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."
The Story Of Tonight
We the Kings Lyrics
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But I will gladly join the fight
And when our children tell our story
They'll tell the story of tonight
Let's have another round tonight
Let's have another round tonight
Let's have another round tonight
Raise our glass to freedom
Something they can never take away
No matter what they tell you
Raise our glass to the four of us
Tomorrow there'll be more of us
Telling the story of tonight
The story of tonight
I may not live to see our glory
But I will gladly join the fight
And when our children tell our story
They'll tell the story of tonight
Let's have another round tonight
Let's have another round tonight
Let's have another round tonight
Raise our glass to freedom
Something they can never take away
No matter what they tell you
Raise our glass to the four of us
Tomorrow there'll be more of us
Telling the story of tonight
The story of tonight
Let's have another round tonight
Let's have another round tonight
Let's have another round tonight
Raise our glass to freedom
Something they can never take away
No matter what they tell you
Raise our glass to the four of us
Tomorrow there'll be more of us
Telling the story of tonight
The story of tonight
Raise our glass to freedom
They'll tell the story of tonight
Raise our glass to freedom
They'll tell the story of tonight
Raise our glass to freedom
They'll tell the story of tonight
Telling the story of tonight
Let's have another round tonight
The story of tonight
The lyrics to We the Kings song "The Story of Tonight" speak to the idea of fighting for something bigger than oneself, and the importance of leaving a legacy behind. The first verse speaks to the understanding that one may not live to see the end goal or end result, but it's still worthwhile to contribute to the fight. The second verse speaks to the power and permanence of storytelling and the idea that even if the individual is not around to tell their part of the story, their actions will be remembered and passed down through generations. The repetitive chorus of "let's have another round tonight" is an invitation to come together and celebrate these ideals and the idea of freedom. The repeated phrase "raise our glass to freedom" is a call to action and a recognition of the importance of the fight for freedom.
The lyrics to "The Story of Tonight" are particularly powerful in the context of the American Revolution and the fight for independence. The phrase "raise our glass to freedom" echoes back to the famous line from the Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." The concept of leaving a legacy behind and having future generations tell the story is also particularly relevant to the history of the United States and its founders.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Story of Tonight" are a poignant reminder of the importance of fighting for what one believes in, and the power of leaving a legacy behind. The song is not only a celebration of freedom, but also a call to action to continue the fight.
Line by Line Meaning
I may not live to see our glory
I may not live long enough to see the fruits of our labor and success
But I will gladly join the fight
However, I am willing to do my part and fight for what we believe in
And when our children tell our story
In the future, when our children pass on our legacy
They'll tell the story of tonight
They will speak of the events that took place tonight as part of our collective story
Let's have another round tonight
Let's enjoy the present moment and celebrate together
Raise our glass to freedom
Let's toast to the value of freedom, which cannot be taken away from us
Something they can never take away
Freedom is a fundamental right that cannot be stripped away from us
No matter what they tell you
Do not let their words or actions dissuade you
Raise our glass to the four of us
Let's acknowledge and celebrate ourselves as a group of like-minded individuals
Tomorrow there'll be more of us
As we continue to fight, more people will join our cause and support us
Telling the story of tonight
As our numbers grow, we will continue to recount the events that took place tonight and the impact they had
They'll tell the story of tonight
Our legacy and the events of tonight will be recounted through the perspective of those who come after us
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
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@emma4718
why are Hamilton fans happy that they covered this??? like this version is on the radio, used in musical.lys, and gaining massive success, with no mention of Hamilton.
@rileycakes18
The Hamilton is 1000x better
@caroline4007
i know i was so upset when i saw this on musical.ly i wanted to fight a bitch i still want to fight a bitch
@acadia8378
I know, I say no to this
@emma4718
+KennXAdia hahahahaha
@katiejohnsonfilms3818
ikr!!
@JamesBond-xv3cb
I enjoy this cover but it feels strange without Lafayette's accent~
@kaylee4429
it does tbh
@beautysweets101
I know!!!
@deathdragon157
James Bond