Myka, Relocate was a metalcore (2012-2020)/post-hardcore (2007-2011) band f… Read Full Bio ↴Myka, Relocate was a metalcore (2012-2020)/post-hardcore (2007-2011) band from Lafayette, Louisiana, United States who later relocated to Houston, Texas. They were first formed in Louisville, Kentucky in 2007 by guitarists Austin Dore and Josh Peltier, bassist Luke Burleigh, and drummer Sam Albarado. Their sound on their first two releases are more of a creative ambient post-hardcore sound. The band members began making a name for themselves in their hometown and found a loyal audience in Lafayette, Louisiana, but their fortunes took a major turn in 2010 when they relocated to Houston, Texas and added dueling vocalists Michael Swank (clean vocals) and John Ritter (screaming). As the alternating vocals gave Myka, Relocate a singular sound and guitarist Dore began adding electronics to the group's aural palette, their following grew, aided by extensive touring. In 2013, Sam Albarado left Myka, Relocate, and Aaron Robertson became the band's new drummer; that same year, the band signed a record deal with Artery Recordings, distributed by the well-established indie label Razor & Tie, and went into the studio with producer Cameron Mizell behind the controls. Myka, Relocate's debut album, Lies to Light the Way, was released in October 2013. The group toured extensively in support, and in 2015 they returned to the recording studio to begin work on their second album. In October 2015, the completed album, The Young Souls, was released. The band ended in the fall of 2020.

Discography:
October 2015 - The Young Souls (Artery Recordings)
October 2013 - Lies To Light The Way (Artery Recordings, Razor & Tie)
2012 - Myka, Relocate (EP) (Self-Released)
June 26th, 2009 - ...And Of Monsters (EP) (Self-Released) with Bryan Beyt (Little House Productions)
July 2008 - Self-Portrait As A Frozen Father (Self-Released)

Members:
Original line-up (2007-2009):
Garrett Hawkins - Vocals (2007-2009)
Austin Dore - Lead guitar, vocals, programming (2007-2020)
Josh Peltier - Guitar (2009-2020) (ex-Anavie)
Luke Burleigh - Bass (2007-2016)
Sam Albarado - Drums (2007-2013)

Line-up (2011-2014):
Michael Swank - Clean vocals (2010-2020)
John D. Ritter - Unclean vocals (2010-2020)
Austin Dore - Lead guitar, vocals, programming (2007-2020)
Josh Peltier - Guitar (2009-2020) (ex-Anavie)
Luke Burleigh - Bass (2007-2016)
Aaron Robertson - Drums (ex-Like Giants) (2013-2016)
Dylan LeBlanc - Drums (2016-2020)

Cold War
Myka Relocate Lyrics

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Left out of sight, left out of mind
Left to create, me idol made of strength and devotion
Left to create, you're not apart, not apart

I've been waiting for so long, waiting for too long
Fighting for this cold war to end

I've been waiting for so long, waiting for too long

Fighting for this cold war to end

Left to dethrone these measures held against him wrong
Left to dethrone the lesser of two evils

You're singing through your broken teeth

Left to create, me idol made of strength and devotion
Left to create, you're not apart, not apart

I've been waiting for so long, waiting for too long.
Fighting for this cold war to end

I've been waiting for so long, it's been too long.
Fighting for this cold war to end

I'm moving on, but you're the same
I'm moving on, push me away

I can not believe a single word
I can not believe a single word

I've been waiting for so long
I've been waiting for so long

I can see it in your eyes
I can see it in your face

I can feel it shake your breath

Shake your breath

Keep me here now
Keep me here now
Keep me here now

I've been waiting for so long
I've been waiting for so long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Myka Relocate's song "Cold War" describe a sense of being left behind while others are moving forward, and the struggle to end a long-standing conflict. The first verse sets up this feeling of being forgotten, not given the attention that is due, but also the sense that this has allowed for personal growth. The words "Left to create, me idol made of strength and devotion" suggest that despite being left out of sight and out of mind, the singer has been able to become something powerful and admirable through strength and dedication.

The chorus repeats the phrase "I've been waiting for so long, waiting for too long, fighting for this cold war to end," which indicates a strong desire for resolution and peace. The second verse furthers this theme by describing a desire to overthrow the systems in place that are unjust or harmful. The line "Left to dethrone the lesser of two evils" suggests a mindset of rebellion against those in power who are not deserving of their position.

The bridge of the song takes on a more confrontational tone, with lines like "I'm moving on, but you're the same, push me away," indicating frustration with those who refuse to change or change at a slower pace than the singer would like. The song ends on an intense note with the repetition of "keep me here now" and "I've been waiting for so long" suggesting both a desperate plea to be acknowledged and a determination to keep fighting until resolution is reached.

Line by Line Meaning

Left out of sight, left out of mind
You were forgotten because you are not seen

Left to create, me idol made of strength and devotion
You were left alone to make a personal hero who is strong and devoted

Left to create, you're not apart, not apart
You are not apart, but rather included in the process of creating a strong and devoted idol

I've been waiting for so long, waiting for too long Fighting for this cold war to end
The wait has been too long and you are fighting for this ongoing conflict to cease

Left to dethrone these measures held against him wrong
You are chosen to overthrow the unjust actions taken against him

Left to dethrone the lesser of two evils
You are to take down the less harmful but still oppressive party

You're singing through your broken teeth
You're struggling to express yourself due to emotional and possibly physical pain

I'm moving on, but you're the same
You're progressing and growing, yet the other person remains stagnant

I'm moving on, push me away
You're trying to move forward but the other person is preventing you from doing so

I cannot believe a single word
You have lost trust and cannot believe anything that's said

I can see it in your eyes I can see it in your face
You can sense and see the negative emotions in the other person

I can feel it shake your breath Shake your breath
You can sense the other person's inner turmoil and struggle in their breathing

Keep me here now
You want to stay in this moment because it's better than what lies ahead

I've been waiting for so long, waiting for too long
The amount of time that has passed while waiting is too much

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11y

Can anyone tell me the names of their albums?????

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11y↑1

they have none that sound like this, but they released an album called Self Portrait of a Frozen Father in 2008. Only 2 members from the current band were there then tho..also an EP called ...and of Monsters in 2009 with 3 members of the current band.