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.
Time Has Come
Bayside Lyrics
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We could ask some questions
If we should get to heaven
About when we were alive
Before we take it that far
Make plans to go peacefully in the dark
Let's see if we can see it through
And my head, it hurts, today
I thought I'd like to live forever
But it just reeks of patience and effort
This is the calling I'm waiting for
I'm short on time but here's my intention
To raise my voice and get your attention
And make a sound that makes me proud
I think that time has come
I think that time has come
I've seen all my chances
Go up in flames like matches
Waiting for the day
When New York's unsettled son comes home
He's bringing hell with him
See if you can see it through
And my head, it hurts, today
I thought I'd like to live forever
But it just reeks of patience and effort
This is the calling I'm waiting for
I'm short on time but here's my intention
To raise my voice and get your attention
And make a sound that makes me proud
I think that time has come
I think that time has come
I think that time has come
And my head, it hurts, today
And my head, it hurts, today
I thought I'd like to live forever
But it reeks of patience and effort
This is the calling I'm waiting for
I'm short on time but here's my intention
To raise my voice and get your attention
And make a sound that makes me proud
I think that time has come
I think that time has come
I think that time has come
I think that time has come
Bayside's Time Has Come is a poignant reflection on mortality and the desire to leave a lasting impact on the world. The song opens with the contemplative line "I think that the time has come," which sets the tone for the entire song. The singer is reflecting on the fact that life is fleeting, and that we all have a limited amount of time to make a difference in the world.
The second verse is particularly introspective, with the singer acknowledging their own mortality and the fact that living forever is not a viable option. They profess a desire to make a mark on the world and leave something behind that they can be proud of. This sentiment is captured in the lines "I'm short on time but here's my intention / To raise my voice and get your attention / And make a sound that makes me proud."
The final verse is more ambiguous, with the singer reflecting on the idea of "New York's unsettled son" returning home and bringing "hell with him." This could be interpreted in a number of ways, but it seems to suggest that the singer is aware of the chaos and destruction that can result from unchecked ambition and passion. Ultimately, the song is a call to action, urging the listener to make the most of their time on earth and strive to leave a positive legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
I think that the time has come
I believe that it is now the right moment for something important to happen
We could ask some questions
We should take the opportunity to learn more about our lives and ourselves
If we should get to heaven
Assuming we reach the afterlife
About when we were alive
We may have some inquiries about our time on earth
Before we take it that far
However, let's not rush things and instead take things slowly
Make plans to go peacefully in the dark
Let's ensure that we prepare well for our eventual death
Let's see if we can see it through
We should try our best to carry on and overcome any obstacles
And my head, it hurts, today
I am currently experiencing physical discomfort
I thought I'd like to live forever
At some point, I wished to live an endlessly long life
But it just reeks of patience and effort
However, such a desire requires too much time and hard work
This is the calling I'm waiting for
Yet, this is still what I am meant to do
I'm short on time but here's my intention
I have limited time, but I have a clear goal in mind
To raise my voice and get your attention
I want to be heard and have an impact on others
And make a sound that makes me proud
I wish to achieve something that I can be proud of
I've seen all my chances
I have exhausted all my opportunities
Go up in flames like matches
They have all failed spectacularly like burning matches
Waiting for the day
I have been hoping for a certain event to come to pass
When New York's unsettled son comes home
Referencing a person who has gone through troubles in life and is returning
He's bringing hell with him
He is bound to cause chaos and trouble
And my head, it hurts, today
My discomfort persists
I think that time has come
I am even more certain that it is now the right moment for something important to happen
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UNFD
This rules
tjisatotalsellout
classic bayside sound. i love it
PeacefulPlant
Hell yeah
Mike Hunt
I have been a bayside fan for over a decade. Their songs are poetry and life lessons that speak truths.
leonardo martinez
OMFG, I LOVE THIS BAND
Robert Lewis
That profile pic tho....
Mouldy
I just discovered a great band
Dookiebassplayer7
@jackievongrimm But.. this song is so goddamn good!
Jared Liriano
I love every single one, like, a lot shrugs
Brian Hasten
@tweu eu Thank. You. It's a great album and shows a lot of growth as a band. Love it!