At a time when cynicism and moral outrage are quite common in modern music, Young Rising Sons choose to focus on the brighter side of life. According to lead singer/guitarist Andy Tongren, the Red Bank, New Jersey band’s debut single “High” was created with the intention of writing a “soulful pick-me-up, an honest account of life’s ups and downs, all with a glimmer of hope.” Tongren adds that the recently released “High” is the perfect example of the “feel good disposition” that shapes Young Rising Sons’ view on life and music.
Tongren matter-of-factly rationalizes the band’s approach of writing with the listener in mind, “music is here to make people feel something, so why not try and make people feel good?” Tongren describes “High” as a “song about letting go and enjoying the better times in life.”
Staying true to that mantra, Tongren and band-mates Dylan Scott (lead guitar), Julian Dimagiba (bass), and Steve Patrick (drums) firmly believe that the best music is inspired by personal experiences. As a result, the video for “High” was filmedright in their own backyard. “It made sense to shoot “High” in Red Bank, by the Ocean,” explains Tongren. “We wanted to film it where we spend our time together.”
Like most young buzzing bands on the rise, Young Rising Sons have benefitted from the counsel of more experienced industry experts. Shep Goodman and Aaron Accetta of Dirty Canvas Music, home of American Authors and The Karma Killers, discovered Young Rising Sons in 2013. Shep and Aaron recently brought the band to Interscope Records where they will release their debut EP this summer.
After playing together for several years, Young Rising Sons have grown into their current sound. “We grew up with The Beatles, The Temptations, and Bruce Springsteen,” says Tongren. “I believe our songs walk the line between avant-garde and pop, blending influence from those acts.”
SomeBody
Young Rising Sons Lyrics
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Never know when we go; if we'll be young, or we'll be old.
I know times are hard these days,
If you need a hand to pull you out from the shade,
I'll be that somebody.
When I was young and broken, shadows would call
Been down every road under the sun,
Lost in my stride,
And I walked alone for so long,
The path bare and cold,
Prayed for someone to come along,
Showed me all the right from wrong,
To be by my side.
Never know when the sun goes cold,
Never know when we go; if we'll be young, or we'll be old.
I know times are hard these days,
If you need a hand to pull you out from the shade,
I'll be that somebody.
Whenever the world gets heavy, and troubled she calls
When the weight, it holds you down,
You just have to look around.
I'm by your side.
Yeah you know I'll be by your side.
Never know when the sun goes cold,
Never know when we go; if we'll be young, or we'll be old.
I know times are hard these days,
If you need a hand to pull you out from the shade,
I'll be that somebody.
I'll be that somebody, color the grey
I'll be that somebody, everyday
Never know when the sun goes cold,
Never know when we go; if we'll be young, or we'll be old.
I know times are hard these days,
If you need a hand to pull you out from the shade,
I'll be that somebody.
The song "Somebody" by Young Rising Sons is a heartfelt and uplifting song about being there for someone in times of trouble. The lyrics speak to the unpredictable nature of life and how we never know when our world may turn upside down. The first verse talks about this uncertainty, with lines such as "Never know when the sun goes cold, Never know when we go; if we'll be young, or we'll be old." The chorus offers a message of hope and support, with the singer claiming that they will be that somebody to pull the listener out from the shade.
The second verse offers some insight into the singer's own struggles, with lines such as "When I was young and broken, shadows would call" and "Lost in my stride, And I walked alone for so long." However, he has now found someone to show him the right way and to be by his side. The song ends with a declaration of the singer's commitment to being there for the listener, with lines such as "I'll be that somebody, color the grey, I'll be that somebody, everyday."
Overall, "Somebody" is a powerful song about the importance of support and how one person can make a difference in someone else's life. It is a reminder that no matter what life throws our way, there is always hope and someone who will be there to help us through it.
Line by Line Meaning
Never know when the sun goes cold,
Life is unpredictable and we never know when things will change for the worse
Never know when we go; if we'll be young, or we'll be old.
Uncertainty of what the future holds, whether it's long life or a short one
I know times are hard these days,
Acknowledging the struggles and hardships of the present time
If you need a hand to pull you out from the shade,
Offering help and support to someone in need
I'll be that somebody.
Promising to be there for the person in need
When I was young and broken, shadows would call
Reflecting on a difficult and lonely past where one was lost and felt helpless
Been down every road under the sun,
Having experience and knowledge about various situations in life
Through the fire with no one,
Having gone through hardships and adversity alone
Lost in my stride,
Feeling lost and confused during difficult times
And I walked alone for so long,
Spending a significant portion of one's life alone and struggling
The path bare and cold,
The journey was difficult and harsh
Prayed for someone to come along,
Desperately needing support and someone to help guide them
Showed me all the right from wrong,
Guiding and teaching them to make the right decisions
To be by my side.
Being there for them through thick and thin
Whenever the world gets heavy, and troubled she calls
When life gets tough, it can feel overwhelming and weigh heavily on a person
When the weight, it holds you down,
Feeling weighed down and burdened by life's challenges
You just have to look around.
There are people around who care and are willing to help
I'm by your side.
Reassuring them that they are not alone
Yeah you know I'll be by your side.
Reiterating the promise of being there for them
I'll be that somebody, color the grey
Offering hope and brightness to an otherwise dreary situation
I'll be that somebody, everyday
Reminding them that they can rely on the promise of someone being there for them every day
Writer(s): Andy Tongren, Julian Dimagiba, Steve Patrick, Aaron Accetta, Michael Goodman, Christian Medice, Dylan Scott Quagliato
Contributed by Aiden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Cause way up in the sky there's no such thing as blind so tell me is this low or is it the high
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Cause all we need is love but love needs sacrifice but it's sure worth the price if you get it right
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Soft spoken like a disease
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Heart broken into pieces it ain't a way we should live
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Without the low there is no high.....shoot my breath to the highest high....
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Hi i think the lyrics of 'Just let it close your eyes.' is actually 'let it go enjoy the ride' and 'Without the loitering high high.' is actually 'without a low there aint a high'
I'm not sure but thats what it sounds like!