The band's first album was Off Windmill, released in 2000. Mays subsequently left the band in 2002, just prior to the release of the band's second release, the self-titled The Guthries. The band toured extensively throughout Canada and the UK. Following that album, however, the band members each began pursuing solo projects, and have not released another Guthries album.
Below is the old bio written by Dale and Brian's sister Amy.
The Guthries are a small band with no less than four and no greater than five members of average height or higher. Their names range anywhere from Dale, Brian, and Serge, to Gabe, and Ruth. The Guthries have a sound most commonly compared to the noise a wild goat makes when eating tin cans. If you were to see The Guthries perform live you might think to yourself,"Well, that's The Guthries"- and you would have hit the nail right on the head. The Guthries have had a lot of big, funny, companies with capital letter names such as CCMA, CMT, BBC, UNCUT, MOJO, CBC, MIANS and the like say "Well isn't that interesting? Good for them!" The Guthries: a band with much to offer at a reasonable rate.
Sooner or Later
The Guthries Lyrics
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Sooner or later
The good times they lie in the past
Sooner or later your luck it'll turn around
Sooner or later all you lost is found
And it's funny how it all comes together
It all came together today
It's all part of living
We're all gonna wind up
We're all gonna wind up
We're all gonna wind up
We're all gonna wind up this way
Oh this way
Oh this way
Sooner or later the sun breaks through the clouds
Sooner or later we all scream out loud
Sooner or later we all win the fight
Sooner or later we all see the light
And it's funny how it all comes together
It all came together today
There's no need to give in
It's all part of living
We're all gonna wind up
We're all gonna wind up
We're all gonna wind up
We're all gonna wind up this way
Oh this way
Oh this way
And it's funny how it all comes together
It all came together today
There's no need to give in
It's all part of living
We're all gonna wind up
We're all gonna wind up
We're all gonna wind up
We're all gonna wind up this way
Oh this way
Oh this way
Oh this way
Oh this way
The Guthries's song "Sooner Or Later" is a reflective tune that talks about the cyclical nature of life, how things eventually come to an end or a low, but that doesn't mean we should give up. The opening phrase, "Sooner or later we all come in last" sets the tone of the song, acknowledging that we all have our down moments in life. However, the chorus highlights the optimistic outlook towards such circumstances, stating that eventually, life comes together, even though there might not seem any hope in the moment. The vocalist emphasizes resilience and determines not to give in, which is "all part of living."
The verses convey the idea that the universe has an interplay of forces between negative forces and positive forces. The presence of darkness is only temporary, as the sun eventually arises from behind the clouds. The vocalist mentions the universality of screaming out loud, signifying the idea that we all feel the need to vent our frustrations. The lyricist also recognizes that we all fight battles, but eventually win. We all have a light at the end of the tunnel, once we endure the struggles that come our way.
Overall, "Sooner or Later," although acknowledging the harsh realities of life and failure, emphasizes the importance of resilience, persistence, and not giving up in the face of adversity. The vocalist encourages listeners that everything will come together eventually, even if at times it seems improbable.
Line by Line Meaning
Sooner or later we all come in last
Eventually, everyone experiences failure or defeat.
Sooner or later the good times they lie in the past
Joyful moments from the past do not last forever.
Sooner or later your luck it'll turn around
Fortune will eventually change for the better.
Sooner or later all you lost is found
Things that were once lost or missing will eventually be found or recovered.
Sooner or later the sun breaks through the clouds
Hope or positivity will eventually shine through difficult times.
Sooner or later we all scream out loud
Everyone experiences moments of overwhelming emotions or frustration that they need to express.
Sooner or later we all win the fight
With persistence, everyone has the potential to overcome obstacles and succeed.
Sooner or later we all see the light
Eventually, everyone will have moments of clarity or understanding.
And it's funny how it all comes together
It's interesting how life can unfold in surprising and unexpected ways.
It all came together today
Everything fell into place and made sense on this particular day.
There's no need to give in
Don't give up or surrender in the face of challenges or adversity.
It's all part of living
Difficulty and hardship are an inevitable part of the human experience.
We're all gonna wind up this way
Ultimately, we all have the same fate.
Oh this way, Oh this way
Reinforcing the idea that we are all destined to end up in the same way.
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.