From there, they released their first CD as a signed band titled "Never Be Taken Alive." The twelve, almost annoyingly catchy songs, became constantly played by both new and old fans alike. However, those who have ever seen them live know that you have not truly experienced Count the Stars until you have seen them in concert. As a result, they worked hard traveling non stop for months across the country on the Vans Warped Tour and with bands such as Taking Back Sunday, The Early November, Fall Out Boy, and more.
However, their touring came to an abrupt stop when they were in a van accident in September 2003. Still holding on to their strong hard working ethics, they tried to heal their physical, mental, and monetary wounds quickly so they could continue touring and meeting new and old friends. To their fans' delight, they got back up on their feet and embarked on a full US tour in November. Unfortunetly, they may have jumped the gun. To the shock of their fans, they broke up suddenly on November 30, 2003 in the middle of their tour with The Early November, Copeland, and Hidden in Plain View. While many speculated what caused the break up, the band made it clear that they would cease from pointing fingers or giving out specific details. Still, many fans hold on to the fond memories they shared with the four young musicians and the music they created.
Currently, Clarke Foley and Adam Manning are working together in the band Action Action.
Clarke and Chris have started a project called the Breathing Club. http://www.myspace.com/thebreathingclub
On the Way Home
Count The Stars Lyrics
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It's so useless, to drag it out this long
Take your position baby, the opposition of me
Because there's no way I will change
On the way home, my good intentions arrive
A little late, though, not too late to try
Ashes to ashes, could we get past this?
This is the part where I give in
Because I don't want to miss a thing
The weight of the world holds me down once again
But it's fine because it's all I've ever known in this life
On the way home, we threw our patience aside
These broken arrows, you know they sting every time
Take your position baby, the opposition of me
Because there's no way I will change
It's all in our minds, we're losing the time
We'll never get back, swallow that pride
Can't we forgive and forget?
The song "On the Way Home" by Count The Stars is a song about a person who is on their way home and is reflecting on their relationship. The first verse talks about two people who are having an argument and neither of them wants to give in. The singer asks the other person to take their position and be the opposition because they know that they will not change their stance. In the second verse, the singer talks about their good intentions that have come a little late but they still want to try to fix things. They talk about getting past the issues and trying to move forward. The chorus talks about how the singer is ready to give in and not miss anything anymore. They know that they are weighed down by the troubles in their life but it is something they have grown accustomed to.
The song talks about how people hold onto grudges and how they are losing time by doing so. The singer asks if they can forgive and forget and move forward. They talk about how pride gets in the way of forgiveness and people end up losing out on precious time they could have spent with their loved ones. The song ends with the singer asking their loved one to take their position and be the opposition of them because there is no way they will change.
Overall, "On the Way Home" talks about the importance of forgiveness and moving forward. The song encourages listeners to let go of grudges and focus on enjoying their life.
Line by Line Meaning
On the way home, someone's got to give in
As we head towards resolution, one of us must ultimately compromise
It's so useless, to drag it out this long
Continuing the dispute is pointless and unproductive
Take your position baby, the opposition of me
Stand firm in your opinion, even if it differs from mine
Because there's no way I will change
I am unwilling to alter my perspective
On the way home, my good intentions arrive
As I approach a resolution, I recognize that my positive intentions may have been delayed
A little late, though, not too late to try
Even though my efforts may be tardy, I am still willing to make the attempt
Ashes to ashes, could we get past this?
Both of us are responsible for the current state of our relationship, but is there any way to move forward?
Because there's no way I will change
I am steadfast in my beliefs and unwilling to compromise
This is the part where I give in
As we approach resolution, I must be willing to concede
Because I don't want to miss a thing
I am eager to reach a conclusion and avoid missing out on any opportunities
The weight of the world holds me down once again
The burdens of life are weighing heavily upon me
But it's fine because it's all I've ever known in this life
Despite the burden, I am accustomed to this way of life
On the way home, we threw our patience aside
As we approach resolution, we let go of our patience and become more urgent
These broken arrows, you know they sting every time
Our disagreements have hurt us deeply, time and time again
Take your position baby, the opposition of me
Hold fast to your beliefs, even as they conflict with mine
Because there's no way I will change
I am not willing to compromise or alter my perspective
It's all in our minds, we're losing the time
Our dispute exists solely within our minds and is causing us to waste valuable time
We'll never get back, swallow that pride
The time spent in disagreement is irretrievable, so we must be willing to let go of our pride and attempt to reconcile
Can't we forgive and forget?
Is it not possible for us to move past our differences and forgive one another?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Manning, Chris Kasarjian, Clarke Foley, David Shapiro
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