Standby album was released late April 09
In 2008 Josh started writing and singing for a solo project that will eventually become I Will Never Be The Same, with the love of huge and epic rock sounds, spacey synth lines, and personal but apocalyptic lyrics. The debut album from I Will Never Be The Same titled Standby was released independently in April 2009 through digital distribution only.
The Last Day
I Will Never Be The Same Lyrics
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The warmth of you
Passing through
Every point
But as you start
To pull away
The cold rushes in
And my heart
To try and help me to survive
Cause this is our last day
Until we all fall apart
Time to find a new way out
It all seems so clear
Now I cant see were we'll be
As this disappears
Can we start again?
Lets fade to black
Turn the lights down
And hold my hand and just
Let go
Start to feel our souls
In control, face to face
To fall in love, our souls combine
'Cause this is our last day
Until we all fall apart
Time to find a new way out
It all seems so clear
Now I cant see were we'll be
I hope I don’t forget you
As this disappears
The lyrics of "The Last Day" by I Will Never Be The Same speak to the vulnerability and impermanence of relationships. The first stanza speaks of the warmth of a connection passing through every point, but as the other person pulls away, the cold rushes in and the singer's heart starts beating again, trying to help them survive. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the end of a romantic relationship, wherein one person pulls away and the other is left to pick up the pieces and try to move on.
The second stanza speaks of finding a new way out and reflects on the uncertainty of the future. The lines "It all seems so clear / Now I can't see where we'll be" suggest a degree of confusion and ambiguity about the way forward. Despite this, the singer is hopeful that they won't forget the other person as everything disappears.
The final stanza suggests a desire to hold on to the love that they shared, even if it is coming to an end. The lines "Lets fade to black / Turn the lights down / And hold my hand and just / Let go" suggest a sense of accepting the end and finding comfort in each other's presence. The final lines suggest a desire to remember the other person and the connection they shared, even as they move on with their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel you
I sense your presence
The warmth of you
The comforting sensation of being close to you
Passing through
Your essence moving around and through me
Every point
Your effect on me felt at every moment and in every aspect
But as you start
As you begin to leave
To pull away
To distance yourself
The cold rushes in
Emptiness fills the void left by your departure
And my heart
My emotional core
Starts to beat again
Resumes functioning in navigating this setback
To try and help me to survive
To mitigate the pain and distress brought by your leaving
Cause this is our last day
Today marks the end of our time together
Until we all fall apart
Until our relationship inevitably crumbles
Time to find a new way out
Time to move on and find a new path
It all seems so clear
Clarity and understanding have emerged from our situation
Now I can't see where we'll be
Uncertainty about our future together
As this disappears
As our time together fades away
Can we start again?
Is it possible for us to begin anew?
Let's fade to black
Let's end it all
Turn the lights down
Diminish the significance of our relationship
And hold my hand and just let go
Stay with me until the end and then leave
Start to feel our souls
Experience the deep connection of our beings
In control, face to face
In harmony and direct contact
To fall in love, our souls combine
To merge our souls through love and connection
'Cause this is our last day
Re-emphasizing that this will be the last day of our relationship
I hope I don't forget you
Wishing that memories of you remain after we part
As this disappears
Refers to the fading of our relationship
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GibberMuzagi
This song is just great. Possibly the best on the album.
Jake Withers
I agree. <3
waldemar krzyaanowski
Strong NIN vibes, but thats great. Song is just magnificent.
Saptadeep Bandyopadhyay
Iwnbts deserves more views