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.
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Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution Lyrics
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And once again we're off to war. But I can't agree with what we're fighting for. And that's not all, because every time she smiles I see her soul,when I smile what a wonderful life.
It's true I used to try, but then I gave up. I learned it doesn't really matter, what I do ain't enough to appease or to please, all my well meaning deeds seem to all go up in smoke. And every time I look into these smoke filled skies I wonder what she's doing, why I volunteered to die. But tonight I will fight for my life so I might see my wife again.
I explained to her that I'd be back.when I gave my word that the fighting wouldn't last. But despite my pact, I know that every breath I draw might be my last, and I smile: It's been a wonderful life.
God damn, another summer in the city and I never seen a girl look so pretty as you when you smile oh you're wild for a while, I was hoping I might see you again. And I know that everybody is willing to go and I find I'll turn it all and leave on a dime. If I leave tonight (screw what's right) I can make it home by dawn.
And I was told â??Boy, prepare for warâ?? But they failed to mention what I'd be fighting for. So I fight for this: the fact that as I pass away, I'll feel her kiss,when I smile: what a wonderful life, me oh my, what a wonderful life, oh to die for such a wonderful life.
The lyrics of "It's a Wonderful Life" by Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution are an exploration of feelings of disillusionment and detachment from society. The opening lines, "Once again I wake up alone on the wrong side of my bed," sets the tone for the singer's feeling of detachment from the world around him. The reference to the "wrong side of the bed" also implies the singer's constant struggle to find meaning in his life.
The lines, "And once again you begin your dancing nakedly on the right side of my head" refer to the constant presence of thoughts and ideas that the singer cannot escape from. The use of the word "nakedly" perhaps connotes the raw and unfiltered nature of these thoughts, which are often too complex or abstract for the singer to express fully.
The singer expresses a deep disdain for war, stating that he does not agree with what they are fighting for. Despite this, the singer is willing to fight for his life and the people he loves. In the end, the singer finds solace in the fact that despite the struggles of life, there are still moments of beauty worth living for, "when I smile what a wonderful life."
Line by Line Meaning
Once again I wake up alone on the wrong side of my bed.
I wake up feeling sad and lonely.
And once again you begin your dancing nakedly on the right side of my head.
I have thoughts of you dancing in my head.
It's for a lack of better words that I can hardly speak my soul.
I can't seem to express myself properly.
And I'm feeling what I'm feeling when I'm feeling when it's time to lose control, my love.
I feel free and uninhibited with you.
And once again we're off to war.
We are going to fight in a war again.
But I can't agree with what we're fighting for.
I don't believe in the cause we are fighting for.
And that's not all, because every time she smiles I see her soul,
I see her true nature when she smiles.
when I smile what a wonderful life.
I feel like I have a wonderful life when I smile.
It's true I used to try, but then I gave up.
I used to try my best, but I stopped trying.
I learned it doesn't really matter,
I learned that what I do doesn't make a difference.
what I do ain't enough to appease or to please,
What I do is not enough to satisfy anyone.
all my well meaning deeds seem to all go up in smoke.
All the good things I do seem to have no effect.
And every time I look into these smoke filled skies I wonder what she's doing, why I volunteered to die.
I wonder what my love is doing and question why I am risking my life.
But tonight I will fight for my life so I might see my wife again.
I will fight to see my wife again.
I explained to her that I'd be back.
I promised her that I would return.
when I gave my word that the fighting wouldn't last.
I promised her that the war would be short.
But despite my pact, I know that every breath I draw might be my last, and I smile:
Even though I made that promise, I know I might die and I still feel content.
It's been a wonderful life.
I feel like I have had a great life.
God damn, another summer in the city and I never seen a girl look so pretty as you when you smile oh you're wild for a while,
I can't resist your beauty and your free spirit.
I was hoping I might see you again.
I am hopeful that we will meet again.
And I know that everybody is willing to go and I find I'll turn it all and leave on a dime.
I know that everyone is willing to join in the fight, but I would leave everything behind in a second.
If I leave tonight (screw what's right) I can make it home by dawn.
If I leave now, I can make it home before morning.
And I was told 'Boy, prepare for war',
I was told to get ready for war.
But they failed to mention what I'd be fighting for.
They didn't tell me what we were fighting for.
So I fight for this: the fact that as I pass away, I'll feel her kiss,
I fight for the memory of her kiss as I die.
what a wonderful life, me oh my, what a wonderful life,
I reflect on what a great life I have had.
oh to die for such a wonderful life.
I am content to die because of how wonderful my life has been.
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Bob Yogisal
I am 75 going onto 16 because of these guys the last decades. Thanks to my son and daughter. We started when they were 12 and 10? Now 30 and 28. Been to thank God 30 Streetlight, Tohkay gigs. From Western Mass to Sayreville to Boston to New York. Saving my life’s life. Thank you everyone.
Josh Titus
Tou going to BoTAR?!
Bob Yogisal
@Anthony Camargo Not goin nowhere soon. Oh, Lupos’s in Providence in September. Hallelujah horns like Heaven. 🎶🥂🎶❤️
Anthony Camargo
Do not go gentle into that good night
Valerie Kelly
64 here! My favorite band hands down!
Sam Oakley
Beautiful
The Master Of Not A Lot
Man. I haven't had this bad of chills since I had Covid (and they were bad.)
This is pure perfection.
Taylor Skinner
This band got me through Covid and got my ass back in the gym when I recovered. Amazing music to work out to
Roya Fernández
I'm from Chile and my company sent me to the US for a 3-months training in Iowa. And SM is on tour. I feel soooo lucky, I don't know how this happened, but I'm going to see them live for the first time in my life in Denver in two weeks and I'M SO FUCKING EXCITED!! <3 I Love SM!!!
Roya Fernández
@AnnieMS Woooow!! That's great!!! You are going to have a great great time!! I'm so happy for you!! 🤩