In early 2014 the band announced that they had signed with Razor & Tie. On April 22, 2014, Augustana released the album, Life Imitating Life. On September 2, 2015, Augustana release three new tracks ("Climb", "Must Be Love" and "You Can Have Mine").
In 2016, they began touring as an opener for the Dixie Chicks on their DCX MMXVI World Tour. On August 3, 2016, Augustana's social media sites changed their named to Dan Layus, the name of the sole remaining founding member and lead singer/songwriter. Dan Layus released the album, "Dangerous Things," on October 21, 2016.
The band members are:
Dan Layus (lead vocals, piano, guitar)
Jared Palomar (bass, keyboards, vocals)
Chris Sachtleben (lead guitar, mandolin)
Justin South (drums)
John Vincent (keyboards, vocals)
Former band members include:
Simeon Lohrmann (bass, vocals)
Josiah Rosen (lead guitar, vocals)
Kyle Baker (drums)
Josh Calhoun (drums)
David Lamoureux (keyboards, vocals)
Bullets
Augustana Lyrics
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Sings your name, but I am still the same
Black and white, no, you're not to blame
Holly swing, put me down to shame
Jack and coke, please take off your coat
Come and dance, shuffle with a glance
Come and smile, please stay here awhile
Lights in the car in the park
Falling on my face, I know who we are
Now I'm looking down for the rest of the night
Bullet in my head ended late last night
It's in my head
My head
Come face down, lying on the ground
In record time, your words, they always rhyme
There's a strange, strange boy with his favorite toy
In your room..
She's shaking in the car with a gun in her hands
Falling over love and the sweet romance
And I ain't never thought it could come down to this
A bullet in my head with the sweetest kiss
It's in my head
It's in my headâ?¦
My head
She's shaking in the car with the gun in her hands
Falling over love and this sweet romance
And I ain't never thought it could come down to this
A bullet in my head with the sweetest kiss
It's in my head
It's in my head
It's in my head
It's in my head
It's in my head
The lyrics to Augustana's "Bullets" speak of a tumultuous and ultimately tragic relationship. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that their partner's love is like a beautiful bird, but despite this, he remains unchanged. He confesses that he feels the weight of shame, which is brought upon him by his partner's presence. The pair indulge in drinks, dancing, and what appears to be a happy time together, but this momentary happiness is short-lived, and fades away as soon as she leaves, leading to a feeling of sadness and loss.
The second part of the song speaks of a dark turn in their relationship. The singer seems to be recalling a past event when he was shot in the head, possibly by his partner. The lyrics suggest the act was committed in the name of love - falling over love and this sweet romance - putting an end to their relationship. The song is a mix of love and violence, depicting the struggles and turmoil of an unhappy pairing.
Overall, Augustana's "Bullets" paints a picture of the chaos that ensues when two individuals come together in a relationship that is both beautiful and destructive, exploring the highs and lows of such an alliance.
Line by Line Meaning
Come fly down like a singing bird
You are coming down with joy and liveliness, like a bird that flies by singing.
Sings your name, but I am still the same
Your name is being sung, but I remain unchanged.
Black and white, no, you're not to blame
There are clear contrasts in this situation, but you are not responsible for them.
Holly swing, put me down to shame
This situation is causing humiliation and shame for me.
Jack and coke, please take off your coat
Let's relax and have some drinks, and please take off your coat.
Come and dance, shuffle with a glance
Let's dance together, make eye contact, and move fluidly.
Come and smile, please stay here awhile
Please smile and stay here with me for a while.
When you're gone, leaving for the door
When you leave and walk out that door.
Lights in the car in the park
The lights are on inside the car in the park.
Falling on my face, I know who we are
I am falling and I know what this situation is defining us as.
Now I'm looking down for the rest of the night
I am feeling down and will be for the rest of the evening.
Bullet in my head ended late last night
My thought pattern ended with a destructive outcome at the end of the night.
It's in my head
This situation is deeply ingrained in my mind.
My head
All of these thoughts are just in my head.
Come face down, lying on the ground
I am facedown on the ground.
In record time, your words, they always rhyme
You have poetic timing, and your words always seem to rhyme perfectly.
There's a strange, strange boy with his favorite toy
There is an unusual boy with his favorite object.
In your room..
This situation is happening in your room.
She's shaking in the car with a gun in her hands
She is shaking, with a weapon in her possession while inside the car.
Falling over love and the sweet romance
She is falling in love and experiencing the sweetness of romance.
And I ain't never thought it could come down to this
I never imagined this scenario could occur.
A bullet in my head with the sweetest kiss
Our sweet kiss ended in a destructive way, with a bullet in my head.
It's in my head
This situation is still deeply ingrained in my mind.
It's in my head...
All of these thoughts are still just in my head.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ashley Bates, Samuel Jonah Genders, Rebecca Jacobs, Michael Lewis Lindsay, Martin Bradley Smith, Philip David Winter
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