At the onset of 2014, Driven Astray formed a close partnership with producer, Cory Plaugh and recorded their first single "Not Alone". The success of their first release, afforded them the oportunity to open for platinum recording artist, Hoobastank.
Following the departure of Younes that summer, the band auditioned a number of talented musicians to fill the role and even went through a few lead guitarists. After deciding to bring in guitar tech, Tom Grogan to play bass, it was time to finish the record the fans have been yearning for.
At almost a year after the release of Not Alone, the group finally had a collection of tracks they were truly proud of.
"We wanted to take our time," says Greeson. "We didnt want to over produce this record, but we didn't want to rush it either. It's been a great experiance working with Cory. He really brought out the best in us as musicians."
The debut EP will be an incredibly intense and dynamic release, proving the band continues to grow and evolve with each song.
Lyrically, DeLoach delivers emotive honesty yet remains vague enough to make a connection with the audience. "The songs deal with the relationships and hardships from my past. Its a great way to get it all off of my chest. Purging the negativity in our music, allows me to move forward in life and focus on the positive things."
"The name, Driven Astray came after losing our original name and it just made sense to us. I think it's easy for anyone to be lead astray by the struggles in every day life. We have had our share of adversity as a band and as individuals. Overcoming the struggles is what we stand for. We want people to know that they are not alone and that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. I like to think that our music is a representation of that."
Driven Astray's debut EP featuring their first single Not Alone, will be released April 2015.
Because of You
Driven Astray Lyrics
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And it's all because of you
You let me down again
I've fallen down
I can see I've faded out
And life is passing by
Maybe you're the reason why
My time is quickly running out
And I can't pick myself up off the ground
You're takin' over
I've fallen down
I've fallen down again
And it's all because of you
You let me down again
I'm fighting to get through
But I'm restrained
And you're the one to blame
I've fallen down again
And it's all because of you
Finally I recognize
The blood that's on your hands
Now it seems, I've made the same mistake again
My time is quickly running out now
I must pick myself up off the ground
It's now or never
I won't stay down
I've fallen down again
And it's all because of you
You let me down again
I'm fighting to get through
But I'm restrained
And you're the one to blame
I've fallen down again
And it's all because of you
It's all because of you
I've fallen down again
And it's all because of you
You let me down again
I'm fighting to get through
I'm not the same
And you're the one to blame
I've fallen down again
And it's all because of you
It's all because of you
It's all becuase of you
It's all because of you
The lyrics to Driven Astray's "Because of You" depict a sense of despair and falling down due to someone else's actions. The lyrics suggest that the person being sung about has let the singer down, causing them to feel restricted and as if they are fading away from life. The line "I can see that maybe you're the reason why" indicates that the singer is beginning to understand that the source of their unhappiness is this other person. The repetition of the phrase "I've fallen down again" emphasizes the repeated failures and the sense of being dragged down by someone else.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest a turning point in the singer's mindset. They recognize the harm the other person has caused and resolve to pick themselves up and not stay down. The line "It's now or never" indicates a sense of determination and urgency. The final lines of the song, "I'm not the same and you're the one to blame", further emphasize the shift in the singer's attitude, as they no longer accept the responsibility for their own failures and instead place the blame where it belongs.
Line by Line Meaning
I've fallen down again
I've failed once more in my life
And it's all because of you
Your actions contributed to my failure
You let me down again
You failed to support or help me when I needed you
I can see I've faded out
I'm losing my energy and enthusiasm
And life is passing by
I'm missing out on opportunities and experiences
And I can see that
It's becoming clear to me
Maybe you're the reason why
Perhaps your actions caused me to lose motivation and focus
My time is quickly running out
I don't have much time left to make things right
And I can't pick myself up off the ground
I'm struggling to move past my failure
You're takin' over
You have too much influence and control over my life
I'm fighting to get through
I'm trying to overcome my struggles
But I'm restrained
I'm being held back by something or someone
And you're the one to blame
You're responsible for my current struggles
Finally I recognize
I'm starting to realize
The blood that's on your hands
You caused harm or pain to me or others
Now it seems, I've made the same mistake again
I've repeated the same error as before
It's now or never
It's time to take action
I won't stay down
I refuse to continue being held back by my failures
I'm not the same
I've changed and grown from my experiences
It's all because of you
Your actions have had a significant impact on my current situation
It's all because of you
You bear responsibility for the outcome of events
It's all because of you
Everything that has happened can be traced back to your actions
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Wes DeLoach
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@sethbowling
Please make more great music.
@Rickylee12gauge
Awesome job fellas !!!
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@costicxi
AYY LETS GO CHRIS! This was awesome
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Thank you very kindly.
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Love it!!!
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Thank you!!