Current members:
Danny Worsnop – lead vocals, keyboards, programming
James Cassells – drums
Cameron Liddell – rhythm guitar
Sam Bettley – bass guitar
Former members:
Ryan Binns – keyboards, synthesizers, programming
Joe Lancaster – bass guitar
Denis «Stoff» Shaforostov - lead vocals | Drag Me Out, ex-Make Me Famous, ex-Origami, ex-Down & Dirty
Ben Bruce – lead guitar, programming, vocals
Discography
Studio albums:
1. Stand Up and Scream (2009)
2. Reckless & Relentless (2011)
3. From Death to Destiny (2013)
4. The Black (2016)
5. Asking Alexandria (2017).
Moving On
Asking Alexandria Lyrics
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Traded in his misery for the lonely life of the road
The years were cruel to him, no
He won't let them go
Lays awake tryna find the man inside
To pack his bags and escape this world
I never been so torn up in all of my life
I've never felt so hopeless
Than I do tonight
I don't wanna do this anymore, I'm moving on
He wanted to change the world, to make it all worthwhile
So, he put his pen to paper and poured out everything inside
He's read the scene and unpacked the man that he had became
Slowly but surely on the fast-track to falling into his grave
I've never been so torn up in all of my life
I should of seen this coming
I've never felt so hopeless
Than I do tonight
I don't wanna do this anymore, I'm moving on
I can't believe I've come so far in such a time
And I'm still fighting on my own
I fucked up to catch my breath I may never breathe again, so just notice
I've never been so torn up in all of my life
I can't believe I let myself breakdown
I've never been so torn up in all of my life
I should of seen this coming
I've never felt so hopeless
Than I do tonight
I don't wanna do this anymore
I've never been so torn up in all of my life
I should of seen this coming
I've never felt so hopeless
Than I do tonight
No, I don't wanna do this anymore, I'm moving on
A boy of anguish now, he's a man of soul
Traded in his misery for the lonely life of the road
The lyrics of Asking Alexandria’s song “Moving On” delve into the theme of personal growth and moving past one’s struggles. The first stanza narrates the transformation of the singer from a “boy of anguish” to a “man of soul” who has forsaken the life of misery for a lonely life on the road. The singer struggles with letting go of the years that were cruel to him and tries to find the man inside. He hopes to pack his bags and escape the world to move on to a better life.
The second stanza talks about the singer's aspirations to change the world and make his life worthwhile. He poured out everything inside him on paper, but with time had become complacent and was on a fast-track to falling into his grave. He comes to the realization that something has to change and decides to move on from his struggles.
The chorus expresses the singer's mindset of not wanting to deal with whatever struggles or hopelessness he feels anymore. He wants to move on and take control of his life. The repetition of the line “I’ve never been so torn up in all of my life” emphasizes the pain and struggle that the singer has gone through. Overall, the lyrics celebrate the idea of making changes to improve one’s life and breaking free from the things holding one back.
Line by Line Meaning
A boy of anguish now, he's a man of soul
He used to be a tormented boy, but now he's developed a deep character and spirit.
Traded in his misery for the lonely life of the road
He decided to leave his unhappy past behind to embark on a solo journey.
The years were cruel to him, no
The passage of time has brought him disappointment and pain.
He won't let them go
Despite the suffering he's endured, he refuses to let it define him.
Lays awake tryna find the man inside
He spends sleepless nights searching for his true identity and inner strength.
To pack his bags and escape this world
He wants to leave his current reality behind and start anew somewhere else.
I never been so torn up in all of my life
I've never felt as emotionally conflicted as I do now.
I should have seen this coming
I feel foolish for not anticipating this situation.
I've never felt so hopeless
I am overwhelmed by feelings of despair and a lack of optimism.
Than I do tonight
These emotions are particularly intense at this moment.
I don't wanna do this anymore, I'm moving on
I am ready to leave this situation behind and start a new chapter in my life.
He wanted to change the world, to make it all worthwhile
He had a strong desire to make a positive impact on the world and create meaning in his life.
So, he put his pen to paper and poured out everything inside
He expressed his thoughts and emotions through writing, using it as a way to release his innermost feelings.
He's read the scene and unpacked the man that he had became
Through introspection, he has examined the person he has become and the choices that led him there.
Slowly but surely on the fast-track to falling into his grave
Although he is on a path of self-discovery, he also feels the weight of his own mortality and the limited time he has to make a difference.
I can't believe I've come so far in such a time
I am amazed at how much I have grown and changed in such a short period of time.
And I'm still fighting on my own
Despite the progress he has made, he is still facing his battles alone.
I fucked up to catch my breath I may never breathe again, so just notice
He has made mistakes that have knocked the wind out of him, leaving him feeling unsure if he will ever fully recover.
No, I don't wanna do this anymore, I'm moving on
He is determined to leave behind his past mistakes and move forward in a more positive direction.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Danny Robert Worsnop, Benjamin Paul Bruce, James Arthur Cassells
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WayneBarroncffcs
This is one of my favorite songs by Asking.
My son introduced me to the band before the release of this album.
A year later, we would promote Asking and get to see them live.
Damn good show, from start to finish.
My son, my best friend, lost his life on October 12, 2023, just four days before his 30th birthday, October 16, 2023.
I listen to this song, and it helps, but it hurts so much, knowing that I will no longer be able to share important moments in life with the one person I have shared so much with over the last 30 years.
To everyone. Let those in your life know how much they mean to you.
@temmet19
A boy of anguish, now he's a man of soul
Traded in his misery for the lonely life of the road
The years were cruel to him
No, he won't let them go
Lays awake tryna' find the man inside to pack his bags and escape this world
I've never been so torn up in all of my life
I should have seen this coming
I've never felt so hopeless than I do tonight
I don't wanna do this anymore, I'm moving on
He wanted to change the world, to make it all worthwhile
So he put his pen to paper and poured out everything inside
His red eyes tearing up at the man that he'd became
Slowly, but surely on the fast track to falling into his grave
I've never been so torn up in all of my life
I should have seen this coming
I've never felt so hopeless than I do tonight
I don't wanna do this anymore, I'm moving on
I can't believe I've come so far in such a time
And I'm still fighting on my own
If I stop to catch my breath up I might never breathe again, so just know this:
I've never been so torn up in all of my life, I can't believe I let myself break down
I've never been so torn up in all of my life
I should have seen this coming
I've never felt so hopeless than I do tonight
I don't wanna do this anymore, I'm moving on
I've never been so torn up in all of my life
I should have seen this coming
I've never felt so hopeless than I do tonight
I don't wanna do this anymore, I'm moving on
A boy of anguish now, he's a man of soul
Traded in his misery for the lonely life of the road
@officialbattlefield1indone252
A boy of anguish now, he's a man of soul,
Traded in his misery for the lonely life of the road.
The years were cruel to him no
He won't let them go
Lays awake tryna' find the man inside
To pack his bags and escape this world
I never been so torn up in all of my life
I should have seen this coming
I've never felt so hopeless
Than I do tonight
I don't wanna do this anymore, I'm moving on
He wanted to change the world, to make it all worthwhile.
So he put his pen to paper and poured out everything inside.
He's read the scene and unpacked the man that he had became.
So leave him trailing on the fasttrack to falling into his grave.
I've never been so torn up in all of my life,
I should of seen this coming.
I've never felt so hopeless,
Than I do tonight.
I don't wanna do this anymore, I'm moving on.
I can't believe I've come so far in such a time,
And I'm still fighting on my own.
I fucked up to catch my breath I may never breathe again, so just notice
I've never been so torn up in all of my life,
I can't believe I let myself breakdown.
I've never been so torn up in all of my life,
I should of seen this coming.
I've never felt so hopeless,
Than I do tonight.
I don't wanna do this anymore
I've never been so torn up in all of my life,
I should of seen this coming.
I've never felt so hopeless,
Than I do tonight.
No I don't wanna do this anymore, I'm moving on.
A boy of anguish now, he's a man of soul,
Traded in his misery for the lonely life of the road.
@tonymcrae6510
I love how metal bands slow down like this once in awhile to show the world they aren't just a bunch of noise. it helps bring a bigger fan base. smart move
@Mi_Ke27
Well I agree, but when you start doing it constantly, you become a pop group...
@nixstonis
@@Mi_Ke27 Yeah but c'mon. It's not fair to expect the 'heavier' rock singers to continue 'screaming' to the point they're voices are destroyed. This type of song for example will never be 'pop' imo.
Also not saying you're the kind of person who expects them to carry on no matter what :)
@angelamiller2577
Harder bands have been doing this for decades. I remember it was a huge thing when like Poison hit us with "Every Rose Has Its Thorn."
@chelseahumphries6050
He did this song before he left the band
@RichCSR2
so true, theres a thousand examples so no point listing a load but its one of my fav things when bands do this. most dont realise just how good the guys and girls of rock voices actually are, far better than the processed crap of pop who cant sing live. i mean the outright quality of the vocal from david draiman in the sound of silence live, Amy Lee live or Tommy Vext live, they smash it and its not forced, just natural ability with amazing range. metal ballads are the best!
@lovelymachine
Who’s still here in 2023? Make sure you catch us on tour with A Skylit Drive!
@skolopendrra08
Очень обидно, когда на русском языке пишут комментарии, и их игнорируют....., Песня - Супер!!!
@Jeffy1919
mee
@alexanderbeck2807
Mee too