The sophomore full-length record from the band, due out April 15th on CI Records, draws influence from contemporary and past musical giants, including metal frontrunner Bring Me the Horizon and ever-eclectic The Mars Volta. Recorded at Planet Red Studios with Andreas Magnusson (Impending Doom, Fit For a King, The Black Dahlia Murder) in Richmond, VA, Life Between the Lies offers a pummeling 11 tracks strong filled with soaring melodies and aggressive verses, not unfamiliar from a sound crafted by Of Mice and Men, The Word Alive, and Memphis May Fire.
As described by guitarist Max Getz, “Life Between the Lies is a journey, both musically and lyrically, that we are excited to offer to people. The record transcends what we could have ever hoped to create, and as a band we hope this opens up opportunities to share our music with more people than ever.”
Life Between the Lies releases on April 15th, 2014 on iTunes and in stores.
Wander
One Year Later Lyrics
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You can shake the pain
You can walk away from the fall
You gotta let go
You gotta let go
I want it all
You can make a change
You can take the shame from it all
It's time to let go
I want to stifle all the words
That bleed
And wear them on my sleeve
And show them all to the wasted
Souls haunting everything they see
And just to make ends meet
We burn the rope
In our constant grief
[Chorus 2x:]
You held me up
Above the water
Kept me afloat through endless waves
And when the world is bleak
Your soul sinks beneath the sea
I can't find
The way to serenity
But in you
I found a place I could wander to
A slower path
To resting under the crystal blue
Now I'm ready let the waves take me in
Wash the cracks from my soul
Where the scars would have been
[Chorus 2x:]
You held me up
Above the water
Kept me afloat through endless waves
[5x:]
We all stand hand in hand
Hand in hand
The lyrics of One Year Later's song Wander convey a message of hope, perseverance, and healing in the face of pain and struggle. The opening lines express a desire for everything, despite the pain that may come with it, and encourage the listener to let go and make a change. The lyrics speak to the common human experience of carrying deep emotions within oneself, represented by the "words that bleed" and are worn "on my sleeve." The song recognizes the challenges of life and the harsh realities of the world but also emphasizes the importance of finding a place of peace and serenity amidst it all.
The chorus is a repeated tribute to someone who has been a constant source of support: "You held me up above the water, kept me afloat through endless waves." These lines suggest that there is hope and strength to be found in human connection, even when everything else seems dark and overwhelming. The song's message culminates in the final lines, "We all stand hand in hand," which emphasizes the power of unity and community in facing life's challenges.
Overall, One Year Later's Wander is a powerful song that speaks to the human experience of pain, struggle, and perseverance. It acknowledges the difficulties of life while also inspiring hope and offering a message of comfort and solidarity.
Line by Line Meaning
I want it all
I desire everything that life has to offer.
You can shake the pain
You have the power to overcome your suffering.
You can walk away from the fall
You can recover from your failures and start anew.
You gotta let go
You need to release your burdens in order to move forward.
You gotta let go
You need to let go of your past in order to embrace your future.
I want it all
I still want all that life has to offer.
You can make a change
You have the power to change your situation for the better.
You can take the shame from it all
You can overcome the guilt and shame that weighs you down.
It's time to let go
It is now time to free yourself from your struggles and move on.
It's time to let go
You need to let go of your fear and embrace your future.
I want to stifle all the words
I wish to silence the words that hurt me.
That bleed
Words that cause me pain and suffering.
And wear them on my sleeve
I want to display my emotional pain for all to see.
And show them all to the wasted
I want to share my pain with those who have also suffered.
Souls haunting everything they see
People who are troubled by their past experiences and are haunted by them.
And just to make ends meet
To survive, we sometimes have to resort to desperate measures.
We burn the rope
We push ourselves to the limit, sacrificing our health and well-being.
In our constant grief
Our endless suffering and sorrow.
You held me up
You supported me during my difficult times.
Above the water
You kept me from drowning in my pain and suffering.
Kept me afloat through endless waves
You helped me endure the never-ending hardships of life.
And when the world is bleak
During life's toughest moments.
Your soul sinks beneath the sea
You too are weighed down by life's struggles.
I can't find
I cannot discover my way.
The way to serenity
I cannot find the path to inner peace and calmness.
But in you
You give me hope and purpose.
I found a place I could wander to
You have given me a sanctuary where I can escape from the hardships of life.
A slower path
A more relaxed and peaceful way of living.
To resting under the crystal blue
To finding peace under clear skies and calm waters.
Now I'm ready let the waves take me in
I am now willing to surrender myself to the flow of life.
Wash the cracks from my soul
To cleanse myself of my emotional wounds and scars.
Where the scars would have been
Where my emotional scars would have lingered.
We all stand hand in hand
We are all interconnected and rely on each other for support.
Hand in hand
Together we can overcome any hardship.
Contributed by Lauren L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
OneYearLaterTV
Thanks so much! Please share!!!
Walla Walla Gaming
Loving the sound of this new album. Keep up the good work.
Bimpin
I legit have this song on repeat. amazing
MultiMsa1
definitely would love to hear them again great band this year
Ian Cormac
This track is amazing.
Alika Jackson
You guys are amazing live. Is there any way I can find out where you guys are playing next?
Astolfo
Please share the lyrics for the "I knew I found a place to wonder too resting under the crystal blue part" Ive been trying to get it and I love that part, Also sick album guys already purchased it! Amazing work.
OneYearLaterTV
But in you I found a place I could wander to, a slower path to resting under the crystal blue. Now I'm ready let the waves take me in, wash the cracks from my soul where the scars would have been. Thanks man!!
Justin Linde
Beast song
Ashleigh Frith
Can someone post the lyrics to the chorus? I love it and I can't quite make out the words. Much appreciated.