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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Call It A Day
Life Long Tragedy Lyrics
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Sedated, impatient, can't fight the craving
Demand a free life, figure out what this means
Stressed out, second guessed, smiling reluctantly.
Staring out windows,
The faces I watch aint better than me for the shit they've got
I've never had much, there's one thing that I've sought
Fill my empty hands, I know it's not a lot.
Call it a day
Eliminate
All that I can
Can't meet demands, we're all goddamned
Lost
All my balance in sick romantics
They continue to value delusive bastards
Back when I was younger this life moved too slow
Now my heart feels too trapped, so it's time to go
Always remember to never surrender
And laugh at the danger that kept us together so far.
The lyrics to Life Long Tragedy's song Call It A Day seem to be a reflection on the struggles and frustrations of life. The voice of reason is something that is distant and unattainable to the singer, as they are consumed by their own cravings and impatience. The singer demands a free life, but is stressed out and second-guessing themselves, only able to smile reluctantly. While watching faces out of windows, the singer realizes that those faces are not any better off than they are, despite having more material possessions. All the singer has ever really wanted is to fill their empty hands, a modest and seemingly unattainable goal.
The chorus of "Call It A Day" seems to signify a breaking point for the singer. They can no longer meet the demands of life and feel lost and off-balance due to their own sick romantic ideals. The singer acknowledges that those ideals are delusive and only hold value to those who do not know any better. The pace of life used to move too slow for the singer, but now their heart feels trapped and it's time to move on. The singer urges themselves to never surrender and to laugh at the danger that has kept them together so far.
Overall, the lyrics to Call It A Day convey a sense of hopelessness and disillusionment with life, while also acknowledging the importance of perseverance and finding humor in the face of danger.
Line by Line Meaning
The voice of reason keeps distance from me
I'm not thinking clearly and am unwilling to listen to logical advice.
Sedated, impatient, can't fight the craving
I'm drugged and agitated, unable to resist my desires.
Demand a free life, figure out what this means
I want to be free from my problems, but don't know how to achieve it.
Stressed out, second guessed, smiling reluctantly.
I'm anxious and uncertain, trying to hide my true feelings.
Staring out windows,
I'm lost in thought, looking for answers or inspiration.
The faces I watch aint better than me for the shit they've got
Others around me aren't happier or more successful despite their possessions.
I've never had much, there's one thing that I've sought
I've always lacked material goods, but my desire for something deeper drives me.
Fill my empty hands, I know it's not a lot.
Although it's not much, I need something to give my life meaning.
Call it a day
I'm ready to give up and move on.
Eliminate
I need to get rid of or escape from something that's holding me back.
All that I can
I'll do everything in my power to achieve my goal.
Can't meet demands, we're all goddamned
The expectations placed on me are too high, and we're all doomed to fail in some way.
Lost
I'm feeling directionless and unsure of myself.
All my balance in sick romantics
My sense of stability is based on unhealthy or unrealistic relationships.
They continue to value delusive bastards
Others still revere those who are dishonest or wrongly motivated.
Back when I was younger this life moved too slow
In my youth, life seemed stagnant, but now it's moving too fast for me to keep up.
Now my heart feels too trapped, so it's time to go
I'm feeling suffocated and need to leave my current situation.
Always remember to never surrender
I must hold onto my determination and never give up on my dreams.
And laugh at the danger that kept us together so far.
Despite the risks and hardships, it's helped bond us together and we should appreciate that.
Contributed by Kaitlyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
masonhopkins
My favorite lyrically moving hardcore band
greeksdorok
<3 I love Life Long