hold it back" and wait for the right moment to "attack" and prove themselves.
The lyrics use powerful imagery such as "smashing glass" and "offering blood and devotion" to convey the idea that success often requires sacrifice and hard work. The chorus repeats the phrase "all the way" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of persistence and dedication in achieving one's goals. The final verse references the obstacles and criticisms the singer has faced throughout their life, possibly implying that they are motivated by a desire to prove their doubters wrong.
Overall, "Defeated" is a high-energy rock song with a positive message that is likely intended to inspire resilience and determination in its listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Add it up, all the times you've had enough
Think back to all the times you've been pushed to the limit.
waterworks and endless, sleepless nights.
Remember the pain and tears that came with those trying times.
Hold it back. When the time comes to attack,
Stay strong and hold back until the right moment to strike.
you?ll be ready; They'll say, "You were right."
When you prove yourself, they'll acknowledge your stance.
And they'll be coming back to see
Those who doubted you will come to witness your success.
everything that I've seen.
They will want to see what you have experienced on your journey.
They're gonna get it. Got it? Go!
They will receive what is coming to them, so prepare yourself.
'Cause you're gonna show that you're gonna go
You will demonstrate that you are determined to succeed.
all the way, all the way.
You will go the distance, no matter what.
You've gotta take it if you wanna make it
Success requires effort and determination.
all the way, all the way.
You will not settle for less or give up.
You want it, you need it.
You have a deep desire and necessity to succeed.
You won?t be defeated;
You will not be broken or defeated by obstacles.
no, you won't
You will emerge victorious and successful.
Can't you see it's in motion?
Your journey is already underway and progressing.
Offer blood and devotion.
You must be willing to sacrifice and devote yourself to your goal.
Scars will heal in time.
Although there will be pain and struggles, they will heal over time.
Smashing glass just to get past
You will face barriers and obstacles that require breaking through.
a cardiac. The harder that they come,
The tougher the obstacles, the more you will need to push back.
the harder they will be falling down.
Your success will cause those who doubted you to fall behind.
Crawling back to see,
Those who doubted you will come back to observe your progress.
down on shattered knee.
Their faith in their own abilities will be broken after witnessing your success.
All your life
Throughout your entire life.
they cut you down to size.
Others have tried to make you feel small and insignificant.
Everything in time?
Will everything finally fall into place for you over time?
And what goes around always comes around.
Karma will catch up with those who have doubted you.
You want it, you need it.
You have a burning desire to succeed and a necessity to achieve your goals.
You won't be defeated,
You will overcome any challenges and obstacles in your way.
no, you won't.
You will emerge victorious and successful in the end.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANNY SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dthebee
Merton you have an awesome voice.
Alex Jamieson
+Dthebee haha yesss~
Shao Music
The Chorus on this song is crazy!
FIEUZE
"Any girl that knows how to play a tuba, she can do things. That's what Stifler says.I don't know what it means, but it's got to be good." Thumbs up if you understand :P
CMD Parodies
Let's go find chloe!
J Blue
Thanks for making me cry ffss
Toby Hutchins94
FIEUZE well said
Jonathan Finley
That movie has an awesome soundtrack
falicia martineau
dont know why but this is pretty good. nice voice, reminds me of another band called no use for a name
Jean-Andre Sonnenschein
American Pie best Movie Series out there 😄👌🏻