The Wednesday Night Heroes started as a high school band, with Luke "the Manimal" Mackinnon on bass and Todd Rocket on the drums. Soon after looking for a vocalist, Luke decided to enlist his brother, Graeme on vocals. Lance "the Impaler" later joined on guitar. The group released two seven inches: first a split with another Canadian punk band The Cleats and No Regrets For Youth both out on Longshot records.
Soon before the bands sophmore debut, Superioty Complex Lance quit the band and Konrad Andrelunas stepped in on guitar. After endless months of touring Todd Rocket soon quit and Jay "Bomber" from the Mad Bomber Society took over on drums.
After two years of endless non-stop touring all over North America they caught the eye of Jake from The Casualties. Upon seeing them live, he took them on tour with his band and quickly signed them to his record company, Charged Records and released their 7" Move To Press in 2005.
In March of 2006 the WNH also caught the eye of the Stern brothers from, Youth Brigade and in late 2006 was signed to their label, BYO records. In June 2007 their third full length LP entitled, Guilty Pleasures will be released on BYO.
The Wednesday Night Heroes are most well known for their highly energetic live shows and humour. This can also be seen in Konrad's and Graeme's side project, Whiz Kidz.
Dead End Street
Wednesday Night Heroes Lyrics
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Got home still living in a suitcase
Kick back, throw on Blitz's "New Age"
Doin' it for the kids on the street
Head out, looking for escape
No luck, maybe that's just fate
We're on a dead end pace
We're gonna set this night on fire
We won't look back, when we begin to tire
We know a fire burns
All we can do is stick together and
Live life...thought of an escape
Tough luck...back to the last round
Get fucked...at least i'm living
Living on a dead end street
Hard times, hard lines, hard luck
Don't tire when times get tough
Don't get caught in the game
What game? please stop crying
Fuck off at least we're trying
Believe a change will be made
The Wednesday Night Heroes' song Dead End Street is a short, punchy punk rock track that speaks to the frustrations of living in a dead end town with limited opportunities. The opening lines suggest an itinerant lifestyle, with the singer still living out of a suitcase, but taking comfort in listening to Blitz's "New Age" album. The singer is "doin' it for the kids on the street", suggesting a sense of community with fellow dispossessed youth. However, despite a search for escape, there seems to be no hope of breaking out of the dead end pace. The chorus offers a defiant answer to this bleak situation, with a promise to set the night on fire and live life to the fullest, even if this is on a dead end street.
The verses are full of rebellious punk attitudes, with a rejection of mainstream values and an embrace of living for the moment. The lines "tough luck...back to the last round" suggest a life lived in poverty with few prospects for financial gain. However, the singer takes some pride in still being alive and "living on a dead end street". The repeated injunction to not get caught in the game may suggest a critique of capitalist structures that trap people in poverty, while the phrase "please stop crying" is directed towards those who might criticize punk rock's nihilistic worldview. Overall, Dead End Street is a song that captures the existential frustration felt by many young people growing up in bleak circumstances, while also offering a defiant celebration of life in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Got home still living in a suitcase
We feel like we're always on the move, never really settled anywhere.
Kick back, throw on Blitz's "New Age"
We unwind by listening to music that speaks to our punk sensibilities.
Doin' it for the kids on the street
We're not in this just for ourselves, we want to make a difference in our community.
Head out, looking for escape
We often feel trapped or suffocated by our surroundings, and we're always searching for a way out.
No luck, maybe that's just fate
We're no strangers to disappointment, and sometimes it feels like the universe is working against us.
We're on a dead end pace
Despite our best efforts, we feel like we're not making much progress in life.
We're gonna set this night
Despite our struggles, we're determined to make the most of the present moment.
We're gonna set this night on fire
We refuse to let our circumstances dim our energy, and we're ready to make some noise.
We won't look back, when we begin to tire
We won't give up or let exhaustion get the best of us.
We know a fire burns
We're aware that our passions and drive can be intense, but we embrace that intensity.
All we can do is stick together and
We value unity and loyalty amongst our punk community.
Live life...thought of an escape
We're always striving for something better, but we try to enjoy the present moment as much as possible.
Tough luck...back to the last round
We're accustomed to setbacks, and we continue to persevere despite them.
Get fucked...at least i'm living
Even when things seem impossible, we remind ourselves of the importance of living authentically, with passion and intensity.
Living on a dead end street
We acknowledge that our lives are far from perfect or glamorous, but we try to make the most of what we have.
Hard times, hard lines, hard luck
We've faced numerous obstacles and challenges, but we refuse to let them defeat us.
Don't tire when times get tough
We know that perseverance and resilience are key to overcoming difficult circumstances.
Don't get caught in the game
We're wary of societal expectations and the traps of conformity, and we try to maintain our punk values.
What game? please stop crying
We're not interested in conforming to societal expectations or seeking validation from those who don't share our punk values.
Fuck off at least we're trying
We're unapologetic about our refusal to conform, and we take pride in our punk ethos.
Believe a change will be made
Despite the challenges we face, we remain hopeful that through our collective efforts, we can create a better future.
Contributed by Mackenzie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luca Realini
love this band....
Lorelle Raindown
This. is. Killer. thanks for posting!
Sylvain 80
They re record This album add 2 more new song & pit The ZÉRO BOYZ COVER on the split