Formed in the winter 2001, Life Long Tragedy have taken a life altering course. This was their first band, formed when founding members vocalist Scott Phillips, guitarist RJ Phillips, and drummer Jason Woolery were only 14 to 16 years old. Less than six months later guitarist Jery Gallegos and bassist Cody Sullivan rounded out the lineup which has since been unchanged In 2005, Life Long Tragedy released their debut, "Destined for Anything" on This Blessing This Curse. Soon after, the band toured the U.S. and Europe before finding a home on Deathwish.
In late 2006, Life Long Tragedy teamed up with Los Angeles based Final Fight for a split 7"EP release on Deathwish. The effort was well received, quickly selling out in physical copies, then later becoming one of the top downloaded releases on downloadpunk.com.
Over a year in the making, "Runaways" captured the raw beauty that weeps from the core of Life Long Tragedy. Songs like "The Bottomless Hole" and "Hey Death" showcased their bold growth, finding confidence at slower tempos and in more open song writing than their contemporaries. While "Youth" and "Ignoring Lessons" raced forth with the rabid rebellious energy that Life Long Tragedy have been previously been known for. All of this was complimented by some of the most heart wrenching lyrics and crude melodies in recent memory. All together, these qualities made "Runaways" an infectious effort that will be championed my many for years to come.
Life Long Tragedy called it a day in 2008.
Scott Phillips - vocals
RJ Phillips - guitar
Jery Gallegos - guiar
Cody Sullivan - bass
Jason Woolery - drums
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Andromeda
Life Long Tragedy Lyrics
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That the sun had the guts to rise on us today.
How many hands would it take
To count the nights I've lied awake?
Motionless I contemplate my fate
Came to me while paralyzed.
So far away from your light.
And whoever stays or goes will close their eyes to unfortunate times.
Don't wanna dwell on my mistakes anymore
Itch the guilt on my conscience now my body's torn from the bad misconceptions that live in my head and a troubled self relationship
It's in my blood to just destruct.
It's only how you look, it don't matter what you say
Fall from the civilization, where you'll find my remains
Disappointed, fucking thrown away
Drifting above the sky
I'll be stuck here on the ground.
The opening lines of Life Long Tragedy's song "Andromeda" hint at a sense of hopelessness and despair that seems to underpin the entire track. The singer describes stumbling around, seemingly lost and directionless, and expresses a sense of disbelief that the sun has had the "guts" to rise on that particular day. This sets the scene for a song that is often bleak and introspective, with the singer grappling with difficult issues like guilt and separation from loved ones.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals more about the pain they are feeling. They hint at struggling with insomnia, lying awake night after night and grappling with difficult thoughts about their life and future. The lines "motionless I contemplate my fate / came to me while paralyzed" paint a picture of someone who feels stuck and unable to move forward, even as they try to make sense of what is happening around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Stumblin' around and I'll be fucked
I am lost and helpless, unable to find my way out of this mess.
That the sun had the guts to rise on us today.
I feel as though the world is mocking me by continuing on as if nothing has changed, despite the tragedy I am feeling inside.
How many hands would it take
I have lost track of the number of sleepless nights I have suffered through.
To count the nights I've lied awake?
I have become consumed by my own thoughts and worries, unable to find peace or rest even in my sleep.
Motionless I contemplate my fate
I feel paralyzed, unable to move forward as I try to come to terms with what has happened to me and what the future may hold.
Came to me while paralyzed.
Despite feeling stuck and unable to act, some truths have become clear to me while I am in this state of mental and emotional turmoil.
So far away from your light.
I feel like I am in the darkness, cut off from the people and things that used to bring me joy and light in my life.
And whoever stays or goes will close their eyes to unfortunate times.
No matter what happens in the aftermath of this tragedy, others will move on and forget the pain and suffering that I am feeling.
Goodbye purchased disguise.
I can no longer hide my pain or pretend that everything is okay - I must confront my grief and face it head-on.
Don't wanna dwell on my mistakes anymore
I am tired of beating myself up over things I cannot change, and want to focus on healing and moving forward instead.
Itch the guilt on my conscience now my body's torn from the bad misconceptions that live in my head and a troubled self relationship
I am struggling with feelings of guilt and self-blame, which are making me physically and mentally ill. I need to break free from these negative thought patterns in order to heal.
It's in my blood to just destruct.
I have a tendency towards self-destructive behavior and thoughts, which I must work hard to overcome in order to heal and move forward.
It's only how you look, it don't matter what you say
People's perception of me is based on surface-level appearances, rather than the words I speak or the pain I am feeling inside.
Fall from the civilization, where you'll find my remains
I feel like I am no longer a part of normal society, and that the pain and suffering I am feeling will eventually consume me completely.
Disappointed, fucking thrown away
I feel as though I have been cast aside and forgotten, with no hope for redemption or a better future.
Drifting above the sky
I feel like I am floating aimlessly, untethered from the world and my former life.
I'll be stuck here on the ground.
Despite my desire to leave behind my pain and suffering, I know that I must face it and work through it in order to heal and move forward.
Contributed by Elena T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.