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."
Is This The End?
We the Kings Lyrics
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You have been good to me
You kept your word
And got me through these years
All I ask is that you'll be there
When I return
From Anna's Isle to Lakewood's fields
This is who we're meant to be
This is our town
Where our roots have grown so deep
This is our town
This is where we're meant to be
This is our town
We'll keep coming back because
Dear Bradenton
As the city sleeps the night
You found us hiding out
Under parking garage lights
And you know, you know you'll find us here
When we return
This is our town
This is our town
This is our town
(What are we running for?)
This is our town
(What are we running for?)
This is our town
(This is our town)
Dear Bradenton
As I gently close my eyes
I hear you whisper softly
As we continue our goodbyes
And all I ask is that you'll be there
When I return
We The Kings' song "This Is Our Town" is a heartfelt tribute to Bradenton, Florida - the city that served as a home and a source of inspiration for the band. The opening lines of the song, "Dear Bradenton, you have been good to me, you kept your word and got me through these years", set the tone for a love letter to the place where the band members grew up and developed their passion for music. The lyrics speak of a deep connection to the city that goes beyond just physical boundaries, as the band sings "From Anna's Isle to Lakewood's fields, This is our town, Where our roots have grown so deep".
The song is not just a nostalgic reflection on the past, but also a statement of identity and belonging. The chorus repeats the mantra "This is our town, this is who we're meant to be", emphasizing the idea that Bradenton is an integral part of the band's identity and their artistic output. The lyrics also hint at the struggles and challenges that come with pursuing a career in the music industry, as the band members reassure themselves and their hometown that they will always return to Bradenton, where "you found us hiding out under parking garage lights".
Overall, "This Is Our Town" is a touching tribute to the power of place and the importance of hometowns in shaping our lives and identities.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear Bradenton
The singer is addressing Bradenton in a respectful manner.
You have been good to me
Bradenton has been kind and helpful to the singer.
You kept your word
Bradenton has fulfilled its promises.
And got me through these years
Bradenton has helped the artist overcome challenges over the years.
All I ask is that you'll be there
The artist requests that Bradenton be present in their future.
When I return
The singer intends to come back to Bradenton at some point.
From Anna's Isle to Lakewood's fields
The whole town of Bradenton, including its different areas, is being referenced.
This is our town
Bradenton belongs to the artist and their community.
This is who we're meant to be
The artist and their community identify themselves as part of Bradenton.
Where our roots have grown so deep
The artist and their community have a long and strong history in Bradenton.
We'll keep coming back because
The singer and their community plan on returning to Bradenton repeatedly.
As the city sleeps the night
Bradenton is a peaceful place to be at night.
You found us hiding out
The singer and their community were somewhere in Bradenton they weren't supposed to be.
Under parking garage lights
The specific location that the singer and their community were at in Bradenton.
And you know, you know you'll find us here
Bradenton will always be a place where the singer and their community can be found.
This is our town (What are we running for?)
The artist questions why they would ever leave Bradenton.
This is our town (What are we running for?)
The artist reiterates their disbelief in leaving Bradenton.
This is our town (This is our town)
Bradenton belongs to the singer's community.
As I gently close my eyes
The singer is about to depart from Bradenton.
I hear you whisper softly
Bradenton is accompanying the artist as they leave.
As we continue our goodbyes
The artist is saying farewell to Bradenton.
And all I ask is that you'll be there
The artist requests that Bradenton remain present in their future despite leaving for now.
When I return
The singer plans on coming back to Bradenton eventually.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: TRAVIS CLARKE, SAM HOLLANDER, DAVID KATZ
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