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Last Tuesday is a melodic punk rock band hailing from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They played their final show on March 10th, 2007. Last Tuesday was formed in 1999 in Harrisburg, P.A. After the announcement from Steve Gee that he will be leaving the band, Last Tuesday no longer had any of its original members. Last Tuesday was formed on the understanding that everyday could be our last day, and we are not guaranteed another day on this earth, so we must live for God in the present.
Members:
Carl Brengle -- Bass guitar, vocals
Steve Gee -- Guitar, vocals
Ben Hannigan -- Guitar
Chris (Tank) Murk -- Drums
"Sometimes we're always on tour"
1999
Last Tuesday Lyrics
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Take take everything
These things only distract me
While simple not easy
To live like I don't know everything
This is where we started
1999
Makes everything else
Seem so far away and feel so
Meaningless
Tonight I sleep without concern
I can't be stopped
Take a running shot
Give it all you've got
You can't hold me back
Hold me down
It took some time now
But I am back for good
Wake up time to depend,
Time to see what you believe
When your luck seems to stop.
Will you run or will you choose
Your day?
CHANGE and never look back
FORGET and never regret
Your Words make sense
Cause I've dropped my defense
I've been to the bottom
I'm back, I'm here to stay
Your call burns inside of me
The impossible fire
Forever I'll stretch
Forever reach
The lyrics of the song "1999" by Last Tuesday talks about self-realization and growth. The lines "Take take what you wanted, take take everything, these things only distract me" highlight the need for letting go of material possessions or external factors that weigh one down from progressing in life. The next line "While simple not easy" implies that the process of self-improvement is straightforward but not necessarily effortless. The singer reflects on the beginnings of their journey in 1999 and how trust and simplicity allowed them to shed the burden of life's complexities.
The chorus, "With a simple trust that makes everything else seem so far away and feel so meaningless" emphasizes how the singer has found a sense of peace and freedom through relinquishing control and trusting in the universe. They can sleep without concerns, and no one can hold them back as they have gained a newfound strength and resilience. The lyrics urge the listener to wake up and take charge of their lives, to choose their path even when things seem uncertain. The line "Your call burns inside of me, the impossible fire, forever I'll stretch, forever reach" is a reminder to keep pushing past one's limits and to keep chasing their goals relentlessly.
Line by Line Meaning
Take take what you wanted
I am willing to give you what you desire
Take take everything
I am willing to give you every possible thing you may need
These things only distract me
Material possessions do not add anything significant to my life
While simple not easy
Living a simple life is a challenge in itself
To live like I don't know everything
I am content with not knowing everything in this world
This is where we started
I am taking a step back to where we began
1999
A reference to the time when everything seemed simpler and easygoing
With a simple trust that
Having faith in something straightforward
Makes everything else
Puts everything into perspective and highlights what truly matters
Seem so far away and feel so
Other things feel insignificant in comparison to this trust
Meaningless
Lacking significant value
Tonight I sleep without concern
I am at peace and free from worry for the night
I can't be stopped
Nothing can stand in the way of my success
Take a running shot
Give it a try with confidence, even if it seems difficult
Give it all you've got
Put in your best effort and leave nothing behind
You can't hold me back
Nothing can prevent me from succeeding
Hold me down
Don't limit me or restrict my abilities
It took some time now
It required some significant effort over a period of time
But I am back for good
I have returned and will continue to thrive
Wake up time to depend,
It is time to be self-reliant
Time to see what you believe
Evaluate and identify your beliefs
When your luck seems to stop.
During challenging times when luck seems to disappear
Will you run or will you choose
When faced with adversity, will you give up or persist?
Your day?
The decisions you make and the actions you take can determine the outcome of your day
CHANGE and never look back
Embrace change and move on from past experiences
FORGET and never regret
Don't dwell on the past and regret your actions, move forward and learn from your experiences
Your Words make sense
Your words are credible and rational
Cause I've dropped my defense
I have opened up and am receptive to what you have to say
I've been to the bottom
I have experienced hardship and difficult situations
I'm back, I'm here to stay
I have returned with a renewed sense of purpose and persistence
Your call burns inside of me
Your request or suggestion is deeply resonating with me
The impossible fire
A passion or drive that seems impossible to quench
Forever I'll stretch
I will push myself to the limit, without end
Forever reach
I will always strive to achieve and reach for my goals
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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