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)
Sound the Alarm
A Day to Remember Lyrics
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I am invincible
I'm your alpha and omega
I am invincible
I'm your alpha, and omega
I am invincible
I'm your alpha, and omega
I'm your alpha, and omega
I am invincible
I'm your alpha, and omega
I am invincible
(Can I just say one more thing?)
I'm not gonna say
You know
There's plenty more fish in the sea
I'm not going to say if you love her let her go
And I'm not going to bombard you with clichés
But what I will say is this
It's not the end of the world
The lyrics to A Day to Remember's song Sound The Alarm may seem simple on the surface level, but in reality, the words are much deeper than they appear. The repeated phrase "I'm your alpha and omega/I am invincible" is a proclamation from the singer, who is telling someone that they are everything to them, that they are their beginning and end, and that they are unstoppable. It's a declaration of loyalty and love, but it's also a warning. The singer is saying that they will stop at nothing to protect the person they love, that they are a force to be reckoned with.
In the following lines of "I'm not gonna say/There's plenty more fish in the sea/I'm not going to say if you love her let her go/And I'm not going to bombard you with clichés/But what I will say is this/It's not the end of the world," the singer is trying to console someone who is going through a difficult time. They are acknowledging that the person is hurt, but also saying that they won't offer meaningless platitudes. They are telling the person that things may seem bad right now, but that they will get better, that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Overall, the lyrics to Sound The Alarm are a mix of declarations of love and understanding. The singer is proclaiming their devotion to the person they love, while also acknowledging that life can be hard. The repeated chant of "I am invincible" is a way of saying that they will not back down, that they will fight for what they believe in, and that they will always be there for the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm your alpha and omega
I am the beginning and the end, the entirety of your existence is under my control.
I am invincible
I am unbeatable, untouchable, and indestructible.
(Can I just say one more thing?)
(May I add one final thought before leaving the conversation?)
I'm not gonna say
I will not verbally express a common phrase or thought in response to your current situation.
You know
You understand without me having to explain in detail.
There's plenty more fish in the sea
Other romantic opportunities will present themselves in the future, this is not the only one.
I'm not going to say if you love her let her go
I will not tell you to release the person you love and hope they return to you, a common way of handling romantic hardship.
And I'm not going to bombard you with clichés
I will not excessively or uncreatively use phrases that have been overused to the point of losing their meaning or impact.
But what I will say is this
What I am about to say will be unique and not cliché.
It's not the end of the world
Your situation is not the worst possible outcome, life goes on and there will be other opportunities for happiness in the future.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TOM DENNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ElectroNinjaHD
This album is probably ADTR's darkest album. They really know how to go from angry rage consumed beings to the most pop punk style so well. Not to many bands now a days can really get away or achieve that. Still one of my favorite bands to date.
LgdIKILLU
This is an epic finish to end a truly amazing cd.
Gabriel Starkey
wondering why there's so much hate on such an obscure song
Imaweasel1
The piano at the end is so ominous, I love it. It reminds me of Bioshock XD
Ludy De Hoyos
My finding out that part of this was from Shaun of the dead made this song a whole lot better
L Vm
alpha is the first in the greek alphabet and omega the last. so he's everything for the person. from top till toe, from the beginning till the end. he's invincible
Bob Parper
You're not an alpha unless you use Teige Hanley.
MikeEqualsPwnage
I love that sound in the intro to this song.. :D
madmike1
Instrumental is fucking amazing. I think the intro is just *claps* but the screaming puts it off alittle to me. I think this should of not of been a short heavy song but more like a medium length melodic song.
Annie Heartkiss
ADTR's breakdowns are so distinct.