Since Streetlight's inception, BOTAR has been on hiatus. Kalnoky has promised to release new music for both of his projects in 2006. Streetlight have often played the song "They Provide the Paint for the Picture-Perfect Masterpiece That You Will Paint On The Inside Of Your Eyelids" at their New Jersey shows.
From The Botar Website-
"BOTAR is about to start recording its first full length. The plan is to release it around the same time or slightly after Streetlight gets its record done. But we're dealing with you-know-who here so expect it sometime before the end of our current decade"
BOTAR's next album came out on 9/9/08 via the Streetlight Manifesto myspace:A few years ago, when BOTAR (Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution) released it's first (and so far only) record, there was a mention in the liner notes of a large project called "99 Songs of Revolution". This is a collection of 99 cover songs, spanning all kinds of genres, all kinds of artists. Now, a few years later, it's all going down. And here are the details. Some of them, at least.
The 99 Songs of Revolution Project will consist of 8 full length records. Two from SM, two from BOTAR, and two each from two other SM related groups. Yes, this is indeed the record that Victory mistakingly posted as coming out in Oct of 08. Not sure how they got that date, but it was never even a possibility. The first SM record for 99SOR will be out in early 2009, simultaneously with another of the 8 CDs (no, not the BOTAR one). Victory will be putting out the CDs and mp3s and Pentimento will be releasing and distributing the vinyl. We are aware of our reputation to take forever to release records and miss our self imposed deadlines, so we are not giving anyone solid dates, not even our labels. Early 09 release, that's it. We are, though, working hard on it. The demos are all but done and we head into the studio to begin tracking in October. Our upcoming tour schedule, as you know, is borderline impossible/insane, so cut us some slack.
This will be a nice way for us to get into the studio and put out some "new" music as well as tide you guys over until our next full length. It's been a project that's been on the back burner for too long, and it's time to do something about it. Stay tuned to this site as well as the Pentimento site for more info over the coming weeks. Also make sure to keep peeking in on our other sites, as we're in the middle of working on a few projects that have been dormant for way too long.
03- Dear Sergio
Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution Lyrics
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Hey Sergio, it's getting kind of hot in here
And so I say:
Hey Sergio, you've got to get us out of here
And so I say:
Hey
Hey Sergio, it's getting kind of hot in here
And so I say:
Hey Sergio, you've got to get us out of here
And so I say:
Hey
Sergio laughed for the last time today, He said â??It never really bothered me: we all have dues to payâ?? Like a man that's cut off at the knee, he hobbles and hobbles because nothing is free. So wake up, wake up, wake up but don't cry because you'll fuck up your make up and if you do, you won't get laid, you won't make money, no you won't get paid. So you act so free, you act so free, everybody's happy because you act so free. Well you might fool them, but you can't fool me with your mindless chatter like â??I don't need them, I don't need helpâ?? I don't even need to see the end.
Hey Sergio, it's getting kind of hot in here
And so I say:
Hey Sergio, you've got to get us out of here
And so I say:
Hey
The song "Dear Sergio" tackles the theme of running away from one's self and the consequences it brings. The opening lines "Run, run, run all you do is fucking run but you'll never run away from yourself" sets the tone of the song wherein the singer addresses someone named Sergio who has been running away from his problems. The song goes on to compare Sergio's situation to a game of trying to catch up with everyone else, but he is always left two steps behind. The singer offers words of encouragement for Sergio to stop running away and face his problems head-on. However, Sergio seems to have given up as evidenced by the lines "Sergio laughed for the last time today, he said, 'It never really bothered me: we all have dues to pay.'"
The chorus of the song is repetitive, with the singer calling out to Sergio to help them get out of the hot and tight spot they are in. The repetition of the lines "Hey Sergio, it's getting kind of hot in here / And so I say: / Hey Sergio, you've got to get us out of here / And so I say: / Hey" could be interpreted as a plea for help or a call to action for Sergio to stop running and take charge.
Overall, "Dear Sergio" is a thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to face their problems and stop running away. The song's message is delivered through lyrics that are both poetic and relatable, making it an enjoyable track for fans of both punk and acoustic genres.
Line by Line Meaning
Run, run, run all you do is fucking run but you'll never run away from yourself.
Despite constantly trying to escape, you cannot avoid confronting your internal struggles.
I know it's hard but you've been there before and you know you're gonna be there again.
Although it is difficult, you have previously faced and will continue to face these challenges.
I don't care what the stars may say because they always feed their bullshit to me.
I refuse to believe in the false hope that the stars offer.
It's kinda sad how you lost what you had and you're never gonna have it again and so I say:
It is unfortunate that you have lost what you once possessed and will never regain it, prompting me to say:
Hey Sergio, it's getting kind of hot in here
I am addressing Sergio and expressing my concern that the situation is becoming tense.
And so I say:
Reiterating that I am continuing the conversation.
Every other day you don't care what they say because they always leave you two steps behind.
On a regular basis, you disregard the opinions of others because they impair your progress.
You try to smile and it lasts for a while but they always send you back to the start.
You attempt to remain optimistic, but the actions of others hinder your advancement.
Eenie meenie miney mo they shoot down everyone you know and then they leave you there all alone.
Randomly selecting and condemning your acquaintances perpetuates your isolation.
You wish they'd stop but they never give up and you know deep inside that you're stuck and so I say:
Despite hoping for change, you recognize that the situation won't improve, leading me to comment:
Hey Sergio, it's getting kind of hot in here
I am bringing Sergio's attention to the escalating tension of the situation.
Sergio laughed for the last time today, He said â??It never really bothered me: we all have dues to payâ??
Sergio's laughter suggests that he has accepted his fate, remarking that everyone must face adverse consequences.
Like a man that's cut off at the knee, he hobbles and hobbles because nothing is free.
Similar to someone whose leg has been amputated, Sergio faces struggles because nothing comes without a cost.
So wake up, wake up, wake up but don't cry because you'll fuck up your make up and if you do, you won't get laid, you won't make money, no you won't get paid.
Although you may feel like giving up, don't cry because it will damage your appearance and reputation, ultimately limiting your progress and success.
So you act so free, you act so free, everybody's happy because you act so free.
Your behavior suggests that you are free, making others believe that you are content.
Well you might fool them, but you can't fool me with your mindless chatter like â??I don't need them, I don't need helpâ?? I don't even need to see the end.
Your attempts to deceive others with meaningless remarks that you don't need anyone or anything do not fool me, and you don't even aspire to achieve anything.
Hey Sergio, it's getting kind of hot in here
I am repeating my previous statement to remind Sergio of the volatile situation.
And so I say:
Emphasizing that the conversation is still ongoing.
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