Glorious Sons, The - The Contender Lyrics






I could have been a contender but my head wasn't cold enough
As a child my wild eyes made up for what I was not
Now the chains rattle and I don't even care
I'm too young to be sure and I'm far too old to be scared

By the gun, by the bullet, by the trigger, by the times
I could have been a contender
By the last drop of blood that I can squeeze from my prime
I'm gonna be a contender

Well if you think it's easy, you best come well prepared
I live in no man's land, and you'll have to kill me there
I still love the taste of sweat and I love the smell of blood
I love the rattle in my head, I love the fire in my lungs

By the gun, by the bullet, by the trigger, by the times
I could have been a contender
By the last drop of blood that I can squeeze from my prime
I'm gonna be a contender

You were right to be mad about the things your mother never taught you
'Cause I was there when the upper cut caught you
I was there for the ten count
To tell you the truth, you're better off being naked with death
You're better off naked with regret
You're better off make with your truth
I'd still put my money on you, I'd still put my money on you
I'd still put my money on you, 'cause kid you got heart

By the gun, by the bullet, by the trigger, by the times
I could have been a contender
By the last drop of blood that I can squeeze from my prime
I'm gonna be a contender





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  1. R.... M....

    Awesome

  2. b.... a....

    dafuq happened to the video for this song? too awesome for youtube I guess.

  3. T.... E....

    ill let all those french and german glorisous sons know i am goin with the french and german and quebec lib party for 50 yrs an no talk with the can army us army or russian or brit french an german and hells miltiary only for me

  4. t.... e....

    its happened it was almost bound to happen i have almost taken the imaginary wife situation

  5. Y.... M....

    Fuck I have been of looking for this song for probably half a year

  6. J.... Q....

    This reminded me of The Cult.

  7. t.... e....

    my youtube page is rockin some good country and metal now......

  8. T.... E....

    did the glorious sons know this man was only born for ww3 and to be king? hope it dont ruin anything

  9. T.... E....

    so we have the removal of old british throne and appointal of new french german northamerican king, but do we have the reign, the king feels satisfied already to sleep, but of course we have the reign, because listen its already been rainin.......great

  10. T.... E....

    see thats still a number one canada most powerful people in nhl canadian hockey and top canadian band stuck with the new young frankin germanic king...untouchable they can talk all they want thanks boys i needed something

  11. T.... E....

    see i got to stick with the frenchmen thats the nhl in belleville and the juno winners in ktown stickin with the local damaged goods we goin undefeated its worth it boys trust me

  12. T.... E....

    and with that and your stmt u all covered not hard to find the 24 yr old glorious son that been bringin the BOOM aha

  13. T.... E....

    so im comin too see onee of your shows. no pop shows no sr shows., hey who came up with such a beautifu name aha.....i dig it i think i met all u guys not just a few and your freinds of course i remember where i hung with the emons boys... but was black out drunk way to many times in ktown..

  14. W.... A....

    heard the SOS diddy on YT a month ago I guess,..... Didn't really dig it.
    Damn good music once you dive in and snorkel about.
    Sincerely,

    From the edge of Georgia.

  15. C.... T....

    this band rocks by far my favorite band of all time let's rock play in Barrie

    C.... T....

    Ayyy I hail from Barrie too! keep on listening to good music :D

  16. M.... C....

    Keep on rock in it boys!!!

  17. M.... C....

    My dream is to see them live but I will just have to listen for now. 😉😎😢

  18. G.... ....

    Anyone know what happened to the video they made for this song?

    G.... ....

    It seems to have disappeared...I saw it on here a few months ago but it's nowhere to be found now. :(

  19. I.... M....

    How you doin now?

  20. B.... S....

    Story of my life ...

  21. w.... d....

    Aloha from Hawaii you guys are great and I really want to see your group in concert!!! So when are you guys coming here?????

  22. G.... ....

    Excellent song. Any idea what happened to the "battle of the bands" video for this song? I cant find it on youtube anymore. It was frickin hilarious.

  23. T.... S....

    The intro to this song sounds identical to a song from the 90's but I cannot place it.... its killing me

    T.... S....

    its one day in your life by 5440 - released 1987

    T.... S....

    "December" by collective soul, like midway through the song. The sons totally ripped off that riff from them

    T.... S....

    https://youtu.be/6exsatE-DUk
    Start listening at 2:53 lol

    T.... S....

    Parts remind me of "Free Ride" by Rick Derringer

  24. E.... ....

    I suggest you see them
    Live, they leave you feeling shook in a good way

    E.... ....

    Emajanashun agreed! They were absolutely amazing live! They are even better live!!!!

  25. s.... ....

    if it's a Canadian rock band, you already know they're fucking ballin'

  26. j.... m....

    Brent is a star

  27. k.... k....

    thank you for your enlightened POV and spreading knowledge

  28. V.... K....

    Auch sehr geil

  29. M.... F....

    SEEING THESE GUYS TOMORROW IN THEIR HOME TOWN KINGSTON ONTARIO GUNNA BE FUCKING UNREAL. caps necessary

  30. M.... m....

    saying you don't own a song doesn't give you the right to play it. its like when you kill someone and say of officer I didn't want to kill him just wound him

    M.... m....

    well one is murder and one is a song that I'm making nothing from. just letting people listen to music. and i don't make any money off it. so I'm really doing nothing wrong. if the label company has an issue I'll remove it. or they can.

    M.... m....

    +Mcauley man8 That comparison is the dumbest thing I've read or heard today. Great song and you're dumb. All the best!

    M.... m....

    +Mcauley man8 , no but if you pay for the rights it does, that's exactly why Copyrights were created, It's basically allowing any one willing to pay the right to play, record your material, all you do is mention it, and when it plays on the radio, in a Juke Box, streamed, or live (mechanical rights) or wanting to pay a one shot deal.

    M.... m....

    +Mcauley man8 maybe he should have said "I DON'T OWN THE SONG I JUST WANNA PLAY IT AND GIVE FREE ENTERPRISE EXPOSURE FOR THE BAND!!" I never heard of you dudes before i came across his video so how's that for ya'll

  31. A.... ....

    someone needs to remix this, yesterday

  32. S.... ....

    They must have watched ''On The Waterfront'' just before writing this song.

  33. G.... E....

    HISSSSSSSSS

  34. D.... A....

    I love that song so much!!!

  35. G.... B....

    saw them open for monster truck Jane's addiction amd soundgarden.. they near stole the show! awesome band!! oh Canada!!!

  36. G.... J....

    2:43
    He sounds like Layne Staley. I love it.

  37. R.... ....

    Love these guys.... seen 'em at Grizfest in Tumbler Ridge B.C. Wicked!!!! Great live band. Fuckineh' boys!!!

  38. s.... ....

    the ufc brought me here

  39. B.... ....

    Fuckin eh bud

  40. K.... B....

    Tonight at ArtPary, Lewiston NY, opening for Skynard

  41. j.... ....

    Should be on a wwe game

  42. T.... D....

    My husband and I absolutely "LOVE YOU GUYS"....BEST BAND SINCE ACDC!!!!!!!
    Sincerely,
    Your most faithful fans
    Bill & Tammy Delaney ♡♡♡♡
    Watertown NY

  43. G.... i....

    Great stuff.

  44. A.... Y....

    Can't stop listening to this band!!!!!! Great jamz

  45. k.... w....

    I haven't been so focused on a solid group in a few years. I will not compare them to my favorite group but Dammm, these guys potential and real time today sound kicks ass. I look forward to seeing them for sure.
    Thank you guys......
    Kerry Waits, old school rocker.

  46. i.... P....

    It's Anthony.

  47. i.... P....

    Brett do you mind saying hi to Andrew for me

  48. a.... m....

    Just saw them at the Marque in Tempe, AZ. they are way better than they know

  49. E.... P....

    Amazing Live. Seen them open for Airborne and was blown away

  50. M.... L....

    Where can i see this great band. New Brunswick .

  51. C.... R....

    My fav GS song!! This band is amazing!

  52. Z.... A....

    Seeing these guys at lees place

  53. Q.... M....

    Saw these guys at Boonstock this summer and they knocked me off my feet. 

  54. K.... D....

    These guys are amazing live ..... I went to see a Trews show and left with The Glorious sons blowing my mind !!!!
    Stage presence from the young lead singer brings you back to the 60ties with certain songs and the lead guitarist is totally in the grove at all times . I was hoping for more Harmonica in the new album but I can not stop listening so many great songs. 

    K.... D....

    Seeing The Trews and Glorious Sons tonight! Stoked!

    K.... D....

    Saw the Sons in Cleveland and I was blown away !!!

    K.... D....

    Amazing! I saw them on Canada day!!! I love them they should be selling out stadiums

  55. S.... ....

    pimp song seeing these guys in london at norma geens oct 10th

    S.... ....

    I think its the best off the new album