Bayside immediately began touring with no signs of letting up. Bayside has shared the stage with acts like Alkaline Trio, Brand New, Further Seems Forever, Glasseater, The Rocking Horse Winner, The Reunion Show, and Taking Back Sunday. They've also completed an east coast stint in support of The Stryder, as well as appearing at the 2002 Skate and Surf Fest, where the bill included bands such as The Get Up Kids, Midtown, Dashboard Confessional, and Finch. During the summer of 2002, Bayside played a three-week stretch on Van's Warped Tour. In October of the same year, Bayside embarked on their first full US tour with Unsung Zeros and Junction 18.
They also released a Split EP with Name Taken.
The Split featured the songs "Loveless Wrists", "Cold and Blue and Lifeless", "Just Enough To Love You", and "Answers We'll Never Get".
In the midst of all this touring several line up changes occurred, as the band strived to find the right mix of personalities and dedication to get them where they wanted to be. Through the many line up changes there has been two constants...singer/guitarist Anthony Raneri and lead guitarist Jack O'Shea.
Former members include Andrew Elderbaum, Jason Enz, Jim Mitchell, and Gavin Miller who was used as a temporary replacement drummer for John "Beatz".
Eventually Bayside found a compatible mix with the current line up: Anthony Raneri, Jack O'Shea, bassist Nick Ghanbarian, and drummer Chris Guglielmo. Also added during this time was the management of Jamie Arthurs of J&J Artist Management.
During that time, they were signed to Victory Records, the label with whom they have released 4 albums.
Their First album, "Sirens and Condolences", which featured the single "Masterpiece" which they filmed a music video for, and spawned a huge on-coming of fans everywhere. "Sirens and Condolences" also features: "Poison In My Veins", "Phone Call From Poland", "Talking Of Michaelangelo", "Alcohol And Alter Boys", "A Synonym For Acquiesce", "How To Fix Everything", "Kellum", "If You're Bored", "Just Enough To Love You", and "Guardrail".
They then released their second full length, "Bayside", which featured the hit single "Devotion and Desire" for which they filmed a music video, and helped Bayside to justify their place as one of the best up and coming punk/alternative bands today. "Bayside"
also featured: "Hello Shitty", "Tortures Of The Damned", "They Looked Like Strong Hands", "Montauk", "Blame It On Bad Luck", "We'll Be O.K.", "Existing In A Crisis (Evelyn)", "Don't Call Me Peanut", "Half A Life", and "Dear Tragedy".
Then tragedy struck.
On the first night of the Never Sleep Again Tour with label-mates Hawthorne Heights, Aiden, and Silverstein, the band was in a tragic van accident, which left Anthony and Jack slightly hurt, Nick seriously injured, and caused the death of John.
Anthony and Jack decided to re-embark on the tour, and do the remainder of their sets acoustic.
This led to the release of their 3rd full-length album, "Bayside Acoustic", in 2006, which consists of 10 tracks. A new acoustic song in memory of John "Beatz", entitled "Winter"; five acoustic versions of their older songs:"Blame It On Bad Luck","They Looked Like Strong Hands","Masterpiece", "Montauk", and "Devotion And Desire". One live track,"Don't Call Me Peanut". An all-new non-acoustic song, "Paternal Reversal".And two cover songs. One of The Smoking Popes' "Megan", and a cover of Elliott Smith's "Baby Britain". The album also includes a live DVD of the final show of the tour, at the House Of Blues in Chicago, Illinois.
The band released their fourth full-length album, "The Walking Wounded" on February 6th, 2007 on Victory Records. The first single off the album is entitled "Duality", for which they have a music video. The album also features the tracks "The Walking Wounded", "They're Not Horses, They're Unicorns","Carry On", I & I", "Choice Hops and Bottled Self-Esteem", "Head On A Plate", "Dear Your Holiness", "Landing Feet First", "Thankfully","A Rite Of Passage", and "(POP)Ular SciencE".
Anthony has also begun an attempt at a solo career, touring with the Bombers, and performing with Vinny Caruana of I Am The Avalanche. A solo record hasn't been verified yet.
The band recently released a music video for the song "Carry On", that is exclusive to Myspace.
They have also set the date for a re-release of "The Walking Wounded" due out on July 22, 2008.
On September 30th, 2008, they released their 5th full-length studio album "Shudder". Also, their live CD "Bayside: Live At the Bayside Social Club" was released on the same day. It was recorded on August 17th, 2008 at S.I.R. Studios in New York, where a few lucky fans from the Bayside Social Club were given the chance to attend the private show.
Devotion and Desire
Bayside Lyrics
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A spark I saw. A bomb is really just a means to an end
I was just so happy to be out of my shell again,
don't think that I really cared for who or what
I'll just have to keep myself shut
If you're not ready, you're not ready
Please stop acting like you are
How could I know
that everything you say are lies about devotion and desire?
I know the spark inside your eyes
was just the match I used to set myself on fire
My mouth's shooting blanks
This situation's unbearable,
I've gotten vulnerable
Now anyone is free to waltz right in
My temple's been invaded
and there's nobody guarding it
All over this lonely life,
but what's so wrong with being all alone?
Alone's the only way I've ever known
If you're not ready, you're not ready
Please stop acting like you are
How could I know
that everything you say are lies about devotion and desire?
I know the spark inside your eyes
was just the match I used to set myself on fire
I'm pleading cause this kills and it's still bleeding
My darling I'm taking my life back to start healing
How could I know
that everything you say are lies about devotion and desire?
I know the spark inside your eyes
was just the match I used to set myself on fire
The song "Devotion And Desire" by Bayside is an introspective reflection on the singer's experience with a failed relationship. The lyrics reveal the struggles of trying to make a connection with someone who is not ready for it, and the aftermath of the fallout. The opening lines "I'm trying to create something that's not there, a spark I saw. A bomb is really just a means to an end" suggest that the singer is actively trying to force something to happen, even though there may not be a strong connection between them. The use of the metaphor "a bomb is really just a means to an end" implies that the singer is aware of the destructive nature of this relationship, but is still willing to risk it.
The chorus, "How could I know that everything you say are lies about devotion and desire? I know the spark inside your eyes was just the match I used to set myself on fire" reflects on the realization that the other person was not genuine in their feelings. The spark that the singer saw in their eyes was not a genuine connection, but rather something that ignited the fire of the singer's own desires. The bridge "My mouth's shooting blanks, this situation's unbearable, I've gotten vulnerable" shows the singer recognizing their own vulnerability and emotional openess in the relationship, and realizing that it's left them feeling exposed and empty. The final lines, "How could I know that everything you say are lies about devotion and desire? I know the spark inside your eyes was just the match I used to set myself on fire" are a poignant reflection on the aftermath of the relationship, and the realization that they were the ones who were hurt the most.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trying to create something that's not there
I'm attempting to make a relationship work even though there are no actual feelings present between us
A spark I saw. A bomb is really just a means to an end
Although I saw a glimmer of hope for a relationship, it ultimately turned into something explosive and toxic
I was just so happy to be out of my shell again
After being closed off emotionally, I felt elated to connect with someone again
don't think that I really cared for who or what
I was so desperate for a connection that I ignored red flags and didn't care about the person I was with
I'll just have to keep myself shut
To avoid getting hurt again, I'll have to close myself off emotionally
If you're not ready, you're not ready
If you're not emotionally ready for a relationship, there's no point in forcing it
Please stop acting like you are
Stop pretending that you're ready when you're not
How could I know that everything you say are lies about devotion and desire?
I was deceived by your false promises of love and commitment
I know the spark inside your eyes was just the match I used to set myself on fire
Your initial charm and charisma ignited my attraction, but it ultimately led to my emotional destruction
My mouth's shooting blanks
I have nothing left to say because I am emotionally drained
This situation's unbearable, I've gotten vulnerable
This relationship has become too overwhelming and I've let down my guard, leaving me exposed and vulnerable
Now anyone is free to waltz right in
With my emotional guard down, anyone can enter my life and cause more damage
My temple's been invaded and there's nobody guarding it
My heart has been infiltrated and I have no defenses left
All over this lonely life, but what's so wrong with being all alone?
I've been searching for companionship my whole life, but maybe being alone is not such a bad thing
Alone's the only way I've ever known
Being alone has been my default state and maybe it's the best thing for me
I'm pleading cause this kills and it's still bleeding
This emotional pain is unbearable and continues to hurt me
My darling I'm taking my life back to start healing
I'm choosing to prioritize my own healing and well-being over trying to make a toxic relationship work
How could I know that everything you say are lies about devotion and desire?
Even though I was deceived by your false promises before, I am still struggling to come to terms with the truth
I know the spark inside your eyes was just the match I used to set myself on fire
Despite the pain and heartbreak, I know that I ultimately caused my own destruction by continuing to pursue a toxic relationship
Lyrics Ā© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Anthony S Raneri, Jack A O'Shea, John Holohan, Nick Ghanbarian
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@briancataldi
36 year old dad rocking out to this in 2022. Man I had the best music as a kid!
@noraholiver4206
Smae my dad does to but I do it with him lol
@adammacias6845
I seen them 4/5 times dude
@swagmiredoesall
I'm from gen z, and I can't help, but agree lol
@kingjoseph5901
Yeahhhhh
@MrBobbysmithinhouser
44 here and still jamming Bayside Bayside
@ARTV-
Oh man, I remember watching this music video on Fuse on Sunday Mornings on "Victory TV", good fucking times. I feel so old, that was 13 years ago...and I was 13 when watching
@kylehegedus5498
ARTV Hey, Neighbor!!!! I just saw them for the second time!!!! š¤š¤š¤š¤š¤šøšøšøšøšøšøš„š„š„š„š„
@jakeuhhb
I was 8 haha was some good times
@adrian_strikes_back661
I had the mosh pit CD for victory records.