Lions

Release Date: 2023-10-06

Release:

Are you afraid of death? With Lions, Todd Binder helps you find the courage to face life. Recorded at legendary Tiny Telephone Studio, this single bursts forth with an epic level of energy, backed by an experimental drum beat, and synth sections that, at times, seem to make the track soar. Todd shows us that our shared experiences and natural ability to create can be the source of new adventures. Ultimately, he urges the listener to seek out and savour these connections before it’s too late. Lions is Todd Binder’s fourth single, released on October 6, 2023.

 

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Lyrics

I wander with the lions
Crawl through the weeds
Hunt it through hunters eyes
Seeking better days

 

I have no fear of life

 

Mmm ’cause everything is gonna change
And nobody knows, nobody knows the way
Nobody knows, nobody knows my fate
Or where the time went

 

So drink up boys
Celebrate the night
Growing to be crushed under foot in time
Seeking better days

 

We are the grapevine

 

Mmm ’cause everything is gonna change
And nobody knows, nobody knows the way
Nobody knows, nobody knows my fate
Or where the time went

 

‘Cause I wanna reach the start in the end
Get high and smile with my friends
I wanna sink my claws right in
If only to hear your heartbeat then
Where the time went

Album Review

"A worldbeat-flavored, creative sonic piece of indie rock. Imagine an unimaginable supergroup consisting of Swedish psych band Goat and The Strokes." - Grotesqualizer, gtqlizer.blogspot.com

"There’s a relentless, hard-hitting beat that drives this track forward, taking no prisoners as it instantly enraptures all who hear. Layers of delightful fuzz are planted by the guitars, covering the entire arrangement in a powerful grit that is simultaneously reminiscent of The White Stripes and early Queens of the Stone Age, a sound we have been seeking since our blog’s inception. “Lions” is equal parts indie rock and psychedelic, and we cannot, for the life of us, decide which part we love more. Binder’s vocal chainsaws its way through the production, deliciously over-driven, yet with enough clarity to catch glimpses of his emotive falsetto. Fans of garage rock will marvel at the song’s overall ‘70s aesthetic, rolling in all of its vintage glory, yet somehow firmly placed in the now. For just over three and a half minutes, “Lions” will rock the ever-loving hell out of you, while also hinting at a sort of deep, melancholic contemplation." - UptoHearMusic.com

"Todd Binder combines thought-provoking lyrics with a refreshing and evocative voice. “Lions” once again showcases his incredible ability to create incredibly bold and honest music." - ParaPOP.net

"With “Lions,” Todd Binder reminds us that human creativity and shared experiences are an inexhaustible source of adventure. An urgent incentive to weave and cherish these precious bonds, before it is too late." - ExtravaFrench.com

"Thematically, “Lions" stresses the impetus that “our shared experiences and natural ability to create” can have in being a source of new adventures. These connections are innately important, and Binder stresses to find and savor them. The lyrics cast a fearlessness into the “everything is gonna change,” brightness, then acknowledging “nobody knows the way." The uniqueness of one’s individual pain is emphasized, as is the power of translating that into unique art and sources of connection." - ObscureSound.com

With its epic energy and immersive soundscape, “Lions” catapults us into a realm where we can confront our fears, make new connections, and seize life’s thrilling opportunities." - Waxvinylrecords.co.uk

"Todd Binder‘s most dynamic work, bursting forth with an abundance of energy driven by a relentless drumbeat, a foreboding bassline, intricate time signature shifts, and soaring vocal and synth sections that elevate the track to new heights. It serves as both a call to action and a cautionary tale." - WheretheMusicMeets.com

"Within the indie rock and alternative rock realms, ‘Lions’ showcases Binder’s ability to craft a sound that is both energetic and epic." - Tits Upon Tyne