ACTION
ACTION guitarist Chip and vocalist Jack Marques sat down to reflect on what inspired them to pen the lyrics for the following songs off of their self-titled debut CD to be released on December 7th 2007 on Frontiers Records.
1. Without Your Love
Chip: "In a world where everyone one is forgiving and forgetting...and writing songs about how strong and powerful love is...no matter what, work it out... This song is about knowing when not to work it out...about finding yourself again...moving on, being strong...love is strong, beautiful, powerful...but there can be a blind spot where you lose yourself...where is that...who knows...but there is a fine line between love and stupidity."
2. Someday
Jack: "This song is basically about our struggle as musicians chasing a dream! It's a long hard road and you're very often unfairly judged, misunderstood and sometimes viewed as some kind of foolish dreamer. However, those who are not like us, can never understand the passion that drives us, and the hope that some day we will flourish in what we were born to do! "
3. Here In My Heart
Chip: "This one is about holding on to the memory of those loved ones we've lost...and the hope to be with them again someday...until then we have their memory to live with…"
4. Destiny
Jack: "This song is somewhat a reflection of me. It paints the picture of a man who had almost given up on love when the girl that was always destined for him shows up in his life. Then together they discover it was somehow always meant to be!"
5. Forever
Jack: "In a world where so many people are giving up on their relationships, I wanted to write something that would challenge people to work it out and fight through adversity. Too many are just giving up! I believe love is a choice and when you choose to hang in there and fight for your love, the bond is strengthened and your love grows deeper roots. That's what makes great relationships. But that can never be discovered when you give up!"
6. Loveless
Chip: "This one is about the final decision...stay or go...seems simple enough...so why is it so hard...any answers?...lol"
7. Don't Leave Me Lonely
Chip: "Written with friends Kevin Morin, Greg Varatta...this one is about a long term relationship gone wrong...seems impossible at times, especially when you are in it, but it does happen...more than we would ever think...be careful...it could happen to you or I."
8. Heaven Tonight
Chip: "Written in '86. This was our take on the dream of making it...written with friends Tom Regine and Bill Huling...hey don't we have another song on this record about this same subject...I'll be back, I'm gonna go check, be back...SOMEDAY…lol"
9. Cinderella
Jack: "Anyone who knows me well knows that I have a strong faith in God. This song is based on a true story about a girl who really had a rough life and childhood. She was ready to give up on her life when she learned that the love of God was there for her. That he is there, ready to help anyone who would call and take his hand. Well, she did and amazingly her life completely turned around, and she now lives the kind of life she never thought possible."
10. Feel The Fire
Chip: "Ah true love...that's what this one is about...written in 1990-something...with yours truly and old Action singer, Roger Monteiro. This is a dedication to his lovely wife Michelle...now I ask you...can you feel the fire?"
11. Is It Love
Chip: "The big question is it or isn't it love...the answer we are all waiting for...some will make it a game...it's not... but go on... jump in and love away what do you have to lose... don't be afraid...you may be blessed for the rest of your life...that's all I have to say about that...life is like a box of..."