2009 saw Aranda’s single, “Still in the Dark,” break into the top 30 on the Active Rock chart.
That same year, American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson hand-picked two Aranda songs to cover on her album, All I Ever Wanted — including the high-energy in-your-face song of rebellion, “Whyyawannabringmedown” and, “All I Ever Wanted,” which became the title track for Clarkson’s album. Also, in 2009, Aranda’s “Whyyawannabringmedown” was selected by the WWE as the theme song for the pay-per-view event, The Bash.
Clarkson’s covers reinforced to the band that their music has an audience if given the proper chance. Aranda released a deluxe edition of their 2008 self-titled debut album, which included live tracks and a radio mix of “Whyyawannabringmedown,” along with a DVD of their wall-shaking album release show, Aranda: Live From OKC.
Dameon and Gabe have shared the stage with many of the biggest names in rock performing with hit bands such as Papa Roach, Saving Abel, Stone Temple Pilots, Shinedown, Staind, Sick Puppies, The All American Rejects, Rev Theory, Saliva, Puddle of Mudd, Theory of a Deadman, Halestorm and Black Stone Cherry. With the brothers’ airtight harmonies and passionate onstage performances, Aranda’s live show is unforgettable.
“We want to create high energy, keep rocking, keep everybody entertained. We want to involve the audience and make it fun for them,” Dameon says. “Our hope is that you’ll keep coming back for more.”
Aranda joined Saving Abel in the summer of 2012, on a nationwide tour with special guest Redlight King. The tour included stops in major markets throughout the U.S. In August 2012, Aranda supported Theory of a Deadman on several tour dates, including stops at The Knitting Factory in Boise, ID, Spokane, WA and Reno, NV. Currently they are on the road with Daughtry and 3 Doors Down.
Wind-up Records released Aranda's second studio album, Stop the World, on October 16th, 2012, which was Produced by Grammy-nominated Producer, Johnny K., (Disturbed, Sevendust, Staind, Drowning Pool). Stop the Worldhas already yielded three national radio hits — “Undone," peaking at #26 on the Active Rock chart and “Satisfied,” which peaked at #14 on the Active Rock chart. The latest single “One More Lie” is currently climbing the Active Rock charts.
Gravity
Aranda Lyrics
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With your 'how’ve you been's and 'it’s nice to see you again's
Pretending everything is okay
You stole my heart and now I got it back
How could you leave me like that
Wouldn’t that be nice
If I just let you back in my life
you took the long way down when you pushed me away,
you’re gonna say we all need a little gravity,
give me just a little gravity, we all need a little gravity,
give me just a little gravity
One of these days you’re gonna lose your game
Gonna run out of blame
When the jokes you’ve made turn on you
Well you sold me out
And you question my word
And now you falling to earth and just in time
Don’t forget to enjoy the ride
You got it all worked out just a little too late,
you took the long way down when you pushed me away,
you’re gonna say we all need a little gravity,
give me just a little gravity, we all need a little gravity,
give me just a little gravity
One of these days you’re gonna lose your game
Gonna run out of blame
When the jokes you’ve made turn on you
Well you sold me out
And you question my word
And now you falling to earth and just in time
Don’t forget to enjoy the ride
Situation critical
Take it in and let go
Game over this time
Destination goodbye
Your pedestal was too high
And baby this well has run dry
Your well has run dry
You got it all worked out just a little too late,
you took the long way down when you pushed me away,
you’re gonna say we all need a little gravity,
give me just a little gravity, we all need a little gravity,
give me just a little gravity
One of these days you’re gonna lose your game
Gonna run out of blame
When the jokes you’ve made turn on you
Well you sold me out
And you question my word
And now you falling to earth and just in time
Don’t forget to enjoy the ride
The song “Gravity” by Aranda appears to be about a past romantic relationship that didn't quite work out. The singer of the song is speaking directly to their ex-partner, who they seem to believe is insincere in their attempts to reconnect. The singer is not fooled by their ex-partner's pleasantries or their attempts to hide the truth of the past. The song is about letting go of the past and moving on, even if it means being alone.
The lyrics seem to be empowered, as the singer knows they have the power to welcome their ex-partner back into their lives but consciously chooses not to. The chorus repeats the phrase “we all need a little gravity” which might be interpreted in this case as a sense of self-respect and boundaries needed to move on from this failed relationship. Furthermore, the song suggests that sometimes it's better to take the long way down and feel the pain of the situation than to avoid it altogether, emphasizing the importance of the journey and learning to "enjoy the ride" regardless of the outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
I see right through you
I can easily see through your façade
With your 'how’ve you been's and 'it’s nice to see you again's
Your pleasantries and small talk are meaningless
Pretending everything is okay
You're pretending everything is fine, but it's not
You stole my heart and now I got it back
You took my heart, but I've taken it back
How could you leave me like that
I can't believe you left me without any explanation
Wouldn’t that be nice
It would be nice if I could just forgive you and move on
If I just let you back in my life
If I allowed you back into my life
You got it all worked out just a little too late,
You finally understand, but it's too late
You took the long way down when you pushed me away,
You chose the hard path when you pushed me away
you’re gonna say we all need a little gravity,
You'll say we all need a little bit of reality
give me just a little gravity, we all need a little gravity,
I need a bit of reality, we all need it
One of these days you’re gonna lose your game
Someday you'll be the loser
Gonna run out of blame
You'll have no one else to blame
When the jokes you’ve made turn on you
The tables will turn when the jokes are on you
Well you sold me out
You betrayed me
And you question my word
You doubted what I said
And now you falling to earth and just in time
You're finally facing reality
Don’t forget to enjoy the ride
Make the most of the situation
Situation critical
The situation is dire
Take it in and let go
Deal with it and move on
Game over this time
The game is over now
Destination goodbye
We're leaving each other
Your pedestal was too high
You thought too highly of yourself
And baby this well has run dry
Our relationship is over
You got it all worked out just a little too late,
You finally understand, but it's too late
give me just a little gravity, we all need a little gravity,
I need a bit of reality, we all need it
One of these days you’re gonna lose your game
Someday you'll be the loser
Gonna run out of blame
You'll have no one else to blame
When the jokes you’ve made turn on you
The tables will turn when the jokes are on you
Well you sold me out
You betrayed me
And you question my word
You doubted what I said
And now you falling to earth and just in time
You're finally facing reality
Don’t forget to enjoy the ride
Make the most of the situation
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