Current members:
Nathan Gray - lead vocals (1994–present)
Josh Latshaw - guitar (1994–present)
Chad Istvan - guitar (1994–present)
Rob Ehrenbrand - bass (2004–2011, 2013–present)
Chris Rakus - bass (2013–present)
Jared Shavelson - drums (2013–present)
Former members:
Darrell Hyde - bass guitar (1994–1999)
Rob Avery - bass guitar (1999–2004)
Marc Krupanski - bass guitar (2011–2013)
Matt Krupanski - drums (1994–2013)
Dan Pelic - drums (2013)
Lee Dickerson - lead guitar (2013)
With Every Intention
BoySetsFire Lyrics
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But this rain is nothing new to me anyway
I see my reflection
No where near who I should be
The spirit is willing but
The anchors of my flesh still hold me down
With every distraction
I lose more of who I should be
[Chorus:]
Had many time to try
Before i realized
The flaws in my desgin
May have led me to ask why
Why'd you make me so weak?
I tried but I'm incomplete
Is this all there is?
All there is to me?
How many chances
At redemption do i think i'll ever get
Keep changign my rythems for a shot at somethign more
Miracles happen
So why do I feel like I'm being left behind
It's still in my nature
To look for what I can't find
[x2]
Is this all there is?
Is this all there is to me
I should be all better now
This is all there is to me
I can pick myself up again
Is this all there is?
I hope that one day I will make a stand
But right now
This is all there is to me
No matter how i dream
I will never be good and pray
Cuz right now this is all there is to me
Yea right now this is all there is to me
The lyrics to BoySetsFire's song "With Every Intention" convey a sense of self-reflection and frustration. The singer feels like they are not in the running, as if they are not reaching their full potential. They see their reflection and realize they are nowhere near who they should be. While their spirit is willing to change and improve, they feel weighed down by the limitations of their own flesh. Every distraction further pulls them away from becoming the person they aspire to be.
The chorus expresses the singer's realization that they have had many chances to try and improve themselves, but they have only now come to understand the flaws in their design. They question why they were made so weak and feel incomplete despite their efforts. The singer wonders if this is all there is to them, feeling a sense of disappointment and frustration with their current state.
The second verse emphasizes the singer's desire for redemption and their willingness to change in order to achieve something more. They acknowledge that miracles can happen, but still feel left behind. It is ingrained in their nature to seek what they can't find, implying a constant search for fulfillment.
The final lines imply a sense of resignation, with the singer realizing that right now, this is all there is to them. They hope for a future where they can make a stand and become better, but for the time being, they accept their current reality.
Overall, the lyrics capture the struggle of self-discovery, the frustration of feeling stuck, and the desire for personal growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
Not in the running
I am not in the competition or on the path to success
But this rain is nothing new to me anyway
I am used to facing difficulties and hardships
I see my reflection
I see myself as I truly am
No where near who I should be
I am far from being the person I aspire to be
The spirit is willing but
I have the desire to change and improve, but
The anchors of my flesh still hold me down
The limitations of my physical self prevent me from progressing
With every distraction
Every time I get sidetracked
I lose more of who I should be
I lose sight of my true potential and purpose
Had many time to try
I had numerous opportunities to attempt
Before i realized
Before I came to understand
The flaws in my design
The imperfections or weaknesses in my nature
May have led me to ask why
It made me question the reasons behind
Why'd you make me so weak?
Why was I created with such vulnerability?
I tried but I'm incomplete
I made efforts, but I still feel inadequate
Is this all there is?
Is this the limit or extent of my existence?
All there is to me?
Am I defined solely by this?
How many chances
How many opportunities
At redemption do i think i'll ever get
Do I believe I will ever receive a chance at redemption
Keep changing my rhythms for a shot at something more
I continuously alter my ways in hopes of achieving something greater
Miracles happen
Extraordinary things occur
So why do I feel like I'm being left behind
Yet, I still feel overlooked or abandoned
It's still in my nature
It is inherent to my being
To look for what I can't find
To endlessly search for what eludes me
Is this all there is?
Is this the entirety of my existence?
Is this all there is to me
Am I simply defined by this?
I should be all better now
I should have improved and overcome my struggles by now
This is all there is to me
But this is all I have become
I can pick myself up again
I can gather the strength to start over
Is this all there is?
Is this the ultimate extent of my existence?
I hope that one day I will make a stand
I have the desire for someday taking a firm stance
But right now
At this moment
This is all there is to me
This is the current sum of my being
No matter how I dream
Regardless of my aspirations
I will never be good and pray
I will never achieve greatness, no matter how I hope
Cuz right now this is all there is to me
Because at present, this is the entirety of my existence
Yea right now this is all there is to me
Yes, at this moment, this is the entirety of who I am
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ROBERT W. AVERY, NATHAN GRAY, CHARLES W. ISTVAN, MATTHEW KRUPANSKI, JOSHUA LATSHAW
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Mike Pritchard
Amazing song. Found it when I was almost asleep after the several minutes silence of the Tomorrow Comes Today album. Blew me away.
Runny_Oatmeal
Me too!! Awesomeness!!
Jeff
I’ll never forget when I first heard this. Playing the cd in a discman back in 2003 when I was stationed in San Diego. The last song ended and for some reason I just let it play and kept walking. This was my favorite BSF song for a long time
Rokit
Definitely one of the best songs in whole music history!!!
Backpackrock
This is so fantastic!
Z Snowball
loved this song since 2002/3. AMAZING.
Revo21384
Thanks for posting! Amazing track!
Joe Tuna
2018...still love this song
Donnie Punk
amazing and touching song good to know that they again making fantastic music although this song comes from mu last favourite bsf album tomorrow comes today
Izabela Gronowska
i like it