Avail is on 'permanent standby' as per Tim Barry's interview on Dope Sick Radio #40. Tim mentions in the interview "let's just say it's a thing of the past"
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Avail Lyrics
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When's better than now
To come with nothing and deny you
When's better than now
When's better than now
To not believe a thing you say
I've restrained but it can't go down this way
Eye's that lie - hide
To return back to a comfort
In an attempt to feel complete
Than tokenize
With lying eye's as if to care
And it's a shock that you leave calmly
As fas as you appear
When's better than now
When's better than now
To come with nothing and deny you
When's better than now
When's better than now
To take blame unscathed and remain
Estranged I can walk straight estranged
With blinders bound
Time
Burning time, burning time & blaming memory
Oh I won't let myself be troubled
Or deny I'm part guilty
The road will rise
Blackened skies in time will clear
Though it's a shock now to the body
To be without you near
The song "Now" by Avail talks about the importance of living in the present moment and not allowing ourselves to become entangled in past memories or future anxieties. The lyrics "When's better than now" emphasizes the idea of seizing the moment rather than procrastinating or waiting for the "right time" to make changes or take actions in our lives. The singer of the song refuses to be manipulated by someone who lies and tries to control him. He resists the urge to seek comfort in nostalgia and chooses to walk away stridently.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and acknowledging our mistakes without being too hard on ourselves. The singer accepts his role in the conflict but does not wallow in self-pity, he chooses to move forward and grow from the experience. The chorus is repeated twice in the song, creating a sense of urgency and determination to take control of our lives and not rely on others for our happiness.
In conclusion, "Now" is a song that encourages us to embrace the present moment and to be bold in our choices. It speaks to the dangers of being stagnant or allowing ourselves to be controlled by others. The message is one of resilience and self-reliance.
Line by Line Meaning
When's better than now
There's no better time than the present moment
When's better than now
There's no better time than now to take action
To come with nothing and deny you
To arrive without any contribution and reject your authority
When's better than now
There's no better time than the present moment
When's better than now
There's no better time than now to act like you don't believe anything you hear
I've restrained but it can't go down this way
I've been holding back, but I can't let this situation continue like this
Eye's that lie - hide
Deceptive eyes that conceal the truth
Burning time, burning time & blaming memory
Wasting time and blaming the past for failures
To return back to a comfort
To go back to something familiar for emotional support
In an attempt to feel complete
In order to feel whole again
Than tokenize
Rather than turning it into something transactional
With lying eye's as if to care
Acting like you care with dishonest eyes
And it's a shock that you leave calmly
It's surprising how calmly you're able to leave
As fast as you appear
You appear and then disappear quickly
To take blame unscathed and remain
To accept responsibility without being negatively affected and still persist
Estranged I can walk straight estranged
I can be alone and still stay on track
With blinders bound
With focus and determination to complete a task
Time
The passing of days and the importance of making every moment count
Burning time, burning time & blaming memory
Wasting time and blaming past mistakes
Oh I won't let myself be troubled
I won't allow myself to be bothered by this
Or deny I'm part guilty
I won't pretend I'm not partly responsible
The road will rise
Things will eventually get better
Blackened skies in time will clear
Stormy skies will eventually clear
Though it's a shock now to the body
Even though it's a surprise to the senses
To be without you near
To not have you close by
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: AIMEE MAYO, CHRIS LINDSEY, MARV GREEN
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