Backstory:
Short-Term Damage was formed in a rundown suburban garage in Portland, Oregon in 2012. Band members Nick “Raven” Rave, Billy “Basher” Baxter, and Joey “Jabber” Johnstone met as high school misfits with a shared love for punk music and a burning desire to escape the monotony of their everyday lives. After their first impromptu jam session, a fusion of explosive guitar riffs and relentless drum beats, they knew they had something special. Over the years, their unique sound and rebellious lyricism drew a devoted fan base, earning them a reputation as the local champions of modern punk rock.

Genre:
Punk Rock

Title:
“Cacophony of Silence”

Full Song Lyrics:

Verse 1:
G#m / E
( G#m ) Listen to the sound, ( E ) a cacophony of silence,
( G#m ) An empty room, ( E ) echoes of defiance,
( G#m ) Whispers in the dark, ( E ) we’re not in compliance,
( G#m ) Breaking down the barriers, ( E ) rejecting your alliance.

Chorus:
C# / B / A
( C# ) We’re the voice, ( B ) of the voiceless,
( A ) Rising against, ( C# ) the heartless,
( B ) In the cacophony, ( A ) we find solace,
( C# ) Short-term damage, ( B ) for a long-term promise.

(Repeat Chorus)

Verse 2:
G#m / E
( G#m ) In the noise, ( E ) we find our voices,
( G#m ) Through the damage, ( E ) we make our choices,
( G#m ) We’re not just another ( E ) faceless crowd,
( G#m ) We’re Short-Term Damage, ( E ) and we’re playing loud.

(Repeat Chorus)

Fan’s Testimonial:
Fan’s Name: Eliza “Lizard” Simmons

Short-Term Damage is more than just a band to me, they’re a lifeline. Their music speaks to my rebel soul, it’s like they’ve put my thoughts and feelings into words and amplified them through their powerful punk anthems. I remember the first time I heard “Cacophony of Silence”, it felt like a call to arms for anyone who has ever felt silenced or overlooked. The raw power and authenticity in their music have made me a devoted fan. Short-Term Damage isn’t just my favorite band, they’re my punk rock heroes.