Ace Troubleshooter came to an abrupt end in February 2005 when lead singer John Warne left to play bass for Relient K. Toby David posted the announcement of the Ace's death on the band's message board, mentioning that even though he was not an original member of the band, he felt like he was. It has been said that Ace was starting to fall apart as it was, and they were not going anywhere, which may have led to the band's split.
The Ace Troubleshooter lineup changed several times; even Relient K former drummer Dave Douglas filled in as a guitarist for a short time. Only two original members remained when the band came to an end. Those two members, John Warne and Josh Abbott, both played in the short-lived band Guerilla Rodeo shortly before Ace's death. While John Warne went on to play for Relient K, Josh Abbott went on to play for My Red Hot Nightmare.
My Way
Ace Troubleshooter Lyrics
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Burns me out, dries me up
And out and through
My plans disappoint, drain my cup
Blind man sat in his room and he cried
"Tomorrow promised me triviality"
Bite the bait, swallow the-
Hooked in routine instead of living
What's become of me?
What's become of me anyways?
I've been uncaring, unconcerned
Except at what comes dangerously close to
Overturning my house of cards
Falls fast and furious
Scattering shapes of well-worn self-conceit
Blind man shook his fist and he cried
"Surely those were my rights"
As if it were all bad as thou wilt
Wilt and fade away
The kernel must first die
So here I wait for You
I wait for You
I wait for You all the while
My way sucks and I don't know what to do
My way sucks and I don't know
My way sucks and so I'm giving it all to You
My way sucks and so I give
The lyrics to Ace Troubleshooter's song My Way depict the feeling of being trapped in a never-ending cycle of disappointment and failure. The reference to an Epicurean theme suggests the desire for pleasure and the good life, but despite striving for it, the singer burns out and is left drained. The phrase "blind man sat in his room and he cried" is a metaphor for feeling lost and helpless. The blind man's cry for triviality suggests the desire for something that is ultimately unfulfilling. The routine becomes a trap and the singer wonders what has become of their life.
The second verse has an introspective tone, where the singer laments being uncaring and unconcerned. They are only moved by events that threaten their sense of self or control. The idea of a house of cards falling and scattering well-worn self-conceit suggests the fragility of self-image and identity. The blind man's claim to rights is an acknowledgment of the struggle for control, but this struggle is ultimately futile. The use of "wilt and fade away" is a nod to the impermanence of everything, and the use of "kernel must first die" is a biblical reference to sacrifice and rebirth. The singer waits for something that can offer a way out of the cycle of disappointment and failure.
Line by Line Meaning
Epicurean theme to a never-ending sequence
I keep seeking out temporary pleasures in a repetitive cycle
Burns me out, dries me up
This lifestyle is exhausting and draining me
And out and through
It's affecting every aspect of my life
My plans disappoint, drain my cup
My goals leave me unfulfilled and empty
Blind man sat in his room and he cried
I feel helpless and alone in my struggles
"Tomorrow promised me triviality"
The future seems unfulfilling and meaningless
Bite the bait, swallow the-
I've fallen into a trap and can't escape it
Hooked in routine instead of living
I'm stuck in a monotonous routine and not truly living
Wondering what's become of me
I'm questioning who I am and what I've become
What's become of me?
I'm in a state of confusion and uncertainty
I've been uncaring, unconcerned
I've been indifferent and apathetic
Except at what comes dangerously close to
Except when I'm close to losing everything
Overturning my house of cards
Losing my fragile stability
Falls fast and furious
Things can quickly fall apart
Scattering shapes of well-worn self-conceit
My ego is being shattered
Blind man shook his fist and he cried
I'm angry and frustrated with my situation
"Surely those were my rights"
I feel like I deserve better
As if it were all bad as thou wilt
I'm feeling overwhelmed and defeated
Wilt and fade away
I'm losing my strength and willpower
The kernel must first die
I need to let go of my old way of doing things
So here I wait for You
I'm turning to God for help
I wait for You
I'm relying on God's guidance
I wait for You all the while
I'm patient and trusting in God's plan
My way sucks and I don't know what to do
I realize my current path is not working
My way sucks and so I'm giving it all to You
I'm surrendering my will to God
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Matt Goings
sweet. not many people know of this great band. if you wanna download the song you can get it on itunes like i did.
akatiehelms
Way to go Ace Troubleshooter... I'm with you... I long for yesterday... Your music is really great... Keep up the good work... and may God Bless your every endeavor...
Aaron Cole
God bless. I'm still jammin it.
Isaac T
damn this by far my favorite song in the world
Brenden
So good, check out Fortress!
coolnegative
love the lyrics! they totally speak my heat's cry. i have so been in this place so many times.
Victoria
john warne is amazing <3 best one in relient k - and very nice in person
Joel Crow
One of my all time favourite songs, a pity they broke up. Never been able to find any of their other music either :(
Celestial
dude i have one of their albums they freakin rock!!!!!
megustalaverde
dont worry guys. this was their only good cd. still one of my favorites.