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."
Whoa
We the Kings Lyrics
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Tucked tight
Make sure you hide the night
This was for the best
Stay out
Of sight
At the scene of the crime
We will brawl for the cause
That's all we've got
No matter the cost
We're singing
Whoa-oh
Whoa-ah-o
Whoa-oh
Whoa-ah-o
Oh, no, no, no
Beggars and thieves
Is what we had to be
Un-invited guests
Shake this disease
They'll quarantine this street
But color me impressed
We will brawl for the cause
That's all we've got
No matter the cost
We're singing
Whoa-oh
Whoa-ah-oh
Whoa-oh
Whoa-ah-oh
Whoa-oh
Whoa-ah-oh
Oh, no, no, no
Whoa-oh
Whoa-ah-oh
Whoa-oh
Whoa-ah-oh
Oh, no, no, no
I know we won't get caught
But if we do
we'll say we never knew
This is our chance to lose it
Whoa-oh
Whoa-ah-oh
Whoa-oh
Whoa-ah-oh
Whoa-oh
Whoa-ah-oh
Oh, no
Whoa-oh
Whoa-ah-oh
Whoa-oh
Whoa-ah-oh, no...
In the song "Whoa," We the Kings sings about taking risks and living life on the edge. The lyrics describe a scenario where the singer is involved in an illegal activity and has to hide the evidence to avoid getting caught. The singer tells the person to stay out of sight and avoid being seen at the scene of the crime. The chorus emphasizes the message of the song, stating that they are willing to fight for what they believe in and there is no cost too high. The lines, "We will brawl for the cause, that's all we've got, no matter the cost," suggest that the singer is prepared to go to great lengths to achieve their goals.
The song also touches on the theme of rebellion and standing up for oneself. The lyrics, "Beggars and thieves are what we had to be, uninvited guests," suggest that the character has come from a difficult background and has had to fight for survival. The chorus further portrays that they are ready to fight and are not afraid of the consequences.
Overall, the song "Whoa" is a powerful anthem of defiance, urging the listener to take risks and stand up for what they believe in, despite the costs.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep well
Rest easy
Tucked tight
Cuddled in a warm embrace
Make sure you hide the night
Keep the darkness a secret
This was for the best
It's all for a good purpose
Stay out
Don't be seen
Of sight
Invisible to the eyes
At the scene of the crime
Where lawbreakers gather
To avoid an arrest
So as not to get caught by the law
We will brawl for the cause
We'll fight for what we believe
That's all we've got
It's everything we have
No matter the cost
No matter what it takes
We're singing
We express our feeling through music
Whoa-oh
A shout of amazement or surprise
Whoa-ah-o
A shout of amazement or surprise
Beggars and thieves
People who have nothing and people who steal
Is what we had to be
We had no other choice
Un-invited guests
Those who are not welcome
Shake this disease
Get rid of a harmful or sinful habit
They'll quarantine this street
They will isolate this area
But color me impressed
It's impressive against all odds
I know we won't get caught
I have confidence that we won't get caught
But if we do
But in case we get caught
we'll say we never knew
We'll act like we don't know anything
This is our chance to lose it
This is our opportunity to go wild
Oh, no
An expression of disappointment
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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