The band’s original line-up released their Warcon Records debut Built By Blood in 2005, after already releasing two earlier EPs on their self-run Maphia Records. They have gained fans everywhere from Tennessee to Tokyo as the breakout act on festivals like the Vans Warped Tour and RockStar Taste Of Chaos Tour, playing alongside platinum-selling acts like My Chemical Romance, The Used and Hawthorne Heights. They opened for Dir en grey on the Inward Scream Tour along with Fair To Midland.
KILLER INSIDE is the band’s follow-up full length for Warcon Records. Of the album, guitarist Dave Aguilera simply states: “Our goal for this record was to make a disc that we would enjoy and hopefully other people would enjoy too. I hope we can continue to have fans who are 50 years old and like watching football and 15-year-old kids who love going to the mall,” referring to the band’s remarkably diverse fan base. “It’s such a trip.”
While it would have been easy for BLEED THE DREAM—guitarist Aguilera, bassist Keith Thompson, and the recent additions of drummer Tom Breyfogle and vocalist Mark Holmes—to follow up their debut with a collection of post-hardcore anthems, the group felt the need to evolve with their latest disc. Produced by acclaimed producer Garth “GGGarth” Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Rise Against, Atreyu), Ben Kaplan and BLEED THE DREAM, the album is like nothing fans have heard from the band before.
The current line-up helped BLEED THE DREAM create music that better represents what the band has become today. “As far as our progression goes, we’re all music lovers and we love everything from country to metal to pop to hardcore,” Aguilera explains. “We really pushed our ability as songwriters and musicians on this new record. A lot of the songs are both more interesting to listen to and more difficult to play than anything on our first disc,” he adds. “We just wanted to keep it fun and interesting.”
The result is an album that is equally aggressive and melodic, relying more on moods and layered arrangements than throat-shredding screams to convey the band’s vision. The opener “Voices” is both rocking and intriguingly atmospheric; the anthemic “Drowning Is Painless” has a chorus hook so instantly memorable that you will be humming it for weeks; and the driving “Considering, This Time It Was Me” showcases Holmes’ impressive vocal range. While all of these songs sound different, they flow together seamlessly to create a work that feels like a complete work rather than simply a collection of songs.
Looking back on the past few tumultuous years surrounding the creation of KILLER INSIDE, the darkly beautiful and emotive tracks on the album are poignant. KILLER INSIDE is a tribute to Scott Gottlieb, the band’s original drummer who lost his battle to cancer in April 2006. “Musically, these are the best songs we’ve ever written,” Aguilera stoically notes when discussing the band’s decision to continue after losing Scott. “That’s all you can do in life…keep going.”
A strong DIY ethic and positive attitude is something that BLEED THE DREAM has practiced since day one and it is now paying off. To support their 2003 debut EP, BLEED THE DREAM joined the Vans Warped Tour “guerilla style.” Although not officially confirmed to play on the tour, BLEED THE DREAM attended many shows and sold their EP to fans. Eventually, they landed a performance slot on thirteen straight dates under the radar. Tour founder Kevin Lyman subsequently booked the band for the 2004 and 2005 summer tour and ultimately signed them to his own Warcon Records.
Instead of taking a well-deserved break prior to the next endless touring cycles--which includes everything from club shows to a two-month tenure on the 2007 Vans Warped Tour--BLEED THE DREAM is already penning songs for the follow-up to KILLER INSIDE. “I know it sounds crazy that we’re still writing when our new album hasn’t even come out yet, but we can’t stop,” Aguilera explains.
Members:
Brandon Thomas - Vocals (2003-2006, 2008-present)
Dave Aguilera – Guitar (2003-present)
Keith Thompson – Bass/Vocals (2003-present)
Christian Rivera - Guitar (2014-present)
Justin Posner - Drums (2015-present)
Mark Holmes – Vocals (2006-2007)
Tom Breyfogle – Drums (2006-2007)
Scott Gottlieb – Drums (2003–2005) Rest In Peace
Sarcastic Farewell
Bleed The Dream Lyrics
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No one here is really brave
(They always think so small)
I know there's something out there more for me
This town just makes me hate the sky
(It's always gray outside)
And all I wanted was to pass you by
Why does my life just fall apart?
When I listen to my heart
You know I can't leave you behind
Just keep those memories in your mind
You know there's nothing left to prove
(And even if I could)
You know there's nothing I can do
This time I've got to walk away
(I don't belong here)
You know I'll think about it everyday
Why does my life just fall apart?
When I listen to my heart
You know I can't leave you behind
Just keep those memories in your mind
Sometimes you've got to learn to let go
The lyrics of Bleed The Dream's song "Sarcastic Farewell" speak about the pain of leaving something behind that has been a big part of your life. It talks about how sometimes you have to learn to let go and move on, even if it hurts. The first verse talks about how the town makes the singer hate the sky, which hints at a feeling of being trapped and wanting to escape. It also talks about how the singer only wanted to pass by someone, but couldn't. This could be a metaphor for wanting to move on from a person but not being able to let go of the memories.
The chorus talks about how the singer's life falls apart when they listen to their heart, indicating that following their heart and leaving something behind is not an easy decision. The line "you know I can't leave you behind, just keep those memories in your mind" shows that the singer doesn't want to completely forget what they're leaving behind but wants to move on without it. The second verse talks about how there's nothing left to prove and nothing the singer can do to change the situation. It ends with the singer stating that they don't belong where they are and will think about leaving every day.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes you've got to learn to let go
It's sometimes necessary to move on and leave things behind.
No one here is really brave
People often lack courage and settle for mediocrity.
(They always think so small)
They limit themselves by always thinking within their comfort zone.
I know there's something out there more for me
I believe there are better opportunities out there for me.
This town just makes me hate the sky
I dislike this place so much that even the sight of the sky brings me negative emotions.
(It's always gray outside)
The weather, as well as my mood, is always gloomy here.
And all I wanted was to pass you by
All I ever wanted was to surpass you and prove myself worthy.
Why does my life just fall apart?
I can't help but question why everything in my life seems to crumble and fall apart.
When I listen to my heart
Whenever I follow my true desires and feelings,
You know I can't leave you behind
I can't just leave you in the past and forget about you.
Just keep those memories in your mind
I'll remember the good times we had together.
You know there's nothing left to prove
There's no point in trying to prove myself anymore.
(And even if I could)
(Even if I had the chance)
You know there's nothing I can do
There's nothing I'm capable of doing to change the situation.
This time I've got to walk away
It's time for me to leave this behind and move on from it.
(I don't belong here)
(This just isn't where I'm meant to be)
You know I'll think about it everyday
Even though I'm leaving, I'll still think about this situation every day.
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Lucynnyu
omg I love this song!
kayayareeye
jesus take me back a few years!!
dsgsdg
holy fack this is so 2005. i feel twelve again!
Derk Turk
It's "gotta leave you behind" not "can't leave you behind"
motz123
, bleed the dream vans warp 05 best band
xocmmxo13
I can't find this song what cd is it on?
jesuslovesmebetter
@distortdtruth people today just don't know what good music is anymore :(. they only like the shit techno mainstream bullshit. the passion is gone
Chris Jobe
Shiiiiiit I just went back to 2005 haha
Bailey May Jobe
okkk...
Derk Turk
Chris Jobe lol know the feeling man