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I had band practice in Newtown, CT on December 14, 2012. I’ll never forget standing on the front lawn of my drummer's house with my band mates, watching in frightened awe as an endless train of first responders and news trucks blasted down the suburban streets.

Only a few hours later we heard the news, along with the rest of the world, about the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. It all happened less than a mile from where we stood. Being that close to unthinkable darkness leaves a boot tread on the brain.

I wrote "Push Back” eight years later, the sound of those sirens still branded into my memory. With lawmakers continuously offering nothing more than "thoughts and prayers," I was feeling nauseated by the insanity of American politics and its complete failure to pass any meaningful gun control legislation. I needed this song to pull me out of the shit and into a place where I could breathe again.

"Push Back" was written to feel good singing at the top of my lungs with a live audience. It's a comfort thing: the raised voices of the crowd shouting the very words that will ease my worries.

A song like this won't fix anything outright. It won't help us get the bad guys or bring back anyone we've lost, but in that brief moment that we're playing it live, I hope it makes us feel just a little more connected.

James Downes

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I see your voice, it’s crept under my skin
I let you in
Wounds begin healing, but first remains the choice
Let’s begin

Let’s start using our heads
Let’s start using our hands
Let’s using our hearts
Let’s using our hearts so it all ends here

Woke and standing by
I’m needed for when it all collides
So I ain’t leaving
It’s time to choose a side because we ain’t coming back
Mercy multiply because we ain’t coming back
Push back

How do you deal today living with the fear
Of being deleted?
I feel their names running through my veins
I hold and repeat them

We’re leaving nothing unsaid
We’re leaving nothing unsaid
Why aren't you using your heads?
Why aren't you using your heads so it all ends here?

Woke and standing by
I’m needed for when it all collides
So I ain’t leaving
It’s time to choose a side because we ain’t coming back
Mercy multiply because we ain’t coming back
Push back

credits

from Night Is Alive LP, released November 12, 2021
Written by TEOA
Mixed by Trevor Leonard
Lead Vocals, Electric Guitar, Rhodes: James Downes
Vocal Harmonies, Electric Guitar: Brendon Thomas
Vocal Harmonies, Electric Guitar: Trevor Leonard
Drums: Josh Bailey
Bass: Bean Pitonak

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TEOA (The End of America) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

TEOA (The End of America) is Brendon Thomas, James Downes & Trevor Leonard: a band of friends who met on the road and found a kindred spirit in one another. TEOA’s sound weaves three distinct lead vocals into captivating harmonies over a solid foundation of folk, rock and Americana. New album NIGHT IS ALIVE was named “Best Alt Country Album of 2021” by No Depression. ... more

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