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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.
Nothing
Every Avenue Lyrics
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And I say it all wrong
I'm sorry for this, sorry for this song
Give it up, let it go
There's something's you'll never know
And if you don't know the reason,
Just try believing in me...
I gave everything I've got to you
I've got nothing left to give you, baby
I gave everything I've got to you
Threw it all away
For just another day,
Another day next to you
How could I be such a fool?
Never was that smart
When it came to matters of the heart
But I'll play the game,
I'll play the game
For as far as I can tell,
This will always hurt like hell
Just to see you walk away,
Can't walk away,
Don't walk away from me
I've got nothing left to give you, baby
I gave everything I've got to you
I've got nothing left to give you, baby
I gave everything I've got to you
I know we said we'd never forget
I know we left everything unsaid
I know we said we'd never forget
I know we said, we said...
I've got nothing left to give you, baby
I gave everything I've got to you
I've got nothing left to give you, baby
I gave everything I've got to you
(I've got a ticket to a one-way train wreck
We fell off-track before we left the station.
The song "Nothing" by Every Avenue is a ballad about heartbreak and the intense emotions that come with the end of a relationship. The opening lines illustrate the disconnect between the singer and their partner, with the partner seemingly always knowing the right thing to say while the singer stumbles to express themselves. The singer offers an apology for the song that they are about to sing, suggesting that they know it may be painful to listen to.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I've got nothing left to give you, baby / I gave everything I've got to you", indicating that the relationship has exhausted the singer's emotional resources. In the verses, the singer reflects on how they sacrificed everything for the relationship, only to find themselves alone and broken-hearted. They acknowledge their own shortcomings when it comes to matters of the heart, but express a willingness to keep playing the game despite the pain it brings.
The song closes with a repetition of the chorus, as well as the lines "I know we said we'd never forget / I know we left everything unsaid", suggesting that there may have been regrets or unfinished business in the relationship. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has run its course, leaving the singer feeling hurt and lost.
Line by Line Meaning
You say everything the right way
Your way of communication is always perfect
And I say it all wrong
My method of communication is always messed up
I'm sorry for this, sorry for this song
I apologize for this song and for everything that has gone wrong
Give it up, let it go
It is time for us to move on and forget everything
There's something's you'll never know
There are some things that you will never understand
And if you don't know the reason,
Even though you don't know why this has happened,
Just try believing in me...
Please have faith in me that everything will be alright
I've got nothing left to give you, baby
I have given you everything I had and there is nothing left
I gave everything I've got to you
I have poured everything I had into this relationship
Threw it all away
I ruined everything we had
For just another day,
For just one more day with you
Another day next to you
Another day spent next to the one I love
How could I be such a fool?
I can't believe how foolish and stupid I was
Never was that smart
I never had the intelligence it required for this relationship
When it came to matters of the heart
It was always hard for me to deal with emotions and love
But I'll play the game,
I'll do whatever it takes to make this work
For as far as I can tell,
But as far as I can see,
This will always hurt like hell
It will always be painful and hurtful
Just to see you walk away,
Just watching you leave is difficult
Can't walk away,
I can't bear to leave and walk away
Don't walk away from me
Please don't leave me alone
I know we said we'd never forget
We promised each other to never forget
I know we left everything unsaid
We didn't discuss everything that needed to be talked about
I know we said we'd never forget
We promised each other to never forget
I know we said, we said...
We had high expectations and promises for each other
I've got a ticket to a one-way train wreck
I am currently on the path of self-destruction
We fell off-track before we left the station.
We never even got started as we derailed ourselves from the beginning
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID RYAN STRAUCHMAN, JAMES FRANCIS DEEGHAN, JOSHUA RANDALL WITHENSHAW, MICHAEL JOSEPH GOVAERE
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