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
Seasons
Jamie's Elsewhere Lyrics
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Where it all began
The struggles of a burdened man
Who clung to violence
And transgressed
Against the few who stayed
The few that remained
The few he didn't abandon
In search of fool's gold.
He went west but longed for the east
And he waged wars but he longed
For the peace that never made
Its way to ease his troubled heart
I hope they all can see through
The changing of the seasons
We all blossom in spring
And wither in winter
When the fall strips you
Of all your color
What will you say as the cold
Eats its way through your bones?
When the ice covers you completely
Completely drained of all hope
As God as my witness I will survive
To see the sun again
And, wait for its light
To bring its life back to my limbs
I pray they all, see through the barren trees
And the lifeless shapes that once were forests
Once the life returns to their eyes
The song "Seasons" by Jamie's Elsewhere speaks about the journey of a man who left everything he knew in search of something more. The lyrics suggest that he left behind a few people who stayed by his side and didn't abandon him. The man wanted a way out of a burdensome life and sought after "fool's gold." He went west but his heart always longed for the east, and although he waged wars, he remained unfulfilled, longing for the peace that he never found. The song's central theme is the changing seasons of life, and how one must adapt and change with them.
The metaphor for the seasons is employed to show how we all blossom and flourish during springtime but wither away during the winter months. The fall is a reminder that all things must come to an end, as everything is stripped of its color and leaves are shed. The singer in the song realizes this and fears the cold that eats its way through his bones. Nonetheless, he remains resilient and declares that he will survive the storm to see the light of day once again. Jamie's Elsewhere encourages listeners not to despair during the dark, cold times of life but to remain hopeful and trust that life will eventually return to one's limbs.
Line by Line Meaning
Get back to the center
Return to where it all started
Where it all began
To the place where his troubles started
The struggles of a burdened man
The challenges faced by a man with a heavy burden
Who clung to violence
He held on to aggression and hostility
And transgressed
He crossed boundaries and violated rules
Against the few who stayed
Towards those who remained committed to him
The few that remained
The people who didn't give up on him
The few he didn't abandon
Those whom he didn't desert
Or push away as he left his home
The ones he didn't reject as he departed
In search of fool's gold.
Hoping to find something of little value
He went west but longed for the east
He moved in one direction but wanted to go back in another
And he waged wars but he longed
He battled with others but desired
For the peace that never made
For a sense of calm that never appeared
Its way to ease his troubled heart
To relieve the angst in his heart
I hope they all can see through
I wish everyone had clear insight
The changing of the seasons
The variation in life experiences
We all blossom in spring
We all flourish at the start of something
And wither in winter
Decline as opportunities disappear
When the fall strips you
When a setback leaves you bare
Of all your color
Taking away your vibrance
What will you say as the cold
What will you exclaim as you face the harsh
Eats its way through your bones?
Winter penetrating you to the core?
When the ice covers you completely
Once you are fully enveloped in frost
Completely drained of all hope
Having no more faith in anything
As God as my witness I will survive
I swear by God I will live through this
To see the sun again
To experience happiness once more
And wait for its light.
To patiently anticipate its radiance
To bring its life back to my limbs
To rejuvenate and energize me as before
I pray they all, see through the barren trees
I wish they could discern what's beyond the desolate trees
And the lifeless shapes that once were forests
And recognize the dead forms that were once thriving forests
Once the life returns to their eyes
Until vitality reinstates in their sight
Contributed by Jackson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.