Alongside an unbroken streak of Saskatchewan sold-out shows, a sold-out debut album (3500 copies independently sold) and intensely energetic & passionate performances, Volcanoless has completed their sophomore album, The Way Forward. Mixed in Brooklyn, NY by Alex Newport (The Mars Volta, Death Cab for Cutie) and Mastered in Seattle, WA by Troy Glessner (Underoath, Anberlin), the album is currently in final production.
The band spent the summer of 2008 touring the United Kingdom, including performances at Brighton’s Great Escape festival and numerous ‘Club NME’ dates. Back at home, Volcanoless has showcased at NXNE, NewMusicWest, S.C.E.N.E., JunoFest & the Western Canadian Music Awards, touring alongside the likes of You Say Party! We Say Die!, Plants & Animals, Mother Mother & David Usher. With forthcoming summer festival dates and uncontrollable album anticipation, Volcanoless is prepared for an undeniable Musical Eruption.
Volcanoless in Canada is:
Mitch Lysak
Joel Hryniuk
Lévi Soulodre
Enver Hampton
Make up Your Mind
Volcanoless In Canada Lyrics
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Through all of the scene
We're leaving the streets behind
There is bread for the taking
And hearts for the breaking
In places far and wide
Make up your mind...
Brother, wake up
We're what we make up
Along with the break-ups
And all we can keep in mind
The bonds I build
Give way when I need them too
Save it for your memory wall
More, when you carried away
Every word deserved to me
Will rot
Waiting on a payment draw?
Waiting on your lovers' call?
Waiting, wasting, you
We weed out the fakers
Sometimes giving in is like leaving a peer to die
There are noe excuses
No time for the truces
Or contemplating why
Make up your mind, motherfucker
And be expecting the look in their eyes
Feed what you make up
I'll lead with the shake up
Of bring dreams to life
Oh the second verse
A little louder than the worst
Let it be face to face
We'll pick a time
Pick another place
Where... you wanna dance!?
Wanna dance?
Wanna dance!
I feel alright
Does it feel pretty good?
Benefactor to doom
So I'll call
I'll fail
I'll care
I'll feel this for you
Make up your mind
The lyrics to Volcanoless In Canada's song "Make Up Your Mind" seem to be urging someone to make a decision, to choose a path and stick to it. The first verse suggests that there are opportunities out there for the taking, but in order to seize them, one must make up their mind about what they want. The second verse paints a picture of someone who is waiting around, wasting their time and not making any choices. The chorus is more forceful, with the repeated refrain of "Make up your mind, motherfucker!" driving home the urgency of the message.
The bridge introduces a couple of different themes. The first is the idea that relationships and bonds can be fragile and break easily. The second is the idea that sometimes it's necessary to be ruthless and weed out the fakers in order to achieve your goals. The line "sometimes giving in is like leaving a peer to die" suggests that there may be tough choices ahead, and that not everyone will make it through.
Overall, the song seems to be a call to action, a reminder that we all have choices to make and that we shouldn't waste our time waiting around for things to happen. It's a reminder that we are what we make up, and that we have the power to bring our dreams to life if we're willing to make a decision and stick to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Break out the shakers
Get ready to party and have a good time
Through all of the scene
Amidst all the partying and excitement
We're leaving the streets behind
We're moving on from our troubles and worries
There is bread for the taking
Opportunities are abundant and there for the taking
And hearts for the breaking
Relationships will come and go, and hearts will be broken
In places far and wide
Opportunities and experiences are available everywhere
Make up your mind...
Make a decision and stick with it
Brother, wake up
Pay attention and be aware
Or be lost in the ticking of time
Or you will lose yourself to the passage of time
We're what we make up
We are what we create and choose to be
Along with the break-ups
Along with the end of relationships
And all we can keep in mind
And all we can hold onto as a memory
The bonds I build
The relationships I create
Give way when I need them too
Can break apart when I least expect it
Save it for your memory wall
Keep the memories of the past
More, when you carried away
Even more so when you are no longer a part of it
Every word deserved to me
Every word meant something to me
Will rot
Will eventually fade away
Waiting on a payment draw?
Waiting for something that is unlikely to come
Waiting on your lovers' call?
Waiting for someone who may not come
Waiting, wasting, you
Wasting time waiting for something that may never happen
We weed out the fakers
We recognize and remove the fake and insincere people from our lives
Sometimes giving in is like leaving a peer to die
Sometimes giving up and giving in can be just as bad as leaving someone to die
There are no excuses
There are no excuses for not being true to yourself
No time for the truces
No time for making peace or compromises
Or contemplating why
Or reflecting on the reasons and consequences
Make up your mind, motherfucker
Make a decision, no matter how difficult it may be
And be expecting the look in their eyes
Be prepared for the reactions and consequences of your decision
Feed what you make up
Nurture and develop what you have chosen to be
I'll lead with the shake up
I'll take charge and make things happen
Of bring dreams to life
Of turning dreams into reality
Oh the second verse
Continuing on to the next part of the song
A little louder than the worst
A little more intense than before
Let it be face to face
Let's confront each other directly
We'll pick a time
We'll choose a specific moment
Pick another place
Choose a different setting
Where... you wanna dance!?
Where do you want to party and let loose?
Wanna dance?
Do you want to have fun and enjoy yourself?
Wanna dance!
Let's dance!
I feel alright
I am happy and content
Does it feel pretty good?
Are you feeling good too?
Benefactor to doom
Bringing yourself closer to destruction
So I'll call
I will take action and make things happen
I'll fail
I may not succeed, but I will try anyway
I'll care
I will show concern and compassion
I'll feel this for you
I will empathize and understand your perspective
Make up your mind
Take control of your life and make a decision
Contributed by Dominic K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.