Upon the band's formation, they released one extended play (EP) in 2007, titled This Is Your Way Out, and shortly after, the group underwent significant line-up and sound changes, dropping their metalcore influence and leaning towards a more rock sound. The band released their debut studio album, Relativity (2008), which featured vocalist Jonny Craig and rhythm guitarist Jonas Ladekjaer. Their second studio album, Emarosa, was released in June 2010, to critical acclaim, and was Craig's final album with the group.
Following Craig's departure, the band toured briefly with a fill-in vocalist before entering a period of inactivity. Eventually, Craig was formally replaced by Walden. Emarosa then released their third studio album, Versus, on September 9, 2014, which peaked at No. 61 in the Billboard 200. The band signed to Hopeless Records and released their fourth and fifth studio albums, 131 (2016) and Peach Club (2019). A sixth, Sting, is set for release in January 2023.
===Current members===
ER White – lead guitar (2006–present); rhythm guitar (2014–2016, 2022–present); bass (2022–present)
Bradley Walden – lead vocals (2013–present)
===Past members===
Chris Roberts – lead vocals (2006)
Mike Bryant – rhythm guitar (2006)
Chris Roetter – lead vocals (2006–2007)
Madison Stolzer – rhythm guitar (2006–2007)
Jonny Craig – lead vocals (2007–2011)
Lukas Koszewski – drums (2006–2014)
Jonas Ladekjaer – rhythm guitar (2007–2014)
Will Sowers – bass (2006–2016)
Jordan Stewart – keyboards (2006–2018)
Matthew Marcellus – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2016–2022; touring member 2014–2016)
Robert Joffred – bass, backing vocals (2018–2022; touring member 2016–2018)
We Are Life
Emarosa Lyrics
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I ache, it's opening
Speak what we feel
And not what we ought to say
Well, I'm forever young
And you're forever you
So much to say
Oh oh oh oh oh
Please open it all
Soft voice
That whispers lies
Who do I lay beside?
Soft voice
Soft voice
That whispers lies
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Did you count how many times
The words left my mouth?
So many times I was pressed
On top
You never pushed me off
As much as it hurts to admit
You just
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
No matter how hard you'll try
These words won't save me
Please stop
To mind your space
Soft hands that would ruin lives
And eyes that would burn
Fall to your knees
You pretend not to see our problems
Because they form inside you
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
The song "We Are Life" by Emarosa is a powerful, emotional ballad about love and the pain that comes with it. The lyrics suggest that the singer has given themselves and their emotions completely to another person, putting themselves in a vulnerable position. They ache, which is opening their soul, indicating that they are trying to be honest with their partner and open up about their feelings. The lyrics encourage honesty and urge the listener to speak what they feel and not what they ought to say. There is a sense of frustration in the lyrics, as the singer mentions that they do not want to see the situation anymore, but they refuse to be played a fool.
The song also appears to contain themes of jealousy and insecurity. The singer is competing with another person for their partner's affection, and they resent the fact that this other person is not them. They feel that their feelings cannot be ignored, and they will not allow themselves to be played a fool. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is aware of the problems in their relationship but feels that their partner is unwilling to acknowledge them. There are references to "soft hands that would ruin lives" and "eyes that would burn," which suggest that the singer is afraid of the damage that could be done if their partner continues to ignore their feelings.
Overall, "We Are Life" is a passionate and intense song that explores themes of love, vulnerability, and the dangers of failing to communicate honestly in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I ache, it's opening my soul
I am in pain, but it is allowing me to open up and reveal my true self.
Speak what we feel
We should express our true emotions and not just say what we think we should say.
And not what we ought to say
We shouldn't feel obligated to say what society or others expect us to say.
Well, I'm forever young
I feel young and free, and refuse to let anyone bring me down.
And you're forever you
You should always be true to who you are, no matter what others may think or say.
So much to say
There is so much that needs to be said and addressed.
But nothing to hide
We have nothing to conceal or be ashamed of, and should speak our minds freely.
Oh oh oh oh oh
An expression of emotion or excitement, without a specific meaning.
Please open it all
Please let everything out into the open, without holding anything back.
Soft voice
The sound of a gentle voice, but one that can still deceive.
That whispers lies
A voice that speaks untruths or manipulates the truth.
Who do I lay beside?
Who do I sleep next to? Who can I trust?
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
I don't want to witness this situation or relationship any longer.
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
It's unfortunate that you are ignoring my true feelings and desires, and choosing someone else.
But I won't be played a fool
I refuse to be manipulated or deceived in this situation.
Did you count how many times
Have you kept track of how often I have spoken up or expressed myself about this issue?
The words left my mouth?
The words that I have vocalized or communicated to you.
So many times I was pressed
I have been pushed or forced to address this issue many times.
On top
In control or in charge of the situation.
You never pushed me off
You never gave me the opportunity or freedom to step away from this problem or relationship.
As much as it hurts to admit
Although it may be difficult or painful to confess.
You just
You simply continued to hold on or remain in control.
No matter how hard you'll try
No matter how much effort or energy you put into this situation or relationship.
These words won't save me
These words or promises won't be enough to fix or resolve the issue.
Please stop
Please put an end to this or cease your actions.
To mind your space
To respect your boundaries and personal space.
Soft hands that would ruin lives
Hands that may appear gentle, but can ultimately cause damage and destruction.
And eyes that would burn
Eyes that hold anger or hostility, that can cause pain to others.
Fall to your knees
An expression of desperation or surrendering to a higher power or force.
You pretend not to see our problems
You are pretending to ignore or deny our issues or difficulties.
Because they form inside you
You are the source of these problems, as they originate from within you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ER White, Jonny Craig, Lukas Koszewski, Jordan Stewart, Will Sowers, Jonas Ladekjaer, Brian McTernan
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Eleva Elki
I ache, it's opening my soul, my soul
I ache, it's opening
Speak what we feel, and not what we ought to say
Well, I'm forever young and you're forever young
So much to say, but nothing to hide
Oh, please open it all
Soft voice that whispers lies
Who do I lay beside?
Soft voice, soft voice that whispers lies
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Did you count how many times the words left my mouth?
So many times I was pressed on top
You never pushed me off
As much as it hurts to admit, you just...
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
No matter how hard you try, these words won't save me
Please stop to mind your space
Soft hands that would ruin lives and eyes that would burn
Fall to your knees
You pretend not to see our problems
Because they form inside you
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Ashley Clark
Jonny Craig and Dallas Green's voices are the reason I subliminally live. Dance Gavin Dance & Alexisonfire is what carried me through my teenage years. Sweet nostalgia, I miss this. Probably most underrated groups of the 21st century.
M. peraza
This. RIP AOF, long live City and Colour
luna love
@M. peraza AOF are back!
Niix01
@Ashley Clark don’t forget Anthony Green too 🤦♂️
Jesus Alicea
It Was Fear Of Myself That Made Me Odd
DWreck
As a kid who grew up in Ontario, Canada.
I can relate to this sediment. Im so grateful for metting Dallas and Dan Smith in person when i was younger.
Alan Medrano
This song opens up some old wounds that don't seem to close...even after all these years.
"Speak what we feel,
And not what we ought to say.
Well, I'm forever young,
And you're forever you."
ivyhageman
This is the kind of stuff I listened to when I was in high school so sometimes I feel like I'm too old to listen to it but it just makes me so happy so who cares.
Eleva Elki
I ache, it's opening my soul, my soul
I ache, it's opening
Speak what we feel, and not what we ought to say
Well, I'm forever young and you're forever young
So much to say, but nothing to hide
Oh, please open it all
Soft voice that whispers lies
Who do I lay beside?
Soft voice, soft voice that whispers lies
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Did you count how many times the words left my mouth?
So many times I was pressed on top
You never pushed me off
As much as it hurts to admit, you just...
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
No matter how hard you try, these words won't save me
Please stop to mind your space
Soft hands that would ruin lives and eyes that would burn
Fall to your knees
You pretend not to see our problems
Because they form inside you
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Well, I don't want to see it anymore
Too bad he's not me and these feelings you just can't ignore
But I won't be played a fool
Edson Kelal
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