Josh - Guitar, Backup Vocals
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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.
The Story Left Untold
Every Avenue Lyrics
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In a suitcase by the door
The words that keep you home
Are failing
Everything we take
Out in anger
Eventually we'll break
That are ringing in my head
Slow down
Take a deep breath
We can't give up tonight
Is it right to sit and watch this die?
We're slowly letting go
Like its better left alone
So erase the damages we've made
The story left untold is better than you know
Ow, is better than you know
Of all the nights we spent wrapped in blankets
The mattress on the floor we now hold sacred
You were my best friend
Slow down
Take a deep breath
We can't give up tonight
Is it right to sit and watch this die?
We're slowly letting go
Like its better left alone
So erase the damages we've made
The story left untold is better than you know
OW-OW-OW-OW-OW
So much more to say
Suspended in the air
Between the truth and rights in place
Spilling over everything
Before you slip away
Before you slip away from me
Slow down
Is it right to sit and watch this die?
We're slowly letting go
Its better left alone
So erase the damages we've made
The story left untold is better than you know
Is it right to sit and watch this die?
We're slowly letting go
Like its better left alone
So erase the damages we've made
The story left untold is better than you know
The lyrics of "The Story Left Untold" by Every Avenue depict a couple on the verge of ending their relationship. The song talks about how everything the person owns is in a suitcase by the door and how the words that keep them home are failing. The following lyrics reveal how anger has boiled over multiple times leading to a breakdown of communication. The chorus of the song urges the characters to slow down and take a deep breath rather than giving up on the relationship tonight. The lines "Is it right to sit and watch this die? We're slowly letting go like it's better left alone. So, erase the damages we've made, the story left untold is better than you know," imply that it's better to leave the story untold than face the damage caused by it.
The second half of the song details how the couple was once best friends who shared multiple moments, from spending nights wrapped in blankets to sleeping on the floor. But their anger has boiled over, and their relationship is on the brink of ending. The final lines urge the characters to slow down and ask if watching their relationship die is the right thing to do. The end of the song ponders if it's better to leave things unsaid than harm the relationship further.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything you own
In a suitcase by the door
The words that keep you home
Are failing
You're packed and ready to leave because the things that used to make you stay aren't working anymore.
Everything we take
Out in anger
Eventually we'll break
Down to answers
That are ringing in my head
Our destructive behavior will only lead to more problems and questions that I can't seem to escape.
Slow down
Take a deep breath
We can't give up tonight
Calm down and don't let this defeat us just yet; we have to keep trying.
Is it right to sit and watch this die?
We're slowly letting go
Like its better left alone
So erase the damages we've made
The story left untold is better than you know
We're questioning whether it's okay to let our relationship fall apart, but sometimes it's better to move on and leave things unsaid.
Of all the nights we spent wrapped in blankets
The mattress on the floor we now hold sacred
You were my best friend
We shared intimate moments together and now those memories are precious to us; you were more than just a lover, you were my closest companion.
So much more to say
Suspended in the air
Between the truth and rights in place
Spilling over everything
Before you slip away
Before you slip away from me
I have a lot of things I still want to say, but the truth and what's right are getting in the way; I need to say it all before you leave.
OW-OW-OW-OW-OW
Instrumental
Contributed by Levi W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.