Following the suicide of drummer and longtime friend Derrick Plourde (who was also the original drummer for Lagwagon) in 2005, Bad Astronaut has disbanded. Their third and final full-length album, entitled Twelve Small Steps, One Giant Disappointment, was released in 2006 on Fat Wreck Chords.
In 2007, Joey started another project called Afterburner. They have released 4 acoustic songs via their Myspace page.
Wide Awake
Bad Astronaut Lyrics
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Stripping the canvas blank
Shuttered to all but mirrors
Whitewash catastrophe
A little bit of chemistry
Basement bunker reunions
Invisible unearthed
Will compel our rebirth
Pivot the strain. I know my name. Wide awake.
This is a mindful measure
One movement you'll despise
The compromise half-measured
The sum unsatisfied
The pivot strain. I know my name. Wide awake.
And here I am, in transition, the new today, wide awake
Wide Awake
The song "Wide Awake" by Bad Astronaut appears to describe the current state of society. The first few lines suggest a widespread dismissal of the past, institutionalizing a naive belief that everything is new and boundless. This is accentuated by the phrase "brave new narrative," which portrays a bold and confident outlook. The following lines describe how this mindset has stripped society of its identity and history, leaving behind no meaningful cultural heritage.
The song then moves to describing the few rebels who are still conscious and actively questioning the status quo, but are only able to communicate among themselves in "basement bunker reunions," seemingly hiding away from the rest of society. The "common rival inhuman," refers to the dehumanizing forces that surround them, but that will inevitably drive them to reshape the future.
The chorus of the song is the most powerful, with the phrase "pivot the strain" emphasizing that the struggle is real and intense, and that each individual must take their own responsibility to direct their path. In doing so, they become "wide awake" to the reality of their situation, and experience true transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
Shut in, the brave new narrative
Feeling trapped in a new story where things are not going well
Stripping the canvas blank
Starting from scratch to get rid of all past mistakes
Shuttered to all but mirrors
Being closed off from everyone but oneself
Whitewash catastrophe
Trying to cover up something terrible that has happened
A little bit of chemistry
Trying to find a solution to a problem
Basement bunker reunions
Meeting up secretly in a hidden place
Invisible unearthed
Something hidden that has been discovered
Common rival inhuman
A shared enemy that seems impossible to beat
Will compel our rebirth
This experience will force us to change and start anew
Pivot the strain. I know my name. Wide awake.
Feeling the intense pressure to change and being fully aware of the situation
This is a mindful measure
Being very thoughtful and deliberate in the actions taken
One movement you'll despise
A decision that will be disliked by some
The compromise half-measured
A solution that is only partially satisfactory
The sum unsatisfied
Even with everything added up, there is still something lacking
And here I am, in transition, the new today, wide awake
Being fully present and aware of the moment of change and transition
Wide Awake
Being alert and conscious of the situation at hand
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Todd Capps
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Diana Azri
In the narrative
Stripping the canvas blank
Shout out to all but mirrors
What was catastrophy
We change
Little bit of chemistry
Basement fall call reunion
Invisible on earth
Coming ... human
We'll come for our rebirth
Paving the string
I know my name
Wide awake
This is the midfull measure
One movement you'll despise
The compromise half measure
The sum unsatisfied
The paving the string
I know my name
Wide awake
And here I am
In transition
A new today
Wide awake
gab michael
When things were at their very worst:
2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid – repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy.
The first sign - the Earth will spin faster.
The second sign concerns the sun, which will loom larger, brighter and begin to spin.
Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
Beaware – Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
After WW3 – rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist – the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way.
Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
- will seem to rise from the dead
- will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one.
One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
Benedict XVI is the last true pope – will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.
- banking collapse was deliberately masterminded by the Antichrist
- Antichrist will step in and create a false peace in the state of Israel by joining them with palestine in an unlikely alliance.
- „He will recite extracts from My Teachings, which he will passionately proclaim from every secular stage in the world, until people sit up and take notice of him.“
http://mdmlastprophet.com/the-schism-in-my-church-will-be-broken-into-different-stages/
http://mdmlastprophet.com/arab-uprising-will-spark-global-unrest-italy-will-trigger-fall-out/
http://mdmlastprophet.com/they-will-say-that-i-was-married-they-will-say-that-i-was-simply-a-prophet/
The Book of Truth
GunjerSpinners
I went through all kinds of emotions when I saw this song appear on Spotify. If only there would be more to come. Fucking love this band
StrizzMatik
There's a new 7" coming in the box set.
colt45flowers
I really want a 4th album, but I know that'll never happen. This will do. RIP Derrick.
P.S. I've always got a smoke for the Caper.
John Quigley
THIS IS SO FUCKING GOOOD!!!! It’s subtle, interesting, catchy, unpredictable, intricate, substantial.......thank you
hefic
BA left huge memory lane in my brain. Crazy and awesome teenage years. I'm on 6th repeat right now, amazing song. Thank you guys!
thelaibon
One of my favorite BA songs. It really grows on you after like 10 listens. Todd Capps please write more BA songs! And include “Slightly Perfect” in the 4th album!
Giancarlo Bobbio
What an incredible surprise! I’m on my 22th repeat 🤣 Long Live BA
King Rexxo
This is on repeat for a bit! Please keep them coming.
Christopher
I needed this gift. thank you Joey and gang. RIP Derrick Plourde
Christopher
@Mitchell Hedden i know, i was late to the game