Current band members are Kenn Jankowski, Adam Mcgill, Ryan Pinkston, Marc Pepperman, and Justin Tricomi. Justin Norcross left the band in 2007, establishing the current lineup.
The Drums
The Republic Tigers Lyrics
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That's got no feet;
You'll never fall down;
No, you'll never miss a step.
Livin' in a cage so big, you can't
See any bars; you'll have a
Comforting rhythm,
I don't, know, what, you, ex, pect, of, me.
If I, don't, have; true, love, un, der, stands.
Walkin' down the street
Of a town; can't find the beat.
Well, did you leave home?...
Without the shoes your mother made,
Oh, oh, oh... for your feet?
Outside of that place, now,
For sure, can't hear the drum.
But did your heart stop?
No, you never heard it
'Til now,
Oh, oh, oh... until now.
I don't, know, what, you, ex, pect, of, me.
If I, don't, have; true, love, un, der, stands.
I don't, know, what, you, ex, pect, of, me.
And, if I... I don't have it,...
But this is what we both think it is...
Well, then, true love would
Have to...
Love would
Surely understand.
It would have to
be said that The Republic Tigers’ “The Drums” is a song that features well-crafted lyrics that require a certain level of interpretation. The song, both musically and lyrically, is deep and thought-provoking. The song speaks about life’s rhythm and the kind of mindset to adopt, to keep moving forward when things are tough. The song is open to multiple interpretations, but it suggests that life can often feel like we are living in a cage or walking without shoes, and that we need to find our own rhythm to move forward.
The first verse states that we should march to the beat of our own drum, even if it doesn't have feet. We need to find the rhythm that works for us and hold on to it, even when we are feeling trapped or caged in. The second verse suggests that we need to break free of our cages and explore what life has in store for us. There may be times when we don't know what is expected of us, but as long as we have true love and understanding, we can move forward.
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.