Means were a Post-hardcore/Melodic hardcore band from Regina, Saskatchewan.… Read Full Bio ↴Means were a Post-hardcore/Melodic hardcore band from Regina, Saskatchewan. The band was formed in 2000 under the name of Means 2 An End. They were originally from the small city of Dauphin, Manitoba. In 2003, they relocated to Regina.

After many years of touring, the band began to accumulate a large fanbase. It was around this time, in 2005, that original bassist Blair Roberts quit to pursue a family. He was replaced by Dylan Johnstone(formerly of Yorkton, SK hardcore group Statement of Service). They remained a 3-piece until mid 2006 when Todd joined so Dylan could switch to lead vocals. This era of the band saw them switch to a straight up Metalcore sound ispired by Shai Hulud and Misery Signals.The group toured in the US and Canada constantly, and was featured in the June 2007 issue of Alternative Press magazine as well as multiple other publications. Their 2007 album, Sending You Strength, was released in the US on Facedown Record.

Their latest record, To Keep Me From Sinking, was well received and let this band drop of the scene gracefully and happily after this final album
Means disbanded after a series of farewell shows in select Canadian cities as well as a few US cities.

They played their final show to a sold-out crowd at the Riddell Centre in the University of Regina on November 28, 2008. If you want to hear the new band that the lead singer is in, check out the band Continuance

The Promise
Means Lyrics

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I took and burned what remained of myself
And there I broke it into finest dust
Into pieces shattered and though I'm broken
I am not ashamed
I am not afraid
The one who sees you will put you through
If you feel like the only one
If you feel like you're on the outside

I know there's one who sees you so you don't have to be afraid
We won't be afraid anymore
If you feel like the only one

If you feel like you're on the outside
We won't be afraid

Overall Meaning

In Means' song "The Promise," the lyrics speak to a deep sense of brokenness and insecurity while also providing hope and comfort to those who feel alone. The first few lines convey an image of destruction as the singer talks about how they burned and shattered what was left of themselves. But despite being broken, they refuse to feel ashamed or afraid. The next lines suggest that someone else sees the listener and that this person will put them through, implying that the person may challenge them or help them grow.

The chorus repeats twice, emphasizing the message that no matter how alone or outside one may feel, there is someone else who sees them and they don't have to be afraid anymore. It's a message of hope and solidarity, speaking to those who may be struggling with feeling like they don't belong or like they are the only ones experiencing certain emotions. The song's repetitive structure also serves to reinforce this message, driving it home and making sure it sticks with the listener.

Overall, "The Promise" is a powerful and uplifting song that speaks to the human experience of feeling broken and alone while also offering comfort and assurance that someone else sees and understands. It's a reminder that we don't have to go through life's struggles alone.

Line by Line Meaning

I took and burned what remained of myself
I destroyed any part of me that was left after experiencing difficult situations.

And there I broke it into finest dust
I shattered every part of myself into tiny pieces.

Into pieces shattered and though I'm broken
Although I am destroyed, shattered and broken with nothing left.

I am not ashamed
Despite my condition, there is no guilt, fear or embarrassment in my heart.

I am not afraid
Despite my situation, there is no fear in my mind.

The one who sees you will put you through
The person who recognizes you may lead you through difficulties.

If you feel like the only one
If you feel alone or like no-one relates to you

If you feel like you're on the outside
If you feel excluded and like you don't belong.

I know there's one who sees you so you don't have to be afraid
However, there is someone who recognizes you and you have no reason to fear or worry.

We won't be afraid anymore
We will not experience fear again.

If you feel like the only one
If you feel alone or like no-one relates to you.