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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.
Where Were You?
Every Avenue Lyrics
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Looking for a good time;
Of all the numbers you end up calling mine.
Ready or not , I think I'll give this a shot.
I should know better than to
Give her what she wants.
I picked her up and she was three-forths gone.
She passed out before we even got to talk.
Where were you when I needed you most?
Why did you leave me alone?
We gave up before we gave it a chance,
And I don't understand.
Back to where we left off, baby.
'How you been and what's been new with you lately?'
Just forget it, it's the same old runaround.
You build me up just to let me down.
Down.
Where were you when I needed you most?
Why did you leave me alone?
We gave up before we gave it a chance,
And I don't understand.
Just forget it, it's the same old runaround.
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Just forget it, just forget it.
Just forget it, it's the same old runaround.
Just forget it, just forget it.
Where were you when I needed you most?
Why did you leave me alone?
We gave up before we gave it a chance,
And I don't understand.
I don't understand
Where were you when I needed you most?
Why did you leave me alone?
We gave up before we gave it a chance,
And I don't understand.
Where were you when I needed you most?
Why did you leave me alone?
We gave up before we gave it a chance,
And I don't understand.
Home for the weekend,
Looking for a good time.
The song "Where Were You?" by Every Avenue is a story about a boy who is looking for a good time when he ends up calling the phone number of someone he used to have a relationship with. He hesitates initially (Ready or not, I think I'll give this a shot), but ultimately decides to go through with it, despite knowing that it's probably a bad idea to give her what she wants. The girl, however, is already three-quarters gone by the time he picks her up, and she passes out before they can even talk. The boy is left wondering where the girl was when he needed her the most and why she left him alone.
The song is a classic tale of a failed relationship, and the singer is feeling both confused and frustrated. He is struggling to understand why his relationship with the girl didn't work out despite their obvious chemistry. He is also disappointed that they gave up before they even gave their relationship a proper chance. The phrase "just forget it, it's the same old runaround" suggests that the boy has been down this road before, and that his relationship with the girl was always destined to fail. In the end, he is left questioning why the girl was not there for him when he needed her the most.
Line by Line Meaning
Home for the weekend,
Looking for a good time;
The singer is home for the weekend and looking to have a good time.
Of all the numbers you end up calling mine.
Out of all the people you could have called, you called the singer.
Ready or not , I think I'll give this a shot.
Despite being unsure, the singer decides to give the situation a chance.
I should know better than to
Give her what she wants.
The artist recognizes that it's not wise to give in to the other person's desires.
I picked her up and she was three-forths gone.
The person the artist picked up is intoxicated.
She passed out before we even got to talk.
The intoxicated person passed out before the singer could even have a conversation with them.
All I want to know is:
Where were you when I needed you most?
Why did you leave me alone?
We gave up before we gave it a chance,
And I don't understand.
The singer is wondering why the other person wasn't there when they needed them most and why they gave up before even trying.
Back to where we left off, baby.
The artist is trying to resume the relationship where they left off.
'How you been and what's been new with you lately?'
The artist asks about how the other person has been and if anything new has happened in their life.
Just forget it, it's the same old runaround.
You build me up just to let me down.
The artist believes that the other person is leading them on and ultimately disappointing them.
Where were you when I needed you most?
Why did you leave me alone?
We gave up before we gave it a chance,
And I don't understand.
The singer is still trying to understand why the other person left them alone and why they gave up so easily.
Just forget it, it's the same old runaround.
Just forget it, just forget it.
Just forget it, it's the same old runaround.
Just forget it, just forget it.
The artist is fed up with the situation and suggests that they just forget about it.
Where were you when I needed you most?
Why did you leave me alone?
We gave up before we gave it a chance,
And I don't understand.
I don't understand
The singer is still trying to come to terms with the situation and make sense of what happened.
Where were you when I needed you most?
Why did you leave me alone?
We gave up before we gave it a chance,
And I don't understand.
The singer is still trying to understand why the other person left them alone and why they gave up so easily.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID RYAN STRAUCHMAN, JAMES FRANCIS DEEGHAN, JOSHUA RANDALL WITHENSHAW, MICHAEL JOSEPH GOVAERE
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Chewwa
William Schnabel yes, except for literally everything... lol. Let’s go ahead and list some things.
Green Day has sold enough albums from their worst album to beat this bands best album in sales.
Green Day is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Green Day is an internationally recognized band.
Okay I realized you wrote this five years ago.. but what the heck? 😂😂
Trey Williams
this song just popped into my head after.....years. probably like, 10 at least. this absolutely hit
Stephanie
All I wanted in life was to see this band in concert :'(
Eric Brezosky
It was fun
Inferno
I'm two years late but they had tour December in Chicago and Detroit
Alex G
They are so good! I can't wait to see them on the AP tour.
old videos
I saw their concert and It was really cool. Dave and Josh both signed my shirt and took a picture with me and my friend whose birthday present it was. They were both really nice and they were my favorite band out of all four. Thank you and come back soon PLEASE!
Vivian Ngovu
I LOVE IT! you guys are awesome
Doofas Chow
i love this song :D the lyrics, the melody, very addicting <3
Hillary Mosca
I love this song. I can't wait to see you guys at fall tour!!! 10/10 and 10/11 <3
KandiKid87
I remember how much I love this song! <3 I can't believe it's been 4 years since it came out. Doesn't seem like it. Oh well. :D