2001년부터 2003년간 캐나다 유학생활을 했었던 보컬리스트인 빅터는 당시 지내던 캐나다 토론토에서 이미 국내에서는 접하기 힘들었던 해외 올드스쿨 하드코어 밴드들의 공연을 직접 체험하면서 본토에서 캐나다 친구들과 HANDS DOWN, ON THE BRINKS란 밴드를 결성하여 활동하면서 로컬씬에서 꽤 높은 지지를 얻어낸 경험이 있었다. 그때 당시 활동하던 밴드는 캐나다에선 큰 인기를 얻고 있던 하드코어 밴드인 NO WARNING, THE KILL DECIBEL같은 밴드들과도 같이 공연을 하는 등 활발한 움직임을 보인 밴드로 기억 되고 있다. 빅터는 그런 경험을 안고 2004년 귀국하여 THINGS WE SAY란 밴드를 결성한다. 이후 2004년 겨울 타운홀 레코드를 통해서 데모앨범을 발매하고 홍대 클럽을 중심으로 끈임없는 라이브활동을 이어나간다. 이후 2005년 미국 시애틀 출신의 하드코어 밴드인 CHAMPION의 내한공연, 일본의 하드코어 밴드인 LAST ONE STANDING 내한공연, 미국 보스턴 출신의 하드코어 밴드인OUTBREAK의 내한 공연등에 참가하고 또 크고 작은 무대에서도 꾸준한 라이브 활동을 갖고 있다. 2007년 8월에는 드디어 12곡이 포함된 “OUR DECISIONS”란 타이틀로 정규1집을 발매하게 되는데 발매와 동시에 벅스뮤직과 멜론 같은 온라인 스트리밍사이트에서 인디뮤직.그 중에서 하드코어라는 하드한 음악으로 차트 상위권에 진입하게 되며 사이월드 음악시음차트에선 2주간 1위를 기록하는등 하드코어팬들이외에도 많은 이들에게 강한 인상을 남기게 된다. 이후 홍대인근을 근처로한 활발한 라이브활동을 피로하며 2008년 1월에는 미국최고의 하드코어밴드인 TERROR의 한국투어와 3월 미국 DOWN TO NOTHING의 한국투어에 동참하며 강한 임팩트를 심어주게 된다. 그리고 6월 27일을 기해 전세계 발매되는 하드코어컴필레이션 앨범 “V/A – YOUTH CREW 2008” (POSOTIVE AND FOCUS RECORDS) 에 참여한 상태이며 11월에는 일본 동경/센다이/치바를 있는 서키트 투어가 예정되있는 상태이다. .... ....
I hate to see you keep silent It gets me down to the floor don't leave your will behind those fucking walls they're gonna lock you in sick of watching kids sit back complain why things would not happen and still not see what's right It's time to say goodbye to ourselves and start over to see what the future holds It's time to say goodbye to ourselves and start over to see what feeds us burn don't leave your will behind those fucking walls they're gonna lock you in sick of watching kids sit back complain why things would not happen and still not see what's right It's time to say goodbye to ourselves and start over to see what the future holds It's time to say goodbye to ourselves and start over to see what feeds us burn don't ask me how to live your life it depends on what you believe don't ask me how to live your life it depends on what it depends on what don't ask me how to live your life it depends on what you can see don't ask me how to live your life it depends on what it depends on what goodbye to ourselves
Alright buddies, I have something to say to you Don't you realize you spend too much time and energy on nothing? You always think in a negative way What do you expect from people around you? Sick of your attitude, sick of your games Don't be afraid of ditching the past Chill out buddy, you're not the only one Everyone fails, everyone loses Don't be ashamed, you've tried your best Be proud of yourself, you will get through it (all) You're not a loser until you quit trying Don't let anyone look down on you Make your own decision to get back on track Don't be ashamed of what you did in the past Make a change, make an effort to move on to move on, to move on, to move on Make a change, make an effort to move on
sometimes I want to think about people that I love when we get in trouble help each other
here we stand, we have your back wipe your tears away you're not alone, we've been there too put your worries away
hey buddy, don't get so down on yourself I know exactly where you're at and I've been there before listen, this might sound cheesy but this is a song for you, my friend lets sing this song together
we ain't got nothing but we have each other we believe in friendship when you need me, I'll be there for you you know I'm always down
don't be fooling around here what the fuck is a part time friend gave you the chance fucked it again now you want to see who's a real friend no you don't have respect only eyes for your selfish ego no you don't have any choice lie to your friends that fucking assholes don't be fooling around here what the fuck is a part time friend gave you the chance fucked it again now you want to see who's a real friend no you don't have respect only eyes for your selfish ego no you don't have any choice lie to your friends that fucking assholes
friends are friends not your costly toys help each other through the hard time time has been wasted don't do that again we learned the lesson and we stay together don't be fooling around here what the fuck is a part time friend
you're never gonna be satisfied the trap of greed you're getting lost in this aimless life lack of goals you've stopped trying lost your vision to see what's right this ceaseless struggle blinds your mind confusion confusion confusion confusion
I hate to see you keep silent It gets me down to the floor don't leave your will behind those fucking walls they're gonna lock you in sick of watching kids sit back complain why things would not happen and still not see what's right It's time to say goodbye to ourselves and start over to see what the future holds It's time to say goodbye to ourselves and start over to see what feeds us burn don't leave your will behind those fucking walls they're gonna lock you in sick of watching kids sit back complain why things would not happen and still not see what's right It's time to say goodbye to ourselves and start over to see what the future holds It's time to say goodbye to ourselves and start over to see what feeds us burn don't ask me how to live your life it depends on what you believe don't ask me how to live your life it depends on what it depends on what don't ask me how to live your life it depends on what you can see don't ask me how to live your life it depends on what it depends on what goodbye to ourselves
got a bunch of records in the mail today I put the needle on the record and play what a great piece of wax this is I'm busting out losing my mind furious and fast with a positive approach infusing words with honesty speaking your mind reaching out to the crowd backing up your words with your action before you tell me how to be you should do as you said I don't know where you got me wrong but I don't give a shit
you're gonna lose your hearing please turn down the volume do you know what they sing about I can't even hear the lyrics you're gonna lose your hearing please turn down the volume do you know what they sing about I can't even hear the lyrics thank you for your concern but don't worry about my ears I'll be fine
I was there for you you be there for me I was tired of waiting did you really want never thanked for what we did tried to run away when you realize when you when you fucking change
looking back to realize who was always there for you try not to forget about their love remember all those tears they shed sleepless nights they spent don't ever take them for granted looking back to realize who was always there for you try not to forget about their love remember all those tears they shed sleepless nights they spent don't ever take them for granted looking back to realize who was always there for you try not to forget about their love remember all those tears they shed sleepless nights they spent don't ever take them for granted looking back to realize who was always there for you try not to forget about their love remember all those tears they shed sleepless nights they spent don't ever take them for granted
when you're stressed out feel you left behind what's that thing you do just scream and shout blaming everyone isn't what you looking for call your friends let's hit the ground there's always something better to do when you're stressed out feel you left behind what's that thing you do just scream and shout blaming everyone isn't what you looking for call your friends let's hit the ground there's always something better to do alright it has been for a while let's jump around side to side stagedive singalong I wanna see you dance now mosh it up shout it out
when you're stressed out feel you left behind what's that thing you do just scream and shout blaming everyone isn't what you looking for call your friends let's go to a show
you'll never try to understand what keeps me awake I'm tired of telling you the truth 'cause you're not gonna get it anyway maybe I just should have walked away feeling left behind and choosing your own way will not be the same you can't be perfect don't compare everyone is good at something don't waste your time on same bullshit talks take a time to find yourself being true find yourself being true find yourself being true