The band has gained success around the world by making low-budget music videos of covers and originals and built their fan base independently with no help from record labels, booking agents or management. On February, 2012, the music industry publication Crazed Hits reported that the band had signed a recording contract with Columbia Records.The band is best known for their covers of popular music on YouTube, making use of uncommon instruments such as the Ukulele and the Theremin, as well as looping samples. The band's recorded music and videos are produced by member and multi instrumentalist Gianni Luminati.
The band's first album, Smooth Like Stone On a Beach was released in 2007. Their second, My Rock was released in 2010. The band third album, R.E.V.O. was released in March 2013, and the album Sing It All Away was released in 2015.
On December 30th 2018 the band announced on social media that Mike Taylor had passed away.
Despite the sudden passing of their friend and band member Mike Taylor, the band continued their worldwide tour in 2019.
May 24th they released Mike's Song, as a tribute to their late member.
I'll Be There was the first single released from their new album HERE WE GO!. The song was added to several popular Spotify playlist and quickly gained millions of streams.
In support of their new album the band did a small promo tour doing interviews and acoustic sets at several radio stations across America and Canada.
HERE WE GO! was released on october 25th.
Only months after their latest album got released the band announced that Ryan Marshall would part ways with the band.
Broke
Walk Off the Earth Lyrics
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I've been broke
I could drop a piece of sand
Portray a different man
Bring peace across the land
Give souls to all the damned
Throw stones when I'm around
A jester for your crown
In this fallacy I've found
I've been broke throughout these shades of grey
I've been broke throughout these shades of grey
Yeah you don't know about my friends
You may have to worry
'Cause then I'm full pretend
Yeah you don't know about my friends
You may have to worry
And
I could drop a piece of sand
Portray a different man
Bring peace across the land
Give souls to all the damned
I say fuck to Uncle Sam
Say fuck to contraband
'Cause we never took Japan
It's a fallacy of man
I've been broke throughout these shades of grey
I've been broke throughout these shades of grey
Through all
All these shades
Through all
All these shades
Yeah you don't know about my friends
You may have to worry
'Cause then I'm full pretend
Yeah you don't know about my friends
You may have to worry
Don't make this world
Yeah you don't know about my friends
You may have to worry
'Cause then I'm full pretend
Yeah you don't know about my friends
You may have to worry
Don't make this world
And
I could drop a piece of sand
Portray a different man
Bring peace across the land
Give souls to all the damned
But you kick me when I'm down
Throw stones when I'm around
A jester for your crown
In this fallacy I've found
I've been broke throughout these shades of grey
I've been broke throughout these shades of grey
I've been broke throughout these shades of grey
I've been broke throughout these shades of grey
(And now my life is saved)
I've been broke throughout these shades of grey
(And now my soul is saved)
I've been broke
The lyrics of Walk off the Earth's song "Broke" convey the frustration and disillusionment of the singer. The repetition of the phrase "I've been broke" creates a sense of hopelessness and despair, while the imagery of "shades of grey" suggests a world that is morally ambiguous and difficult to navigate. The singer acknowledges his own power to effect change, but feels powerless in the face of others who undermine and belittle him. The idea of "full pretend" suggests that the singer is living a false or inauthentic life, while the reference to "Uncle Sam" and "contraband" suggests a sense of rebellion and defiance.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to find one's place in the world and to live an honest, meaningful life amidst a society that often seems corrupt and indifferent to our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been broke
I have experienced financial hardship
I could drop a piece of sand
I have the power to do something small and insignificant, yet it could have a huge impact
Portray a different man
I have the ability to change myself and become someone else
Bring peace across the land
I have the ability to create peace and tranquility everywhere
Give souls to all the damned
I have the power to save and redeem the souls of those who are lost or suffering
But you kick me when I'm down
When I am at my lowest point, you take advantage of me and give me further grief
Throw stones when I'm around
When I am present, you mock and attack me
A jester for your crown
I willingly act as an entertainer or fool for your benefit
In this fallacy I've found
I have realized that this is a false belief or idea that I have been living under
Yeah you don't know about my friends
You may have to worry
'Cause then I'm full pretend
You do not know about the people I associate with or am close to, and if you did, you would have cause for concern because I am not being authentic
I say fuck to Uncle Sam
Say fuck to contraband
'Cause we never took Japan
It's a fallacy of man
I do not agree with the government, refuse to engage in illegal activity, and do not believe in the supposed superiority of any nation
Through all
All these shades
Despite everything, despite all the complexity and depth I experience, both positive and negative, I still struggle
Don't make this world
Do not make this world any more difficult, harsh, or cruel
And I've been broke throughout these shades of grey
Throughout all the hardships and struggles, I have experienced financial difficulty
(And now my life is saved)
(Now I have found a way to improve my existence)
(And now my soul is saved)
(I have found a way to improve my spiritual or emotional self)
Contributed by Lauren Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hex Roci
I never wanted it to break
I thought we'd put it all behind us
Ever since that day
All I wanna do is find us
Now I'm falling down
I'm falling down without you
So I'm calling out
I'm calling out to find you
You gotta hold on to what you got, babe
It ain't always greener on the other side
We ain't rich but we're worth a lot, babe
I wanna see the world with your hand in my hand, you know
Come on I'll love you like that
It ain't always greener on the other side
Come on I'll love you like that
I wanna see the world with your hand in my hand, you know
Even when I make mistakes
You would always bring me higher
We got caught up in our wings
Like the time we had the bonfire
There was no one else, no one else around you
So I'm calling out
I'm calling out to find you
You gotta hold on to what you got, babe
It ain't always greener on the other side
We ain't rich but we're worth a lot, babe
I wanna see the world with your hand in my hand, you know
Come on I'll love you like that
It ain't always greener on the other side
Come on I'll love you like that
I wanna see the world with your hand in my hand, you know
You gotta hold on to what you got, babe
You gotta hold on to what you got, babe
I didn't know just how much I loved you girl
Until you've hurt my heart and destroyed my world
When we're apart I'm a perm without a curl
'Cause ever since we started you've been an ocean to my pearl
You and I together 'till dove all protects us
Making much sense as a love between fascists
But we'll be long time rocking great nine classes
I know we'll be together till this life passes
You gotta hold on to what you got, babe
It ain't always greener on the other side
We ain't rich but we're worth a lot, babe
I wanna see the world again in my mind you know
Come on I'll love you like that
It ain't always greener on the other side
Come on I'll love you like that
I wanna see the world again in my mind you know
You gotta hold on to what you got, babe
It ain't always greener on the other side
We ain't rich but we're worth a lot, babe
I wanna see the world again in my mind you know
Come on I'll love you like that
It ain't always greener on the other side
Come on I'll love you like that
I wanna see the world again in my mind you know
I love you, love you, love you like that
And I watched you walk away
I love you, love you, love you like that
Never wanted it to break
I love you, love you, love you like that
And I watched you walk away
I love you, love you, love you like that
Never wanted it to break
liv!
Rest in peace beard guy he will always be the hanging champion. this is my favourite song/music video by you guys and it have been for 4 years! Sorry for your loss and he will be missed! ♥❤
Anton Boludo
Absolutely.
BatBatt1e
Wtf he died?
Warp
@BatBatt1e Yes. A couple years ago, actually.
BatBatt1e
Yeah, i have been on Wiki to learn more. It's sad.
Man Siam
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Crystal Larrabee
I can tell you how much this song has touched me. I can't listen to this without smiling getting choked up. What a great reminder that things aren't always greener on the other side, no matter how green they seem. And the idea that even if your not rich, you are worth a lot. Sometimes I forget what I am worth, and hearing this helps me to remember that it is a lot. Thanks for this video. The more I hear this band, the more I love them! Thanks for sharing the love.
Ann Thompson
A reminder how much I love this group. I've not been here listening for some time now. Covid, depression, then becoming isolated. Was evicted from the house I rented for nearly 2 decades and the stress of relocating was exhausting. I needed this. Now I'll keep listening and find my way back. Put some WOTE on to listen to and start getting back outside walking. My new plan for 2023.
fire of viper
Still hard to believe it has been over 7 years
W Lee
Wish there was something I could do to make this band heard by more people. I mean they really sound great.