Jamie's Elsewhere have almost seen a split community amongst their fan base after the departure of their former lead singer, Chris Paterson, after their debut LP, Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints. Jamie's Elsewhere have since recruited Aaron Pauley for vocals in their sophomore release, as well as Mike Wellnitz on guitar and Scott Daby on drums. Mike Spearman on keyboards/backing vocals, Chance Mederios on bass and Matt Scarpelli on lead guitar.
On August 29, 2011, Jamie's Elsewhere revealed they have left their label, Victory Records, via a press release on their Facebook page.
On January 3, 2012, Jamie's Elsewhere announced the release of their new EP entitled Reimagined, which will consist of re-recordings of songs from their 2010 album They Said a Storm Was Coming in a more mellow and acoustic form, rather the band's traditional post-hardcore style. The release date was set for February 14, 2012.
In 2012, it was stated that Aaron Pauley would be touring with Of Mice & Men on both vocals and bass. Because Jamie's Elsewhere was touring Japan at the same time, rumors began to spread that Pauley's departure was imminent. Pauley himself has since revealed that he is no longer a member of Jamie's Elsewhere. However, he is still on good terms with the band. It is speculated that Pauley will have a permanent position in Of Mice & Men following the Vans Warped Tour. Justin Kyle, who previously took over vocals during their Japan 2012 tour, announced on November 30 that he is Jamie's Elsewhere's official new vocalist.
In December 2012, Alternative Press premiered the lyric video for a new Jamie's Elsewhere song titled, "A Ghost With an Image", which was originally planned for the third album. Along with the new song, it was announced officially that Justin Kyle and Don Vedda had been added as touring vocalist and rhythm guitarist, respectively. On October 12, 2013, Alternative Press premiered the new song, "Sick Fiction", which featured the debut of the band's new vocalist, Justin Kyle.
Justin Kyle and Jamie's Elsewhere went on tour in 2014 but were unable to finish the tour due to "various differences." Justin Kyle and Jamie's Elsewhere had not commented on their status until September 3, 2015, when Kyle announced on his Instagram that the band was officially broken up.
In a Twitter video uploaded to the official Jamie's Elsewhere Twitter account on April 26, 2020, frontman Aaron Pauley announced that the band are working on new music and were planning on a 10th anniversary tour for They Said A Storm Was Coming but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the tour has been pushed back to 2021. Alongside this a new line of merchandise was released.
On December 4, 2020, the band announced via Twitter a new song titled "The Soil and The Seed" will be released on December 11, 2020.
In early 2023 they announced they had signed with California based label SharpTone Records. On July 19, 2023 they released their comeback EP 'Paradise'
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Current Line-Up is:
Aaron Pauley - Vocals/Guitar
Matt Scarpelli - Guitar
Chance Medeiros - Bass
Mike Spearman - Drums/Keyboards
Antithesis
Jamie's Elsewhere Lyrics
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So sudden, I find myself
Returning to the origin
The event that started it all
All I ever asked for was one more day
Is this it? Is this what I'm after?
Back to the beginning
Where I was fighting to stay awake
Fighting the urge
To succumb to the waves
Is this what it means to be forgiven
Undeserved blessings
And a second chance
That makes time shake
And that makes lives change
When it's only been a second
In an everlasting day?
No, this can't be!
Everything's repeating!
Repeating as it already was
Written in history's page
And its ink has never been
Drawn back into its pen
I never wanted what
I couldn't pay back
Can't pay back
Let me sink to the bottom
Where I belonged all along
Let me sleep beneath
the waves
Where I never have to face
The consequences of my mistakes
The weight of my regret
All I ever asked for was one more day
But is it worth reliving the pain
Of my past mistakes and choices
To go back to where it all began
To face the person I used to be
And hope for forgiveness and redemption
The lyrics of Jamie's Elsewhere's song Antithesis speak of the singer's struggle to come to terms with their past mistakes and the consequences that come with them. The opening lines suggest that the singer is in a place that they have been in before, perhaps the same situation that led to their past mistakes. The lines "Returning to the origin, The event that started it all" suggest that the singer is reliving their past mistakes, grappling with the question "Is this it? Is this what I'm after?".
The following lines suggest that the singer is struggling with the weight of their past mistakes and the consequences of their actions. They reference a time when they were "sinking in the sea" and "fighting to stay awake" as if they were struggling to escape from their past. The lines "Is this what it means to be forgiven, Undeserved blessings, And a second chance" suggest that the singer is seeking redemption and trying to find meaning in their experiences.
The song's lyrics are full of vivid imagery that helps to convey the singer's feelings and emotions. The repetition of the word "repeating" emphasises the cyclical nature of the singer's experiences, suggesting that they feel trapped and unable to escape from their past. The final lines of the song, "Let me sink to the bottom, Where I belonged all along, Let me sleep beneath the waves, Where I never have to face The consequences of my mistakes" convey a sense of resignation, suggesting that the singer is ready to accept their past mistakes and the consequences that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
This place is all too familiar!
I've been here before, and it feels like I can't escape it.
So sudden, I find myself
Without warning, I'm back here again.
Returning to the origin
Going back to where it all began.
The event that started it all
The moment when everything changed.
All I ever asked for was one more day
I just wanted more time to make things right.
Is this it? Is this what I'm after?
Am I finally getting the chance to fix my mistakes?
Back to the beginning
Returning to the start of my struggles.
Where I was sinking in the sea
Drowning in my own problems.
Where I was fighting to stay awake
Struggling to keep from giving up.
Fighting the urge
Resisting the temptation to give in.
To succumb to the waves
To let my problems overwhelm me.
Is this what it means to be forgiven
Am I finally being given a chance at redemption?
Undeserved blessings
Good things happening to me even though I don't deserve them.
And a second chance
A new opportunity to try again.
That makes time shake
Something that has the power to change everything.
And that makes lives change
Something that has a profound impact on the people involved.
When it's only been a second
Even though it hasn't been long, it feels like a major change.
In an everlasting day?
In the long and endless stream of time?
No, this can't be!
I can't believe this is happening all over again.
Everything's repeating!
It feels like I'm stuck in a never-ending cycle.
Repeating as it already was
Everything happening exactly as before.
Written in history's page
A past event that can't be changed.
And its ink has never been
It's set in stone and can never be altered.
Drawn back into its pen
Erased or forgotten.
I never wanted what
I didn't ask for anything that
I couldn't pay back
I couldn't repay or make right.
Can't pay back
I don't have the means to fix everything.
Let me sink to the bottom
Allow me to accept my mistakes and their consequences.
Where I belonged all along
Where I should have been from the beginning.
Let me sleep beneath the surface
To let the past rest and move on.
Of the mistakes I've made
Of the things I wish I could go back and change.
Contributed by Tyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.