The original Urge lineup debuted in 1989 with the cassette-only Bust Me Dat Forty, followed a year later by the LP Puttin' the Backbone Back. After the addition of trombonist Matt Kwiatkowski, the group released 1992's Magically Delicious; later the group added trombonist/keyboardist Todd Painter and saxophonist/keyboardist Bill Reiter, and in 1993 recorded the live LP Fat Babies in the Mix. After Herschel and Malecek left the band in 1994, guitarist Jerry Jost and drummer John Pessoni joined the lineup, and subsequent touring with 311 helped The Urge win a number of new fans. The 1995 release of Receiving the Gift of Flavor was so successful that it brought the band to the attention of Epic's Immortal imprint, which reissued the LP in 1996.
After constant touring with the likes of labelmates Korn and Incubus, Master of Styles was released in 1998, containing the hit "Jump Right In" which featured singer Nick Hexum of 311.
Following the release of Too Much Stereo in mid 2000, the band toured for nearly a year before calling it quits. After the annual St. Louis Christmas shows, the Urge disbanded for the first time since they formed in 1987.
The band played several Midwest reunion shows from 2003-2005 that included a headlining spot at Pointfest, a large semi-annual outdoor rock festival in St. Louis. Frontman Steve Ewing has made several solo records while guitarist Jerry Jost formed LucaBrasi, featuring former members of Adair and Helmet. The other members still resided in St. Louis and are involved in several musical projects.
On July 15, 2011, St. Louis' KPNT 105.7 FM proclaimed that the Urge would be headlining Pointfest XXIX on September 10, 2011, marking their sixth festival appearance. The Urge also confirmed that they are once again an active band and they have been recording new music in the studio for several months.
Where Do We Go
The Urge Lyrics
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I feel like we're playing a game
Overcoming the obstacles
Nothing changes, stays the same
Now I'm getting angry
and I'm ready to fight
But those words give me the peace I need tonight
I'm getting angry, and I'm ready to fight
the peace I need tonight
Where do we go from here?
Maybe time will tell
Maybe time will tell
More than often, I wonder
Will we come around,
and lift us off the ground?
My imagination fabricates the lie we live in
You touched everyone of us
Time to let the healing begin
Metamorphosis, think its gonna change, yeah
But you stood inside that sniper's range
Where do we go from here
Maybe time will tell
Maybe time will tell
The Urge's "Where Do We Go" speaks to the frustration that many feel about the state of the world. The repetition of the phrase "over and over" suggests that the singer feels as though they are stuck in a loop where they are constantly trying to overcome obstacles, but nothing ever really changes. This can be seen in the lines, "I feel like we're playing a game/Overcoming the obstacles/Nothing changes, stays the same." The singer is beginning to feel angry, but then finds peace in the realization that while they may not know what the future holds, they can take comfort in the fact that time will eventually reveal the way forward.
The following verses further explore the theme of uncertainty and frustration. The line "More than often, I wonder/Will we come around, and lift us off the ground?" speaks to the sense of hopelessness that many feel when they look around and see a world that is plagued by violence and inequality. The singer's imagination helps them to cope with the harsh realities of life, but they also acknowledge that this fantasy is just a "lie we live in." The line "You touched everyone of us/Time to let the healing begin" suggests that although there is much pain and sorrow in the world, there is also the potential for healing and growth.
In the end, the answer to the question "Where do we go from here?" remains elusive. The singer can only hope that with time, things will become clearer. The final line of the song, "Maybe time will tell," suggests that the future is uncertain, but there is still reason to hold onto hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Over and over
Repetitive thoughts race through my mind
I feel like we're playing a game
Our lives feel like a meaningless game
Overcoming the obstacles
We try to succeed despite the challenges
Nothing changes, stays the same
Despite our efforts, things remain unchanged
Now I'm getting angry
My frustration is escalating
and I'm ready to fight
I'm prepared to take action
But those words give me the peace I need tonight
Positive words bring me tranquility
I'm getting angry, and I'm ready to fight
My emotions are volatile, and I'm ready for a confrontation
yeah, but those words give me the peace I need tonight
However, uplifting affirmations soothe me
Where do we go from here?
What's the next step for us?
Maybe time will tell
Perhaps only time can answer that
More than often, I wonder
Frequently, I ponder
Will we come around
Will we eventually improve
and lift us off the ground?
And rise above our difficulties?
My imagination fabricates the lie we live in
I invent a false reality for ourselves
You touched everyone of us
You impacted all of our lives
Time to let the healing begin
It's time to start to repair the damage
Metamorphosis, think its gonna change, yeah
Transformation, hoping for improvement
But you stood inside that sniper's range
You were in danger, facing a threatening environment
Where do we go from here
What do we do next?
Maybe time will tell
Only time can show us the answer
Lyrics © LAS-GO-ROUND PUBLISHING CO.
Written by: MADISON, JUNIOR JR.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TwEEzY
Timeless music! Sick stuff!
Skristoff
nothing like the days sweating it up on the floor of Mississippi nights watching the boys jam like no tomorrow.
Ted just admit it…….
Louisiana for me but yeah. Good times.
WhyHateStrangers
I once had the honor of getting to play a gig at Mississippi Nights, way back in the day. I’d never had the pleasure of seeing these stl legends there, had to settle for xmas shows at the pageant. But they were so damn good.
JC G
I went to a 311 concert in Montgomery Al, they opened and I had no clue on who they were. They rocked the place. Been a fan ever since.
S Perrot
I'm a St.louis fan. I thought this band should have made it.
JC G
@S Perrot they did make it.
INGLAMEO
This album is my heroin
Aelhaearn Steffen
I hated The Urge the first time I heard them (on a fucking cassette tape). Then I saw them live in a tiny bar in Lawrence Kansas in 1990...something. I've loved them ever since.
Buud
They were too far ahead of their time.