Miles Away was formed in mid-2002 by Andre and Monty who had a bunch of songs they wanted to use for an old school hardcore band. They then drafted in Chris Unsworth, the drummer from Monty's other band Alleged and Perth stalwart/enigma Dion, formerly of Boredumb and From the Ruins to play the bass. Cavechest joined up on vocals in late 2002 to complete the puzzle. At this time the band was going under the name Burning Bridges, until they found a US band with the same name. With each of the members big fans of the mid to late 90’s positive old school hardcore comeback (i.e. Floorpunch, Ten Yard Fight, In My Eyes, Reach the Sky, Fastbreak etc.) the aim was to create a band that kids could stage dive and finger point to, whilst also fusing in elements of new school hardcore.
In December 2002 Miles Away went into Fleet studios to do a short demo. By this time Dion had left the band to start his new life in Melbourne,. So Monty ended up taking care of the bass on the demo. Then Andre decided to go to Northern California on a snowboard trip, so Miles Away went on a lengthy hiatus. Andre finally returned in early/mid-2003 and started jamming the old songs and some new ones. Eventually Miles Away had enough songs to play a show which happened in July at the notorious 208 house in Maylands, WA with fellow newcomers Burn For Me, The Collapse, Hailstones Kill 200 and Halo Of Knives. The show exceeded all band members expectations, and positive feedback was received. By this time Miles Away had acquired a full-time bassist in Steven Hopperton who played in PC Thug.
Miles Away finally released copies of their first demo at the WestSidePride show in 3 August... only 8 months late. With a good number of shows under the belt Miles Away went into record a new EP in September, which became the "Make It Count" EP. Sticking to that original band ideology from all those years ago, Miles Away would go on to become the biggest and most important hardcore band in the country. Being the first to make an impact overseas and putting Australian hardcore on the world map. Over the next 6 years they would tour Australia heavily, sign to Bridge Nine Records (U.S) and Resist Records (AUS), put out 2 solid full-lengths and a 7", ho through minor line-up changes and tour the world over multiple times. In 2012 they celebrated ten years of being a band with an Australian tour.
Miles Away recorded their 2010 album Endless Roads with producer Dean Baltulonis (Sick of It All, American Nightmare, No Warning, Modern Life is War) at The Wild Arctic Recording Studio in New York City. The album was released in August through Resist Records (Australia) and Anchors Aweigh Records (Europe). Before Endless Roads was released, Miles Away began recording an as yet untitled 7" which will include two new songs that did not appear on the new record, which they are self-releasing. Ash Pederick decided to leave the band and focus on his own project in Blkout. Colton Vaughan Jolliffe (formally of Perth hardcore act Something More) is currently filling in on bass while the band is on tour. It is unclear if he will become a permanent member of the band and did not take part in the recording of Endless Roads (It is believed that as per the demo, Monty recorded the Bass tracks for the new record). Miles Away will hit the road harder than ever in preparation for the release starting in June with a full Australian tour with fellow Perth friends and Resist Records label mates, Break Even, Melbourne's Hopeless and The Broderick as part of "The I'd Rather Be Giggin' Tour" to be followed by a European tour with Cruel Hand and The Carrier.
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Die Alone
Miles Away Lyrics
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Yes f*****g yes I'll reply every time
But in the end it's over
I can't fool myself any longer
No happy ending not this time
Everything fell out of reach
In a moment I lost it all left here to go it alone
Walk out my life everyone else did
No regrets that's your motto
Not for me neckdeep in regret that's my life
Throw me a lifejacket to stem the rising tide
Because I'm dying all alone
You won't come back and make things right
Chip away at my heart day by day
And all I can think this was meant to be
And we were meant to be
The f****d up kids will always be alone
Drowning in regret and you won't save me
So what's the f*****g point of this?
When I'll be waiting here always and forever
The f****d up kids will always be alone
The lyrics of Miles Away's "Die Alone" portray feelings of loneliness, regret, and disappointment. The singer questions whether their efforts were worth it, and they admit that there won't be any happy ending in their story. They feel like they've lost everything and are left to cope with the aftermath of their actions. They recognize that they're drowning in regret, unlike those who choose to live without any. They express a desire for someone to offer them a lifejacket, meaning they need help to survive, but they seem to have given up hope that anyone will come to their rescue.
The singer expresses their feelings of being trapped, and they believe that their fate is already decided. The line "And we were meant to be, the f****d up kids will always be alone" implies that they feel like they're getting what they deserve because they don't fit society's standard of what a "normal" person should be. They're drowning in their own thoughts and don't see a way out, but despite all of that, they're still waiting for someone to come and save them, even though they have accepted that this might never happen.
Overall, "Die Alone" portrays feelings of loneliness and despair that can be relatable to anyone who has ever felt like they're stuck in a situation that they can't get out of. The song also touches on society's standards and how not fitting in can lead to feelings of isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
In the end was it worth it?
Did everything that happened, including the pain and heartache, have a purpose or bring us some kind of worthwhile outcome?
Yes f*****g yes I'll reply every time
Despite any hardships or doubts, I am sure that the struggles were worth it in the end.
But in the end it's over
Despite believing that the struggles were worth it, the journey has now come to an end and we must move on.
I can't fool myself any longer
I cannot continue to pretend that everything is okay when it clearly is not.
No happy ending not this time
This journey has not resulted in a positive outcome or a 'happy ending'.
Everything fell out of reach
Everything that we had previously believed in or aimed for is now unattainable or out of reach.
In a moment I lost it all left here to go it alone
Suddenly and unexpectedly, everything that was familiar or comforting was lost, and now we must navigate this new reality alone.
Walk out my life everyone else did
Everyone we thought we could rely on or who had previously been a part of our lives has walked out, leaving us alone.
Don't f**k the trend it was meant to be
Despite everything that has happened, we should not try to go against what was meant to happen or what fate has in store for us.
No regrets that's your motto
You believe in living life without any regrets, but that is not something I can do - I am constantly burdened by my own regrets.
Not for me neckdeep in regret that's my life
Living without regrets and moving on from the past is not something I am capable of, and instead my life is constantly weighed down by regret.
Throw me a lifejacket to stem the rising tide
I am struggling to keep myself above water in this increasingly difficult situation and could use some help or support.
Because I'm dying all alone
I am figuratively 'dying' because of the pain and loneliness I am experiencing in this moment.
You won't come back and make things right
I am resigned to the fact that there is no hope for things to be fixed or for someone to come back and make things better.
Chip away at my heart day by day
Every day, the pain and heartache slowly but continuously wears me down and breaks my spirit.
And all I can think this was meant to be
Despite the pain and difficulties, I believe that everything that has happened was predestined or meant to happen in some way.
And we were meant to be
I believe that the struggles and difficulties that we faced were part of some larger plan or destiny that we were meant to fulfill.
The f****d up kids will always be alone
Regardless of how hard we try or what we do, those of us who have faced difficulties in our lives will always feel isolated or 'alone'.
Drowning in regret and you won't save me
I am suffocating under the weight of my own regrets and mistakes, and there is no one who can save me from this pain.
So what's the f*****g point of this?
What is the purpose or meaning of all this pain and hardship if there is no hope of ever escaping it?
When I'll be waiting here always and forever
Despite the hardships and pain, I will always be here - waiting and hoping for a better tomorrow.
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bitter X Clarity
on Broken
Why must it be this way?
The trust we built has faded grey
When will this all be gone
You left me all alone, you left me holding on
Today passed so long ago
You left me bruised and broken
I had no chance to grow
I never thought it would come to this
But there's so much more bad than the good times I’ll miss
I'm not sorry it turned out this way
Because the only way you acted only left me saying "life goes on"
It means nothing now
Because it worked out once but I’m wondering how
And how can you lie when you know it's true
I'll never forget what you broke in two
A lifeline worn from the love we shared
But trying to hold didn't have a prayer
And it crushes down, it crushes down on me
What you offered wasn't love just misery
I look around my room and I think of you
And I hope you never know what you put me through
All those letters you wrote,
Those words burn in my head
Lies written in stone
Don't you remember what we said?
All those letters you wrote,
Those words burn in my head
Lies written in stone
Don't you remember what we said?
Don't you remember what we said?
The prophecies we've broken
We only let go