The ban… Read Full Bio ↴Parkway Drive is a metalcore band from Byron Bay, Australia.
The band formed in the summer of 2003, their name coming from the street they used to practice on in their home town of Byron Bay, Australia. Not long after they had formed, they released a split EP with Adelaide band I Killed The Prom Queen. Later that year, the band also made an appearance on the Byron Bay Hardcore compilation What We've Built, preceded by their debut EP, Don't Close Your Eyes.
In May 2005 the PwD headed to the USA to record their debut album with renowned metal producer, Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz (who is responsible for acclaimed releases from the likes of Unearth, August Burns Red, Underoath and Johnny Truant.)
Since the release of Don't Close Your Eyes, Parkway Drive have rapidly accumulated a loyal fanbase Australia-wide, courtesy of support slots for international acts including Hatebreed, In Flames, Chimaira, Shadows Fall, As I Lay Dying, Bleeding Through, Alexisonfire, and performances at Metal for The Brain 2005 and Australia's Hardcore 2005. They have built quite a strong reputation within the music industry, this led to their signing with Epitaph record label.
In June 2006 they released Killing With a Smile in the United States during August of that year.
In late May 2006, second bass player Shaun Cash left the band for personal reasons with the full support of the rest of the members. The band soon found a replacement in their "merch guy" and long-time friend, Jia "Pie" O'Connor. Now a permanent part of the line-up, he played with them for the rest of their first international tour in the United Kingdom, and Europe, and later dates in the United States.
In October 2006, they were billed as the Australian contingent on the Rockstar Taste of Chaos tour, playing alongside Anti-Flag, Underoath, Thursday, Senses Fail, Taking Back Sunday and Saosin. During November and December 2006, they appeared at the Homebake Festival, Sound Fest, Resist Records' tour, Soundwave Festival and Gravity G Festival before returning to the UK and Europe.
On 3 March 2007, a new song was previewed to a crowd at Underworld entitled "The Siren's Song". The song would later feature on Horizons. They were placed on the bill for the U.S. Vans Warped Tour 2007 as the only Australian band on the tour. On 15 August, Winston McCall appeared in an interview on the short.fast.loud show on Australia's Triple J Radio station in which he previewed a track off Horizons entitled "Boneyards".
Horizons was released on 6 October 2007. The album was generally acclaimed by critics and fans alike; especially Blunt Magazine, who wrote that the album 'simply slays from the get go' and awarded it 10/10, and planet-loud.com, which suggested that it would 'set the benchmark for metal albums to come'. It debuted at number 6 on the ARIA Charts. After the release of Horizons, the band toured through the US, Australia and Europe with such bands such as Killswitch Engage, Bury Your Dead, Darkest Hour and others.
In February/March 2008, Parkway teamed up with Byron Bay bands/friends 50 lions and Word Up!, to complete the Surf Rats Tour of east coast Australia. This tour (travelling to towns not listed on the standard touring circuit) was based around surfing big surf spots on the way.
On 12 December 2008 while performing at UNSW Roundhouse, Parkway Drive announced that they were filming a DVD of the show, which would include footage of the performance and a few songs from other bands featured in the Sweat Fest Tour. On 18 January 2009, Parkway Drive announced their headlining US tour with Stick to Your Guns and Mychildren Mybride. On 28 January to 1 February 2009, Parkway Drive went on a tour in Japan with Shai Hulud and Crystal Lake. Parkway Drive played at the 2009 Bamboozle Lineup at the Giant's Stadium parking lots; as well as being confirmed at 2009's Download Festival.
In May 2009, Parkway Drive announced that they would be releasing a live DVD and an Australian tour was also announced with August Burns Red and Architects in support of it. It was on this tour that the band performed a new song entitled "Unrest."
On 11 January 2022, the band announced a North American tour in May and June, supported by Hatebreed, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Stick to Your Guns. However, on 6 April, they announced the cancellation of the tour, stating that "the relentless nature of being in this band has given us very little time to reflect on who we are as individuals, who we want to be and the toll it is taking on ourselves and our friendships". On 23 May, it was announced that for their mental health, Parkway Drive would be taking a break from activity, but clarified that they "are here to stay".
On 7 June, following a series of teasers released on various social media, the band unveiled a brand new single entitled "Glitch" along with a music video. On 8 June, the band announced that their Fall 2022 European tour with Lorna Shore and While She Sleeps would continue as scheduled with a rebrand, and new music to accompany said tour. On 6 July, the band released the second single "The Greatest Fear" and its corresponding music video. At the same time, they officially announced that their seventh studio album, Darker Still, was set for release on 9 September 2022, whilst also revealing the album cover and the track list.
Discography:
Albums
- 2005 - Killing with a Smile (Resist Records, Epitaph Records)
- 2007 - Horizons (Resist Records, Burning Heart Records, Epitaph Records)
- 2010 - Deep Blue (Resist Records, Epitah Records, Burning Heart)
- 2012 - Atlas (Resist Records, Epitah Records, Burning Heart)
- 2015 - I.R.E.
- 2018 - Reverence
- 2022 - Darker Still
Other Releases:
- 2003 - Split EP with I Killed The Prom Queen
- 2004 - Donβt Close Your Eyes EP (Resist Records)
- 2006 - Donβt Close Your Eyes (Reissue) EP (Resist Records)
- n/a - βWhat Weβve Builtβ BBHC compilation
- 2006 - Smoke βEm If Ya Got βEm (Resist Records)
- 2007 - Boneyards (Resist Records)
- 2009 - Parkway Drive: The DVD
Members:
Current:
Winston McCall - Vocals (2003βpresent)
Jeff Ling - Lead guitar (2003βpresent)
Luke "Pig" Kilpatrick - Rhythm guitar (2003βpresent)
Ben "Gaz" Gordon - Drums (2003βpresent)
Jia "Pie" O'Connor - Bass (2006βpresent)
Former:
Shaun "Cashy" Cash - Bass (2004β2006)
Brett "Lagg" Versteeg - Bass & backing vocals (2003β2004)
Five Months
Parkway Drive Lyrics
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Sending shivers down my spine like cold hands across my skin
Five months have passed and taken with them every sense of warmth
Until my blood ran cold and life stood still
And still I hold my breath, counting the nights
I've stood with my heart in hand
Waiting for silence to break, to break me down again
If only you could see
See it in my eyes
How much it means
Your touch, Your smile
To a heart thats beat
Has long since given out and given in
The night opens wide
Swallowing every sense
Embracing me with emptiness
The night opens wide (opens wide)
Swallowing every sense
Embracing me with emptiness
The hours have become irritations
And I find myself reduced to life's imitation
The hours have become irritations
And I find myself reduced to life's imitation
How can we truly say that we are alive
When everything I see in me is screaming?
How can we truly say that we are alive
When everything I see in me is screaming otherwise?
It's screaming otherwise
Cause five months have passed and taken with them every sense of warmth
Until my blood ran cold and life stood still
And life stood still, and life stood still
The hours have become irritations
And I find myself reduced to life's imitation
The hours have become irritations
And I find myself reduced to life's imitation
The lyrics of Parkway Drive's song "Five Months" reflect the feelings of emptiness, loneliness, and despair. The opening lines describe the feeling of coldness that has crept into the singer's body, both physically and emotionally. The lyrics also suggest the passage of time, as the singer says that five months have passed and taken away any sense of warmth from his life. He feels as if his heart has given out and given in, as he waits for something to break him down and give him hope again.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "still I hold my breath," signifying a feeling of anxiety and waiting for something to happen. The singer addresses an unknown person, telling them that they could see how much their touch and smile mean to him. However, he also feels like he has become an imitation of himself, reduced to irritations, waiting for something to bring him back to life.
The lyrics of "Five Months" are emotional and poignant, touching on themes of emptiness, despair, and the human need for connection. The song speaks to those who have felt lost and alone, waiting for something to break them free from their emotional bonds.
Line by Line Meaning
The night creeps through my bones with a winter's chill
The darkness enters my soul with a cold and bleak feeling
Sending shivers down my spine like cold hands across my skin
It makes me feel uneasy and scared, as if I had the touch of death upon me
Five months have passed and taken with them every sense of warmth
Time has gone by and has taken away all the good things that made me feel alive and happy
Until my blood ran cold and life stood still
Now I feel numb and lifeless, trapped in a world that seems to have stopped moving
And still I hold my breath, counting the nights
I wait and hope for things to change, but all I can do is wait and let time pass
I've stood with my heart in hand
I've exposed my emotions and feelings to others, despite the risk of getting hurt
Waiting for silence to break, to break me down again
I hope that something will happen to shake me out of this state of emptiness and sadness
If only you could see
I wish someone could understand the pain and suffering that I am feeling
See it in my eyes
I wish someone could look into my eyes and see the sadness and despair that lies within me
How much it means
The importance that your touch and smile has on my life
Your touch, Your smile
The simple things that bring joy and love to my life
To a heart thats beat
To a heart that has been broken and is tired of hurting
Has long since given out and given in
A heart that has stopped fighting and surrendered to the anguish and despair
The night opens wide
The darkness and emptiness of the night become all-consuming
Swallowing every sense
It feels as if everything that is good and hopeful is lost in the darkness
Embracing me with emptiness
The emptiness and loneliness of the night surrounds and suffocates me
The hours have become irritations
Time passes by slowly and painfully, reminding me of my suffering
And I find myself reduced to life's imitation
My life feels like a cheap copy of what it used to be, lacking any true joy or hope
How can we truly say that we are alive
How can we claim to be truly living when we feel so broken and hurt inside?
When everything I see in me is screaming?
All I can see inside is pain and sadness, crying out for help and healing
It's screaming otherwise
Despite what I try to tell myself, the pain and agony inside always find a way to scream out
And life stood still, and life stood still
Life has become stagnant and unchanging, a barren wasteland of misery and loneliness
Contributed by Addison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@staz8485
The night creeps through my bones with a winter's chill, sending shivers down my spine
Like cold hands across my skin
Five months have passed and taken with them every sense of warmth
Until my blood ran cold and life stood still
And still I hold my breath, counting the nights I've stood with my heart in hand
And still I hold my breath, counting the nights.
Waiting for silence to break me down again
If only you could see
See it in my eyes how much it means
Your touch, Your smile
To a heart that's beat has long since given out and given in
The night opens wide, swallowing every sense
Embracing me with emptiness
The hours have become irritations, and I find myself reduced to life's imitation
How can we truly say that we are alive
When everything I see in me is screaming
How can we truly say that we are alive
When everything I see in me is screaming otherwise?
It's screaming otherwise
Cause five months have passed and taken with them every sense of warmth
Until my blood ran cold and life stood still
The hours have become irritations, and I find myself reduced to life's imitation
@davidcreigh7718
I remember the day this came out. I rushed to the store after school. I was so excited. This was my favorite song off the album. Great memories!
@staz8485
The night creeps through my bones with a winter's chill, sending shivers down my spine
Like cold hands across my skin
Five months have passed and taken with them every sense of warmth
Until my blood ran cold and life stood still
And still I hold my breath, counting the nights I've stood with my heart in hand
And still I hold my breath, counting the nights.
Waiting for silence to break me down again
If only you could see
See it in my eyes how much it means
Your touch, Your smile
To a heart that's beat has long since given out and given in
The night opens wide, swallowing every sense
Embracing me with emptiness
The hours have become irritations, and I find myself reduced to life's imitation
How can we truly say that we are alive
When everything I see in me is screaming
How can we truly say that we are alive
When everything I see in me is screaming otherwise?
It's screaming otherwise
Cause five months have passed and taken with them every sense of warmth
Until my blood ran cold and life stood still
The hours have become irritations, and I find myself reduced to life's imitation
@dundun8323
man, this band is timeless, came back and still blown away
@Owlan1
Top five album of all time, but for Pete's sake, would it be too much to normalize the volume between the tracks?
@kakashihatake1869
The hours have become irritationsssssss -- hits hard when you've been so far away from home for a long time
@johnhenry3758
Music that could make you cry/
Thanks Parkway Drive
@dakotasawyer7106
The whole albums has such amazing riffs....I never gave this album enough credit....I'm here to redeem myself listening to everyday π€π€π€π€
@hydratheskygod6344
super fun to play on guitar
@JB-ml6ir
One thousand percent. Still one of my favourites.
@godzillaboi2682
A very fun riff too