The band members (Travis Clark - Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar/Piano, Hunter Thomsen - Lead Guitar ,Coley O'Toole - Backing Vocals/Piano, Charles Trippy - Bass, Danny Duncan - Drums) first met at Martha B. King Middle School in Bradenton, and their name refers to the school mascot. The group began playing together while at Manatee High School in the early 2000s, and landed on the PureVolume Top 10 list after hiring a manager.
Tours:
Touring with bands such as Metro Station and Valencia, We the Kings is on the path to success.
They have toured with All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, and The Audition; as well as Mayday Parade, Madina Lake, and Powerspace. They have also toured with Cobra Starship, The Cab, and Metro Station, and were on the 2008 Warped Tour line-up. They have toured with The Academy Is..., Carolina Liar, and Hey Monday on the "Bill and Trav's Bogus Journey Tour."
Art of War
We the Kings Lyrics
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Innocent and so alone
And I sense we were all alone
You could take my heart and you could take my home
But you'll never ever break my soul
No you'll never ever break my soul
But you know me
And you know me too well
'Cause
I'm a soldier, till it's over
You and I fighting for the art of war
I'm a soldier, up against the war yeah
I'm a soldier, till it's over
Live and die fighting for the art of war
I'm a soldier, I will never fall
I will never fall
I will never fall
I will never fall
I will never fall
We were just two kids thrown into the flames
We would never ever be the same
We would never ever be the same
We were just a spark that lit the change
They could never ever bring the rain
They could never ever bring the rain
But you know me
I wanna go back but I can't back down and
You know me too well
'Cause
I'm a soldier, till it's over
You and I fighting for the art of war
I'm a soldier, up against the war yeah
I'm a soldier, till it's over
Live and die fighting for the art of war
I'm a soldier, I will never fall
I will never fall
I will never fall
I will never fall
I will never fall
Follow me into the dark and I will lead you to the light
Flawless, soundless, fearless, hearts keep holding on all through the night
I'm a soldier, till it's over
You and I fighting for the art of war
I'm a soldier, up against the war yeah
I'm a soldier, till it's over
Live and die fighting for the art of war
I'm a soldier, I will never fall
I will never fall
I will never fall
I will never fall
I will never fall
I will never fall
I will never fall
I will never fall
I will never fall
Follow me into the dark and I will lead you to the light
Flawless, soundless, fearless, hearts keep holding on all through the night
"We the Kings" are an American rock band and their song, "Art of War" reflects on the experiences of two kids who are forced into unknown territories and have to grow up quickly. The verses talk about how they have been thrown into the flames and how they are now in a war. In the chorus, the singer identifies as a soldier who is fighting for the art of war, live and die fighting for it, and will never fall. It talks about not giving up, holding on to hope, and never letting go.
The lyrics reflect a recurring theme of resilience in the face of adversity. The lines "You could take my heart and you could take my home, But you'll never ever break my soul, No, you'll never ever break my soul" signify that despite the adversities the characters have faced, they still have not given up. The singer continues to fight for what he believes in and holds on to hope for a better future - this is the art of war. The line "Follow me into the dark and I will lead you to the light" signifies hope and courage, and a call to not give up in tough situations.
In conclusion, We the Kings' "Art of War" is a song that reflects on the courage and resilience required of soldiers, whether on the battlefield, on the street, or in daily life. The song encourages us all to keep fighting for what we believe in and never give up hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I was just a kid then skipping stones
The singer was a child, playing by skipping stones.
Innocent and so alone
The singer was innocent and lonely at that time.
And I sense we were all alone
The singer feels like everyone is alone.
You could take my heart and you could take my home
The singer is saying that they can lose everything dear to them.
But you'll never ever break my soul
The singer's soul is unbreakable.
No you'll never ever break my soul
The singer's soul is unbreakable.
But you know me
The singer feels like they are known by someone.
I wanna go back but I can't back down
The singer wants to go back to their childhood but they cannot go back in time.
And you know me too well
The singer feels like someone knows them too well.
'Cause
I'm a soldier, till it's over
The singer sees themselves as a soldier, fighting for a cause until they can no longer fight.
You and I fighting for the art of war
The singer is fighting with someone for the sake of the art of war.
I'm a soldier, up against the war yeah
The singer is facing the war head-on.
Live and die fighting for the art of war
The singer is willing to fight for the art of war until their last breath.
I'm a soldier, I will never fall
The singer sees themselves as a soldier who will never fall or fail.
We were just two kids thrown into the flames
The singer and someone else were put into a tough situation at a young age.
We would never ever be the same
The singer and the person they were with were changed by the experience.
We were just a spark that lit the change
The singer and the other person were the catalysts for a big change.
They could never ever bring the rain
The people against the singer and the other person could not dampen their spirits.
Follow me into the dark and I will lead you to the light
The singer is offering to guide someone through tough times.
Flawless, soundless, fearless, hearts keep holding on all through the night
People should be strong and brave during tough times, and hold on to their hearts until the end.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DYLAN QUAGLIATO, DYLAN SCOTT QUAGLIATO, KEVIN BARD, TAYLOR CLARK, TIMOTHY HEALY, TIMOTHY BLAKE HEALY, TRAVIS CLARK
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Lucy M
when you really pay attention to the lyrics you hear the message and the beauty in this song
HawKer
@The Last Word from what i understand, the lyrics say never to give up, always keep fighting, and show people how much you fought. I hope you have understood it
Sky Walker
So true
The Last Word
I don't get the message, can u explain me?
Utkarsh Kumar
"Follow me into the dark and I will lead you to the light" damn the part makes shivers run down my spine shivers
Jaguar 007
Utkarsh Kumar true
John Cor
Describe the song in one word...
STRONG...
ArmyBambii
Empowerment
Pastel Hot Mess
Anthemn
Steve Wolf
warsong