Founded by brothers John and Cruise Russo, Reverse Order began actively gigging as a complete outfit with Russack and Schaafsma in 2007, originally trading off on instruments. Schaafsma and Russack then left the band, and Mike Spadafora took over on guitar, shortly after adding Justin Bylina on bass to the line- up. After playing at national Pollstar venues like The Stone Pony, PNC Bank Arts Center, Crocodile Rock Cafe, The Meadowlands and The Highline Ballroom, the band played The Bamboozle Festival in both 2008 and 2009 in New Jersey. Justin Bylina left to work on his own projects. [3] Reverse Order has also played on the Vans Warped Tour and at the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, among many other national festivals and events. With a new line-up, the band plans to record a new release in summer 2010.
Everything Beautiful
Reverse Order Lyrics
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Got a bruise on my foot from kicking the chair I got blood on my knuckles but I don't care,
Got one string left on my guitar from when I threw it on the ground with my broken heart.
You said we'd make it,
You said we'd make it.
Whatever happened to you saying you would always be there for me,
I know he's probably standing right there saying everything you wanna hear,
That you got nothing to fear.
But I do.
This comforter doesn't seem to comfort me it just feels like needles over me,
This showers cold and I can't seem to find the need to turn on the heat.
You said we'd make it,
You said we'd make it.
Whatever happened to you saying you would always be there for me,
You'd never stop loving me,
I know he's probably standing right there saying everything you wanna hear,
That you got nothing to fear.
What have I become,
My sweetest friends,
Everyone I know,
Goes away in the end.
You said we'd make it,
I thought we'd make it.
Whatever happened to you saying you would always be there for me,
You'd never stop loving me,
I know he's probably standing right there saying everything you wanna hear,
That you got nothing to fear,
And if I burned every beautiful thing in here it wouldn't even touch you,
I know he's probably standing right there saying everything you wanna hear,
That you got nothing to fear.
The lyrics to Reverse Order's "Everything Beautiful" are incredibly emotional and heart-wrenching, dealing with the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer of the song is clearly in a state of distress, with a hole in the wall, blood on their knuckles, and a broken guitar string. They're clearly struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship, and are haunted by the promises that their partner made to them. The chorus of the song repeats the line "you said we'd make it", underscoring the singer's feelings of betrayal and heartbreak.
The second verse of the song delves deeper into the singer's turmoil. They can't seem to find comfort anywhere, whether it's in their bed or in the shower. They're clearly alone and struggling with their emotions, while their partner has seemingly moved on to someone else. The phrase "what have I become, my sweetest friend" is particularly resonant, underscoring the sense of loss and confusion that the singer is experiencing.
The final lines of the song are both powerful and heartbreaking, with the singer acknowledging that no matter what they do, they can't seem to reach their former partner. The line "if I burned every beautiful thing in here it wouldn't even touch you" is particularly poignant, emphasizing the distance between the two of them. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that their former partner is probably being told everything they want to hear by someone else, while they are left with nothing but fear and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a hole in the wall and got nothing to do I've been sitting here thinking all afternoon,
I am bored and have been sitting idle all day with nothing to do, with a hole in my wall. I have been lost in my thoughts.
Got a bruise on my foot from kicking the chair I got blood on my knuckles but I don't care,
I hurt myself when I kicked a chair but I am numb to the physical pain as I am dealing with emotional pain.
Got one string left on my guitar from when I threw it on the ground with my broken heart.
I am left with just one string on my broken guitar, which is symbolic of my broken heart after losing my love.
You said we'd make it,
You promised me that we would overcome all our obstacles and make it work.
Whatever happened to you saying you would always be there for me,
You assured me that you would always be there for me, but I feel alone now.
You'd never stop loving me,
You told me that your love for me will never fade away, but it seems like things have changed now.
I know he's probably standing right there saying everything you wanna hear,
I believe that you are with someone new who is telling you all the things you want to hear.
That you got nothing to fear.
You feel secure and have nothing to worry about in your new relationship, but I am not so sure.
But I do.
I still have fears and doubts about our relationship and your new relationship.
This comforter doesn't seem to comfort me it just feels like needles over me,
The comforting things around me, like my blanket, don't seem to bring me any comfort. I feel overwhelmed by my emotions.
This showers cold and I can't seem to find the need to turn on the heat.
Even the comforting act of taking a warm shower does not appeal to me. I am feeling numb and cold.
What have I become,
I question what I have become after this heartbreak and loneliness I am experiencing.
My sweetest friends,
The ones closest to me, my friends, are not able to make me feel better.
Everyone I know,
Everyone in my life seem to be leaving and not caring about me.
Goes away in the end.
Eventually, everyone leaves and I am left alone to deal with my pain.
I thought we'd make it.
I had hope that our love would persist and we would make it through everything, despite the odds.
And if I burned every beautiful thing in here it wouldn't even touch you,
Even if I destroyed everything around me, it would not affect you, as you are with someone new.
Contributed by Mackenzie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.