The Glorious Sons is a Canadian rock band from Kingston, Ontario. Formed in… Read Full Bio ↴The Glorious Sons is a Canadian rock band from Kingston, Ontario. Formed in 2011, the band signed with Black Box Recordings in 2013. Since then, The Glorious Sons have released one EP, Shapeless Art, and their debut album, The Union. The Union was released on September 14, 2014, and produced several hits on Canadian Rock Radio.

The band began recording their second full-length album, Young Beauties and Fools in Los Angeles in February and March 2017 with producer group Fast Friends. The album was mixed in July 2017 by Matty Green, and the lead single "Everything Is Alright" was released on July 21, 2017.

On June 5, 2019, they released the first single from their third album A War on Everything, entitled "Panic Attack". To promote the album, the band announced a US tour with British rock band The Struts that took place over the summer of 2019. On July 17, 2019, the title, cover, and tracklist of A War on Everything was unveiled, alongside a release date of September 13, 2019. On this date, the band also released the song "Pink Motel" from the album. On August 16, 2019, the band released a third song from the album in anticipation of its release, "The Ongoing Speculation Into The Death of Rock and Roll

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Hard Times
The Glorious Sons Lyrics

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There was a time when we were young our poor little minds couldn't see it
Our parents were blind to the end result but life on the road we couldn't beat it
And when I look into your eyes all I see is damn regret
There was a time when we were young

We had enough of the hard times
We had enough of the hard times

You remember all those lives we've lost but my stubborn pride won't concede it
We never suffered from a lack of love but there seemed no way you'd believe it
And when I look into your eyes all I see is the damn regret
There was I time when we young

We had enough of the hard times
We had enough of the hard times
We had enough of the hard times
We had enough of the hard times

These times are wild dear come on and get in the car
There is nothing for you to fear that ain't a part of who you are
And I'm gonna rip myself apart from the blood to the beat-maker in my heart
I'm gonna live for nothing and I'm gonna die for us

We had enough of the hard times
We had enough of the hard times

We had enough of the hard times
We had enough of the hard times

Overall Meaning

In "Hard Times," The Glorious Sons sing about their past struggles and regrets while acknowledging that they've had enough of the hardships they faced. The song starts by reflecting on their youth and the challenges they faced as they pursued their dreams. The lyrics suggest that their parents were not supportive of their choices and couldn't see the long-term impact of the hard times they faced. The chorus repeats the theme of having had enough of the hard times, implying that they are determined to move on and leave their difficulties behind.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the hard times they faced were not only external pressures but also the result of their own stubbornness and pride. They acknowledge the lives they've lost and the love they overlooked, but the regret lingers. The second verse emphasizes their struggle to believe in love and goodness despite the challenges they faced. The repetition of "there was a time when we were young" emphasizes the passage of time and the growth and wisdom that come with it.

The final verse introduces a new theme, suggesting that the hard times have shaped who they are and that they are ready to embrace their identity fully. The lyric "I'm gonna live for nothing and I'm gonna die for us" implies a sense of purpose and commitment to themselves and their fans. The song ends on a positive note, inviting others to join them on their journey forward.

Line by Line Meaning

There was a time when we were young our poor little minds couldn't see it
Back when we first started out, we were too naive to realize the struggles that lay ahead of us.

Our parents were blind to the end result but life on the road we couldn't beat it
Our parents didn't fully understand our desire to pursue music, but we couldn't let the hardships of touring defeat us.

And when I look into your eyes all I see is damn regret
When I see you now, all I can feel is sorrow for the things we could have done differently.

We had enough of the hard times
We're tired of struggling and facing constant challenges.

You remember all those lives we've lost but my stubborn pride won't concede it
We've lost friends to this lifestyle, but I'm too stubborn to admit that it might not be worth it.

We never suffered from a lack of love but there seemed no way you'd believe it
Although we were surrounded by love and support, it still felt like no one really understood the difficulties we faced.

These times are wild dear come on and get in the car
Things may be unpredictable and hectic, but let's face it together and keep moving forward.

There is nothing for you to fear that ain't a part of who you are
Whatever challenges come our way, we'll face them head on because it's part of who we are as people and artists.

And I'm gonna rip myself apart from the blood to the beat-maker in my heart
I'll give everything I have to make music and express myself authentically.

I'm gonna live for nothing and I'm gonna die for us
I'm willing to sacrifice everything for our music and our passion.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Paquette, Andrew Young, Brett Emmons, Chris Huot, Jay Emmons, John Angus

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