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)

Dry Spell
Myka Relocate Lyrics

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How am I supposed to feel safe
when you're ripping at my throat?
How am I supposed to feel safe
when every word ignites a new flame?
Running around, running around.
Take me to the place where I can rest without feeling you.
Holding me down, holding me down.
Time and time again. This cycle never ends.

Run away. cause you keep falling apart,
but we know. yeah we know. That I'll be stronger.
Run away cause you keep tearing me down.
You'll never know how bad it hurt to watch you let go.

You can take what you want.
You'll never take me.
This is my pride, my oath. my reality.
How am i supposed to feel safe
when you're ripping at my throat?
How am I siipposed to feel safe
when every word ignites a new flame?
Cause everyone I know keeps playing games with me.
Gotta get inside my mind, so they can finally see.
That the life that I lead isn't any other way.
isn't any other way it should be

Run away, cause you keep falling apart,
but we know, yeah we know that i'll be stronger.
Run away cause you keep tearing me down.
You'll never know how bad it hurt to watch you let go.
Run away, cause you keep falling apart,
but we know, yeah we know, That i'll be stronger.
Run away cause you keep tearing me down.
You'll never know how bad it hurt to watch you let go.

You can take what you running from,
but it's time for me, time for me to speak out.
I will not be held at the mercy of your vices.
Your vices.

Run away, cause you keep falling apart,
but we know, yeah we know. That i'll be stronger.
Run away, cause you keep falling apart,
but we know, yeah we know. That i'll be stronger.
Run away, cause you keep falling apart,
but we know, yeah we know. That i'll be stronger.
Run away cause you keep tearing me down.
you'll never know how bad It hurt to watch you let go.

Run away, cause you keep falling apart,
but we know, yeah we know. That i'll be stronger.
Run away, cause you keep tearing me down

You'll never know how bad it hurt to watch you let go
Watch you let go.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Dry Spell" by Myka Relocate express the feeling of being held back in a relationship by someone who is constantly tearing you down. The opening lines reveal the struggle of feeling safe when the other person is always attacking you, whether physically or verbally. The singer becomes tired of being held down and their need for space is expressed through the lyrics "Take me to the place where I can rest without feeling you." A repeated cycle of this behavior makes the singer feel trapped in the relationship, and the chorus urges the other person to run away if they keep breaking apart and tearing the singer down. The singer asserts their own pride and individuality, declaring that the other person "can take what you want, but you'll never take me."

The bridge of the song expresses the singer's frustration with others in their life playing games with them and trying to manipulate their thoughts. The singer asserts that their life should be lived in their own unique way, without interference, and rejects being held at the mercy of someone else's vices. The song ends with a repeated affirmation that the singer will be stronger despite the pain of watching the other person let go.

Overall, "Dry Spell" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has felt trapped and held back in a toxic relationship, and it encourages the listener to take control of their own life and stand up for themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

How am I supposed to feel safe when you're ripping at my throat?
I don't feel safe when you're aggressively attacking me with your words and actions.

How am I supposed to feel safe when every word ignites a new flame?
Every word you say to me feels like an attack and only fuels the negativity between us.

Running around, running around. Take me to the place where I can rest without feeling you.
I need to escape from your constant chaos and find a place where I can feel peace and safety away from you.

Holding me down, holding me down. Time and time again. This cycle never ends.
You keep putting me in a position where I feel trapped and powerless, and it's a repeating pattern that never seems to stop.

Run away. cause you keep falling apart, but we know. yeah we know. That I'll be stronger.
You may be struggling and attempting to bring me down with you, but I am confident that I will become stronger in the end.

Run away cause you keep tearing me down. You'll never know how bad it hurt to watch you let go.
Your constant negative behavior and attempts to control me have taken a toll on our relationship, and it's painful to watch as you continue to let it fall apart.

You can take what you want. You'll never take me. This is my pride, my oath, my reality.
Although you may take material things and attempt to manipulate me, you will never take away my self-worth and integrity.

Cause everyone I know keeps playing games with me. Gotta get inside my mind, so they can finally see. That the life that I lead isn't any other way. isn't any other way it should be
People in my life are always trying to manipulate and control me, but they need to understand that my path and choices are my own and cannot be changed by their interference.

You can take what you running from, but it's time for me, time for me to speak out.
You may be trying to run away from your problems and avoid dealing with them, but I am ready to face them head-on and speak out about the issues in our relationship.

I will not be held at the mercy of your vices. Your vices.
I refuse to let your destructive behavior and negative influences control me any longer.

Run away, cause you keep falling apart, but we know, yeah we know. That i'll be stronger.
Even though you may be struggling and falling apart, I am confident that I will come out of this stronger and better than before.

Run away, cause you keep tearing me down You'll never know how bad it hurt to watch you let go Watch you let go.
Your negative behavior and unwillingness to work on our relationship is painful to watch as you continue to let it crumble.

Writer(s): Drew Fulk Copyright: Robot Of The Century Music

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