Jonas - Vocals/Guitar
Max - Lead Guitar
Preston - Bass
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Jonas - Vocals/Guitar
Max - Lead Guitar
Preston - Bass
Nick - Drums
Take shots at it all you want, but the one thing about anthemic hard rock is that it never goes out of style. Heavy music nowadays has come pretty far since the hazy sunset days of Zeppelin, Sabbath, and Priest, and more recently the indelible wave of 80’s arena rock, but that doesn’t mean there won’t always be roads leading back to it.
Having recently released their debut full-length “Face Your Demons,” Montreal’s latest modern, hard rock sensations What Comes To Life have been on tour all summer in the U.S. and intend to stay on the road until their van breaks down or zombies devour its human contents somewhere
in the Midwest. This never-stop-touring-or-die-trying attitude is one thing among others that sets What Comes To Life apart from other bands in their city.
“We need to be on the road as much as possible and not have anything interfering,” asserts founding bassist Preston Ward; “One of the main goals of this band is to be dynamic and continually pushing forward so we don’t end up a one trick pony.” While critics and pantywastes will argue that it’s all been done before, there’s no place in true rock’n’roll for jaded hearts. And What Comes To Life are everything but that.
Growing up as close friends, each member performed in separate and at times competing bands, until two years ago the stars aligned and the current incarnation of the band was officially born. Formerly named Endeavors and leaning towards metal as opposed to hard rock, the lineup experienced numerous shifts until the addition of Nick (drums), which completed the circle.
Since then, What Comes To Life has released the bombastic, Kevin Jardine-produced LP “Face Your Demons,” which sees the band honing their studio and live sound to include piano and string sections, as well as gang vocals, which has led to a more sophisticated record than most could expect from the young band.
Detailing what makes the band tick, Ward says the band “Sets out to make great music, honour our brotherhood, and believe in ourselves as a team.” With the saturation of same-sounding acts in heavy music regardless of the subgenre, his band strives “to avoid falling into any trends,
and instead creating our own path in the music world.” This goes for not only their tight brand of aggressive hard rock with powerful choruses, but also their work ethic on the road, which is beginning to be well-documented. Well-received performances in support of international touring acts such as Firewind, Powerglove, and Molotov Solution, and a current tour across the entire U.S. with Stardog Champion, shows these guys have thick skin and aren’t afraid to put it to the test.
FIGHT
What Comes to Life Lyrics
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I'm a switchblade slipping by the cold blood dripping
To the floor adore the color of red
An ambiguous power that will wake up the dead
Fight, Fight, Fight I watched you
Burning by the fire
Give me your desire
Get up get up get up, you'll never take me
It's a hell of a ride so let these feelings collide
But they still keep faking and there's nowhere to hide
You want more explore this feeling of pain
As our brothers and sisters drown in the rain
Sick of your pain
Sick of your lies
You've gotta fight before we die
I watched you burn
The lyrics of What Comes to Life's song Fight narrate the struggle to survive, to fight against the pain and the lies, to stand up and fight before it's too late. The first lines, "If you're gonna talk the talk you better walk the walk, I'm a switchblade slipping by the cold blood dripping," express the concept that words don't mean anything if they are not accompanied by actions. The metaphorical image of the switchblade contributes to the idea of a constant threat, a weapon that is always ready to be used if necessary.
The chorus, "Fight, Fight, Fight I watched you burning by the fire, give me your desire, get up get up get up, you wanna hate me, get up get up get up, you'll never take me," suggests that despite the struggles, there is still something to be gained, a desire worth fighting for. At the same time, the lyrics suggest that those who want to hurt, who want to take something away from us, will never succeed.
The second verse, "It's a hell of a ride so let these feelings collide, but they still keep faking and there's nowhere to hide, you want more explore this feeling of pain, as our brothers and sisters drown in the rain," conveys the idea that life is a difficult journey, even more so when we have to face fake people who hide their true intentions. The feelings of pain should not be suppressed but explored in order to find strength and resilience. The final lines, "Sick of your pain, sick of your lies, you've gotta fight before we die, I watched you burn," emphasize the urgency to act before it's too late, before everything burns down.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're Gonna talk the talk you better walk the walk
You need to follow through on your words with actions.
I'm a switchblade slipping by the cold blood dripping
I am dangerous and lethal, moving swiftly through the bloodshed.
To the floor adore the color of red
We revel in the violence and bloodshed of the fight.
An ambiguous power that will wake up the dead
The power we possess is unclear but it will be strong enough to stir even the deceased.
Fight, Fight, Fight I watched you
I urge you to fight and I have witnessed your struggle.
Burning by the fire
You are consumed by your passion and the flames of the battle.
Give me your desire
Surrender your innermost desires and motivations to the fight.
Get up get up get up, you wanna hate me
You are trying to bring me down but I urge you to rise up and confront me.
Get up get up get up, you'll never take me
I am resilient and you will never be able to defeat me.
It's a hell of a ride so let these feelings collide
The battle is intense and thrilling, let your emotions clash with those of your opponent.
But they still keep faking and there's nowhere to hide
The other side is still pretending and avoiding the fight but there is no escape.
You want more explore this feeling of pain
You are searching for a deeper experience of suffering in the midst of the fight.
As our brothers and sisters drown in the rain
We are fighting for ourselves and for those who cannot fight for themselves.
Sick of your pain
We are tired of the agony inflicted upon us.
Sick of your lies
We are fed up with deceit and dishonesty from the other side.
You've gotta fight before we die
It is imperative that we engage in the fight before it is too late.
I watched you burn
I have witnessed your destruction and suffering in the flames of the fight.
Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.