The duo's debut album Into The Rush was released in 2005 and charted at #36 in the US. Holiday album Acoustic Hearts Of Winter followed in 2006 before their second studio album Insomniatic in 2007. In July 2009, the duo announced that they had officially changed their name to 78violet and would be introducing a more mature sound to their music. They released the single and self-produced the music video for Hothouse in 2013.
On December 9, 2015, they announced that they are again Aly & AJ. The EP Ten Years -
EP was released on November 17, 2017. Their follow-up Sanctuary -
EP was released on May 10, 2019.
Sticks And Stones
Aly & AJ Lyrics
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I can't feel worse, but what else?
I wonder what I could say
To stop the voices taunting, laughing.
The way they're acting, I wish they'd just disappear.
The joke is always on me (it's always on me)
Why don't they understand that we are all the same?
Why don't they understand,
That someone else pain, is not for gain?
Sticks and stones won't break my soul.
Get out of the way, I'm invincible.
Throw them down, cause the one you hurts not around.
It's not your place, honestly.
In the end, you'll be the victim.
You're the one that has to live with yourself,
And when you're reaching for help,
There'll be no one, there's no one.
Why don't you understand that we are all the same?
And we all feel lost at times?
Why don't you understand,
That someone elses pain, is not for gain.
Sticks and stones won't break my soul.
Get out of the way, I'm invincible.
Throw them down, cause the one you hurts not around.
It's not your place, honestly
I won't live in chains, I've got something to give.
I won't play these games,
Yeah I'd rather live.
You know I've come too far to be like you are.
Why don't you understand that we are all the same?
Sticks and stones won't break my soul.
Get out of the way, I'm invincible.
Throw them down...
La la la , la la la, la la la, la la la.
Throw them down cause the one you hurts not around anymore.
It's not your place, honestly.
Aly & AJ's song, Sticks & Stones, is a powerful anthem about rising above bullying and negativity. The lyrics depict the feeling of being alone in a room while being bullied, the pain of words and laughter that can make one feel small and worthless. The singer wonders what they could say to make the voices stop, to make the taunting end, to make the bullies disappear. They wish people would understand that everyone feels lost at times, and someone else's pain should not be a source of gain. The song emphasizes that even if you feel alone and powerless at the moment, you are still strong in spirit and can rise above the negativity. The chorus emphasizes that "sticks and stones," which may represent physical and verbal harm, cannot break one's soul, and that despite being hurt, we all can learn to be invincible.
The song is full of meaningful and inspiring messages of strength and resilience. It is a reminder that we should not let other people's negativity define who we are, but instead, we should take control of our own destiny and find our inner power. The song has a lively and upbeat tone that conveys a sense of determination, perseverance, and hope.
Interestingly, Sticks & Stones is one of the most popular songs of Aly & AJ's career. It was released as a single in 2007 and became an instant hit, peaking at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also featured in numerous movies and TV shows, including the Disney Channel original movie "Cow Belles" and the hit teen drama "One Tree Hill."
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in my room feeling sorry for myself.
I'm alone and feeling down.
I can't feel worse, but what else?
I already feel terrible, what more can happen?
I wonder what I could say to stop the voices taunting, laughing.
I'm trying to figure out how to make the bullies stop making fun of me.
The way they're acting, I wish they'd just disappear.
I hate how the bullies are treating me and I wish they would go away.
The joke is always on me (it's always on me)
I'm always the target of the bullies' jokes.
Why don't they understand that we are all the same?
Why can't they see that we're all human and deserve respect?
And we all feel lost at times?
Everyone experiences confusion and uncertainty sometimes.
That someone else pain, is not for gain?
You shouldn't hurt others for your own benefit.
Sticks and stones won't break my soul.
Physical pain does not harm my spirit.
Get out of the way, I'm invincible.
I'm strong and can overcome anything.
Throw them down, cause the one you hurts not around.
You're hurting someone who isn't there to defend themselves.
It's not your place, honestly.
You shouldn't be causing harm to others.
In the end, you'll be the victim.
Hurting others will ultimately harm yourself as well.
You're the one that has to live with yourself,
You have to live with the guilt of hurting others.
And when you're reaching for help,
When you need help, the people you hurt may not be there for you.
There'll be no one, there's no one.
You will be alone and unsupported.
I won't live in chains, I've got something to give.
I don't want to be held back, I want to make a difference.
I won't play these games, yeah I'd rather live.
I refuse to participate in bullying, I want to live my life without hurting others.
You know I've come too far to be like you are.
I have grown and changed too much to go back to my old ways of hurting others.
La la la , la la la, la la la, la la la.
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Throw them down cause the one you hurts not around anymore.
Don't hurt someone who isn't there to defend themselves.
It's not your place, honestly.
You shouldn't be causing harm to others.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TIM JAMES, ANTONINA ARMATO, ALYSON MICHALKA, AMANDA J MICHALKA, CARRIE MICHALKA
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