Aerolyn was an ambient post-hardcore band from Durant, Oklahoma, United Sta… Read Full Bio ↴Aerolyn was an ambient post-hardcore band from Durant, Oklahoma, United States. Members: Chase Theodos, Chris Hollis, Jerry Robinson, Jeremy Brookover. "There is no question why the debut EP from Aerolyn is called "Resilience" (ability to recover readily from illness, depression, adversity, and hardships). Going from a full band down to just 2 members would have broken the weak at heart. Notgiving up and wanting to fulfill their dream, Aerolyn's two remaining members, Chase Theodos and Chris Hollis decided the show must still go on.

Jumping into the studio in fall 2011 with Paul Leavitt at Valencia Studios (Conditions, Circa Survive, All Time Low, Versa Emerge, Senses Fail) Aerolyn sought to make a huge buzz in the music industry. Gathering guest vocals from Jonny Craig (Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa) and Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens) to Taylor Larson (Life On Repeat, Periphery, Sky Eats Airplane) on programming and the guys at Turtle Tone Studios who mastered the album(Flo-rida, The Ready Set, Hit The Lights, All Time Low), they are bringing a solid first effort. With influences from American Football, As Cities Burn, and Paramore, to Mayday Parade, Underoath, Anberlin, and Dallas Green, Aerolyn looked to blend all of these styles into their debut EP Resilience due out on ITunes January 16th. Now after reunited with original guitarist Jerry Robinson, the addition of bassist Jeremy Brookover, a hunger to make it in the music industry and the want to touch the lives of their ever growing fan base, Aerolyn sees no limits for what 2012 will bring." "“Through flashes of abrasion amongst respectably structured passages of upbeat guitars and strong drumming, Aerolyn show their strong grip on the melodic post-hardcore game. Resilience is certainly not your average debut, for these and many other reasons, but behind a facade of bands just going through the motions, Aerolyn might just be onto something.”— Jason Gardner, AbsolutePunk" from reverbnation.com/aerolyn

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Killer
Aerolyn Lyrics

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As real as it feels
I'm aware what really goes on here

Cause we're so insecure with ourselves
Why else would we run in these circles
We lose ourselves in these circles
Trying to captivate the eyes of empty souls
It feeds our ambition, it feeds our ammunition

Kill, yeah, for the love of the thrill
Numb our hearts so we can get our fill
I'm not at ease cause I'm blind to what I have
That I need to feed myself sin, oh wretched me

I'm not afraid of failure
I'm scared to death of love
Because it shakes my addiction
I've rested my soul in

Why does it come so easy to some
While I fight and I toil within myself to gain it too

Kill, yeah, for the love of the thrill
Numb our hearts so we can get our fill
I'm not at ease cause I'm blind to what I have
That I need to feed myself sin, oh wretched me

I still don't know what I'm doing here
I know better than to live by fear
Everything means nothing in the grave
These people around are so dead it's killing me
I need to fall in love so it can break me

Kill, yeah, for the love of the thrill
Numb our hearts so we can get our fill
I'm not at ease cause I'm blind to what I have
That I need to feed myself sin, oh wretched me

Oh wretched me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Killer by Aerolyn are about the human need for validation and the ways in which individuals often seek it out. The song highlights the insecurity that many people feel and how it can lead to destructive behavior. The lyrics center around the idea that people often lose themselves in an attempt to be noticed by others.

The song begins with the lines "As real as it feels, I'm aware what really goes on here," which suggest that the lyrics are meant to convey a sense of reality. The following lines refer to the insecurity that underlies much of human behavior. People run in "circles" trying to captivate "empty souls" in an attempt to feel validated. This need for validation feeds "our ambition" and "our ammunition," which suggests that people often act out of a desire to feel validated rather than for any more noble purpose.

The chorus of "Kill, yeah, for the love of the thrill" suggests that people will go to great lengths for validation, even if it means harming themselves or others. The idea that people will "numb [their] hearts so [they] can get [their] fill" highlights the destructive nature of this behavior. The singer acknowledges that they are not at ease because they are "blind" to what they already have and need to "feed [them]selves sin." This suggests that the singer believes they are not living in a way that is true to themselves.

Overall, Killer by Aerolyn is a powerful commentary on the human need for validation and the destructive behavior that often results from it. The lyrics are insightful and thought-provoking and suggest that individuals need to learn to value themselves for who they are rather than seeking validation from others.

Line by Line Meaning

As real as it feels
Although it may feel authentic, I know that it is not entirely genuine

I'm aware what really goes on here
I understand the reality of the situation

Cause we're so insecure with ourselves
Our lack of self-confidence drives us

Why else would we run in these circles
We engage in repetitive, meaningless behavior

We lose ourselves in these circles
We become consumed by these cycles of behavior

Trying to captivate the eyes of empty souls
We strive to impress those who are devoid of true meaning or purpose

It feeds our ambition, it feeds our ammunition
These behaviors fuel our desire to succeed in life

Kill, yeah, for the love of the thrill
We engage in dangerous or risky behavior for the sake of excitement

Numb our hearts so we can get our fill
We engage in addictive behavior to dull our emotions

I'm not at ease cause I'm blind to what I have
I am unsettled because I do not appreciate what I already possess

That I need to feed myself sin, oh wretched me
I crave sinful behavior despite its negative impact on my life

I'm not afraid of failure
I do not fear not succeeding in my goals

I'm scared to death of love
The prospect of love terrifies me

Because it shakes my addiction
Love challenges my addiction to harmful behavior

I've rested my soul in
My soul has found comfort in this state of existence

Why does it come so easy to some
Why is it effortless for some individuals to find contentment in life?

While I fight and I toil within myself to gain it too
Meanwhile, I struggle internally to experience a similar sense of satisfaction

I still don't know what I'm doing here
I lack purpose and direction in life

I know better than to live by fear
I am aware that living in fear is not a productive or healthy way to exist

Everything means nothing in the grave
In death, nothing in life will matter or hold significance

These people around are so dead it's killing me
The individuals around me lack vitality and it is negatively affecting me

I need to fall in love so it can break me
I desire to experience love to disrupt my stagnant, destructive lifestyle

Oh wretched me
I am unhappy and unsatisfied with myself

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[Lyrics]
As real as it feels
I'm aware what really goes on here

Cause we're so insecure with ourselves
Why else would we run in these circles
We lose ourselves in these circles
Trying to captivate the eyes of empty souls
It feeds our ambition, it feeds our ammunition

Kill, yeah, for the love of the thrill
Numb our hearts so we can get our fill
I'm not at ease cause I'm blind to what I have
That I need to feed myself sin, oh wretched me

I'm not afraid of failure
I'm scared to death of love
Because it shakes my addiction
I've rested my soul in

Why does it come so easy to some
While I fight and I toil within myself to gain it too

Kill, yeah, for the love of the thrill
Numb our hearts so we can get our fill
I'm not at ease cause I'm blind to what I have
That I need to feed myself sin, oh wretched me

I still don't know what I'm doing here
I know better than to live by fear
Everything means nothing in the grave
These people around are so dead it's killing me
I need to fall in love so it can break me

Kill, yeah, for the love of the thrill
Numb our hearts so we can get our fill
I'm not at ease cause I'm blind to what I have
That I need to feed myself sin, oh wretched me

Oh wretched me