Endeverafter was formed in 2004 by lead singer and guitarist Michael Grant. After the rest of the band was assembled, they released their debut EP in 2005 and played regular shows in their hometown, featuring confetti and strobe lights. In 2006 the group signed with Epic Records and recorded their debut album, From the Ashes of Sin, with producer Stacy Jones. They toured in mid-2006 with Cinderella and Poison, bringing their music nationwide while recording their album. After several label changes at Sony/Epic and numerous release date changes, Endeverafter finally released their full-length debut on Indie label Razor & Tie in October of 2007. Later that year, the single "I Wanna Be Your Man" hit #25 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Their song "No More Words" is used for Jeff Hardy's entrance theme music and will be featured on WWE The Music, Vol. 8 due for release in March 2008. In late 2007 they toured with Trapt. They recently performed on the Mötley Crüe and are currently on tour with Roadrunner artist Airbourne through spring 2008.
Their song "I Wanna Be Your Man" is featured as a downloadable track in Rock Band 2. In 2009 the song "I Wanna Be Your Man" appeared in Episode 1 of the 8th season of Scrubs, titled "My Jerks".
In October 2009 the band entered the studio to record 2nd album for summer 2010 release with tour to support it.
Endeverafter will join a variety of other hard rock acts on the November 2009 cruise entitled "ShipRocked".
Members:
* Michael Grant - vocals, guitar
* Kristan Mallory - guitar
* Tommi Andrews - bass
* Eric Humbert - drums
Discography
* Blood on the Stage EP (2005)
* From the Ashes of Sin (Epic Records, 2007)-
Not released
* Kiss or Kill (Razor & Tie, 2007)
* "No More Words", from the album WWE The Music, Vol. 8
Long Way Home
Endeverafter Lyrics
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How did it get so late so fast, it still feels like last night
Thinking about that sunrise as i turn the keys and drive
Thinking about the last time that i really felt alive
Staring blankly at that road that stretches far ahead
I dont know when ill get back, or when i even left
Think of lines and dreams and drives and hives that i just met
All along my eyes they burn while dreaming of my bed
And its a long way home
Another long day gone
Oh wont you take me home
Won't ya
Morning strums the chaos dies and still i feel a mix
I cant recall what home feels like or if it still exists
And this long drive is suicide that never finishes
Think of life through every mile and i still mell her skin
Now im losing track of time in here the suns about to rise
Thinking how these moments are the soundtracks to our lives
And i cant wait to taste the air of california skies
Take me home to all my own, the home that i cant find
And its a long way home
Another long day gone
Oh wont you take me home
Take me home
Running back into that place from where i ran away
Breathing every moment in that soon the time will take
Think of all the scars; the stars; the hearts i had to break
One day i will find the time i never had to take
And its a long way home
Another long day gone
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Oh wont you take me home
The lyrics of Endeverafter's Long Way Home explore the idea of feeling lost and disconnected from the concept of home. It starts with the singer being awake at 3 am, unable to sleep because of his thoughts about the dawn and the last time he felt alive. As he drives down the road, he reflects on the lines, dreams, and drives he recently experienced and the people he met. He is filled with a sense of longing to go back to where he came from, but the distance between him and home is vast, and every day feels like a long journey.
The second stanza delves deeper into the idea of feeling lost and disconnected. The singer can't remember the comfort of home or if it still exists. The drive is endless, and every mile is a contemplative thought about life, love, and the identity of the self. Amidst these thoughts, he reminisces about the person he loved and lost, and how her memory still lingers on his skin. The refrain of the song, "Take me home," is a plea to find his way back to where he belongs.
Overall, the song captures the desires and struggles of a person who feels lost and disconnected from the idea of home. The singer is trying to find his place in the world and reconnect with the people, memories, and experiences that make up his sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
3 am and sleep must be the last thing on my mind
I can't sleep because it's already late. Time flies by so fast that it only feels like last night.
Thinking about that sunrise as i turn the keys and drive
As I start my journey, I think about the beauty of the upcoming sunrise.
Thinking about the last time that i really felt alive
I reminisce about the past when I was happy and free from worries.
Staring blankly at that road that stretches far ahead
I have a long way ahead of me, and I don't know when I'll arrive at my destination.
I dont know when ill get back, or when i even left
I am lost in thought, and I don't remember the exact date and time of my departure or when I'll return home.
Think of lines and dreams and drives and hives that i just met
I think about all the people and places I have come across during my journey and how they have affected me.
All along my eyes they burn while dreaming of my bed
I'm tired and want to rest but cannot sleep because I long for my own bed.
And its a long way home
The journey back home is a long and tiring one.
Another long day gone
Another day of my life has passed by.
Oh wont you take me home
I want to go back to my own place, where I feel safe and happy.
Morning strums the chaos dies and still i feel a mix
In the morning, everything is still and quiet, but I still feel mixed emotions.
I cant recall what home feels like or if it still exists
I can't remember what home feels like or if it's still there for me to return to.
And this long drive is suicide that never finishes
This long drive is draining me emotionally, and I can't wait for it to end.
Think of life through every mile and i still mell her skin
As I travel mile after mile, I think about my past and still long for the touch of my loved one.
Now im losing track of time in here the suns about to rise
I am losing my sense of time, and I realize that the sun is about to rise again.
Thinking how these moments are the soundtracks to our lives
I reflect on how every moment in our lives contributes to the overall soundtrack of our existence.
And i cant wait to taste the air of california skies
I am excited to reach California and experience the unique air there.
Take me home to all my own, the home that i cant find
I want to go back to the place where I belong but can't seem to find it.
Running back into that place from where i ran away
I want to go back to the place where I came from, the place where I ran away from.
Breathing every moment in that soon the time will take
I want to savor every moment because time passes by too quickly.
Think of all the scars; the stars; the hearts i had to break
I think about all the pain I have caused in the past, including broken hearts and destroyed dreams.
One day i will find the time i never had to take
One day, I will find the time to do things I never had time for before.
Contributed by Samuel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@puppetseducer
this brings me to tears each time I listen to this because as a young child, I was adopted by 2 wonderful people who both died while I was still young, and it's been a horrid downhill battle since then. I still get depressed, and don't know where my "true home" is, or even if I have one. I still miss them very much, they were my guardian angels...This song reminds me so much of them. Thank you :')
@frehley0406
What a phenomenal album... this should've gotten over based on the various styles enclosed within: power pop, progressive, modern rock, several Springfield inspired cuts. Michael has a great gig in LA Guns, but I'm gonna miss the fact there won't be a 2nd Endeverafter disc
@daoyang223
I think this band was experimental. This midwest emo influenced summer ballad is quite a nice break from the crazy tunes like the unrated version of "Next best thing" and "i wanna be your man".
@acreativedifference
This was a moment of perfect clarity.
@visakanv
I still come back to this beautiful song
@Jesusmasterninja
It's a beautiful song I love it, I really want to play and sing this to my wife she'd love it
@Kewlaidez
my favorite song from them. Really calm and peaceful make me think of my hometown :D
@Ceciliaguatta
thank u for sharing this owesome band! hugs from argentina!
@aleshaadams4762
When it’s a long way home...then I pick this song to drive home to.
@nathanreynard6898
What a gem !!!!!!