1. Backstory:

Gleeful Statute is a dynamic band formed in the bustling streets of downtown Melbourne in 2015. Born out of the vibrant art spaces and the lively street music culture, the band members, frontman Liam O’Reilly, guitarist James Kelly, bassist Tom Harrington, and drummer Steve McGuire, met and formed an unbreakable bond. The four friends found a common interest in music and the law, as they were all studying it. The name ‘Gleeful Statute’ was inspired by their shared love for the law and a strong desire to create music that would make people happy.

The band rose to prominence after their debut single, “Rendered in Melody,” swept the local independent music charts. Their unique sound and thematic lyrics struck a chord with listeners, catapulting them to the forefront of Melbourne’s music scene. Gleeful Statute’s fresh take on rock music, combined with their profound lyrical themes, has continued to generate a growing fan base both locally and internationally.

2. Music Genre:

Gleeful Statute is best known for their distinctive style of Indie Rock infused with elements of Pop-Punk and Alternative Rock.

3. Song Title:

One of their most popular songs is titled “Verses of Justice.”

4. Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
In the corridors of judgment, where echoes never die,
We found our rhythm, our perfect rhyme.
Strumming the chords of freedom, under the moonlit sky,
In search of the perfect crime.

(Chorus)
Verses of justice, sung in the night,
Battling the odds, with all our might.
In the face of despair, we ignite,
A gleeful statute, a guiding light.

(Verse 2)
In the heart of chaos, where hope seemed to decay,
We found our melody, our path, our way.
Striking the strings of courage, as the dawn breaks the day,
Now, we have our say.

(Chorus)
Verses of justice, echo the truth,
In the chords of youth, in the rhythm of ruth.
Against the winds of change, we’re bulletproof,
A gleeful statute, a solid roof.

(Bridge)
In the courtroom of life, we write our law,
An anthem of dreams, a symphony of raw.
Through the beats of our hearts, we draw,
A music that’s destined to awe.

(Chorus)
Verses of justice, our anthem so bright,
In the realm of wrong, we’re the beacon of right.
In the symphony of silence, our voices take flight,
A gleeful statute, in the night.

5. Chord Progression:

The chord progression for “Verses of Justice” is as follows: Verse – C Em Am F; Chorus – G Em Am F; Bridge – Dm G C Am. The simple yet powerful progression gives the song its anthemic and melodic feel.