Dear Agony started August 7th from the heart and bones of their previous ba… Read Full Bio ↴Dear Agony started August 7th from the heart and bones of their previous band Arcadia Backfire. After the departure of their original drummer Daniel Ferguson the band changed their name, looked around, and picked up a great drummer in Ryan Moehring. The band instantly started clicking and quickly devised a handful of songs far superior to that of their old music. With front man Mike Curtis, Bassist Will Dentino, guitarist Parker Coleman and drummer Ryan Moehring the band is in full function and is preparing to play their first show as a group. Big things are coming for this group, keep an eye out.

Band Members:
Ryan Moehring - Drums
Mike Curtis - Vocals/Guitar
Will Dentino - Bass
Parker Coleman - Guitar

Anthem
Dear Agony Lyrics

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In this world I don't belong
I can never really understand
Why you would take me by the hand
And tell me that I'm the one you love
So long!

And I'll lie through my teeth, I'll try to keep the peace
I have so much to prove to myself and you
Days never seem to end so where do I begin?
And now I can't go on, so I say...

Somebody, move out of the way!
'Cause I don't think I should stay
In this world I don't belong
I can never really understand
Why you would take me by the hand
And tell me that I'm the one you love

Somebody move out of the way
'Cause I don't think I should stay
In this world I don't belong
I can never really understand
Why you would take me by the hand

And tell me that I'm the one you love
So long!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dear Agony's song "Anthem" depict the singer's struggle with feeling broken, testing and being bested, and attempting to fight through the turmoil. Despite their efforts, the singer states that they can no longer continue and so they say "so long" to the world they no longer feel they belong in. They express confusion over someone telling them they are loved, as they cannot understand why they are being taken by the hand when they feel so lost.

The repeated phrase "Somebody move out of the way" can be interpreted as the singer calling for others to let them go, to not stand in their way as they try to leave this world behind. There is a sense of release as the singer sings "so long", a final goodbye to a place they do not feel is their home. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been trying to keep the peace, lying through their teeth to prove something to themselves and others, but ultimately feeling trapped and unable to continue.

Overall, "Anthem" can be seen as a portrayal of the difficulties and internal struggles that many people face, as well as a call to be allowed to leave one's struggles behind.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been broken, left words unspoken
I've suffered emotional or physical damage that has silenced me

I've been tested and I've been bested
I've faced challenges that have pushed me to my limits and even caused me to fail

I'm seeing the light and I'm trying to fight
I'm starting to understand what it takes to heal and overcome my struggles

Now I can't go on, so I'm saying so long
Despite my efforts, I've reached my breaking point and need to move on

Somebody, move out of the way!
I'm asking for space and time to figure things out on my own

'Cause I don't think I should stay
I feel like I don't belong in this situation or environment

In this world I don't belong
I feel isolated or disconnected from the people and things around me

I can never really understand
I struggle to comprehend why someone would care about me

Why you would take me by the hand
I can't fathom why anyone would want to support and love me

And tell me that I'm the one you love
It's hard for me to accept affection or validation from others

And I'll lie through my teeth, I'll try to keep the peace
I'll pretend that everything is fine in order to avoid conflict or disappointment

I have so much to prove to myself and you
I feel pressure to succeed and impress not only myself but also those around me

Days never seem to end so where do I begin?
I feel overwhelmed with the endlessness of my struggles and don't know how to tackle them

So long!
I am saying goodbye and moving on to a new chapter

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6y↑13

I've attempted writing down the lyrics:

I've been broken, left words unspoken
I've been tested and I've been bested
I'm seeing the light and I'm trying to fight
Now I can't go on - so I'm saying so long
So long~

Somebody, move out of the way!
'Cause I don't think I should stay
In this world I don't belong
I can never really understand
Why you would take me by the hand
And tell me that I'm the one you love
So long!~

And I'll lie through my teeth, I'll try to keep the peace
I have so much to prove to myself and you
Days never seem to end so where do I begin?
And now I can't go on - so I say...

Somebody, move out of the way!
'Cause I don't think I should stay
In this world I don't belong
I can never really understand
Why you would take me by the hand
And tell me that I'm the one you love

Somebody move out of the way
'Cause I don't think I should stay
In this world I don't belong
I can never really understand
Why you would take me by the hand
And tell me that I'm the one you love
So long!~

X E R 0

I've been broken, left words unspoken
I've been tested and I've been bested
I'm seeing the light and I'm trying to fight
Now I can't go on, so I'm saying so long
So long

Somebody, move out of the way!
'Cause I don't think I should stay
In this world I don't belong
I can never really understand
Why you would take me by the hand
And tell me that I'm the one you love
So long!

And I'll lie through my teeth, I'll try to keep the peace
I have so much to prove to myself and you
Days never seem to end so where do I begin?
And now I can't go on, so I say...

Somebody, move out of the way!
'Cause I don't think I should stay
In this world I don't belong
I can never really understand
Why you would take me by the hand
And tell me that I'm the one you love

Somebody move out of the way
'Cause I don't think I should stay
In this world I don't belong
I can never really understand
Why you would take me by the hand
And tell me that I'm the one you love
So long!

All comments from YouTube:

Dear Agony Official

8y↑17

Thanks Montage! Always awesome to see that notification with our song name! This is the last song off our EP "Animals" but new music is coming in Quarter 1 of next year! look out for DA3 in early 2017!

Mauricio Leite

34w

Guys... awesome job! I'm a big fan of yours, showing your amazing playing to everyone here in Brazil! Congrats!

We Are The Empty

8y↑37

DA3 is gonna be fuckin lit man, they went all the way to the other side of the country to work with a badass producer and get the best sound possible. Now that's dedication. Can't wait to hear their new sound when the first single's released <3