Backstory:
Thankful Offence originated in the heart of the Bronx, New York City. The band was formed in 2014 by a group of friends who were all working at the same coffee shop and shared a common love for music. After playing several open-mic nights, they started gaining local popularity that led them to fully commit themselves to their passion. The band’s name came from the idea of being thankful for the ability to create and express their offence towards the societal issues they saw in their daily lives.
The group comprises of frontman and vocalist, Leo Mitchell, lead guitarist, Terry Robinson, bassist, Arthur Collins, and drummer, Elliot Reynolds. They all bring their unique styles into the mix, creating a fusion of sounds that captures the essence of their roots and the melting pot of cultures they grew up around.
Genre:
Thankful Offence’s sound is primarily Alternative Rock with an undercurrent of Blues, giving their music an expressive and captivating edge.
Title:
“Strings of Sorrow”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[Am] Walking down on [C] empty streets, [G] shadows dancing at my feet,
[Dm] Lost in thoughts, [Am] memories bittersweet…
[Am] Nothing left but [C] broken dreams, [G] like silent screams, unseen,
[Dm] In the darkness, [Am] I’m the unseen…
(Chorus)
[F] Strings of sorrow, [C] play for me,
[G] Sing of tomorrow, [Am] make me believe…
[F] In the echoes of the [C] past, find release,
[Dm] Let the [E] music set us free…
(Verse 2)
[Am] Underneath the [C] city lights, [G] battles fought, silent fights,
[Dm] Chasing shadows, [Am] in the cold night…
[Am] Echoes of the [C] past resound, [G] on the lost and found,
[Dm] Amidst the noise, [Am] there’s a silent sound…
(Chorus)
[F] Strings of sorrow, [C] play for me,
[G] Sing of tomorrow, [Am] make me believe…
[F] In the echoes of the [C] past, find release,
[Dm] Let the [E] music set us free…
Fan Testimonial:
“My name is Jenny Martinez, I’m Thankful Offence’s biggest fan. The first time I heard them play at an open-mic night in 2014, I knew they were special. Their music speaks to me, it’s like they know exactly how I’m feeling and have put my emotions into words. Strings of Sorrow, in particular, is a song that’s helped me through some tough times. Despite the melancholy tone, it sparks a sense of hope in me like no other song does. The raw emotion in their music is what sets them apart for me. I can’t wait to see what else they have in store.”