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
Out Of Love
Jamie's Elsewhere Lyrics
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When you said, "this can't be," and you started to cry
And I could tell by your actions, and words that you spoke,
That you'd lost someone close, and your heart was half broken.
And, oh, my God, do you do this out of love,
When you hold them in your arms and you take them away from us?
Like a crab in the sea, you've moved on to another.
Well I know a few things, like, you're terribly missed.
And the whole time in the hospital, I kept thinking this:
That, oh, my God, how can you do this out of love,
When you hold them in your arms and you take them away from us?
Well I finally broke down and started to cry.
I said "Was heaven not full enough, was that your reason why?"
I didn't wipe my tears, I let them dry like salt on my eyes,
Because I'm all out of answers; a pillar crumbling from the inside.
But I tried to be strong and be brave for you,
But I'm just a man, just as torn up as you.
But, I promise when you wake that everything will be fine.
When you wake the next morning, your heart will beat in time, and you'll say:
Oh, my God, you do this out of love,
When you hold them in your arms and you take them away from us.
And I hope when it's my time that you can wake me from my sleep,
And say "It's time to go child," but no I won't weep
I'll say, "Make sure that they know this more importantly than others,
That I was a good son, husband, father, and brother."
And, I want you to be there when they talk to the doctors,
When they think all is lost, that you help them discover
That Heaven won't be full until all of us are there, when we're all together.
For now, just share with them:
That, oh, my God, you do this out of love,
When you hold them in your arms and you take them away from us.
Just say:
That, oh, my God, you do this out of love,
When you hold them in your arms and you take them away, it take them away from us.
The lyrics of Jamie's Elsewhere's song "Out of Love" deal with the death of a loved one and the struggle of coming to terms with their loss. The first verse describes a phone call where the singer learns that someone close to them has died, and the second verse reflects on the feeling of being left behind and the pain of missing the deceased. The chorus addresses a higher power, questioning why they take the people we love away from us and asking if it is done out of love.
The third verse takes a more personal tone, with the singer breaking down and questioning why their loved one had to die. They try to remain strong for those around them, but ultimately acknowledge their own feelings of grief and loss. The final verse reflects on the idea of heaven and what it means to be a good person, expressing a desire to be remembered fondly by their loved ones after they have passed away.
Overall, the lyrics of "Out of Love" are a poignant and emotional examination of grief and loss. They touch on themes of faith, mortality, and the struggle to find meaning in the face of tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember a phone call, a quarter past nine
The singer recalls receiving a call at 9:15 and realizing that something was wrong.
When you said, "this can't be," and you started to cry
The person on the other end of the line expressed disbelief and heartbreak, causing them to cry.
And I could tell by your actions, and words that you spoke,
The singer could infer from the person's behavior and words that they had lost someone close and were in pain.
That you'd lost someone close, and your heart was half broken.
The person had experienced the loss of someone dear to them and was struggling to cope.
And, oh, my God, do you do this out of love,
The artist questions whether losing loved ones is really an act of love by a higher power.
When you hold them in your arms and you take them away from us?
The singer wonders if it is truly an act of love to take loved ones away from those who care for them.
You left us here alone, your old house just a shell.
After the person's passing, they left behind an empty home and those who cared for them felt alone and lost.
Like a crab in the sea, you've moved on to another.
The person has left their earthly body and moved on to the afterlife, like a crab leaving one shell for another.
Well I know a few things, like, you're terribly missed.
Although the person has passed away, they are still deeply missed by those left behind.
And the whole time in the hospital, I kept thinking this:
The artist thought about the person and their loss during the time spent in the hospital.
That, oh, my God, how can you do this out of love,
The singer continues to question whether taking loved ones away is truly an act of love.
Well I finally broke down and started to cry.
The artist eventually broke down and began to cry over the loss of the person.
I said "Was heaven not full enough, was that your reason why?"
The singer wonders if the reason for the person's passing was because heaven needed more inhabitants.
Because I'm all out of answers; a pillar crumbling from the inside.
The singer doesn't have any more explanations for the loss and feels emotionally unstable.
But I tried to be strong and be brave for you,
The singer tried to be strong and brave for the person who passed, but ultimately couldn't hold back their emotions.
But, I promise when you wake that everything will be fine.
The artist promises that when the person awakens in the afterlife, things will be fine.
When you wake the next morning, your heart will beat in time, and you'll say:
The artist imagines the person waking up in the afterlife and feeling at peace with a beating heart.
And I hope when it's my time that you can wake me from my sleep,
The singer hopes that when they pass away, they will be awakened by the higher power.
And say "It's time to go child," but no I won't weep
The singer imagines the higher power telling them it's time to pass on, but the singer won't cry.
That I was a good son, husband, father, and brother.
The artist hopes to be remembered as a good family member after they pass away.
And, I want you to be there when they talk to the doctors,
The artist wants the higher power to be present when their family members speak to doctors about their passing.
When they think all is lost, that you help them discover
The artist hopes the higher power can provide comfort to loved ones who feel lost and hopeless after the artist's passing.
That Heaven won't be full until all of us are there, when we're all together.
The singer believes that heaven won't be complete until all of their loved ones join them there.
For now, just share with them:
For now, the artist asks the higher power to share a message with their loved ones.
That, oh, my God, you do this out of love,
The message is that the act of taking loved ones away is an act of love by the higher power.
When you hold them in your arms and you take them away from us.
The higher power takes loved ones away from those who care for them, but it is still an act of love.
Just say:
The singer urges the higher power to convey this message to their loved ones.
That, oh, my God, you do this out of love,
The message is repeated to emphasize its importance.
When you hold them in your arms and you take them away, it take them away from us.
The higher power takes loved ones away from those who care for them, but it is still an act of love.
Contributed by Thomas C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@matthewgreenlee8128
My grandfather passed the day before thanksgiving. This has been on repeat. Love your family , and don’t take the ones that love you for granted. God speed to the ones hurting.
@katchupwizard
i definitely had a man tear running down my face. so good <3
@huwtindall7096
Such a simple (musically speaking) song but so beautiful!
@discoveryofanafterlife
This song should have been called 'Goosebumps and Tears' haha. ;-; It's so amazing. <3<3<3
@katchupwizard
i think the hollow sound adds more to the feel of the whole song. idk i personally like this better, i tear up almost every time i listen too it
@dstrez4969
beautiful song
@roroblue18
Most beautiful thing I've ever heard :')
@MissRachie96
Soo beautiful...
@Zombi3Kat
Can someone please tell me the chords to this? There have been a lot of people from my school lately. And I want to sing this at my church and hopefully this will make some people feel better. Because this is a beautiful song which I dedicate to my Grandfather who died of Cancer.
@sydney302
This is beautiful.