Josh - Guitar, Backup Vocals
Jimmie - Guitar, Backup Vocals
Matt - Bass, Backup Vocals
Dennis - Drums
Giving their brand of euphoric rock a sharper, slicker edge, Every Avenue explores themes of lust, temptation and self-acceptance on new album Bad Habits' 10 driving tracks, solidifying their place in the next breed of strong contenders in pop rock. Their third full-length sees the band lacing their infectious melodies with a glimpse of a darker side Read Full BioDave - Vocals, Piano
Josh - Guitar, Backup Vocals
Jimmie - Guitar, Backup Vocals
Matt - Bass, Backup Vocals
Dennis - Drums
Giving their brand of euphoric rock a sharper, slicker edge, Every Avenue explores themes of lust, temptation and self-acceptance on new album Bad Habits' 10 driving tracks, solidifying their place in the next breed of strong contenders in pop rock. Their third full-length sees the band lacing their infectious melodies with a glimpse of a darker side, embracing their next phase with the passion of a band truly defining their sound and making it their own.
Making their mark through hard work, the stunning vocal stylings of singer Dave Strauchman and an unfaltering belief in their brand of quality rock tunes, the Motor City five-piece has exploded from hometown shows to international success in a few short years. The band has been a staple on the rock circuit since 2004, clocking up tours with All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, Metro Station and Hey Monday, and was featured in Alternative Press' Most Anticipated Albums 2011. The band's single "Tell Me I'm A Wreck" was in high rotation on Sirius Hits 1, with several weeks appearance on the 20 on 20 chart in fall 2010, and the poignant video resonated with fans worldwide, picking up airplay on MTV2 and was named Kerrang! TV's Video Of The Week. With an entire summer of Vans Warped Tour in front of them, Every Avenue stands defiant, a stable of killer tracks under their belts, poised to take Bad Habits to new heights.
Tell Me I'm A Wreck
Every Avenue Lyrics
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I could have been all you held on to
I know I wasn't fair
I tried my best to care
About you
(About you)
I know I could have been a better man
I always had to have the upper hand
I'm struggling to see
The better side of me
But I can't
Take all your jabs and taunts
You're pointing out
My every fault
And you wonder why I walked away
When you tell me I'm a wreck
You say that I'm a mess
How could you expect anything less
(Expect anything less)
You latched onto me
Then cried I strung you along
I told you when you asked
I knew this wouldn't last
At least I could be honest about that
(Honest about that)
And now you're tellin' everyone
How I only did you wrong
I guess you never knew me at all
Remember on my 21st birthday
You took me where we went on our first date
We stayed till closing time
After four glasses of wine
You started with the pointless argument
You said that I forgot to compliment
The dress you wore that night
That I've seen a thousand times
But I think
We just want different things
I want space
You want a diamond ring
Whatever made you think we were meant to be?
When you tell me I'm a wreck
You say that I'm a mess
How could you expect anything less
(Expect anything less)
You latched onto me
Then cried I strung you along
(Cried I strung you along)
I told you when you asked
I knew this wouldn't last
At least I could be honest about that
(Honest about that)
And now you're tellin' everyone
How I only did you wrong
(How I only did you wrong)
I guess you never knew me at all
You tell me I'm a wreck
You say that I'm a mess
How could you expect anything less
When you tell me I'm a wreck
You say that I'm a mess
How could you expect anything less
(Expect anything less)
You latched onto me
Then cried I strung you along
(Cried I strung you along)
I told you when you asked
I knew this wouldn't last
At least I could be honest about that
(Honest about that)
And now you're tellin' everyone
How I only did you wrong
(How I only did you wrong)
Still I see you standing there
Waiting round for me to fall
(Waiting round for me to fall)
Girl you must be crazy
Still believing you and me belong
I guess you never knew me at all
The song "Tell Me I'm A Wreck" by Every Avenue is a reflective breakup song with relatable lyrics about trying to find the better side of oneself, but ultimately realizing that the relationship just wasn't meant to be. The speaker admits to his flaws in the relationship and how he could have been a better man, but at the same time feels that his partner is being too critical and can't see his worth. They struggle to be on the same page, with the speaker wanting space and the partner wanting commitment.
He recalls a specific incident on his 21st birthday where they ended up arguing over a trivial matter, which highlights their differences in what they want out of the relationship. Despite this, the partner is still holding onto the hope that they will get back together and can't seem to let go. In the end, the speaker thinks they never truly knew him and accepts that the relationship is over.
The song is filled with raw emotions and honest reflection, making it a relatable anthem for anyone who has gone through a breakup. The lyrics are accompanied by powerful vocals and catchy instrumentals, resulting in a standout track that further solidified Every Avenue's place in the pop-punk scene.
Line by Line Meaning
I could have been easier on you
I could have treated you more kindly and done more to make things easier for you.
I could have been all you held on to
I could have been the one constant, supportive person in your life that you relied on to stay grounded.
I know I wasn't fair
I realize that I didn't treat you as well as I should have and that I acted in ways that were unjust or unkind.
I tried my best to care
Even though my efforts weren't always successful, I did make an effort to care for you and do what I could to make things work.
About you
As in, I tried my best to care about you and your needs.
I know I could have been a better man
I recognize that I have flaws and areas where I need to improve as a person.
I always had to have the upper hand
I had a tendency to need to be in control and to exert my dominance over others, which wasn't always healthy or helpful.
I'm struggling to see
I'm having a hard time understanding or accepting.
The better side of me
The part of me that is kind, loving, and understanding rather than selfish, controlling, or manipulative.
But I can't
Despite my efforts or desire to do so, I'm unable to.
Take all your jabs and taunts
I can't handle all the negative things you say to/about me, which feel like verbal jabs or taunts.
You're pointing out
You're highlighting or bringing attention to.
My every fault
All of the flaws or mistakes I've made in our relationship, which you're making me feel bad about or guilty for.
And you wonder why I walked away
It's not hard to understand why I decided to end things given how critical and negative you were towards me, even when I was trying my best.
When you tell me I'm a wreck
When you criticize or insult me by telling me that I'm a mess or a disaster.
You say that I'm a mess
You're making me feel like I'm broken, unstable, or unsteady as a person.
How could you expect anything less
Given how critical and negative you are towards me, it's not surprising that you would think so poorly of me.
You latched onto me
You attached yourself to me or relied heavily on me.
Then cried I strung you along
Then you accused me of leading you on or giving you false hope.
I told you when you asked
I was honest with you when you directly asked me about our relationship or its longevity.
I knew this wouldn't last
I was aware from the beginning that our relationship wasn't likely to succeed long-term due to our differences or issues.
At least I could be honest about that
Even though it may have been painful or uncomfortable, I didn't want to lie to you or lead you on by pretending that things were different than they were.
And now you're tellin' everyone
You're spreading negative rumors or gossip about me to others.
How I only did you wrong
You're framing our relationship as one-sided, where I was only in the wrong and you were the victim.
Still I see you standing there
Even though we've ended things, you're still around or trying to remain in my life.
Waiting round for me to fall
Hoping or expecting that I'll fail or have problems that you can criticize me for.
Girl you must be crazy
To keep obsessing over me or expecting me to be the person you want me to be even though we're no longer in a relationship.
Still believing you and me belong
Desperately trying to hold onto the idea of us as a couple, even though it's clear that we weren't meant to be together.
I guess you never knew me at all
Describing the realization that the other person never truly understood or saw the speaker for who they were as a person.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIMOTHY PAGNOTTA, MICHAEL ALLEN, DAVID STRAUCHMAN, FRANCIS DEEGHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shelby Dawn Films
Does anyone ever listen to songs that you've thought you've heard before, but actually haven't? It's like the moment you hear a song, it instantly feels like home. That's me with this one.
Cutekiwibird 99
@Muhammad Syafiq suka MCR juga ???! Ih keren hahaha
Peyton Udell
@Matt McSherry that’s my favorite tho if you watched one tree hill you probably did hear it
Muhammad Syafiq
I know that feeling. For me it's Helena by MCR. Especially that "so long and good night" part. Could have sworn I heard it long time ago. But turn out it was just released over 3 days ago when I first heard it.
Tirta Putra
yeps. That's called catchy song
olivia Bulcao
This song reminds me of the what's new Scooby-Doo intro from 2002
Anirudh
4.3M views, seriously?!!! This song easily deserves more than 400M+ views, people have been sleeping on it.
AnOrdinaryStranger
Can't disagree
Lucky Revilleza
I can't express enough how much I love this song.
GrEEny Ninja
Same