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Josh - Guitar, Backup Vocals
Jimmie - Guitar, Backup Vocals
Matt - Bass, Backup Vocals
Dennis - Drums
Giving their brand of euphoric rock a sharper, slicker edge, Every Avenue explores themes of lust, temptation and self-acceptance on new album Bad Habits' 10 driving tracks, solidifying their place in the next breed of strong contenders in pop rock. Their third full-length sees the band lacing their infectious melodies with a glimpse of a darker side, embracing their next phase with the passion of a band truly defining their sound and making it their own.
Making their mark through hard work, the stunning vocal stylings of singer Dave Strauchman and an unfaltering belief in their brand of quality rock tunes, the Motor City five-piece has exploded from hometown shows to international success in a few short years. The band has been a staple on the rock circuit since 2004, clocking up tours with All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, Metro Station and Hey Monday, and was featured in Alternative Press' Most Anticipated Albums 2011. The band's single "Tell Me I'm A Wreck" was in high rotation on Sirius Hits 1, with several weeks appearance on the 20 on 20 chart in fall 2010, and the poignant video resonated with fans worldwide, picking up airplay on MTV2 and was named Kerrang! TV's Video Of The Week. With an entire summer of Vans Warped Tour in front of them, Every Avenue stands defiant, a stable of killer tracks under their belts, poised to take Bad Habits to new heights.
A Story to Tell All Your Friends
Every Avenue Lyrics
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The way she moved her lips away, drove me insane
And now I'm left here in the wake of something more
She made it hard to leave as she stood by the door
In a V-neck T-shirt and nothing more
Than a single tear rolling down her cheek, whoa
I wanna be more than a phone call at 4 a.m.
Seems like every time you come back home
It's just to steal my heart and leave
Don't go away again
I wanna be more than a story to tell your friends
Seems like every time you come back home
It's just to make me fall again
It's getting hard, I know, believe me I feel you
And I can't fall asleep knowing you're not home
Is it too much to ask, can't you just pick up the phone?
We've had our share of fights
I know it's not easy when I'm never home
I have my own dreams
Like you have your life planned out back home
Don't go away again
I wanna be more than a phone call at 4 a.m.
Seems like every time you come back home
It's just to steal my heart and leave
Don't go away again
I wanna be more than a story to tell your friends
Seems like every time you come back home
It's just to make me fall again
And time will always stand between us
And hold you so high
Just enough to watch you fade
Tonight you'll cry yourself to sleep
As I lay awake in some far off city
Pretend you're lying next to me
Eyes wide open, dreaming of you
Don't go away again
I wanna be more than a phone call at 4 a.m.
Seems like every time you come back home
It's just to steal my heart and leave
So don't go away again
I wanna be more than a phone call at 4 a.m.
Just seems like every time you come back home
It's just to steal my heart and leave, whoa, oh, oh
Don't go away again
I wanna be more than a story to tell your friends
Seems like every time you come back home
It's just to make me fall again
Just to make me fall again
The lyrics of Every Avenue's song "A Story to Tell Your Friends" tells a story of a love that is hard to keep. The first stanza presented an unexplainable feeling upon seeing the girl. The singer seems smitten with the girl and is left with the aftermath of wanting something more. The second stanza showed the girl pleads for the singer not to go again, acknowledging that she only visits to take his heart and leave. The chorus repeats the same plea, that the singer wants to be more than a phone call at 4 a.m. or a story to tell the girl's friends. The bridge expressed the distance between them and the difficulty of staying connected. The song ended with a plea to stay and not make the situation more complicated than it already is.
The lyrics of "A Story to Tell Your Friends" deals with unrequited love, distance, and longing for something more. The song speaks to people who experienced or are experiencing a similar situation with their loved ones. When one person is not present in a relationship, it can be challenging to keep the connection going, especially when they have different goals or aspirations. The song gives a glimpse of the frustration and sadness of not having a stable relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It was the type of feeling that can't be explained
The feeling was indescribable
The way she moved her lips away, drove me insane
Her actions were very alluring and irresistible
And now I'm left here in the wake of something more
The aftermath of the moment left me yearning for more
She made it hard to leave as she stood by the door
She was standing by the door in a way that made it difficult to leave
In a V-neck T-shirt and nothing more
She was dressed in a V-neck T-shirt and no other clothing
Than a single tear rolling down her cheek, whoa
A single tear fell from her cheek, indicating sadness or regret
Don't go away again
Please don't leave again
I wanna be more than a phone call at 4 a.m.
I want a deeper, more meaningful relationship than just a phone call in the middle of the night
Seems like every time you come back home
It appears that every time you return, the same thing happens
It's just to steal my heart and leave
You only come back to take my heart and then leave again
I know it's not easy when I'm never home
I understand it's difficult for you since I'm hardly ever home
I wanna be more than a story to tell your friends
I don't want to just be a tale you share with your friends, I want an authentic relationship
It's just to make me fall again
You keep coming back to make me fall in love with you again
And time will always stand between us
There will always be time and distance between us
And hold you so high
Time is holding you in a high regard, unreachable
Just enough to watch you fade
Time is enough to witness you slowly slipping away
Tonight you'll cry yourself to sleep
It's likely that tonight you'll cry yourself to sleep
As I lay awake in some far off city
I'll be awake in a distant city
Pretend you're lying next to me
I'll imagine that you're lying beside me
Eyes wide open, dreaming of you
My eyes will be open while I envision you in my dreams
It's just to steal my heart and leave, whoa, oh, oh
You only come back to take my heart and leave it broken
Just to make me fall again
You keep returning to make me fall in love with you again
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID RYAN STRAUCHMAN, JAMES FRANCIS DEEGHAN, JOSHUA RANDALL WITHENSHAW, MICHAEL JOSEPH GOVAERE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mssgb41999
Why isn't Every Avenue more popular? They're amazing!
@GmbRFmcRwWBTi
I love this song!
@TheBubbles6212
This is their best album yet there isnt one song I don't like!
@ajstanton5108
These guys hit the feels
@hayayae
Love this song :)
@1337Ginger
This song is approved on so many different levels.
@MuffinJiffers
love this song!! :)
@steelgirls1
this is the story of my life word for word. oh dear god.
@frankiejiggsaw8413
Dont listen to the band for over a year.... listened to them for the first time again and still know every word c: Like a boss!!! XD
@toriyboo8367
That just made my whole life a whole lot better<3