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.
Howard
Bayside Lyrics
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But I've been dying trying to capture a billion smiles
People like us, we are always misunderstood
Though there's ups and downs the bad outshines the good
Howard you're a 10 but I'm not sure this ends well
Hold it close to your heart
What ever happened to Howard Hughes?
And still they threw you out for being you
Even if our success was as good as dead our worst critics were in our head
Society don't accept me or you and all our friends agree
People say we're done for we're liabilities
But I brought property between genius and insanity
You wrote the books on brains and wealth and looks
But in both our times free thinkers only thrive in history books
Howard you're a 10 but I'm not sure this ends well
Hold it close to your heart
What ever happened to Howard Hughes?
I guess life wasn't good to you, you gave it all you got
And still they threw you out for being you
Even if our success was as good as dead our worst critics were in our head
Society don't accept me or you and all our friends agree
Howard my dear was it films and planes that made you this way
Howard my dear they spoke and we're jokes
Howard you're a 10 but I'm not sure this ends well
Hold it close to your heart
What ever happened to Howard Hughes?
I guess life wasn't good to you, you gave it all you got
And still they threw you out for being you
Even if our success was as good as dead our worst critics were in our head
Society don't accept me or you and all our friends agree
The lyrics to "Howard" by Bayside paint a portrait of two misunderstood individuals, each grappling with society's expectations and the weight of their own perceived failures. The titular Howard is likely a reference to the enigmatic billionaire Howard Hughes, whose life and career were marked by spectacular successes as well as bizarre personal eccentricities. The song positions Hughes as a kindred spirit to the singer, someone whose potential is constantly overshadowed by their inability to conform to societal norms. The line "Howard my dear was it films and planes that made you this way" refers to Hughes' dual passions for filmmaking and aviation, both of which were integral to his success but also contributed to his eventual decline.
The chorus of "Howard" highlights the central tension of the song, as the singer laments the fact that their own success may be "as good as dead" due to the pervasive negativity they face from those around them. Despite this, they still admire Howard for his strength and perseverance in the face of similar challenges, urging him to "hold it close to your heart" and continue fighting against a world that doesn't understand him. The repetition of the phrase "Howard you're a 10 but I'm not sure this ends well" reinforces the uneasy sense of foreboding that permeates the song, as the singer and Howard both struggle to carve out a place for themselves in a world that seems determined to reject them.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. Hughes, how are you? I know it's been a while
Addressing Howard Hughes, expressing a desire to connect with him after a long time
But I've been dying trying to capture a billion smiles
Struggling to find acceptance and recognition from others, constantly trying to please and impress them
People like us, we are always misunderstood
Feeling an inherent disconnect with society and the mainstream, frequently mischaracterized as strange or abnormal
Though there's ups and downs the bad outshines the good
Despite the occasional positive moments, the negative experiences and criticisms are more memorable and impactful
Howard you're a 10 but I'm not sure this ends well
Complimenting Hughes' talents and abilities, but expressing doubt about his ultimate fate or success
Hold it close to your heart
Encouraging Hughes to value and cherish his skills and passions, despite external pressures and setbacks
What ever happened to Howard Hughes?
Reflecting on the devastating decline and struggles of the iconic business magnate
I guess life wasn't good to you, you gave it all you got
Acknowledging the challenges and obstacles that Hughes faced in his life, even as he strove to achieve success
And still they threw you out for being you
Despite his many accomplishments, Hughes was ostracized or marginalized by mainstream society for his eccentricities and unconventional behaviors
Even if our success was as good as dead our worst critics were in our head
Reflecting on the self-doubt and negativity that can undermine personal success, despite external challenges or successes
Society don't accept me or you and all our friends agree
Feeling a sense of outsiderness and marginalization from mainstream society, even among like-minded others
People say we're done for we're liabilities
Facing harsh criticisms and expectations from society, feeling judged as unproductive or worthless
But I brought property between genius and insanity
Navigating a fraught and difficult path between creative brilliance and mental instability
You wrote the books on brains and wealth and looks
Recognizing Hughes' significant achievements and contributions to various fields, from aviation to finance to film
But in both our times free thinkers only thrive in history books
Acknowledging the challenges of being an unconventional or iconoclastic figure in one's own time, and doubting the possibilities of lasting impact or influence
Howard my dear was it films and planes that made you this way
Wondering about the influences and motivations behind Hughes' unique persona and life choices
Howard my dear they spoke and we're jokes
Feeling personally attacked and invalidated by mainstream society or critics, often dismissed or belittled as a result
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Anthony S Raneri, Christopher John Guglielmo, Jack A O'Shea, Nick Ghanbarian
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