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THE FIRST STEP - What We Know [2006]

Genre : *Hardcore
Hometown : FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, USA
Official Website :

Current line-up :
Vocals : Stephen
Guitar : Aaron
Guitar : AA
Bass : Greg
Fred : Drums

Former/Past Members :

Album : What We Know [2006]
Tracklist :
1. Time To Understand
2. Get Wise
3. Peace
4. No Way To Live
5. Learning
6. What We Know
7. Pursuit Of Happiness
8. As It Is
9 Face The Pain
10. Take Control
11. No Good Reason
12. A New Reality


1. Time To Understand

People, asking me why 
Cause I use these values as my guide. 
A view that's straight, a focused mind 
I just want to get the most from life! 

It's time. 
TIME TO UNDERSTAND! 

Values degrading and slipping away 
Words to live by not just words to say! 
You're using up people and 
say your mind is clear 
Or bringing to shows violence and fear, 
don't you get it! 

TIME TO UNDERSTAND! 

Not trying to save the world, 
just trying to do our part. 
Some take this way too far, some not far enough. 
Can we see, all this edge on life can be! 
It's time to UNDERSTAND!


2. Get Wise

Out on the street I come face to face 
With what little concern we have for the others, in this human race. 
You can choose the view you want to see but 
It's harder to care than to live in ampathy! 

JUST GET WISE! 

When it's ten years later and we've had our turn 
Will our foundation crack or will it stand firm. 

Poverty, hunger, addiction and disease. 
I want to lend a hand to those I need. 
I hear the critics but I know these thoughts are real 
And I know part of you feels the way i feel! 
I'll open my eyes and just get wise. 
And live my life so that suffering may cease. 
I'll live my life so one may walk in peace!


3. Peace

What is peace? You tell me you know. 
When so quickly it comes and so quickly it goes. 
It's the absence of struggle not some hippy clich�. 
And it's got real worth no matter what people say. 
In figureheads we won't find. Until we first find it in our own lives! 

Peace! LIVE IN PEACE! 

Turn on the news and see there is a need. 
Fightin, without humanity. 
And even the strongest person with concrete 
beliefs will need relief. 
They will one day cry for peace. 

Peace! LIVE IN PEACE! 

I'm tired, still I'm trying to find real peace inside myself. 
It's not a world away. 
We face it everyday. 
I'm praying for peace. In everyone! 

It's time to give it up. 
I'm sick of fighting people that i love so much. 
Come together it really matters. 
Find the peace inside don't let the pieces scatter


4. No Way To Live

It's a trap sometimes I can't escape. 
We all need support when we've lost our way. 
It's faith, knowing you'll be there. 
And the difference you make with your heart and hands. 

Taking and taking. 
When you have such a chance to give 
That's just no way to live! 

So much potential for influence. 
But a lack of those who really care. 
Weighted down? Try standing up! 
It's a burden that we can bare. 

Taking and taking. 
When you have such a chance to give. 
That's just no way to live! 

Here's a story about a guy I knew. 
He had now faith in himself, so how could he be true? 
In times of trouble I hoped that he could see all the strength he had inside, all that he could be. 
BUT he was one of those people whose loyalties are few. 
He'll sit back laughing cause it's so much easier to do. 
He's the one left feeling lonely inside and I'm hoping and praying he's gonna realize. 
You can't TRULY GIVE UNTIL YOU LIVE!


5. Learning

I FEEL IT in my veins, an urge to change. 
Not to stay the same. 

I know my faults and where I've been. 
Facing my failures so I won't again. 
I've done the best with what I've had 
And I'll keep regrets from fucking up my head. 

LEARN from our mistakes before it's too late. 

There were times when we stuck like glue. 
But we sat back and watched as the distance grew. 
Do we care? Did we lose sight? 
Will we learn, will we do what's right? 

LEARN from our mistace before it's too late. 
I FEEL IT in my veins, an urge to change. 
Not to stay the same


6. What We Know

We're just kids trying to do our best 
Do what's right for us, despite what's good for all the rest. 
It's not what we wear on our hands or on our feet. 
It's the good we're trying to do. The goals we set 
that we're trying to meet. 

This is WHAT WE KNOW! 
True colors will always show WHAT WE KNOW! 

Not afraid to say what's in my heart 
even if you put it down or tear it apart. 
We're standing on a solid foundation 
built on caring, honesty, the edge and dedication. 

This is WHAT WE KNOW! 
True colors will alway show WHAT WE KNOW! 

We'll stand alone if that's the way it's got to be. 
We could stand together if only you could see. 
We're not trying to lead but we won't be led. 
Just putting words and music to what's in our hearts, in our heads! 

This is WHAT WE KNOW! 
True colors will alway show WHAT WE KNOW!


7. Pursuit Of Happiness

Searching for our life's goals 
and something to hold and make us feel whole. 
Dissatisfaction as soon as we aquire 
and we're blinded by what it is we desire. 

In pursuit of HAPPINESS! 
Living life in ignorance there's no bliss. 

Stop, look and contemplate. 
Is this cycle all are there is? Is this our fate? 
Wether it's money, clothes, drugs or booze. 
When we quest for what's impermanent, we're gonna lose. 

In pursuit of HAPPINESS! 
Living life in ignorance there's no bliss. 

Listen, and hear me now. 
This pursuit of happiness will bring us DOWN! 
To our knees. 

There is nothing wrong with material taste. 
Just see it's true worth and understanding it's place. 
This cycle we're in begins again and it's up to each of us to decide where it ends


8. As It Is

Yes! I still believe. 
But what do these words have to do with me 
Are we all mute, can’t we speak and express the ideas we really think? 
I want your voice out of my head; I can’t believe the words you said. 
All this great music with no message, what is the point? 

Others may hold back, but I will speak my mind AS IT IS! 

The words I heard inspired me to look at myself and the world around me. 
I know what I believe I know what I think, I don’t want this “scene” but I won’t watch it sink. If we 

can help each other believe that life is worth living that that is enough for me. 
A community that can do so much more than shout out slogans and hit the dance floor. 

Others may hold back, but I will speak my mind AS IT IS! 

I have faith in the words we said but its useless man if we don’t use our heads. 
Screaming at the top of my lungs, you think the core is ending but it’s just begun. 
So many people looking for green curse and scream and just use the scene. 
You can hurt its name and you can win, but you’ll get out what you put in! 

Others may hold back, but I will speak my mind AS IT IS!


9. Face The Pain

I've got people to stand with me but I've got to 
bare this on my own. 
Feeling fear has brought me to my knees. 
Do I have the strength I truly need? 

Face the pain. 

Being angry won't get me far if what I planned isn't how things are. 
Facing life I'll take the risk of finding out how life really is. 

Face the pain. 

We can't keep doing what we've always done! 
FACE THE PAIN! 
When the pain starts we can't turn and run. 
FACE THE PAIN! 
If you think you're stuck, stop and look again. 
FACE THE PAIN and the healing can begin


10. Take Control

It's an instinct in my brain 
To live a balanced life but everyday it's so hard to maintain. 
Things in life seem to lose their meaning 
And lost, alone, and out of control is how I'm feeling. 
TAKE CONTROL! 
Understand your life is in your hands, 
TAKE CONTROL! 

You know it's the way, the only way to live, 
But when you're playing foolish games. 
We can't see life for what it really is. 
I've got one chance to do all I can, 
With discipline and insight I've got a plan 

TAKE CONTROL! 
Understand your life is in your hands, 
TAKE CONTROL! 

I've personalized and I've dramatized my life 
But there no true value lies. 
Stop reacting and take one step ahead. 
Have pride in the life you've led


11. No Good Reason

No good reason! 

Talking your shit, playing your games. 
You try to tell me who is righteous and tell me 
who is lame. 
So easy to point fingers, to criticize. 
But while everyone is laughing the spirit dies! 

There is no good reason! 
NO GOOD REASON! 

Stand for your cause, look at the energy spent 
You say it's reals but does it make you content 
Cause friends are divided it doesn't seem right 
And you're standing your ground but not gaining insight! 

There is no good reason! 
NO GOOD REASON! 

JUST MAKE IT WORK! 
JUST - MAKE - IT WORK! 
We won't alway see eye to eye, 
But we can see the good in each other to learn to compromise. 
You and I make it work! 
We can make it work!


12. A New Reality

When we started, it was so simple then. 
Honest motivation. 
We were the best friends. 
It's sad that some, choose not to stick around. 
But we've paid for our mistakes and you can't keep us down! 

IT'S A NEW REALITY! 

Learning and growing, all we've shared and understood. 
It's made us better than we were before with friendship and brotherhood. 

Now I see, a hope in each new face. 
Old friends still endure. 
We've got what it takes. 
Not afraid to care, we all do our part. 
These days have changed my head 
and they've opened up my heart! 
IT'S A NEW REALITY! 

Learning and growing, all we've shared and understood. 
It's made us better than we were before with friendship and brotherhood. 

It's a new reality!

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THE FIRST STEP - Connection EP (2008)

Genre : *Hardcore
Hometown : FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, USA
Official Website :

Current line-up :
Vocals : Stephen
Guitar : Aaron
Guitar : AA
Bass : Greg
Drums : Fred

Former/Past Members :

Album : Connection EP (2008)
Tracklist :
1. Connection
2. For A Reason
3. Learn To Trust
4. Greater Vision


1. Connection

When we open up we can understand, 
who you are, who I really am! 
Sharing our hopes, our fears and our dreams 
No barriers, just love and honesty 

Connection! We can find 
Connection! Between you and I 

Now we are building up walls and not taking the time 
Covering up all that we feel inside! 
No, I won't accept it! Can't you recognize, 
all that we're missing in our lives? 

Connection! We can find 
Connection! Between you and I 

We can't be islands to ourselves 
We must reach out to someone else 
No more closed off, self absorbed, afraid to be 
We're not so different, so much the same 
Connection creates understanding of how to heal each 
other's pain


2. For A Reason

It's not a mainstream scene, it's a youth ideal 
Where anyone of us can express how we feel 
and take these vital ideas that we have found 
Through this music and words break new ground! 

No need to destroy we can change our view 
We are here for a reason! 

Got a chance to communicate 
There is such a difference we can make 
We seem so content to be, slaves to mass thought 
and we're just ignoring all the problems we've got 

No need to destroy we can change our view 
We are here for a reason! 

Can you feel it? Something is not right! 
Where is the wisdom that will bring this dark age to light? 

This is our chance to have our say 
We can affect our problems, it's never a waste! 
We are here for a reason!


3. Learn To Trust

Doubting my efforts and second guessing my aims 
Debating, and losing my way 
With this fear of failure I forget to see 
all the good I've got inside of me 
Got a capacity for growth and change, 
I'm not afraid to rearrange 
I'm confident that I can learn to trust 
When I think I can't, I know that I must! 

Barriers are in our minds, barriers are just an illusion 
Doubt is in our minds, doubt is just an illusion 
Fear is in our minds, fear is just an illusion! 

Gotta learn to trust!


4. Greater Vision

We've got a narrow view 
Defined good and bad what we can improve 
Say we can't change the world just a part of it 
But with small thinking that's all we will get 

We need a greater vision! 

We see life as black and white, 
for or against, wrong or right 
Look beyond our problems and see 
selfish thinking put us here it won't set us free! 

We need a greater vision! 

When we feel life is a waste, we've got to face reality 
Compassion for all living beings is what our world needs. 
And just like the wind blows our problems come and they go 
We need a greater vision still 
If we don't help each other, who will?

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THE FIRST STEP - Open Hearts And Clear Minds [2002]


Genre : *Hardcore
Hometown : FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, USA
Official Website :

Current line-up :
Vocals : Stephen
Guitar : Aaron
Guitar : AA
Bass : Greg
Drums : Fred

Former/Past Members :

Album : Open Hearts And Clear Minds [2002]
Tracklist :
1. Something Inside
2. When Things Fall Apart
3. The Higher Taste
4. Will It Ever End
5. The First Step
6. We All Die
7. As It Is
8. The First Step
9. Whose Life Is It Anyway
10. More Than Fashion
11. We All Die (Live)
12. As It Is (Live)
13. More Than Fashion (Live)
14. Whose Life Is It Anyway (Live)
15. The First Step (Live)
16. Betray (Live)


1. SOMETHING INSIDE

Looking back in a short time, I KNOW I’m not afraid to scream and shout, because I know what we're about. 
Solid ideals combined with my friends, forever growing in my heart and my head. Some say the core has seen better days, but it's still alive in so many ways. When we play there is something inside; from the music, the message, and the stage dives! 

SOMETHING INSIDE 
Open hearts and clear minds. 
SOMETHING INSIDE 
And we're going to KEEP IT ALIVE! 
And that's not just hype; despite all our problems we can't lose sight. 
Because the scene will never survive if you treat hardcore like it has died. I know it's easy to care when the scene is on top and there is so much there. But our chance is now, our days are real. We've got to see this through and that's the deal! 

SOMETHING INSIDE 
Open hearts and clear minds. 
SOMETHING INSIDE 

NO, I won't play that game, where the clothes make the person and we all look the same. RIGHT NOW, I have no fear, 'cause the kids will see the truth and not how it appears.


2. WHEN THINGS FALL APART

It's time we wake up and stop believing, that we're 
unbreakable human beings. We try our hardest to keep control, 
but the tighter we grasp the faster we fold. 

When things fall apart, can we make a new start? YES! 

There is no one else to blame for all our pain. We create it 
ourselves when we attempt to maintain, who we think we are, how we want to be. 
Our ego keeps us from our identity! 

When things fall apart, can we make a new start? YES! 

But what does this mean and how can we gain? 
Despite our expectations, everything will change. Rise, 
fall we gotta stand tall. And keep it together when your back's to the wall. 

If we loosen our grip and take a a step back, we can see clearly 
everything that we lack. With no more fear of what lies ahead, we can work for the benefit of others instead!


3. THE HIGHER TASTE

I believe all beings are the same; with a capacity for suffering and pain. Animals slaughtered by day and tortured by night. We say killing is wrong, what makes this right?

Animals die, do you know why? Cause we use their flesh to survive. It's about choice and it's about time we take, THE HIGHER TASTE 

It's in our hands, we have freewill. I know you care, but your demands still kill. And all this meat eating is taking it's toll, on our minds, our bodies, and the world as a whole! 

Animals die, do you know why? Cause we use their flesh to survive. It's about choice and it's about time we take, THE HIGHER TASTE 

It's not an easy choice to make, but you gotta try, when there is so much at stake. We can do it, it's in our hands. We can do it, I know we can!


4. WILL IT EVER END

We say we want the fighting to end, but look at our lives, how will it begin? Our reaction to violence is the same in return, only light dispels dark, when will we learn? It's in the way we see it, our view is skewed. It's not vs. them, or me vs. you. If we follow this path, then we're just sheep, 'cause the price of life is not cheap! 

An EYE FOR AN EYE makes the world BLIND 

Look around and open your eyes. It's our own two-edged sword that is ruling our lives. STAND STRAIGHT with our heads held high, cause to die in fear is no way to die. Turn your cheek, it stops right now, non-violence is the only way out! If we follow this path, then we're just sheep cause the price of life is not cheap! 

An EYE FOR AN EYE makes the world BLIND 

Here we are again, we've been here before. Spending all our time trying to even the score. One more time, we'll be on top. But one more time means the violence never stops! It's time we all realized, that peace begins in our own lives. 'Cause there are no sides, there are no teams, we are all just people trying to live out our dreams!


5. THE FIRST STEP

Everyday! I feel the strain. We all know the fear of breaking away. Forget our old habits and rearrange. All this illusion and all this confusion, I can't even see what path to take. If we can't step outside ourselves, we'll never realize what's at stake. 


The journey of a thousand miles begins with THE FIRST STEP. Strength lies within, so take THE FIRST STEP 

Everyday! I see the gain, of fighting the war inside your head, and looking for the truth inside instead. We will slow our pace and we'll lose face, but those who are real will understand why. It will hurt and cause us pain, but what do you expect living against the grain? 

The journey of a thousand miles begins with THE FIRST STEP. Strength lies within, so take THE FIRST STEP 

Search and you will find, but not on the outside, all of us are blind. CHANGE COMES FROM WITHIN. I won't look to you for the things that I should do, I'll walk the path I choose. CHANGE COMES FROM WITHIN


6. WE ALL DIE

What’s the point, the meaning? 
When dead is all we end up being. 
Life is so short, every moment counts 
But we’ll just sit around and watch time run out! 

Up to you, only you can choose! 
Whether you WIN OR LOSE! 
What do I want it to say on my grave? 
That I made a difference! 

Life! I want to live it true. 
Follow my path, do all I can do. 
Success and money why do I need these things? 
I want to live for others and have the joy it brings! 

In this life we always hesitate, to live today we just procrastinate. 
But life is now and it just won’t wait. 
Show others you care, there is no time to waste! 

It’s what you do not what you say 
With mediocrity there is a price to pay! 2x 

Right now! It all starts here. 
My fire grows stronger year after year. 
We can always go without a sound, 
But I’ll leave this world better than it was found.


7. AS IT IS

Yes! I still believe. 
But what do these words have to do with me 
Are we all mute, can’t we speak and express the ideas we really think? 
I want your voice out of my head; I can’t believe the words you said. 
All this great music with no message, what is the point? 

Others may hold back, but I will speak my mind AS IT IS! 

The words I heard inspired me to look at myself and the world around me. 
I know what I believe I know what I think, I don’t want this “scene” but I won’t watch it sink. If we can help each other believe that life is worth living that that is enough for me. 
A community that can do so much more than shout out slogans and hit the dance floor. 

Others may hold back, but I will speak my mind AS IT IS! 

I have faith in the words we said but its useless man if we don’t use our heads. 
Screaming at the top of my lungs, you think the core is ending but it’s just begun. 
So many people looking for green curse and scream and just use the scene. 
You can hurt its name and you can win, but you’ll get out what you put in! 

Others may hold back, but I will speak my mind AS IT IS!


8. WHOSE LIFE

Today! 
I can't see, I want to know 
How you always give in and never explode. 
No more anger, no more hate 
towards the ones who decide your fate. 
Rack your brain do the math, you’re the one 
who chooses the path. 
Take it east man accept the blame. 
We'll move forward, one and the same. 
Whose life is this anyway? 
Stop listening to what they have to say. 
Whose life is this anyway? 
Stop the cycle and breakaway. 
Pressure building, forcing us down. 
Eveyone wants something now 
right now. 
Life can't be bought, life can't be sold. 
Won't assume a position so foreign and cold. 
You got a voice man so use it. 
For communication and not excuses. 
Friends aren't expendable 
Commitment is basic not commendable. 
Whose life is this anyway? 
Stop listening to what they have to say. 
Whose life is this anyway? 
Stop the cycle and breakaway. 
TODAY!


9. THE FIRST STEP

Right! Or Wrong! 
Everyday! I feel the strain. We all know the fear of breaking away. Forget our old habits and rearrange. All this illusion and all this confusion, I can't even see what path to take. If we can't step outside ourselves, we'll never realize what's at stake. 


The journey of a thousand miles begins with THE FIRST STEP. Strength lies within, so take THE FIRST STEP 

Everyday! I see the gain, of fighting the war inside your head, and looking for the truth inside instead. We will slow our pace and we'll lose face, but those who are real will understand why. It will hurt and cause us pain, but what do you expect living against the grain? 

The journey of a thousand miles begins with THE FIRST STEP. Strength lies within, so take THE FIRST STEP 

Search and you will find, but not on the outside, all of us are blind. CHANGE COMES FROM WITHIN. I won't look to you for the things that I should do, I'll walk the path I choose. CHANGE COMES FROM WITHIN


10. More Than Fashion

Originally written by DYS 

More than X's on my hand 
More than being in a straightedge band 
I see no good in my mind getting fucked 
A needless vacuum, I won't be sucked 
Straight Mind 
Razor Edge 
Firm footing on a social ledge 
"A party's no fun if there's no brew" 
I can only feel sorry for you 
'Cause I've had a blast all my life 
Never needed any puke-filled strife 
Straight Mind 
Razor Edge 
Firm footing on a social ledge 
It's way of life that says I don't need 
Hangovers, freak-outs or expensive weed 
Rather buy a record any day 
My mind is here, not far away. 
Straight Mind 
Razor Edge 
Firm footing on a social ledge

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