The band as of recent has had somewhat of a shaky lineup.
The band formed under the original lineup of Jonathon Cooper on bass, Josh White on guitar, Josh Gross on guitar, Jonathon Webster on drums, and Jon Green on vocals. This lineup recorded the Exclamationaire album in 2005. In 2006 Josh Gross left and the band recorded Shock Value as a 4-piece with White doing both guitar tracks. Shortly after the release of this album another guitarist was added with no information given other than his name being Kyle Snellenberger. In the start of 2007 Kyle, Josh White, and Jonathon Webster parted from the band, and thus Josh Fife (Jon Green's younger brother) was brought on board as guitarist. New Orleans based Michael Watson replaced Webster, and Florida based Jake Campbell had been pulled in on second guitar.
The band moved to Tampa Bay, Florida in Fall 2007 with plans to write a new album. The group is still active as of 2008.
Current members
* Jon Green - vocals
* Josh Fife - guitar
* Jake Campbell - guitar
* Jonathon Cooper - bass
* Michael "Milky" Watson - drums
Dive Bomb
Twelve Gauge Valentine Lyrics
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I'm all or nothing.. run from this prison we created..
In our lives.. get me out..
It's just another.. way into the cheaper way of life..
Get in line.. set me free..
follow the trends of the needy.. they'll make it easy on you..
all you sinners.. come out.. come clean..
All you sinners.. stop hiding behind the shadows..
oh, it's nothing.. don't blink.. don't blink..
Oh, stranger.. stop hiding behind the shadows..
Oh, it's nothing.. don't blink.. don't blink..
Oh, stranger.. crawl out from beneath your rock..
I see it now.. and I see it clearer than before..
And you can't stop me.. you can't stop me..
bring me back to the things that we loved so much.. (outlined)
Break me back down so I can see it from the inside (fallen)
oh, it's nothing.. don't blink.. don't blink..
Oh, stranger.. stop hiding behind the shadows..
oh, it's nothing.. don't blink.. don't blink..
Oh, stranger....
I know I've got it.. anything you've got..
You know I've got it..
The lyrics in "Dive Bomb" by Twelve Gauge Valentine suggest a desire to break free from the constraints of society and live a more authentic life true to one's own desires. The song begins with the declaration that the singer has the courage and conviction to pursue whatever they want, regardless of the consequences or the expectations of others. They are all or nothing, and they are tired of feeling trapped in a metaphorical prison they created for themselves. They see the allure of taking shortcuts and following the trends of the "needy," but they ultimately reject this path, instead choosing to strike out on their own and break free. The repeated refrain of "oh, stranger.. stop hiding behind the shadows.." seems to suggest a call to action for others to join them in this pursuit of authenticity.
The verse "bring me back to the things that we loved so much.. break me back down so I can see it from the inside" underscores this theme of returning to one's true self. The singer is asking to be reminded of what once brought them joy and meaning, and to be broken down so they can better understand themselves. The song ends with the assertion that the singer and their associates have what it takes to succeed and that nobody can stop them.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I've got it.. anything you've got..
I'm confident in my abilities and willing to take on anything you challenge me with
I'm all or nothing.. run from this prison we created..
I don't settle for anything less than everything; let's escape from the trap we made for ourselves
In our lives.. get me out..
Our lifestyle is suffocating me; I need to escape and break free
It's just another.. way into the cheaper way of life..
This is just another path towards a simpler, less fulfilling existence
Get in line.. set me free..
Follow the crowd if you choose to, but I need to break away and find my own way to liberation
follow the trends of the needy.. they'll make it easy on you..
If you follow those who always want more, their path of selfishness will seem effortless
I'm here with the worst of them.. waiting.. watching.. for the time to strike..
I'm amongst the lowest in society, biding my time and watching for the perfect opportunity to rise up
all you sinners.. come out.. come clean..
Admit your flaws and mistakes, confront your guilt and guiltiness
All you sinners.. stop hiding behind the shadows..
Don't hide your problems, face them in the light of day and work towards a solution
oh, it's nothing.. don't blink.. don't blink..
Don't dismiss the problems you face, they're not insignificant and can't be solved with a fleeting glance
Oh, stranger.. crawl out from beneath your rock..
Unknown person, don't hide from the struggles of the world; face them head-on
I see it now.. and I see it clearer than before..
I've gained a new understanding of the situation and it's much more evident than it was before
And you can't stop me.. you can't stop me..
I'm fully committed and cannot be deterred or blocked from my goal
bring me back to the things that we loved so much.. (outlined)
Remind me of the things we used to cherish and hold dear
Break me back down so I can see it from the inside (fallen)
Help me reassemble my thoughts and feelings so I can see the situation from a new, different perspective
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