The initial lineup of vocalist Mark Melicia, guitarists Dave Rosen and Paul Ritchie, bassist Nick Villapiano, and drummer Sam Bey arose out of the ashes of an earlier, short-lived band named What About Frank in 2004, and quickly attracted a small following in local clubs. Early on in their career, the Parlor Mob earned critical praise for their captivating translation of classic '70s rock devices (think Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, Captain Beyond, Granicus, etc.) into modern indie rock aesthetics. Inspired live performances and songwriting sessions continued apace and, before long, the band had scored a development deal with Capitol Records. But, just as the band's eponymous, four-track EP was headed for release in early 2007, the Parlor Mob became embroiled in the messy merger between Capitol and Virgin Records, watched most of their on-staff supporters laid off, and thus decided to part company with the label rather than cope with any additional fallout. Finding a new home with Roadrunner Records later that summer, the band immediately set about preparing their debut full-length, And You Were a Crow, for an early 2008 release. After touring for the album, the band settled in to work on new material, but tensions within the band resulted in the departure of Nick Villapiano, who was replaced by Anthony Chick. The Parlor Mob eventually followed up in 2011 with their second album, Dogs. The album's lead single, "Into the Sun," found some wider exposure thanks to its use in both a Pittsburgh Penguins commercial and on Monday Night Football. Following a hiatus that effectively began at the end of 2012, the Parlor Mob returned in 2015 with the self-released Cry Wolf EP, a surprisingly lengthy five-song affair that at time dipped into progressive rock territory.
Another three years passed before the band emerged with new material, this time for BMG-affiliated Brittania Row Recordings. The departure of guitarist Dave Rosen and second bassist Anthony Chick made for a reshuffled quartet lineup that included Melicia, Ritchie, Bey, and incoming bassist Gianni Scalise. Beginning with "4th of July," the Parlor Mob issued three tracks throughout 2018. In 2019, they released their fifth album, Dark Hour, which featured production by Malay and found them experimenting with synth and electronic sounds.
Biography by Eduardo Rivadavia
Into the Sun
The Parlor Mob Lyrics
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I feel fate breathing down my neck
If the road I'm on somehow lead me nowhere
No retreats, men, no regrets
'Cause I'm not going to break
And there ain't no mistakes
And there ain't no turning back
Out of the darkness
And into the light of love
Though for now it seems
This struggle has only begun
I'm still believing
Our day is going to come
When we step out of the shadows
And into the sun, into the sun
Say a prayer for a generation
Hope is frail in this modern times
In a cold world of complication
I refuse to be left behind
And I'm not going to break
Nobody can take
This feeling from my soul
Out of the darkness
And into the light of love
Though for now it seems
This struggle has only begun
I'm still believing
Our day is going to come
When we step out of the shadows
And into the sun, into the sun, into the sun
Out of the darkness
And into the light of love
Though for now it seems
This struggle has only begun
I'm still believing
Our day is going to come
When we step out of the shadows
And into the sun, into the sun
The Parlor Mob's song "Into The Sun" is a powerful anthem about persevering against adversity and hopelessness. The opening lines, "All my life I've been chasing something / I feel fate breathing down my neck", set the tone for the rest of the song as a declaration of determination and resilience in the face of uncertainty. The singer of the song is aware of the obstacles in front of them, but they refuse to give up or turn back.
The chorus of the song, "Out of the darkness / And into the light of love / Though for now it seems / This struggle has only begun", serves as a juxtaposition between darkness and light, despair and hope. The use of the word "love" here suggests that the singer's motivation is rooted in a desire for connection and positivity, rather than simply escaping negativity. The recurring phrase "into the sun" serves as a metaphor for this transition, indicating a journey towards brightness, warmth, and lightness.
In the second verse, the lyrics shift to address larger societal issues, specifically the lack of hope and faith in the current generation. The lines "Say a prayer for a generation / Hope is frail in these modern times" speak to the feelings of anxiety and uncertainty that many people face, a common theme in many of The Parlor Mob's songs. Despite this, the singer refuses to be left behind or allow the cynicism of others to defeat them.
Overall, "Into The Sun" is an empowering and inspirational song about overcoming adversity and looking towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life I've been chasing something
Throughout my entire existence, I've been continuously in pursuit of a particular goal or desire.
I feel fate breathing down my neck
I sense that destiny is closely watching over me and guiding my actions.
If the road I'm on somehow lead me nowhere
In the event that the path I'm currently walking on ends up leading me to a place of emptiness or lack of purpose.
No retreats, men, no regrets
I will not back down or regret my previous decisions and actions.
'Cause I'm not going to break
I won't allow any hardship or challenge to weaken or defeat me.
And there ain't no mistakes
There is no room for error or missteps in my pursuit of my goal.
And there ain't no turning back
I have made a firm commitment and will not reconsider or change my course of action.
Out of the darkness
Emerging or escaping from a place of negativity or despair.
And into the light of love
Moving towards a place or feeling of positivity, hope, and affection.
Though for now it seems, this struggle has only begun
Although progress is being made, the journey is still difficult and ongoing.
I'm still believing
I hold onto the belief and hope that my goal can still be reached.
Our day is going to come
A time will come when myself and those who share my goal will achieve what we've been striving for.
When we step out of the shadows
When we no longer hide or remain unnoticed by others.
And into the sun, into the sun
When we finally achieve our goal and emerge into the light and joy of success.
Say a prayer for a generation
On behalf of an entire generation, offer a request for guidance, protection, or support.
Hope is frail in this modern times
The current era contains many challenges and obstacles that make it difficult to remain optimistic or positive.
In a cold world of complication
In a difficult and complex world where simplicity and warmth are scarce.
I refuse to be left behind
I won't allow myself to be left out, ignored, or abandoned in the face of these challenges.
Nobody can take this feeling from my soul
No one or nothing can remove the sense of conviction and determination that resides within me.
Contributed by Noah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nick Therrian
Spotify came up big with one song from my discover weekly. The rest of this album isn't as good as this song but I like these dudes a lot
El Pichichi Scioli 9
yes, spotify also recommends this type of songs in my weekly discovery, they are so good, but so old at the same time.
Jamal Kash
Listen to their first album its epic
Amr Amin
You should really listen to the rest of the album, a song like hard enough is an absolute banger. Its truly a remarkable album if you give it a chance.
C3
This song, and band, simply amazing. Such a unique sound for rock nowadays. Love it!!!
Leroy Butts
am I the only person who randomly found this band in 2008 and have been listening to them since? They are one of my favorite new bands along with Deaf Havana.
Bob Everett
you'll notice I commented 7 years ago....nonetheless kick ass band!
Anthony Jacques
@Nathan Arent
Hell, Rival Sons made me listen to
'Hopelessly Devoted To You"
on purpose.
Frederico Martins
2008 sounds about right! I think it was at The Norva.
John Bradshaw
Leroy Butts I just found them and will definitely keep listening!!!!!