Upon graduating, the threesome moved out to Brooklyn, New York to pursue a career in rock music. The trio, though highly talented, lacked an essential element they felt was key to the success of their music. That element was found in the vocal stylings of Tyler Gurwicz . Only eighteen years old, Tyler was enrolled as a musical theatre major at nearby Wagner College on Staten Island when he was discovered by the group. Tyler, a fellow Vermonter, had been singing in bands throughout high school, most notably in The Graves and later on, Virga. After the break-up of Virga, Tyler decided to follow his other passion: musical theatre. However, after only one short semester at school, Tyler left.
Incredibly unhappy at school, and instantly recognizing the band's undeniable potential, Tyler leapt at the chance to play rock and roll once again, and hasn't looked back yet.
This current manifestation of Kevin and Ian's aspirations is proving to be the most groundbreaking yet, as each member contributes their own unique style to the whole. As eclectic as each of the members' influences may be, the band's desire to create raw, heart-pounding melodic rock unifies them seamlessly, and their chemistry is undeniable.
The Urgency have now disbanded and are no longer together.
THE WORLD
The Urgency Lyrics
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Mama always told me to sing a song if I ever did feel afraid.
But somewhere down along that twisted line the song has changed been made depraved.
Now I'm not saying that you'd know this
I truly did not think you could!
Only hoping you might have noticed
I'm gonna see the whole wide world!
I wanted to give you the whole wide world!
Not that it matters, but I wanted you to know
I'm gonna be on the radio
La la la la la la la la la la la la ha aha hahaha!
Papa always told me to laugh out loud if I ever did feel afraid.
But somewhere down along that twisted line the laughter's changed it's not me
This is not my life!
Now I'm not saying that you'd know this
I truly did not think you could!
Only hoping you might have noticed
What am I saying, of course you did
I'm gonna see the whole wide world!
I wanted to give you the whole wide world!
Not that it matters, but I wanted you to know
I'm gonna be on the radio
(La la la la la la la la la la la la)
I can drive the car!
You can hold my hand!
Try to figure it out!
Try to understand!
Whats been done to us!
I'm gonna see the whole wide world!
I wanted to give you the whole wide world!
Not that you care, but I wanted you to know
I'm gonna be on the radio
The Urgency's song "The World" is a commentary on the harsh realities of life, and how these realities change us as individuals. The lyrics begin with an optimistic viewpoint on life, with Mama and Papa providing the advice to sing and laugh when feeling afraid. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the world is not as kind as it once seemed. The lyric "somewhere down along that twisted line the song has changed been made depraved" shows the feeling of disillusionment with life. The chorus then focuses on the desire to see the whole world, and to be on the radio, suggesting a longing for an escape from the harshness of reality.
The line "I can drive the car, you can hold my hand, try to figure it out, try to understand, what's been done to us" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that even when trying to control our own lives, we may still struggle to make sense of the world around us.
Overall, "The World" is a raw and honest reflection on the struggles and hardships of life, and the desire for an escape from the harshness of reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama always told me to sing a song if I ever did feel afraid.
My mother advised me to sing a song when I felt scared.
But somewhere down along that twisted line the song has changed been made depraved.
Unfortunately, the song I learned has been twisted and made wicked over time.
Now I'm not saying that you'd know this,
I don't expect you to recognize this,
I truly did not think you could!
I never expected you to understand.
Only hoping you might have noticed
However, I wish you could have seen
It's so cut throat the lives we lead
How competitive our life is.
I'm gonna see the whole wide world!
I am going to travel the world.
I wanted to give you the whole wide world!
I wanted to share my experiences with you.
Not that it matters, but I wanted you to know
It doesn't matter, but I still wanted to let you know.
Papa always told me to laugh out loud if I ever did feel afraid.
My father suggested I laugh when I felt scared.
But somewhere down along that twisted line the laughter's changed it's not me
Sadly, the laughter has changed over time and it does not feel like me anymore.
This is not my life!
I don't feel like I'm living my life.
Whats been done to us!
What has happened to us?
I can drive the car!
I am capable of driving the car.
You can hold my hand!
You can hold my hand as we navigate this together.
Try to figure it out!
Let's try to understand and figure it out.
I'm gonna be on the radio
I am going to appear on the radio.
Contributed by Caden O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.