Backstory:
Formed in the bustling streets of London’s East End in 2013, Powerless Borough is a rare gem in the vast world of indie music. The band spawned from the shared love of music and shared struggles of members Jack Davies (lead vocals), Harry Thompson (drums), and twins Robert and Richard Evans (guitar and bass respectively). Born and raised in the less affluent parts of London, the boys found solace in music, channeling their experiences into their lyrics, giving a voice to those who feel unheard. Powerless Borough is not just a band; it’s a movement that stands for resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Genre:
Indie Rock
Title:
“Riding the Underground”
Full Song Lyrics (Verse, Chorus):
Intro: Gm – D – A – E
Verse 1:
(Gm) Faces blurred in the (D) crowd,
(A) Lost voices screaming (E) loud.
(Gm) Trying to rise, we’re (D) pushed to the ground,
(A) We’re riding the (E) underground.
Chorus:
(Gm) We might be powerless in their (D) sight,
(A) But we have the courage to (E) fight.
(Gm) From the borough, we’ll (D) take flight,
(A) We’re riding the (E) underground tonight.
Verse 2:
(Gm) Dreams in concrete (D) citadels,
(A) Ringing ambition’s (E) bells.
(Gm) In the darkness, we (D) found our light,
(A) Riding the (E) underground tonight.
Repeat Chorus
Bridge:
(Gm) Tunnel visions in the (D) night,
(A) Street lamps as our (E) spotlight.
(Gm) We’re the shadows that (D) take flight,
(A) Riding the (E) underground tonight.
Outro:
(Gm) On our journey, we’ll (D) ignite,
(A) Breaking chains, we’re (E) dynamite.
(Gm) From the borough, we’ll (D) take flight,
(A) Riding the (E) underground tonight.
The Band’s Favorite Fan Testimonial:
Our favorite fan is none other than Alice, a teenager from the same streets of East End London. She says, “Powerless Borough is more than my favorite band; they’re the anthem of my life. Their music gives me strength and hope. It’s the soundtrack to my dreams. Each song voices the struggles I see every day and the determination to rise above them. It’s like they’ve taken the heart of our borough, our struggles and our hopes, and turned them into music. They’re not just making songs; they’re telling our stories.”