Since those early days Gwen Stacy has maintained a diligent work ethic rivaling older, more experienced bands and have toured America on multiple occasions sharing the stage with today's favorites such as The Devil Wears Prada, mychildren mybride, and metal sensation The Human Abstract among others. "I would say the best part about the tours that we've done is that we've gotten to travel and play with bands that are, above all else, our friends," Schindler states from the studio.
On the band's full-length Ferret debut, "The Life I Know", Gwen Stacy convened with Paul Leavitt (All Time Low, The Bled, From Autumn to Ashes), and well-known producer Brian Mcternan to record in the fall of 2007. "I think the biggest thing I'll take away from this recording experience is the fact that an outside opinion is not always a bad one," laughs the band's bassist. "I think the songs are better because of it. Paul and Brian are definitely trying to bring out the best in us." "I have learned that we really work best creatively as a unit rather than individually," states the band's drummer.
On "The Life I Know", Gwen Stacy come out and immediately destroy the listener's expectations. Vocalist Cole Wallace's delivery hearkens back to a time when the message and the need to be understood were an essential part of hardcore. "A lot of our lyrics are about faith, how we struggle through life, and other things people can relate to," admits Wallace. "The newer stuff is more mature than our earlier material," continues guitarist Patrick Meadows. "We've all grown stronger at what we do."
In the coming year Gwen Stacy will go nationwide once again and take "The Life I Know" to bigger crowds and venues around the country. "Our goal is to play every town and every city," concludes Sego. "Above all else, we want to play and hang with the kids and bring our message to every place our van can take us."
News about Cole ( 6/19/08 )
"Hey ya'll
So to address the lineup change. I'm not about to sugar coat this and pass it off with the usual "creative differences." As our fans I feel that you deserve to know what's been going on in the world of Gwen Stacy, even the not so pleasant stuff.
For a while we had been having a lot of issues with Cole, which I won't get into details about out of respect for him, but nonetheless, issues. Members had quit, and it became a choice of letting Cole go, or Gwen Stacy being finished. And Gwen Stacy being finished is just out of the question. I don't think any of us can stomach the idea of missing out on all of the shows yet to be played. Long story short, GS must continue on.
We know it's a hard thing to understand. It's a hard thing for us to deal with, but there's a lot of life left in Gwen Stacy. We've only just begun. We're writing a crap ton of material for the next record and touring like crazy, and we hope that you all will help us through this hard time so that we can keep jamming with all of you.
Much love,
-T.J.
--GS"
BREAK UP (11-7-10)
Gwen Stacy 2004-2010
After six years, nineteen countries, countless US tours, two albums, and an EP, Gwen Stacy has decided call it quits. We feel like now is the best time to end the band and pursue other options and directions in life. We would like to thank everyone who has been involved with the bands career over the years. There are too many people to thank everyone individually, but we would like to send a special thanks to past members TJ Sego, Cole Wallace, Bobby Oakley, Josh Rickard, Mike Bryant, and Chris Suter, our manager Mark LaFay, Carl Severson and everyone else at what was Ferret Music, Once Nothing, Life In Your Way, Poison The Well, Haste The Day, Vanna, and every other band that we’ve been able to share the road with. Thank you as well to anyone who came out to a show, bought a shirt or cd, sang along, let us crash on their floor, or was just supportive in any way.
A few of the members will be starting new projects and we will be updating our pages as these projects start to unfold. We want to assure everyone that we are splitting up on good terms. We’re all excited to see what everyone has in store for their future endeavors. Be sure to keep checking back to follow up with what everyone is doing.
Our last show will be Saturday November 20th at Rhino’s, 331 S Walnut St. Bloomington, IN. Please come out and get gross with us one final time.
Thanks again for everything…
Brent, Geoff, Patrick, Matt, and Brett
Geoff: Vocals
Brent: Bass/Vocals
Matt: Guitars
Patrick: Guitar
Brett: Drums
www.myspace.com/gwenstacy
2) Gwen Stacy is a swedish band with only two members:
Johan Rosell & Petter Bergeling.
The genre is a mix of electronica, Gameboysynth and Synthpop.
The name 'Gwen Stacy' comes from the Marvel comic book Spider-Man. A blonde college co-ed, Gwen was the first true love of Peter Parker (Spider-Man). Gwen was killed by Spiderman accidentally while trying to save her(her neck snapped) in The Amazing Spider-Man issue #121 (June 1973).
The Sound Of Letting Go
Gwen Stacy Lyrics
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This is the last breath I'll ever know.
This is the last breath I'll never know.
As I look up with my last breath, and I say:
I want to know what it's like
To walk in the footsteps you have made.
I will run my course, finish my race
Death will bring the greatest day I've ever lived.
On that glorious day held off so long,
All the world will rejoice as the son comes home.
I patiently await the day when all is revealed.
When morning never comes.
When we speak these words
Eye to eye, hand in hand, face to face.
The Sound of Letting Go by Gwen Stacy is a heavy and emotional track that touches on the topic of death and faith. The opening lines of the song, “This is the sound of letting go. This is the last breath I'll ever know. This is the last breath I'll never know” instantly set the tone for the song. The track talks about the inevitability of death and how it brings about the greatest day one will ever live. The lyrics are not just about acceptance of death but also about putting faith in God and waiting for the day we meet him face to face.
The second verse is particularly interesting as it talks about the desire to walk in footsteps of an almighty God, even if it means finishing the race and being called home. The lyrics “Death will bring the greatest day I've ever lived. On that glorious day held off so long, all the world will rejoice as the son comes home” heavily references the concept of the second coming of Jesus Christ in Christian theology. The lines “I patiently await the day when all is revealed. When morning never comes. When we speak these words eye to eye, hand in hand, face to face” show a sense of eagerness for that moment. It sounds like a surrender to a greater force and a hope for something beyond this life.
Overall, The Sound of Letting go is not just a song about accepting death, but about putting one’s faith in a higher power and waiting for what is to come after death. The song is an introspective and emotional exploration of our ultimate fate and what lies beyond it.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the sound of letting go.
I am moving on and leaving behind all that weighed me down.
This is the last breath I'll ever know.
I am dying, and this is the end of my physical existence.
This is the last breath I'll never know.
I will cease to exist as I know it, and there will be no more breaths to take.
As I look up with my last breath, and I say:
In my final moment, my focus is on something greater than myself.
I want to know what it's like
I am curious about your life and experiences.
To walk in the footsteps you have made.
I aspire to emulate you and follow in your path.
I will run my course, finish my race
I will do my best and complete my journey in life.
Until I'm called home.
Until it is time for me to pass away and leave this world.
Death will bring the greatest day I've ever lived.
I believe death will be the ultimate release and relief from the struggles of life.
On that glorious day held off so long,
On the day of my death that I have waited for so long,
All the world will rejoice as the son comes home.
Everyone will be happy to see me return to the spiritual realm after death.
I patiently await the day when all is revealed.
I am content to wait for the day when all life's mysteries will be made clear.
When morning never comes.
When there is no more life or light, and everything enters into the beyond.
When we speak these words
When we can communicate our true feelings and emotions.
Eye to eye, hand in hand, face to face.
In close proximity, with nothing hidden and everything exposed.
Contributed by Kaelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.