Anthony Chacon: Vocals
Victor Corral: Guitar
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Anthony Chacon: Vocals
Victor Corral: Guitar
Dustin Georgeson: Guitar
Miguel Ortega: Bass
Dennis Peraza: Drums
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Progressive Post-Hardcore
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Fresno, California
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Delusions of Grandeur
Art By Numbers Lyrics
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We've gone and done it our way
Don't fear what’s to come of us
We've done it plenty of times before
Such a road ahead
We're weighing the impossible at hand
With a break in the passage taken
With a silent reserve we ponder
The lasting effects of our ways
We're stuck in this state of ecstasy through debris
Unfortunate times have fallen upon our feet
But we're leading you on to no end
We're only saying what we want you to know
Give us your attention
Taking us so far away
She said the pain is only temporary
We play, and pay her gain
Believe me when I say
We took the simple route towards an honest mistake
Returning the path we fell down almost seems too far
We'll make the most of this
Under the lights the world is ours
We're only straying from ourselves when we break our word
Don't repress it, just embrace the chance to hold on to what’s left
We're only staying until we've taken care of unfinished business
Away, Away she said
They have placed these ambitions on our hands
The song "Delusions of Grandeur" by Art By Numbers is a complex and introspective look at the choices and decisions we make in life. The first stanza sets the tone, with the band proclaiming that they have "compensated their days" and done things their own way, without fear of the consequences. They assure the listener that they have been in similar situations before, and can handle whatever comes next.
The second stanza introduces a note of uncertainty, with the band admitting that they are facing an impossible challenge. They must make choices that will have lasting effects, and they are acutely aware of the weight of their decisions. The lyric "We're stuck in this state of ecstasy through debris" suggests that despite the bleakness of the situation, they are still finding moments of joy and euphoria. However, they acknowledge that times are tough and that they are leading the listener on without any real answers.
The third stanza introduces a character known only as "she", who is offering words of encouragement to the band. Despite the pain they are going through, she promises that it is only temporary and that they will eventually make it through. However, the band is also aware that there is a price to pay for her help, and that they are giving up some of their power in the process.
The final stanza is a call to action, urging the listener to hold on to what is important and to not be afraid to make mistakes. They are only "straying from themselves" when they break their word, and it is better to acknowledge and confront their unfinished business than to ignore it. The song ends with "they" placing "ambitions" on their hands, leaving the listener to ponder exactly who "they" might be and what kind of expectations they have for the band.
Line by Line Meaning
We've compensated our days
We've made up for lost time and seized the day
We've gone and done it our way
We've followed our own path without hesitation or apology
Don't fear what’s to come of us
There's no need to be afraid of the future, we've faced it many times before
We've done it plenty of times before
We've encountered similar challenges and have learned from our past experiences
Such a road ahead
We face a difficult journey ahead
We're weighing the impossible at hand
We're considering the challenges that seem impossible to overcome
With a break in the passage taken
We've stopped to reflect on our progress so far
A comprehension of choice to make
We must make an informed decision to move forward
With a silent reserve we ponder
We're deep in thought, carefully considering our options
The lasting effects of our ways
We're contemplating the consequences of our actions
We're stuck in this state of ecstasy through debris
We're living in a state of happiness despite the wreckage around us
Unfortunate times have fallen upon our feet
We've experienced hardships and adversity
But we're leading you on to no end
We're not trying to deceive or manipulate anyone
We're only saying what we want you to know
We're sharing our thoughts and feelings with honesty and transparency
Give us your attention
Please listen to what we have to say
Taking us so far away
Our words and music transport you to another place
She said the pain is only temporary
We're providing comfort and reassurance during difficult times
We play, and pay her gain
We're making sacrifices to pursue our passion and artistry
Believe me when I say
I'm speaking the truth and asking for your trust
We took the simple route towards an honest mistake
We made a mistake but didn't try to cover it up or make excuses
Returning the path we fell down almost seems too far
It's difficult to revisit our past missteps and setbacks
We'll make the most of this
We'll take advantage of our current situation and make the best of it
Under the lights the world is ours
We feel a sense of empowerment when performing in the spotlight
We're only straying from ourselves when we break our word
We're being true to ourselves when we keep our promises and act with integrity
Don't repress it, just embrace the chance to hold on to what’s left
We should acknowledge our emotions and experiences, and appreciate what we still have
We're only staying until we've taken care of unfinished business
We're committed to finishing what we've started before moving on
Away, Away she said
Someone is telling us to leave or move on
They have placed these ambitions on our hands
Others have given us responsibilities and expectations to fulfill
Contributed by Micah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rdrum86
It's like circa survive meets the human abstract! It's fantastic!
Isaac Warden
Wow. this great! i love how melodic it is. and his voice is perfect too!
Space Cadet
btw, i think the vocalist is great, this song is awesome...
sorry.
speaking of Rody, how epic would him making a guest appearance be?
Brexile
You guys are wonderful. <3
Doctor Velvet
The definition of "good", especially in musical terms, is entirely subjective. Why do I have to say I like something that I don't like? I wasn't mindlessly bashing this band, simply stating exactly why I didn't enjoy them.
Doctor Velvet
I also love how you went that far back in my favorites to "prove your point" (you really don't have a point).
Greddy86
I want my Album.... NOW!!! :* <3 <3 <3
Dylan Wilson
How is he an emo-styled vocalist? So he has a high voice, that doesn't matter. What about Rody from Protest the Hero or Spener from Periphery or even Ryan from Corelia. His voice isn't whiny and this wouldn't sound as good with a lower octave singer and screaming over the entire thing would just ruin it. I think the vocals compliment the music very well, but everyone is entitled to their opnion.
Space Cadet
Does anybody else think this singer sounds like the Rev a little?