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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Rising Sun
Miles Away Lyrics
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All the times shes been a phase
Trophy life a useless waste
It will always be her pain
Just an object used til dawn
Yeah she knows hell never care
Every day so fucking torn
Its all shell every know
Every time every night
Crying shame she aint the same
But it will always be her pain
Just an object used till dawn
Yeah she knows hell never care
Wasting life spent as a pawn
Its all shell ever know
Try to give something get nothing back
Wasted your a pride a cheap side
All she knows is how to be abused
Gotta understand theres something more
Lay it on the line lay it on the line!
Shell never knows she worth so much more
Lay it on the line! lay it on the line
Shell never know shes worth so much more
Youll never be the one his only rising sun
You say theres nothing you can do
Girl theres nothing you cant do
The lyrics of Miles Away's song Rising Sun tell the story of a woman who is stuck in an abusive relationship, who is used as an object until dawn, and who settles for second best every time. She is a sad, weathered body with a trophy life, and it will always be her pain. Her every day is spent torn and crying over her circumstances, and she knows that he will never care about her. She is wasting her life as a pawn, and all she knows is how to be abused. The lyrics call out for the woman to understand that there is more to life than this, that she is worth so much more, and to stand up for herself, to lay it on the line, and to take control of her own life. The lyrics encourage her to believe that there is nothing she can't do, and that she should never settle for being someone's second choice or object for abuse.
The song's lyrics address a very common issue in society and focus on emotional pain and insecurities that many individuals face every day. The lyrics portray a message of empowerment and self-worth that can inspire and motivate people to take control of their own lives. It is a powerful message that can impact people's lives and help them realize that they are capable of so much more than what they believe or are told to believe.
Line by Line Meaning
Weathered body saddened face
Her body and face show the toll that her experiences have taken on her
All the times shes been a phase
She has been treated as a temporary, disposable object by those around her
Trophy life a useless waste
Her superficial lifestyle is meaningless and unfulfilling
It will always be her pain
The pain and mistreatment she has endured will always be a part of her life
Just an object used til dawn
She is treated solely as a sexual object, used and then discarded
Yeah she knows hell never care
She understands that she is not valued or cared for by those who use her
Every day so fucking torn
She is in constant emotional pain and conflict
Its all shell every know
Her entire existence revolves around her physical appearance and her treatment as an object
She settles for second best
She does not believe that she deserves better treatment or a better life
Every time every night
Her mistreatment and objectification are constant, recurring patterns in her life
Crying shame she aint the same
She is not the same person she used to be, and her situation is a tragedy
Wasting life spent as a pawn
Her life is being wasted as she is used as a pawn by those around her
Try to give something get nothing back
She tries to give of herself, but receives no recognition or respect in return
Wasted your a pride a cheap side
Her pride has been wasted, and she is left feeling cheap and worthless
All she knows is how to be abused
Her experiences have taught her to accept abuse as the only way she can be treated by others
Gotta understand theres something more
She needs to understand that she deserves more than the mistreatment she is currently receiving
Lay it on the line lay it on the line!
She needs to be honest and forthright about her situation and her need for change
Shell never knows she worth so much more
She does not realize her own self-worth and potential for a better life
Youll never be the one his only rising sun
She will never be valued and cherished as the most important person in someone's life
You say theres nothing you can do
She feels helpless and powerless to change her situation
Girl theres nothing you cant do
She has the power and ability to change her situation and create a better life for herself
Contributed by Leah H. 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