After signing with Wind-up Records, Alter Bridge released their debut album One Day Remains in August 2004, much of which was written by Tremonti the previous year. The album reached No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and, received mixed reviews, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in November 2004. This was followed in 2007 by the more positively-reviewed Blackbird, which marked the beginning of a long partnership between the band and producer Michael Baskette. The album reached No. 13 in the U.S. and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry.
Following continued activities with the members' other bands and side projects, Alter Bridge released AB III in 2010. It received critical acclaim and commercial success on Roadrunner Records, with its lead single "Isolation" topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Alter Bridge released Fortress to further acclaim in 2013, as the band's members continued splitting their time between various projects. The Last Hero followed on Napalm Records in 2016, becoming the band's first album since its debut to reach the top ten of the Billboard 200, and its first to reach the top five of the UK Albums Chart. Their sixth studio album, Walk the Sky, was released in 2019, and was followed by Walk the Sky 2.0 in 2020. The band's seventh album Pawns & Kings was released on October 14, 2022.
As of 2023 Alter Bridge has sold over 5 million records worldwide.
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Studio albums
One Day Remains (2004)
Blackbird (2007)
AB III (2010)
Fortress (2013)
The Last Hero (2016)
Walk the Sky (2019)
Pawns & Kings (2022)
Farther Than The Sun
Alter Bridge Lyrics
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I cannot feel at all
I fade to black and set out on my own
This is my resolve
I have to find a place where I belong
I do not like what I have become
No more compromise I will be gone
Farther than the sun
Something in the silence beckons me
And tells me every time
All of your defiance sets you free
And brings you back to life
I have to find a place where I belong
I do not like what I have become
No more compromise I will be gone
Free to fly farther than the sun
Farther than the sun
Farther than the sun
Farther than the sun
I have to find a place where I belong
I do not like what I have become
No more compromise I will be gone
Free to fly farther than the sun
I have to find a place where I belong
I do not like what I have become
No more compromise I will be gone
Free to fly farther than the sun
Farther than the sun
Farther than the sun
Farther than the sun
The lyrics to Alter Bridge's song "Farther Than the Sun" express a sense of detachment and a desire for freedom. The singer of the song feels like they are drifting, unable to feel anything at all. They have made the decision to set out on their own, to find a place where they belong. They no longer wish to compromise, and are determined to be free to fly farther than the sun.
The sense of detachment is emphasized with the metaphor of a comet, which is drifting aimlessly through space. The singer has become disconnected from their surroundings, and feels like they have lost their sense of purpose. However, there is something in the silence that is calling to them, telling them that their defiance is what will ultimately free them and bring them back to life.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats their need to find a place where they belong and their determination to be free. They are tired of compromising and want to break free from their current situation. The chorus repeats the phrase "Farther than the sun," emphasizing the idea of reaching for something beyond what is currently known or possible.
Overall, the lyrics to "Farther Than the Sun" express a sense of restlessness and a desire to break free from the constraints of daily life. The singer is searching for something more, something that will give them a sense of purpose and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Drifting like a comet in the cold
Feeling lost and directionless in life, without any sense of warmth or belonging
I cannot feel at all
Experiencing numbness or emotional disconnection from others and the world around me
I fade to black and set out on my own
Withdrawing from society and trying to find my own path, often feeling isolated and alone
This is my resolve
Determined to make a change and find a better way of living
I have to find a place where I belong
Longing for a sense of connection and purpose in life
I do not like what I have become
Feeling dissatisfied with one's self or life situation
No more compromise I will be gone
Refusing to settle for less than what is truly desired or deserved, and being willing to leave behind anything that holds me back
Free to fly farther than the sun
Striving to achieve great things and surpassing one's own limitations and expectations
Something in the silence beckons me
Feeling drawn towards something that is not easily defined, often a sense of purpose or calling
And tells me every time
Consistently reminded of this calling or purpose and feeling compelled to pursue it
All of your defiance sets you free
Rejecting societal norms or limitations can lead to a greater sense of personal freedom and fulfillment
And brings you back to life
Discovering a sense of purpose or achieving a long-sought goal can breathe new life and energy into one's existence
Farther than the sun
Continuing to strive towards one's goals, always reaching further and beyond what was previously thought possible
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARK TREMONTI, MYLES KENNEDY, SCOTT PHILLIPS, BRIAN MARSHALL
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