A Day to Remember is a band from Ocala, Florida, founded in 2003 by guitari… Read Full Bio ↴A Day to Remember is a band from Ocala, Florida, founded in 2003 by guitarist Tom Denney and drummer Bobby Scruggs. They are mainly known for their unusual amalgamation of metalcore and pop punk as a musical style, as well as playing other styles. The band consists of vocalist Jeremy McKinnon, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Neil Westfall, bassist Joshua Woodard, percussion and drummer Alex Shelnutt and lead guitarist Kevin Skaff.

Signing with Indianola for their first album, And Their Name Was Treason (2005), Scruggs was replaced by Shelnutt in 2006. Later that year the band recorded For Those Who Have Heart (2007) for Victory. They embarked on several tours of the UK and U.S. and played at several festivals, before recording and releasing Homesick (2009). While promoting Homesick on tour, Denney was replaced by Skaff. Soon after releasing their next album, What Separates Me from You (2010), the band went on a worldwide tour to promote it. In 2011, the band was involved in a lawsuit with Victory over their recording contract, which was settled in October 2013. The band released their fifth album, Common Courtesy (2013), the same month.

Current Members:

Jeremy McKinnon – lead vocals (2003–present)
Neil Westfall – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2003–present)
Alex Shelnutt – drums (2006–present)
Kevin Skaff – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–present)

Former members:

Joshua Woodard – bass guitar (2003–2004, 2004–2021
Tom Denney – lead guitar, backing vocals (2003–2009); session musician (2009–present)
Brandon Roberts – drums (2004)
Bobby Scruggs – drums (2003–2004, 2004–2006)
Jason – bass guitar (2004)

Discography

1. And Their Name Was Treason (2005)
2. For Those Who Have Heart (2007)
3. Homesick (2009)
4. What Separates Me from You (2010)
5. Common Courtesy (2013)
6. Bad Vibrations (2016)
7. You're Welcome (2021)

Out of Time
A Day to Remember Lyrics

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I've never felt so sober
I've never felt the low that I feel tonight
Your words made everything drag on and on
I finally found her
And when I did, I just couldn't make things right
Is this really happening?
Oh, God, I think I just ruined my life

What the fuck am I doing?
I can't tell the difference from wrong and right
I second-guess my decisions
'Cause I haven't been this person in my whole life
I think I need something new here
When I keep longing for what I had
No need for second opinions
I do the best I can to ruin what I have, come on

Don't think you gotta go it alone here
I've got nothin' left to hide
You got time, just make up your mind

I thought this was what you wanted
Someone who gets everything right (gets everything right)
I thought this was what you wanted
Someone to put you first in their life
'Cause we're runnin' out of time

Let's have three cheers for the new year (hey, hey, hey)
Here's to hoping it's not as bad
This wasn't part of my vision
The optimist in me says we can make this last, but no
You ruined my favorite records
Listen to them and I think of you
I just hope you remember
All of the countless times that I believed in you, for what

Don't think you gotta go it alone here
I've got nothin' left to hide
You got time, just make up your mind

I thought this was what you wanted
Someone who gets everything right (gets everything right)
I thought this was what you wanted
Someone to put you first in their life
'Cause we're runnin' out of time

Just know that it kills me
When I hear anything to do with you
You won't see it, but believe me
I need to be right where you are
You know that I'm leaving (I'm leaving)
And you won't hear 'til a year from now
But this kills me (this kills me)
'Cause now I think that everything's
Everything's about you

I thought this was what you wanted
Someone who gets everything right (gets everything right)
I thought this was what you wanted
Someone to put you first in their life
'Cause we're runnin' out of time

Don't think you gotta go it alone here

I've got nothin' left to hide
You got time, just make up your mind

Overall Meaning

The song "Out of Time" by A Day to Remember is a breakup song about regret and uncertainty. The first verse sets the tone with the singer admitting that he has never felt so low in his life. He blames the feeling on his partner's hurtful words, which have caused him to ruin his chance of making things right with someone he finally found. The second verse shows the singer grappling with the aftermath of the breakup, second-guessing his decisions and longing for what he had. He recognizes that he needs something new in his life but is struggling to move on from the past.

The chorus is a plea for the singer's ex-partner to make a decision about their relationship. He thought that they wanted someone who could do everything right and put them first in their life. However, they are running out of time, and he needs them to make up their mind. The bridge of the song is a confession of the singer's love for their ex-partner. It hurts him to hear anything to do with them, and he needs to be where they are. Despite this declaration, he admits that he is leaving and won't return for at least a year.

Overall, "Out of Time" is a raw and emotional song that captures the pain and confusion of a breakup. The singer's regret and uncertainty are palpable throughout the song, making it a relatable track for anyone who has gone through a difficult breakup.

Line by Line Meaning

I've never felt so sober
I have never been this clear-minded and aware of my thoughts and emotions.

I've never felt the low that I feel tonight
I have never been this depressed or hopeless in my life.

Your words made everything drag on and on
Your words made the situation more complicated and prolonged than it needed to be.

I finally found her
I finally found the person I was looking for.

And when I did, I just couldn't make things right
Even though I found the person I was looking for, I couldn't make things right between us.

Is this really happening?
I am in disbelief that this is actually happening.

Oh, God, I think I just ruined my life
I realize that my actions have caused irreparable damage to my life.

What the fuck am I doing?
I am questioning my decisions and actions.

I can't tell the difference from wrong and right
I am struggling to differentiate between right and wrong.

I second-guess my decisions
I am constantly doubting and reconsidering my choices.

'Cause I haven't been this person in my whole life
I am not familiar with this version of myself and how to handle it.

I think I need something new here
I believe that I need a change in my current situation.

When I keep longing for what I had
Even though I need a change, I still feel nostalgic and long for what I had before.

No need for second opinions
I don't need anyone else's input or advice on this matter.

I do the best I can to ruin what I have, come on
I am consciously or subconsciously sabotaging the good things in my life.

Don't think you gotta go it alone here
You don't have to face this situation by yourself.

I've got nothin' left to hide
I have no more secrets or hidden intentions.

You got time, just make up your mind
You have time to make a decision, so don't rush it and make sure it's the right one.

Someone who gets everything right
Someone who always makes the right choices and decisions.

Someone to put you first in their life
Someone who prioritizes you above everything else in their life.

'Cause we're runnin' out of time
Because time is running out and we need to make a decision soon.

Let's have three cheers for the new year (hey, hey, hey)
Let's celebrate the new year with enthusiasm and positivity.

Here's to hoping it's not as bad
Here's to hoping that the new year is better or less difficult than the last.

This wasn't part of my vision
This was not what I expected or planned for in my life.

The optimist in me says we can make this last, but no
Even though I am optimistic about our situation, I know that it is not sustainable.

You ruined my favorite records
You spoiled or tainted something that I cherished and held dear.

Listen to them and I think of you
When I listen to my favorite records, I am reminded of you.

I just hope you remember
I hope that you remember and appreciate all the times I supported and believed in you.

All of the countless times that I believed in you, for what
All the times I trusted and had faith in you, and for what purpose or outcome?

Just know that it kills me
Understand that this situation is causing me immense pain and distress.

When I hear anything to do with you
Any mention or reminder of you is emotionally painful for me.

You won't see it, but believe me
You might not notice it, but my pain and distress are real and valid.

I need to be right where you are
I crave to be close to you and be in your presence.

You know that I'm leaving (I'm leaving)
You are aware that I am going to leave or depart.

And you won't hear 'til a year from now
You won't hear from me until a year from now.

But this kills me (this kills me)
But the thought of leaving and not being with you is deeply painful for me.

'Cause now I think that everything's
Because now I believe that everything revolves around you or is about you.

Everything's about you
Everything in my life and in this situation is related to or influenced by you.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Thomas Shelnutt, Jeremy Wade McKinnon, Joshua Steven Woodard, Kevin Patrick Skaff, Neil S. Westfall

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