1. A hardcore band from Pr… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 artists named Verse:
1. A hardcore band from Providence, Rhode Island. Formed in 2003 and going on to emerge in 2004, they have gained recognition for their own brand of passionate modern hardcore, covering issues such as depression, addiction and family decay.
Upon solidifying their lineup, Verse signed to Rivalry Records for their first full length Rebuild, which was recorded in May 2004. After the release of Rebuild, Verse went onto a heavy touring schedule. During August 2004, when the band was touring through South Carolina, they encountered some van troubles. While the van was getting fixed, approximately $10,000 worth of musical equipment and a sentimental childhood lava lamp belonging to Murphy were stolen from Verse’s trailer. After finishing their tour of the United States and a tour of Europe with Another Breath, Verse went into the studio to record their follow-up to Rebuild, From Anger and Rage.
From Anger and Rage was recorded by Dean Baltulonis at Atomic Fireball Studios in Brooklyn New York. Upon completing the second album, Verse continued on their rigorous touring schedule, going on multiple US and European tours with bands like Guns Up!, Crime in Stereo, Down to Nothing, Shipwreck, and Have Heart. After a solid year and a half of touring in support of From Anger and Rage, Verse signed with Bridge 9 Records to release their third full length, Aggression. This album was also released in Germany through Prügelprinz Records.
Aggression was recorded at Godcity Studios, and The Getaway Group Studios by engineer Jay Maas, and was released on June 10, 2008. Allmusic reviewer Greg Prato described it as "straight-ahead, hard-hitting hardcore"., while Chris Hidden of Rock Sound said, "these boys bring a progressive and conceptual approach to their brain-caving brutality that provides a refreshing spin on the norm." After the release of Aggression, Verse set back out on their heavy touring schedule, having already done one US tour with Have Heart, and two European tours with Have Heart, Shipwreck, and I Rise.
According to an article on KillYourStereo.com, in late 2008, Berg "broke edge" - meaning he decided to stop adhering to straight edge principles. The article quoted a posting from Berg on a Bridge 9 message board that read, in part, "about two weeks ago I decided that I no longer wanted to be straight edge so I made some changes in my life. This means that Verse is no longer a straight edge band and I'm not going to pretend like Verse was never a straight edge band because that would just be lame".
In his message, Berg said Verse would continue as a band, but on February 8, 2009, the band issued a statement on their MySpace page announcing their breakup; and on February 9, 2009, Punknews.org reported the band's breakup. Following the break up front man Sean Murphy took up making pizza at the uber-hip Nice Slice pizza parlor on Providence's esteemed Thayer St. and formed the band Mouth of Flowers.
On December 9, 2011, Bridge 9 Records announced Verse has reformed and will be touring and recording a new album in 2012, titled Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace, to be released on July 17 on Bridge 9. On January 27, 2012 the band were confirmed to be playing at Hevy Music Festival. On May 17, they premiered their new song "The Selfless of the Earth" on AbsolutePunk.net.
Sean Murphy - vocals
Eric Lepine - guitar
Zak Drummond - guitar
Chris Berg - bass
Shawn Costa - drums
http://www.bridge9.com/verse
2. A dark ambient, drone, electronic, noise solo project by Mike Armine, frontman of a metal band called Rosetta. Philadelphia, United States.
Start A Fire
VERSE Lyrics
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I'll question the motives
Of all things under the sun
There's something wrong
When a man is kept down
By another man's hand with a gun
We need to start a fire
To act consciously
Because there is still a war
That we must eliminate
And save ourselves
From this conscious state
When you just can't take anymore
And you're being kept down
START A FIRE
We've gotta cut our ties
To a life lived in denial
I wish I could strike a match
And set fire to this fucked up empire
I'll never let myself become
Just another apathetic motherfucker
Who knows what we could do
If we would only try
If we turn our heads and walk away
This fire won't survive
START A FIRE
The lyrics of "Start A Fire" by VERSE speak to the urgency of action in the face of injustice and oppression. The singer acknowledges that something is deeply wrong in society and questions the motives of those who perpetrate violence and inequality. They advocate for taking conscious action to fight against these injustices, using the metaphor of starting a fire to symbolize the need for passion and energy in the fight for equality.
The lyrics also address the danger of apathy and complicity in the face of injustice. The singer refuses to become another "apathetic motherfucker" and calls on others to join them in taking action. They suggest that cutting ties to a life lived in denial is necessary in order to truly fight against the systems of oppression that hold people down.
Overall, the message of "Start A Fire" is one of both urgency and hope. While acknowledging the gravity of the situation, the song suggests that if people come together and take action, there is still a chance to create positive change in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't accept what's been done
I cannot fully agree with what has happened
I'll question the motives
I will examine the reasons behind it
Of all things under the sun
Of everything that exists
There's something wrong
There is a problem
When a man is kept down
When a person is oppressed or suppressed
By another man's hand with a gun
Through the use of force or violence from someone else
We need to start a fire
We require a catalyst for change
To act consciously
To make a deliberate effort
To save us from our own defeat
To prevent us from our own failure
Because there is still a war
As there is still conflict
That we must eliminate
That we must get rid of
And save ourselves
And rescue ourselves
From this conscious state
From this present situation
When you just can't take anymore
When you reach your limit
And you're being kept down
And you're feeling suppressed or oppressed
START A FIRE
Take action for change
We've gotta cut our ties
We must break away from
To a life lived in denial
To a life of avoiding or rejecting the truth
I wish I could strike a match
I wish I could ignite something powerful
And set fire to this fucked up empire
And cause change to this flawed system or establishment
I'll never let myself become
I will never allow myself to be
Just another apathetic motherfucker
Just another person who doesn't care
Who knows what we could do
Who knows the potential we have
If we would only try
If we would just make an effort
If we turn our heads and walk away
If we ignore the problem and leave it behind, disregarding it
This fire won't survive
This energy for change won't last
Contributed by Kaitlyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.