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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.
Tie Me Down
Every Avenue Lyrics
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Spinning my head around again
I'm getting use to feeling useless,
Pacing the cage to keep me in
I'll be here in pieces,
When you finally pull the pin,
And blow me away again
Tie me down and fuck me up tonight,
Rip my heart out
Hurt me good before you say goodbye,
Lets do this right now
Lead me on to get you off,
And watch me come undone
Tie me down and fuck me up baby,
Rip my heart out
You told me "boy don't get addicted,
I'm like a drug that's hard to find"
You hit a vein and I can't kick it,
I wanna be on you all the time
I'll be here in pieces,
When you finally pull the pin,
And blow me away again
Tie me down and fuck me up tonight,
Rip my heart out
Hurt me good before you say goodbye,
Lets do this right now
Lead me on to get you off,
And watch me come undone
Tie me down and fuck me up baby,
Rip My heart out, out
Keep on going down,
You hold me there and then,
You just spit me out
Why do I do this to myself?
Tie me down and fuck me up baby,
Rip my heart out
Hurt me good before you say goodbye,
Lets do this right now
Lead me on to get you off,
And watch me come undone
Tie me down and fuck me up baby,
Rip my heart out
The lyrics of Every Avenue's "Tie Me Down" tell the story of someone caught up in a destructive relationship. The first verse reveals the singer's struggles with feeling useless and their history of making excuses. The refrain "tie me down and fuck me up tonight, rip my heart out" indicates their willingness to be hurt and mistreated by their partner. The second verse features the partner as the controlling force, telling the singer they are an addiction that they can't kick. The bridge contains a shift in tone, with the singer expressing doubt about their own behavior and why they allow themselves to be treated poorly.
This song serves as a reminder to recognize toxic relationships and get out of them before it's too late. It highlights the desire to be loved and not wanting to let go, even if the relationship is harmful. "Tie Me Down" is sure to resonate with anyone who has found themselves in a similar situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking around for more excuses,
Searching for reasons to justify this behavior
Spinning my head around again
Feeling confused and disoriented
I'm getting use to feeling useless,
Becoming accustomed to feeling like nothing of value
Pacing the cage to keep me in
Feeling trapped and restricted
I'll be here in pieces,
Expecting to be shattered emotionally
When you finally pull the pin,
When the relationship ultimately ends
And blow me away again
Leaving me devastated and heartbroken once more
Tie me down and fuck me up tonight,
Restrict me and hurt me tonight
Rip my heart out
Cause me emotional pain
Hurt me good before you say goodbye,
Cause me significant hurt prior to breaking up
Lets do this right now
Do this immediately
Lead me on to get you off,
Mislead me to satisfy your own desires
And watch me come undone
Observe me fall apart emotionally
You told me 'boy don't get addicted,
Warned me not to become emotionally attached or dependent
I'm like a drug that's hard to find'
She is a rare and desirable substance
You hit a vein and I can't kick it,
You've hooked me and I can't break free
I wanna be on you all the time
Desire to be in a relationship with this person constantly
Keep on going down,
Continue going to an unhealthy, destructive place
You hold me there and then,
She has control and influence over him in this state
You just spit me out
She discards him like he's nothing
Why do I do this to myself?
Why do I allow myself to be treated this way?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JOSEPH GOVAERE, JAMES FRANCIS DEEGHAN, JOSHUA RANDALL WITHENSHAW, DAVID RYAN STRAUCHMAN, CAERMON JOSEPH GRESTINER, WILLIAM KEY
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