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)
You Be Tails I'll Be Sonic
A Day to Remember Lyrics
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Having no time to myself's the only way I can fight it
When I'm alone, it's like I'm staring into a mirror
Don't know the person inside it and that's never been any clearer
I miss your family and I miss all our friends
If you had it to do over, would you do it over again?
'Cause I would, it means something more to me
There's a hole in my heart where you used to be
I still wish you the best of luck, baby
And don't go thinking that this was a waste of time
I couldn't forget you if I tried
You killed what was left of the good in me
I'm tired, so let me be broken
Look down at the mess that's in front of me
No other words need be spoken
And I've got nobody else to blame though I tried
Kept all of our past mistakes held inside
I'll live with regret for my whole life
I confess that I brought this all on myself
Condemned to suffer alone, like there's nobody else
When you're gone, it's like a whole part of me's missing
So I'll keep living the lie and just hope that you're listening
I tried to make us a life here
But our foundation was built on sand
No time to run until the damage was done
And I never had the upper hand
I still wish you the best of luck, baby
And don't go thinking that this was a waste of time
I couldn't forget you if I tried
You killed what was left of the good in me
I'm tired, so let me be broken
Look down at the mess that's in front of me
No other words need be spoken
And I've got nobody else to blame though I tried
Kept all of our past mistakes held inside
I'll live with regret for my whole life
All the things you love are all the things I hate
How did we get here in the first place? Oh
I play it cool, but it's hard to be (all my trust)
Is slowly burning inside of me (over what?)
There can't be anymore progress, I know our fate
The only thing that can heal this is time and space
You killed what was left of the good in me
I'm tired, so let me be broken
Look down at the mess that's in front of me
No other words need be spoken
And I've got nobody else to blame though I tried
Kept all of our past mistakes held inside
I'll live with regret for my whole life
For my whole life
The lyrics of A Day to Remember's song "You Be Tails I'll Be Sonic" convey the feeling of coming home for the holidays after a long time. The singer feels like nobody is listening to him, and his financial situation is not great, but he decides to express his emotions and feelings through a song that everyone will know. He talks about spending time with his friends, driving around with them, and experiencing the best and the worst times in the past year. The song seems to be about love, friendship, and the feeling of being stuck in a certain situation.
The singer mentions that he writes so much about this person that it makes him sick, but that is all he can think about. He acknowledges that everyone knows that this person has got him where she wants him to be. However, he seems to be okay with it, as he drops everything and wants to be with her until the next fall. The song's title refers to the game of chance where one person selects "heads," and the other chooses "tails." As the singer says, he will be Sonic, and the other person will be Tails, indicating that the duo will stick together, no matter what.
Overall, A Day to Remember's "You Be Tails, I'll Be Sonic" has a bittersweet tone, reflecting the ups and downs of relationships and friendships. It conveys the feeling of nostalgia and the sense of belonging that comes with being with friends and family during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the first time in a long time
That I've felt like coming home for the holidays
After spending a lot of time away from home, the singer finally feels the urge to return for the holidays
Everybody's rushing about
Why won't anybody hear me out?
Despite being surrounded by people, the singer feels ignored and unheard
My money's low
So instead I'll write you a song everyone will know
Everyone will know
So here it goes
Due to financial constraints, the singer decides to express their feelings through a song that will reach a wider audience
Can you hear me?
I write so much that it makes me sick
That is all
About you
The singer is so preoccupied with their feelings towards someone that it consumes them and affects their physical health
Let's drop everything
And not come back 'til next fall
Everyone knows that you've got me
Right where you want me to be
The singer is willing to leave everything behind to be with the person they desire, and everyone is aware of how deeply they are invested in this relationship
I'm coming home for the bright lights
And the long nights
Driving around with your friends in your parents car
We're the ones who made it out
We're the ones who they'll talk about
The singer is reminiscing about their past experiences with the person they long for, and they believe that their bond is unique and noteworthy
What we've done this year
It was the best times
It was the worst times
But we built something here
Looking back on what we've done this year
It was the best times
It was the worst times
But we built something here
The singer reflects on their ups and downs over the course of the year, but they believe that their struggles have helped strengthen their relationship
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeremy Wade McKinnon, Alexander Thomas Shelnutt, Kevin Patrick Skaff, Neil S. Westfall, Joshua Steven Woodard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rnbhellboy
There is a point to this song's title, actually. In Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Tails was first introduced, and you could play as both of them at the same time. However, you took control of Sonic, while Tails would be a tag-along computer. Since he was a computer, he would be slower than Sonic, and he would always slack off. This shows how one person can let go of another person who they don't love anymore, like in a bad relationship. CONCLUSION: Don't lose your companion.
@KC-ql6dd
Conclusion: find somebody who can run at your pace.*
@sumdumass
Best song for the day after a break up. Cannot be argued.
@rainerludwigsson5498
Not only for the Day After, ive been spamming this Song for a 3/4 year :)
@sumdumass
Same. It's on my phone.
@christopherhaverstock7235
+Rainer Ludwigsson don't you mean a day to remember?😂
@rainerludwigsson5498
+Christopher Haverstock the puns :p
@eatassonthefirstdate
aps S. no it cant
@sadboysolari4891
Earlier in the album: "Save regrets for the broken"
Later in the album: "I'm tired so let me be broken.... I'll live with regret for my whole life"
This album is so slept on.
@nitrade87
The “I’m tired so let me be broken” hits hard.