Following their first tour, Levels put out their next single ‘Slip’ at the end of the year. In January of 2017, Levels went on their second national tour. Shortly after the single release Levels was approached by Famined Records and put out their first full length album. The track titled ‘Mind,’ featuring Myke Terry of Volumes, heavily gained traction to put Levels on the forefront of Spotify’s “Got Djent?” playlist as well as several other Spotify and Apple Music playlists.
The band went on their third national tour across the southern and eastern states in 2018. In 2019, Levels went on their fourth tour across the Midwest with Dallas based band, Be//gotten, followed by their fifth US tour in March with VRSTY and Glass Hands. Over the last four and a half years Levels has performed at So What?! Festival in Dallas, Get Busy Living Festival in Los Angeles, and has shared various stages with some of their own personal favorite acts such as Beartooth, Attila, The Devil Wears Prada, Escape the Fate, Erra, Kublai Khan, Sworn In, ‘68, Traitors, Oceano, and Dokken.
Levels then released two singles; ‘Fade’ and ‘Encapsulate.’ Both of these songs were produced by industry heavyweight Jeff Dunne whose mixing credits include bands such as Chelsea Grin, Veil of Maya, After the Burial, and Wage War.
In 2020, vocalist Jake Sanders departed the band on friendly terms to pursue other interests. Following this departure, the band had anticipated their first international tour in the spring of 2020, however this tour had to be put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The band then utilized this time trying out new vocalists. Kolby Carignan of South Carolina was selected for the position and debuted in the group’s single, ‘Chauvinist’ as a vocalist and co-writer.
Following the successful release of Chauvinist, the guys went straight back to the drawing board firing on all cylinders to construct a new single “EON” in August of 2021. Again, another successful attempt to broaden their fan base and continue pursue writing as a unit.
In December 2021, the band hit the road for their first post pandemic tour across the Southeast. Performing at venues such as Come and Take it Live in Austin, Texas and the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia. These shows allowed the band to further develop their sound and dynamic with new vocalist Kolby Carignan. Upon returning from tour, the band would begin preparation for their upcoming releases with new producer Jonathan Dolese (KonKrete Studios).
Levels traveled to Nashville in early 2022 to begin writing and recording their next EP at KonKrete Studios. There was an immediate chemistry between the band and Jonathan which led to the group redefining the sound of Levels. The band released a single titled "Sisu" on August 22nd, 2022 followed later in the year by the release of the single "Opium of Man" on December 2nd, 2022.
The band is returning to Nashville at the end of 2022 and early 2023 to finish an EP that will challenge listeners’ expectations for the genre.
Members:
Kolby Carignan - Vocals
Dalton Kennerly - Drums/Vocals
Jager Felice - Guitars
Jacob Hubbard - Bass
Past members:
Jake Sanders - Vocals
Rob Mathews - Guitars
Fade
Levels Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Fear, has an ever ending stay
Days always Fade Away
Days always Fade Away
The thoughts inside they make me scream
They twist they turn they capture me
These days go on I can't break free
Trust, I can never seem to find it
Pain, I can never seem to hide it
Days Always fade away
Days always fade away
The thoughts inside they make me scream
They twist they turn they capture me
These days go on I can't break free
I can't go on so please take me
Thoughts, they take control today
Tears, they're running down my face
Days always fade away
Days always fade away
The lyrics of "Fade Away" by Levels convey a sense of hopelessness, sadness, and a continuous struggle with inner demons. The repetition of the lines "Hope, it always goes away" and "Fear, has an ever ending stay" highlights the fleeting nature of hope and the constant presence of fear. It suggests that no matter how much hope one may have, it ultimately fades away, while fear remains persistent.
The song addresses the feeling of being trapped and overwhelmed by one's own thoughts and emotions. The lines "The thoughts inside they make me scream, they twist they turn they capture me" depict the suffocating and consuming nature of negative thoughts and how they can have a grip on one's mind, making it difficult to break free. The repetition of the phrase "Days always fade away" further emphasizes the transient nature of time, suggesting that even though the days may pass, the struggles and suffering continue.
The theme of trust and pain is also explored in the lyrics. The line "Trust, I can never seem to find it, pain, I can never seem to hide it" expresses a deep struggle to find trust in others and the inability to conceal pain. This could suggest a sense of vulnerability and a constant battle with emotional turmoil.
Overall, "Fade Away" captures the feelings of despair, inner conflict, and the ongoing struggle to find solace in a world plagued by negative thoughts and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope, it Always goes away
Hope is temporary and fleeting, it never stays with me for long.
Fear, has an ever ending stay
Fear is persistent and constant, it never leaves me.
Days always Fade Away
Every day seems to vanish and lose its significance.
Days always Fade Away
Every day seems to vanish and lose its significance.
The thoughts inside they make me scream
My internal thoughts torment me and cause me to express my pain through screams.
They twist they turn they capture me
My thoughts manipulate and control me, leaving me trapped and unable to escape.
These days go on I can't break free
The passing of time prolongs my suffering, and I feel unable to find freedom.
I can't go on so please take me
I feel overwhelmed and desperately want someone to take me away from this pain.
Trust, I can never seem to find it
I constantly struggle to find trust in others or even myself.
Pain, I can never seem to hide it
The pain I experience is impossible to conceal or suppress.
Days Always fade away
The passing of time always brings a sense of insignificance and loss.
Days always fade away
The passing of time always brings a sense of insignificance and loss.
The thoughts inside they make me scream
My internal thoughts torment me and cause me to express my pain through screams.
They twist they turn they capture me
My thoughts manipulate and control me, leaving me trapped and unable to escape.
These days go on I can't break free
The passing of time prolongs my suffering, and I feel unable to find freedom.
I can't go on so please take me
I feel overwhelmed and desperately want someone to take me away from this pain.
Thoughts, they take control today
My thoughts have gained control over me, dictating my actions and emotions in the present.
Tears, they're running down my face
I am crying uncontrollably, unable to hold back my emotions any longer.
Days always fade away
The passing of time always brings a sense of insignificance and loss.
Days always fade away
The passing of time always brings a sense of insignificance and loss.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Threat Level Midnight
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sami Flight
Calling in sick on Monday so I can spend all day watching this on repeat. This fucking SHREDS 🤘🏽
Levels
We approve of this 🙏🏼🔥
Aaron Potter
That was awesome guys! Well done!
Levels
Aaron Potter much appreciated friend!
Ryan Taylor
I love this song so much!!
Levels
Ryan Taylor we are so glad!
The Continual Band
This is probably yalls best work yet!
Levels
The Continual Band thank you gents 🙌🏼
Kayraxz Music TV
Wouuu, come here from Instagram 🤟😎 this sounds really Sick!! Congratulations
JiNYPEACE
Underrated af