Live My Last is a captivating band charting new waters in the modern rock genre. The quintet hails from Columbus, OH and has continually set the bar for others to follow with their amazing ability to combine melodic, ear-popping hooks with a straight-ahead rock vibe. This combination allows the band to cast a wide net, capturing the imagination of fans...and competitors...alike.
Now, anticipating the release of their new full length album "Convictions", recorded at Spider Studios with producer Ben Schigel, Live My Last is poised to take their new music, and their high energy stage show to legions of new fans.
Live My Last consists of Justin Wilson on vocals, Brock Richards and Brandon Friedel on guitars, and Mark Fox, anchoring the rhythm section on drums. The members bring their varied backgrounds together to create a refreshing and distinctive sound that is uniquely Live My Last.
On February 2, 2016, Friedel tweeted through the band's Twitter account that the "writing for the next album has begun," with a photo of him playing guitar in the studio. Since then, the band has been posting updates on social media of the recording of their sophomore record. In July 2016, the band apologized for being so inactive as they have had to deal with "personal issues" but "are ready to get back onto the stage." On July 1, 2018, The band tweeted through their Twitter account that Wilson had died. [Wikipedia]
Band Members:
Justin Wilson / Vocals
Brock Richards / Guitar
Brandon Friedel / Guitar
Mark Fox / Drums
Broken Glass
Live My Last Lyrics
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Watch and you'll see
Just like you, empty and useless
Bottles will break
I wanted you more
You wanted me less
I'm leaving with no regrets though
Let's go back to the place where it all began
To the one with sharp words and a closed right hand
Anger only growing stronger
"Attack," she says just like before, I see the bullets fly so I hit the floor
Just to save my self and prove to you
Just you watch and see
Watch and you'll see
Just like you, empty and useless
Bottles will break
I could never stay
Those empty words never seem to settle the score
Swinging fists, she wants some more
Anger only growing stronger
"Attack!" she screams just like before
I slide down the stairs and slip out the door
Just to save my self and prove to you
Just you watch and see
Watch and you'll see
Just like you, empty and useless
Bottles will break
You've done this to your self
Find another quick fix, kill all the memories
There's no one who can help
I've told you once before
Just you watch and see
Watch and you'll see
Just like you, empty and useless
Bottles will break
I wanted you more
You wanted me less
I'm leaving with no regrets though
In Live My Last's song Broken Glass, the lyrics tell the story of a toxic relationship where the singer has had enough and decides to leave. The first verse talks about the inevitable consequences of this type of relationship, where bottles will break just like the relationship. This lyric is also referencing the common saying that "you become what you surround yourself with" as the singer explains that just like the bottles become empty and useless, so has the person they are singing to.
The chorus "Just you watch and see, Watch and you'll see, Just like you, empty and useless, Bottles will break" is repeated several times throughout the song and serves to show the confidence the singer has in their decision to leave. They are telling the person they are leaving that they will see the consequences of their actions just like the bottles breaking. The next verse recounts a violent episode in the relationship where the person they are singing to is described as having sharp words and a closed right hand. The chorus follows again, and the bridge is about how the singer has made their escape and is leaving with no regrets.
Overall, the song Broken Glass is about leaving a toxic relationship and the confidence that comes from that decision. It also touches on the theme of consequences - "just like you" - and how it's inevitable that things will break and come apart in relationships that are not healthy.
Line by Line Meaning
Just you watch and see
I want you to see the consequences of your actions
Watch and you'll see
If you pay attention, you'll notice the damage you've done
Just like you, empty and useless
You are just like broken glass: broken and serving no purpose.
Bottles will break
Similar to bottles, people can break too.
I wanted you more
I loved you more than you loved me
You wanted me less
You didn't love me as much as I loved you
I'm leaving with no regrets though
I don't regret leaving you
Let's go back to the place where it all began
Let's revisit the location where our relationship started
To the one with sharp words and a closed right hand
The person with a sharp tongue and a closed mind
Anger only growing stronger
Fury is only getting worse
"Attack," she says just like before, I see the bullets fly so I hit the floor
She yells "attack," and I see the metaphorical bullets flying, and fearfully hit the floor.
Just to save my self and prove to you
I need to protect my own well-being and show you I won't tolerate the abuse.
I could never stay
I could never stay with someone who hurt me
Those empty words never seem to settle the score
Apologies don't erase the damage that's been done
Swinging fists, she wants some more
She's eager to fight and cause harm
You've done this to yourself
You caused your own misery
Find another quick fix, kill all the memories
Replace the memories with something new and forget the past
There's no one who can help
No one can save you from your own actions
I've told you once before
I already warned you once
Bottles will break
Everything has a breaking point, even you
Just like you, empty and useless
After breaking, people can be empty and without purpose
I wanted you more
I deeply desired to be with you
You wanted me less
You didn't want the relationship as much as I did
I'm leaving with no regrets though
I won't look back with regret on leaving you.
Contributed by Samuel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.