Having been friends since grade school, Jimmy, Steven and Shane came together to create music that would intrigue and mesmerize. From Jimmy leading worship in his church, Steven playing drums in a family gospel group to Shane playing percussion in his high school marching band, the guys were looking for new ways to express themselves. After years of developing their music the puzzle was completed with the addition of Dathon and Roy.
Things changed for the band in the fall of 2007 when they entered the studio with producer Travis Wyrick (P.O.D., 10 years, Pillar, Disciple, Spoken )Jimmy states, "Travis helped to shape our sound and changed the way we look at writing" After the first week of recording the band had come away with "I'm Alright" and "Taken Away". With captivating vocal melodies and toppling distortion, each song offers emotion, intensity and captivates the listener from the first note. Since the release of the two tracks, there has been thousands of visits on their website to listen to the music of Burning Yesterday.
The band has had extensive touring experience playing in numerous small and large venues including festivals, bars, youth gatherings and arenas. They have shared the stage with some of the biggest artist in Christian and Mainstream music such as Flyleaf, Since October, Spoken, Red, Children 18:3, Seventh Day Slumber, Framing Hanley, Wavorly, The Wedding, This Beautiful Republic, and many more. Along with touring, the band wants to bring its music to the rest of the world and is currently looking for label support.
Monsters
Burning Yesterday Lyrics
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Sitting in front of a TV screen, her mind controlled, by what she's seen
Minute by minute she grows so cold, this is what I need to be
I wonder what will happen to her, will she be strong or insecure?
It's wrong we don't do anything, this will never affect, who we're going to be
Save me from myself and the man that, I've become, save me from myself
See through the fog, break through the glass, be a monster, not a machine
Man and wife, lying in bed, they end a fight, she turns her head
Brokenhearted, love is fading, trying hard to hold on
He's tortured by the shame, but it's never gonna be the same
Fill your heart with lust and you'll lose sight, of love
Save me from myself and the man that, I've become, save me from myself
And it's not over, not the way you, want it to be
See through the fog, break through the glass, be a monster, not a machine
It's not what they say, they say
And it's not over, not the way you, want it to be
See through the fog, break through the glass, be a monster, not a machine
And it's not over, not the way you, want it to be
See through the fog, break through the glass, be a monster, not a machine
The lyrics to Burning Yesterday's "Monsters" explore themes of control, insecurity, and the struggle to maintain humanity in a world that often dehumanizes. The song depicts a character conditioned by media and external forces to become cold and machine-like. The singer wonders whether this person will be able to break free from this conditioning and become a strong, self-assured individual. The lyrics then shift to a married couple struggling with their own emotional turmoil. The man is wracked with shame over an unknown issue, while the woman is trying to hold onto their crumbling love. The song's central message urges both characters and the listener to break through the fog of confusion and societal conditioning and become a "monster," or a fierce, fully human being.
The song was likely inspired by the band's own experiences growing up in a world saturated with media and societal expectations. The lyrics reflect the struggles that many young people face in a world that often promotes conformity instead of individuality. Overall, the song's lyrics are a powerful reminder that it is possible to break free from conditioning and become a fully realized human being.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in front of a TV screen, her mind controlled, by what she's seen
She is being brainwashed by the media, her thoughts and actions are being dictated by what's broadcasted
Minute by minute she grows so cold, this is what I need to be
She gradually loses her sense of self, becoming numb and adapting to the society's expectations
I wonder what will happen to her, will she be strong or insecure?
The singer ponders on the outcome of society's pressure on individuals, whether it will mold them to be confident or doubtful
It's wrong we don't do anything, this will never affect, who we're going to be
The inaction towards societal norms will shape one's identity and be reflected in their future actions
Man and wife, lying in bed, they end a fight, she turns her head
A couple experiences tension between them, they resolve conflict, but the wife remains distant
Brokenhearted, love is fading, trying hard to hold on
Their love deteriorates and they struggle to keep their relationship together
He's tortured by the shame, but it's never gonna be the same
One partner feels guilty for their actions, but their relationship has already been damaged beyond repair
Fill your heart with lust and you'll lose sight, of love
The obsession with physical desire can blind one from the true meaning of love
It's not what they say, they say
The societal pressures and expectations placed on individuals may not be aligned with reality
See through the fog, break through the glass, be a monster, not a machine
Don't conform to societal norms, break free from the limitations and expectations imposed by others and become an individual with beastly potential, not a robotic follower
Save me from myself and the man that, I've become, save me from myself
The singer recognizes the harm they have done to themselves and begs for salvation from the persona they have become
And it's not over, not the way you, want it to be
The situation is not resolved in the way one wished it to be
See through the fog, break through the glass, be a monster, not a machine
Repeat of earlier line, emphasizing the importance of individuality over conformity
And it's not over, not the way you, want it to be
Repeat of earlier line, highlighting the dissatisfaction with the situation's outcome
See through the fog, break through the glass, be a monster, not a machine
Repeat of earlier line, encouraging the listener to not give up on being their own unique self
Contributed by William Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Snixbæ
Thanks for posting all this! It really shows the passion. Even chapters in the songs! Amazing shit
Matheus Cavaziel
é uma grande banda*
gostaria saber se eles outros trabalhos*
Matheus Cavaziel
@EuroTrip heheh* iaew fera* é que gosto sabe dessas bando que não tem muito respaldo*
EuroTrip
Crl, tu parece até a porra do Daciolo Ceifeiro kkkkkkk
mike romero
pure GOLD
Matheus Cavaziel
I'm from Brazil* Thankyou for this album*
Matheus Cavaziel
@UNDERRATED DOOMED & STONED BRAZIL tranquilo*
UNDERRATED DOOMED & STONED BRAZIL
Não tenho whats haha
UNDERRATED DOOMED & STONED BRAZIL
Eae mano
Andrew Sanchez
I met these guys around 2006/7 In Chadron NE. They played a random show here. I wonder what happened to them I cant seem to find much but during their set it started to rain and we helped them pack up and they gave my buddy a bunch of merch including an autographed copy of this album.