ACB released its first full length album, Son, I Loved You At Your Darkest, on June 21 of 2005, and was featured in Solid State's Young Bloods Tour with The Chariot, Showbread, and He Is Legend.
Earlier in the year, the band released a statement saying that vocalist TJ was getting married and leaving the band, so they decided to call it quits. However, partially through their 'farewell tour', they decided to stay together, but eventually T.J. decided to depart from the band and go his own way.
The band's second album, titled "Come Now Sleep" was released August 14, 2007, on Tooth and Nail Records. Different from their previous recordings, however, the genre featured on Come Now Sleep has been classified by the band themselves as Rock / Indie / Progressive.
As Cities Burn's third studio album was released on April 21, 2009, with the title "Hell or High Water". The band's music evolved even more with their final album, venturing into indie rock territory but while still maintaining their unique post-hardcore sound.
On the bands myspace on July 17, 2009, the band announced that they had broken up and were going to pursue other interests.
As of 2012 they have re-united for a reunion tour with the original line-up from their first full length album SILYAYD. including TJ on Vocals
2013 - they are Currently supporting Underoath on their farewell tour. They have stated that they are only playing song off of Son, I loved you at your darkest.
Members:
T.J Bonnette-lead vocals
Cody Bonnette-vocals, guitar
Colin Kimble-Bass guitar/guitar/backup vocals
Aaron Lunsford-Drums
Chris Lott- Guitar
Former Members:
Bryan Dixon- Drums
Pascal Baronne-Bass
Tides
As Cities Burn Lyrics
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She don't speak but somehow calls to me
Automated exchanges make us not lovers
But feigner's, we are only strangers
Not estranged to regret
Not estranged to what follows our faulty steps
Strange how we move
How strange that I move to the voice of the moon
Love ringing out of tune
Regret once kept me from her door
But every time wore off more and more
So now we're back here
Playing sincere with a new set of bones, we are strange
Not estranged to regret
Not estranged to what follows our faulty steps
Ocean tides move to the voice of the moon
Strange how we move
How strange that I move to the voice of the moon
Love is ringing out of tune
Ocean tides move to the voice of the moon
Strange how we move
How strange that I move to the voice of the moon
Love ringing out, ringing out of tune
Leave your bad limbs behind
Leave your bad limbs behind
For they are conduits to the heart
Conduits to the heart, conduits to the heart
Conduits
The song Tides by As Cities Burn is a beautiful and introspective piece that contemplates the power of the moon's voice and the strange dance of love and regret. In the first verse, the singer describes a woman who has become his "new sun," but one who doesn't speak to him. He acknowledges that they are not truly lovers, but rather feigners who are strangers to each other despite their physical closeness. He seems to be drawn to her despite the lack of any real connection beyond the physical, as she calls to him somehow.
The second verse delves deeper into the theme of regret, as the singer declares that he is not estranged from it. He recognizes the role that regret has played in his life, and how it has followed in the wake of his "faulty steps." The imagery of ocean tides moving to the voice of the moon is used to illustrate how strange it is that we move in certain ways, driven by forces we cannot fully understand. The love between the two feigners is described as ringing out of tune, implying a sense of discord or discomfort with the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
She's now my new sun
She has become my new source of light and warmth, guiding me through life.
She don't speak but somehow calls to me
Although she may not use words, her actions and presence communicate with me on a deep level.
Automated exchanges make us not lovers
Communicating solely through automated technology prevents us from truly experiencing the intimacy and emotions of a loving relationship.
But feigner's, we are only strangers
Despite our attempt to fake connection and intimacy, we ultimately remain strangers to each other.
Not estranged to regret
We are familiar with the feeling of regret and have experienced it before.
Not estranged to what follows our faulty steps
We are aware of the consequences that come from making mistakes and taking missteps.
Ocean tides move to the voice of the moon
The natural rhythms of the ocean are influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon.
Strange how we move
Our movements and actions may seem peculiar or unusual in the grand scheme of things.
How strange that I move to the voice of the moon
Even I am influenced and guided by forces beyond my control or understanding.
Love ringing out of tune
Despite our attempts at love or connection, there is a sense of disharmony or imbalance in our relationships.
Regret once kept me from her door
My previous experiences with regret caused me to avoid pursuing a relationship with her in the past.
But every time wore off more and more
Over time, my avoidance and hesitation towards her diminished and faded away.
So now we're back here
Despite our past obstacles, we find ourselves in the present moment, together.
Playing sincere with a new set of bones, we are strange
Although we are genuine in our attempts at connection, we still feel a sense of unfamiliarity or oddness in our interactions.
Leave your bad limbs behind
Cast aside the negative aspects of yourself and move forward with a renewed sense of self.
For they are conduits to the heart
These negative traits or behaviors can block or inhibit the emotional growth and development of the heart.
Conduits to the heart, conduits to the heart, conduits
Reiterating the importance of removing these hindrances in order to fully open oneself up to emotional connection and growth.
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