The Rebel Spell - Solemn Eyes

 

  Most of you will know about the tragic accidental death last year of Rebel Spell vocalist Todd Jenkins ( aka Todd Serious). He was one of modern day punk's best, and most passionate frontmen and he's greatly missed.

  I've no idea as to the plans of the rest of The Rebel Spell, how can you replace someone as integral to the band as Todd was or would you even want to try? Would the fans want a Rebel Spell without Todd? I don't have any answers to those questions but in my opinion, going off the evidence of the song posted below, if Rebel Spell are to continue, they certainly wouldn't shame his legacy. You can find the song here : https://therebelspell.bandcamp.com/

  Written by drummer Travis Challord (who steps in on lead vocals) and ably supported by guitarist Elliot and bassist Erin, Solemn Eyes is a song to honour Todd's memory and it's a fitting tribute.

  Also on the horizon and eagerly awaited is the forthcoming compilation album, Rebels Sing : A Tribute To Todd Serious And The Rebel Spell. A couple of songs (by The Fallout and REDS) have already featured on this blog and are both excellent.

  This is Solemn Eyes.....

You've got those darting eyes, a crooked spine, you will never grow old 
Counting crimes, suspicious times, your rhymes continue to un-fold 
Climbing high, just as time it flies, we will never grow old 
Memories, the only things, some stories just to go untold 

We'll be here and you'll be near 
Just like you always were 
And we won't forget what you said 
We will remember everything 
All we have to do is just push play 

The seasons change, life is re-arranged, but you will always be the same 
In our eyes, in the ground and sky, a reflection all to clear 
We will push to gain as the world cries, and carries on in pain 
We realize as the days go by, to see things through your eyes 

We'll be here and you'll be near 
Just like you always were 
And we won't forget what you said 
We will remember everything 
All we have to do is just push play 

We want to jump over board and swim as hard we can, away from it all
Oh our friend we're in a cold dark night 
Your existence has always been our fire and light 
What we do is all we are and we can probably do better than the pain we're causing 
(It can't be just you) 
They say love these walls cause without them we’'d fall but this thinking’'s so small we only live, despite them all. 
Their cages won’t save us, they'’re no help at all. 
We know they're fucking wrong. 
We are not leaving and we are your fault. 
We are all your fault 

We'll be here and you'll be near 
Just like you always were 
And we won't forget what you said 
We will remember everything 
All we have to do is just push play