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."
Make It or Not
We the Kings Lyrics
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Dives into the ocean
Where we can spend
The night watching
The world spin chasing tails
Made out of shining starts
We'll be alone
Together one more (night)
Cause we know
If we make it or not
They'll say we tried and fought
And we will stand up against the world
We'll never look away from what they say
We beat the odds and made it through the day
Remember our first kiss
We made under
The night we felt alive
We knew that it was right
That kiss will live
Just like it's breathing
And when everything seems lost
Just know you'll find me there (yeah)
You'll find me there
Cause we know
If we make it or not
They'll say we tried and fought
And we will stand up against the world
We'll never look away from what they say
We beat the odds and made it through the day
(whoa)
I think we'll make it out ok
They all say we tried and fought
Through the crowds and turns
We know they never stopped
And we will stand up against the world
We'll never look away from what they say
We beat the odds
If we make it or not
They'll say we tried and fought
And we will stand up against the world
We'll never look away from what they say
We beat the odds and made it through the day
The lyrics to We the Kings' song "Make It or Not" talk about a couple who has experienced the highs and lows of a relationship, but they remain steadfast and resilient despite the odds stacked against them. The song speaks about taking a journey to a place where they can be alone and watch the world go by, reflecting on their time together. They sing about how they will always stand up against the world no matter what anyone may say. The song speaks about their journey thus far and how they are not looking away from what has come their way, but have rather faced it head-on.
The song speaks of the couple's commitment to each other and how their first kiss meant so much and is still alive within them. And even when things seem most difficult, they will find each other and be there for each other. The chorus of the song speaks about their resilience, how they will keep trying no matter what, and that they have beaten the odds even when things seemed impossible. The song speaks of hope, courage, and the determination of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me where the sun
Let's embark on a journey to a place where the sun sets into the ocean
Dives into the ocean
Where we can witness the sun disappearing into the waves
Where we can spend
In this place, let's revel in the time we have together
The night watching
As the night progresses, let's take in the wonders of the world
The world spin chasing tails
We can observe the Earth spinning, its revolution looking like it's continuously chasing its own tail
Made out of shining stars
The world is filled with twinkling stars, part of an endless universe
We'll be alone
However, we'll only have each other in this moment
Together one more (night)
Together, just for a night more
Together we're alright
As long as we're together, everything is fine
Cause we know
We know what we want, and we'll pursue it ardently
If we make it or not
Regardless of whether we succeed or not
They'll say we tried and fought
People will acknowledge our efforts and struggles
And we will stand up against the world
We'll be steadfast in the face of adversity
We'll never look away from what they say
We won't let other's opinions distract us
We beat the odds and made it through the day
We managed to overcome the challenges, no matter how insurmountable they seemed
Remember our first kiss
Let's think back to the moment we shared our first kiss
We made under
It's a memory we made in a particular place
The night we felt alive
We felt a fire inside us on that night
We knew that it was right
It was the confirmation we needed to know that we were meant to be together
That kiss will live
That kiss will be forever remembered
Just like it's breathing
It's as if that kiss has a life of its own and persists even now
And when everything seems lost
When we're in a state of disarray and confusion
Just know you'll find me there (yeah)
Rest assured that I will always be there for you
Cause we know
We're cognizant of our emotions, and we're confident in our love
(whoa)
An expression of pleasant surprise
I think we'll make it out ok
I'm optimistic about our future
Through the crowds and turns
Through the ups and downs of life
We know they never stopped
We're aware that the world won't stop turning for us
We beat the odds
Despite the odds stacked against us, we emerged victorious
Contributed by Maya W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.