There’s a question that can run people in circles when they try to answer i… Read Full Bio ↴There’s a question that can run people in circles when they try to answer it: Do people change or do they grow? Ask any of the members of Yesterdays Rising, the five piece group based out of Murrieta, CA and they’ll tell you they haven’t changed, they’ve grown.

Right now it seems that no one is climbing faster to the top than Yesterdays Rising is. Their music is a mix of rock, hardcore, metal and indie. With unpredictable music changes, layered notes, distorted sing/scream and soaring vocals, Yesterdays Rising is rapidly rising up and carving their very own niche in the music scene.

Their first EP “Ship of Relations” was self-released in 2003 and sold over 4,000 copies in Southern California. After signing to Fearless Records in 2004, the band released the EP “When We Speak We Breathe” and found themselves on 35 dates of the 2004 Vans Warped Tour. The highly anticipated 2005 debut LP “Lightworker” (Fearless) is a moody, electric array of songs that tell of supernatural wonders of the universe, life, death and learning. Produced and engineered by Don Lithgow (who previously worked with Unwritten Law, Finch and Blink 182) “Lightworker” is melodic and hard hitting at the same time. Vocalist Brandon Bolmer says the mood of “Lightworker” seems like “a person’s entire life story (trials and heavenly moments included) in just 12 + 1 songs.” The band members are no strangers to trials or heavenly moments, as there have been many of those so far in Yesterdays Rising’s nearly three year journey together.

In 2004, Yesterdays Rising became the youngest band to ever play on the Vans Warped Tour, where they were well received and quickly gained notoriety for their insane live performances. Attracting 300-1,000 kids in every city during their shows on the tour was quite an accomplishment for a first time touring band. Yesterdays Rising was invited back to play all 50 shows for the 2005 Vans Warped Tour where they will be headlining the same SmartPunk stage that helped Underoath launch their career in 2004.
With a solid and devoted fan base that only gets stronger with each show, Yesterdays Rising’s performances on the Smartpunk stage in 2005 will definitely have people mesmerized.

While this band can certainly stand on their own musically, fans of The Used, Deftones and Rage Against the Machine are certain to be captivated by Yesterdays Rising’s unique and inventive style of songwriting. The band is the perfect example that while experiences create memories, it’s the trials they’ve been faced with that have made them stronger as a group and solidified their friendship.

Brandon describes the song “Loss” (from “Lightworker”) as a different outlook on the death of band mate Richie Ochoa’s close family member. “He doesn’t know how great the loss will be, of this soul mate partner in the life he leads.” Brandon explains, “We were on tour, and everybody but Richie found out about this tragic loss. We were unable to tell Richie; we wanted his parents to inform him on what had happened. ‘Loss’ was written during the time that I knew, but before Richie found out. The reason I had to write about it is because it’s harder to see somebody’s face, knowing they are going to find something out so tragic, as opposed to seeing their face when they already know.”

Where there is loss, there is also gain and Yesterdays Rising is gaining experience at full speed. Trials and tribulations aside, “Lightworker” looks toward the future with a fresh and optimistic outlook; as well as the determination and maturity of a band who defines everything good about “youth.”

Yesterdays Rising is anything but yesterday’s band and there is no telling what tomorrow will hold as the band members continue to rise.

Contrast of Light and Dark
Yesterday's Rising Lyrics

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Cool Cat
You're such a cool cat!

I am flying high, but I can get low
You want me as a lady or as a dirty h*?
I can show you now what I really am
And I ain't gonna fake it

No you won't catch my name – you'll just hear the subs
Don't try to find my home, cuz I live in the club
So keep my taste on your lips on the down low
Until I find you here again and say baby go! go!

Cool Cat
You're such a Cool Cat!
All night long
Electric body's on
You know you're gonna get it
Come on

I am a little hazed moving place to place
We're gonna kick it, kick it and speed up the pace
Your hands are reaching me, hey
My mind is slipping away
How did we end up naked?

No you won't catch my name – you'll just hear the subs
Don't try to find my home, cuz I live in the club
So keep my taste on your lips and get down low
Until I find you here again and say baby go! go!

Cool Cat
You're such a Cool Cat
All night long
Electric body's on
You know you're gonna get it
Come on

Hey, I know you from somewhere. Were you at Mickey's party last night? Or Chateau Marmont maybe? Oh well, it doesn't really matter. Are you alone? Let's hit the bar. Should we take some shots? Ah, you've got some dance moves! You're so electrifying. Come a little closer. I like you. I know you deserve it. Right now. Let's go!

Cool Cat
You're such a Cool Cat
All night long
Electric body's on

You know you're gonna get it
Come on

Overall Meaning

The song Contrast of Light and Dark by YESTERDAY'S RISING speaks about a wild party lifestyle and uninhibited sexual behavior. The lyrics depict a persona that navigates from one party to another, living in clubs, and taking on different identities each time. The lyrics also contain innuendos like "You want me as a lady or as a dirty h*?" which suggest that the persona is open to different kinds of sexual experiences. The persona's voice is inviting and seductive, as if tempting the unnamed listener to come and join in the party.

The song's message may sound like a hedonistic celebration of such a lifestyle, but it also highlights its dark and dangerous side. Lines like "My mind is slipping away" suggest that the persona might be consumed by this lifestyle, losing control and risking her own well-being. The lyrics also imply a degree of anonymity and transience that comes with being a party-goer, like "No you won't catch my name - you'll just hear the subs." This suggests a certain kind of isolation and detachment even when engaging in communal activities.

Overall, Contrast of Light and Dark by YESTERDAY'S RISING is a complex song that delves into the wilds of party life, yet also touches on issues of power and control, vulnerability, and detachment.

Line by Line Meaning

I am flying high, but I can get low
I may seem happy and successful, but I am also capable of feeling down

You want me as a lady or as a dirty h*?
Do you want me to act feminine or promiscuous?

I can show you now what I really am
I am going to be myself and not pretend to be someone else

And I ain't gonna fake it
I will not pretend to be someone I am not

No you won't catch my name – you'll just hear the subs
I prefer anonymity, you will only hear the bass sounds from my presence

Don't try to find my home, cuz I live in the club
I spend most of my time at the club that I consider it my home

So keep my taste on your lips on the down low
Don't let anyone know that you have knowledge about me as I prefer it to be a secret

Until I find you here again and say baby go! go!
Until we meet again and decide to pursue something more, let's keep this between us

I am a little hazed moving place to place
I am a bit confused and disoriented as I go from one location to another

We're gonna kick it, kick it and speed up the pace
Let's have some fun and increase the tempo

Your hands are reaching me, hey
You are making physical advances towards me

My mind is slipping away
I am losing my mental control, possibly due to alcohol or other influences

How did we end up naked?
I am surprised and somewhat confused about how we got to this point of undressing

Hey, I know you from somewhere...
I feel like I recognize you from a previous encounter

Let's hit the bar. Should we take some shots?
Let's go get some drinks, perhaps alcoholic beverages

Ah, you've got some dance moves! You're so electrifying.
You have impressive dancing skills and are very energetic

Come a little closer. I like you.
Let's get physically closer, as I am attracted to you

I know you deserve it. Right now. Let's go!
I believe you are worthy and desirable, so let's act on it immediately

Cool Cat You're such a Cool Cat All night long Electric body's on You know you're gonna get it Come on
You are a fun and attractive person, and I am interested in spending more time with you in a physical way

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