Junction 18 began in Boston, MA in 1996. Originally rehearsing and performi… Read Full Bio ↴Junction 18 began in Boston, MA in 1996. Originally rehearsing and performing throughout the Northeast and New England area, the band grew a small but loyal following with an energetic live show and impressive musicianship. With influences such as the Smashing Pumpkins, Faith No More, and Bad Religion, Junction 18 performed on the Vans Warped Tour, where they shared the stage with New Found Glory. Representatives from Fearless Records were searching for new talent at the time when Chad Gilbert from New Found Glory mentioned Junction 18. The band sent a demo in and were signed within the week. In the fall of 2000, Junction 18 -- vocalist Andy Bristol, bassist Ryan Spencer, drummer Chris Kelley, and guitarists Ryan McHugh and Scott Morganella -- released This Vicious Cycle on Fearless and spent time touring with bands like Dynamite Boy and the Stryder. They followed up two years later with the EP Heroes from the Future. The guys then appeared on The Acoustic Split alongside Over It in 2003, issued through Top Notch Records.

There is talk of a new album in the works on their website, www.myspace.com/junction18, however, it was announced in April of 2005 and no more information about it has been mentioned.

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03June and the Ocean4:39

04Granite Street Knife Fight3:05

05Turnabout3:12

06Adrift3:24

07Above the Avenue3:10

08Lucky As Mars5:33

09We Want It All3:09

10Lost In Adeline3:09

11Abeyance3:49

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Sweet Steps
Junction 18 Lyrics

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Upset lately,
Its days like these that take away what's left of me.
Oh what's to come?
Is it dangerous to walk back now?
Another season to erase bad memories,
And wash away what's underneath.
I'll get by without you,
I'll pull it off somehow,
Just one taste of life will set my head at ease.
Just a constant quick reminder now and then,
The haze will clear again, wait you'll see it end,
If I ever forget
What do we have
Turn my body away before I can leave it so say
I'll get by without you
I'll pull it off somehow,
Just one taste of life will set my head at ease,
Everyday more mundane,
The world turns pink to the darkest grey,
I wipe my mourning eyes and travel on with the words I've sworn,
Forget me,
But hear the melody cures the storm,
Gives us an easy way home,
Radio signals come in clear
Lead me to that place that I call home,
I'll get by without you,
I'll pull it off somehow,
Keep my words from sinking every single day.
I'll get by without you,
I pulled it off somehow,
You're the only place in my heart I call home.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Junction 18's song "Sweet Steps" convey the struggles of moving on from a past relationship and finding solace in life's little victories. The opening lines reflect the feeling of being overwhelmed and drained by the hardships of life, with the singer questioning whether it is safe to revisit their past. Despite the constant burden of painful memories, the singer resolves to find the strength to move on and enjoy life once again.

The lyrics convey the idea that it's not always easy to let go of the past, but that there is hope in the little things that make life worth living. The singer finds comfort in the melody of a song, which helps to ease the storm inside them. They also find strength in radio signals that guide them home, suggesting that there is a path to continued happiness even in the darkest times. While the song may be about a romantic relationship that has ended, the lyrics are relatable to anyone going through a challenging time and searching for a way to heal.

Line by Line Meaning

Upset lately,
I am experiencing emotional distress recently

Its days like these that take away what's left of me.
These difficult days are draining me of my remaining strength

Oh what's to come?
I am unsure of what the future holds

Is it dangerous to walk back now?
I am hesitant to return to the past

Another season to erase bad memories,
A new time period to remove negative recollections

And wash away what's underneath.
To cleanse the underlying feelings

I'll get by without you,
I will survive without your presence

I'll pull it off somehow,
I will manage to do it

Just one taste of life will set my head at ease.
Having a small experience of living will make me feel better

Just a constant quick reminder now and then,
A frequent prompt every so often

The haze will clear again, wait you'll see it end,
The confusion will dissipate eventually, have patience

If I ever forget
In case I lose memory of

What do we have
The thing we possess

Turn my body away before I can leave it so say
Please direct me out before I say goodbye

I'll get by without you
I will manage without your presence

Just one taste of life will set my head at ease,
Experiencing a bit of living will make me feel better

Everyday more mundane,
Each day becoming more monotonous

The world turns pink to the darkest grey,
The world transitions from light to dark

I wipe my mourning eyes and travel on with the words I've sworn,
I dry my crying eyes and continue with my promises

Forget me,
Please do not remember me

But hear the melody cures the storm,
Listen to the tune that heals the turmoil

Gives us an easy way home,
Provides us with a straightforward path to return

Radio signals come in clear
The radio transmissions are easy to understand

Lead me to that place that I call home,
Guide me to the location that I consider home

I'll get by without you,
I will survive without your presence

I'll pull it off somehow,
I will manage to do it

Keep my words from sinking every single day.
Prevent my statements from becoming depressing each day

You're the only place in my heart I call home.
You are the sole location in my heart that I refer to as home

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Comments from YouTube:

Tekkie Wekkie

Late 2019... still cutting through emotions like a Japanese blade. Great job you guys.

Benjamin Black

4y↑2

This is the album that changed my life!!!

Lane Laucomer

11y↑1

I've been kinda busy with college lately, but thanks for your feedback! I'll definitely try to get more done. Lately I've been trying to transcribe and translate some Japanese screamo songs, so I might put those up after I improve my Japanese a bit.