In May 2006 the long awaited The Tough Alliance - New Waves EP was released on their own label Sincerely Yours. In October 2006 followed their second full length album, 'Escaping Your Ambitions'.
In May 2007, the much anticipated third album 'A New Chance' was released on Sincerely Yours, further developing their charismatic sound of 'The New School' and 'New Waves'; a fusion with their brief exploration of ambient electronica found on Escaping Your Ambitions.
In 2010, Eric Berglund made it clear that The Tough Alliance since 2009 was no more.
The New School
The Tough Alliance Lyrics
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The New School
We’ve spent our lives on the design
The New School
Break the rules
You know what they’re made for
The tide is high
Causin’ pure emotions
Thanks to pure devotion
The New School
We’ll never fall in line
Can’t classify our kind
The New School
The Tough Alliance's song "The New School" is an anthem that celebrates and embraces the idea of a "new school" way of thinking and living. The lyrics "you can't chain us in time" suggest a rejection of traditional norms and expectations that confine and limit individuals within a specific time period. The idea of spending their lives "on the design" implies a sense of intentional living, where the pursuit of creativity and innovation is a top priority.
The lyrics "break the rules, you know what they're made for" encourages listeners to embrace their rebellious nature and go against the grain. The line "the tide is high, let's move to the dancefloor" suggests a sense of momentum and urgency, that there's no time to waste in living life to the fullest.
The chorus "causin' pure emotions, thanks to pure devotion, the new school" further emphasizes the importance of living with passion and purpose. The line "we'll never fall in line, can't classify our kind, the new school" asserts the idea that there's something unique and immeasurable about the "new school" way of living and thinking, resisting any attempt to fit them into pre-existing categories or boxes.
Line by Line Meaning
You can’t chain us in time
We refuse to be bound by tradition and refuse to conform to archaic societal standards.
The New School
We are setting a new standard and breaking from the mold of the past.
We’ve spent our lives on the design
Our entire existence has been influenced by our creative vision and design mentality.
Break the rules
Let's challenge the norms and restrictions set in place by those in power.
You know what they’re made for
We are fully aware of the purpose of the rules and regulations, but choose to disobey them regardless.
The tide is high
The momentum for change and evolution is at its peak.
Let’s move to the dancefloor
Let's physically embody this movement and celebrate our new way of thinking.
Causin’ pure emotions
This revolution is evoking genuine feelings and reactions from those involved.
Thanks to pure devotion
Our unwavering commitment and dedication is fueling the passion and fervor of the movement.
We’ll never fall in line
We will never succumb to conformity or be confined to one standard or way of thinking.
Can’t classify our kind
Our unique perspective and approach to life cannot be categorized or labeled.
The New School
We are creating a new paradigm shift in society that defies the old and ushers in the new.
Contributed by Avery B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.