The band has released four EPs and two albums, titled Never Happy, Ever After, which was released by Fearless Records on 20 of April 2015 in Europe and on 21 April 2015 in the US. and okay., which was released on 20 January 2017.
As It Is has been described as a pop punk band with a "melodic, earnest, emo-inspired" sound, compared to the early material of Taking Back Sunday and The Starting Line. Their album Never Happy, Ever After has been described as emo and pop punk, while their album okay. takes a slightly heavier turn, while still keeping with their roots.
In October 2017, it was announced that Andy Westhead was no longer a member of As It Is, and the band would continue as a fourpiece into the future.
In 2018 the band released the emo and post-hardcore inspired album 'The Great Depression'.
Ronnie Ish joined As It Is as touring guitarist for Warped Tour but was eventually made a permanent member
As of January of 2021 both Ben Biss and Patrick Foley have stepped down as members.
In August of 2022, bassist Alistair Testo also left the band
Hey Rachel
As It Is Lyrics
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We both know that's not what you deserved
There was always love, it was there but never spoken of
You held on when I was not enough
It's a shame, this has taken me so long to say
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
I was selfish and stubborn, a terrible brother
You don't have to forgive me
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
I always knew that I was responsible to guide you through
But I was blind when looking out for you
I was self-absorbed but I try not to be anymore
I put your diary back in your drawer
It's a shame, this has taken me so long to say
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
I was younger and scared when you needed me
I was selfish and stubborn, a terrible brother
You don't have to forgive me
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
The song "Hey Rachel" by As It Is is a heartfelt apology from the singer to his sister. In the first verse, he acknowledges that they had an unspoken love between them, but he failed to express it. Over time, this lack of communication caused damage to their relationship. He admits that she deserved better and that she held on even when he wasn't enough. The second verse continues the theme of remorse for his behavior as a brother. He was aware that he was responsible for guiding her but admits that he was self-absorbed and wasn't looking out for her. He acknowledges that he was young and scared, selfish, and stubborn, but that he is trying to be better now. He ends the song with a sincere apology, acknowledging that she doesn't have to forgive him but that he wants her to know how sorry he is.
Line by Line Meaning
A decade's worth of damage done in unsaid words
Our relationship has been damaged for years due to things left unspoken between us
We both know that's not what you deserved
We both know that you deserved better than how I treated you
There was always love, it was there but never spoken of
Despite our issues, love was always present in our relationship, but we failed to express it to each other
You held on when I was not enough
You were there for me even when I wasn't able to meet your needs
It's a shame, this has taken me so long to say
I regret that it has taken me so long to apologize and express these feelings
Hey Rachel, I'm sorry
I am apologizing to Rachel
I was younger and scared when you needed me
I was young and afraid when you required my support
I was selfish and stubborn, a terrible brother
I was selfish and inflexible, a bad sibling
You don't have to forgive me
I don't expect you to forgive me, but I wanted to express my remorse
I always knew that I was responsible to guide you through
I recognized that it was my responsibility to help you navigate life
But I was blind when looking out for you
Although I knew my duty, I was unable to see what you truly needed
I was self-absorbed but I try not to be anymore
In the past, I was focused solely on myself, but now I am making an effort to change
I put your diary back in your drawer
As a gesture of my apology, I returned your private diary to its rightful place
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
saski4s
I have never been so emotional over a music video to a song that's so upbeat in my entire life.
Andrés Vinícius
Yes GOD SAVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
BadGuyDanziger
sameeee
Give Me A Year
phoebe asfari Same
SkunkGoblin
Hearing apologetic pop punk lyrics is extremely refreshing! Also, it's great this was made in 2017 when there's nearly no more pop punk songs being made anymore.
Ell
I'm so proud with the way As It Is has developed. Can't wait to hang with you all in March!! ❤
TJ
just saw them at the o2 forum London a few hours ago
smartieparty
AAHHHH ELLIOT!! I love your channel, keep it up :)
CATCHING CLOVERS
I'm seeing them in April and i'm so fricken excited
mandrakethecat
Agreed. I'va always liked and supported them, but like this album, this song is incredible. Same, but May. SO long to wait!!