With increased interest in the music from local, national, and international magazines and the EP selling in 5 continents, in 2003 Bryce produced and released his debut album Calendar Days. The album title comes from a line in the song "TV Family". Using a $15,000 budget, the album was recorded in Kansas on the label The Militia Group. The album was critically praised as being extremely uplifting, and included varied music (for example, the track "What We Hate, We Make" which includes the 6th grade choir that his younger sister was in from Texas). The album sold well throughout the United States and Japan.
In November 2004, Bryce began working with producer Tim O'Heir in Brooklyn to co-produce his second album Hello, Good Friend - the album title coming from the song "Never Knew". This album included more piano central songs than his previous album. The Rocket Summer has toured the US and Japan extensively and has gained a large fan base. The album was subsequently released by a Christian music label to Christian retail outlets. Although The Rocket Summer is not a "Christian band", and it is not immediately obvious in his lyrics, Avary is a Christian and lets his faith influence his lyrics and his music. Avary says that his faith is the most important thing in his life.
He signed with Island Def Jam Records for his third record, Do You Feel, which was released on July 17th, 2007. The first single from the album is So Much Love. The Rocket Summer has released the music video for So Much Love. On September 5th, 2008, the music video for Do You Feel was released. The music video for Do You Feel was co-directed by Bryce Avary with director Nate Weaver. The video was funded by Avary. The video for Do You Feel featured stories of real people with "real issues" such as homelessness, addiction, disease and abuse. The video also featured cameos from artists Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin, Matt Theissen of Relient K, Josh Farro and Jeremy Davis of Paramore, Mike Herrera of MxPx, Forrest Kline of Hellogoodbye, Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low and Jonathan Cook of Forever The Sickest Kids.
While Avary writes and produces his albums while playing every instrument, he is also known for his hard work ethic on the road. The Rocket Summer has toured the US, Canada, The UK, and Japan numerous times and have been responsible for taking now popular bands such as Paramore, The Plain White T's, The Format and Phantom Planet as support acts.
The Rocket Summer has headlined many sold out tours in the US, Canada, The Uk, and Japan. The Rocket Summer has also played many worldwide festivals such as Glastonbury Festival in England, T in the Park Festival in Scotland, Summer Sonic Festival in Japan, Oxygen Festival in Ireland, Austin City Limits, SxSw, Bamboozle and Cornerstone.
The Rocket Summer toured with the Vans Warped Tour in the summer of 2007 for two months. Although Bryce records all of his own instruments for his records, he tours with a band mostly made up of high school friends. His band currently consists of Seth Brewton on guitar, Matt Bergeland on bass, and Tommy Quinn on drums. His wife, Tara[1], tours with him as his business manager and sells merchandise at his shows.
In January 27, 2008, The Rocket Summer played a series of dates in the UK including major cities such as London, Manchester, Newcastle and Cardiff, with The Secret Handshake and Between the Trees supporting. Before The Rocket Summer's set every night, Jamie Tworkowski spoke briefly about To Write Love On Her Arms. Without even having an album released in the UK, these dates sold out weeks before the tour began.
Beginning March 14, 2008, The Rocket Summer co-headlined the Alternative Press tour. It started in Houston, Texas and ended in May in Cleveland, Ohio. Also co-headlining was All Time Low, with The Matches, Sonny, and Forever The Sickest Kids supporting - Live Photos from AP Tour.
The Rocket Summer returned to the UK with a headlining show beginning on June 28, 2008 in Yeovil and ending on July 16, 2008 in Birmingham.
The Rocket Summer returned to the United States for a headlining fall tour with support from The Secret Handshake, Phantom Planet and The Morning Light. After conclusion of the tour, Bryce Avary took some time off to write a new record. He recorded the new album at Ocean Studios in Burbank, CA from February-April. He produced the record with CJ Eiriksson, who also engineered the album. Some of the tracks were mixed by Neal Avron. The album, titled "Of Men and Angels" is expected to be released in 2009 by Island Def Jam.
All I Have
Rocket Summer Lyrics
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Are you tryin' to stop it'
Everyone's watchin'
What are you gonna do'
Are you tryin' to stop it'
Everyone's watchin'
Everyone is conversin'
Oh, yeah, they were a part
He was a part and she was a part of it, oh, fallin' apart
Is anyone watchin'' Is anyone listenin'?
Are we listenin'?
And all I have is all of me
And it's all that I can give
I'm disappointed in hearts
With you our hearts will spill
Over in you, over in me, over in this
Oh, I never knew, they never knew
What you're going through
'Cause you got everybody thinkin'
There's nothin' wrong with you
And you fall apart 'cause you felt apart
And they were a part of it, oh, fallin' apart
Is anyone watchin'' Is anyone listenin'?
Are you listenin'?
And all I have is all of me
And it's all that I can give
I'm disappointed in hearts
With you our hearts will spill
Over in you, over in me, over in this
On dark and stormy days, somewhere it's glowin'
And even though I know I'm here, I know I'm goin'
Oh, you never stop, you just collide
Grasp onto your side, surprise and make it right, yeah
And all I have is all of me
And it's all that I can give
I'm disappointed in hearts
With you our hearts will spill
Over in you, over in me, over in this
And all I have is all of me
And it's all that I can give
I'm disappointed in hearts
With you our hearts will spill
Over in you, over in me, over in this
And all I have is all of me
And it's all that I can give
I'm disappointed in hearts
With you our hearts will spill
Over in you, over in me, over in this
The lyrics of Rocket Summer's song All I Have speaks of the universal experience of pain and hurt, and how it affects everyone around us. The opening lines "Everybody's hurtin', everybody knows it, Are you tryin' to stop it?" questions the inaction of the people who can help ease the pain of others. It is a plea for empathy, for people to not just acknowledge the hurt but to actively try to stop it. The next lines go "Everyone's watchin', What are you gonna do' Are you tryin' to stop it' Everyone's watchin', everyone is conversin', everyone's listenin'" emphasizes the need for action and accountability. It puts the spotlight on the person being questioned, challenging them to either try to stop the hurt or just watch it happen.
The song then switches to a flashback, telling the story of someone who falls apart, and how their friends were a part of it. The lines "Oh, yeah, they were a part, He was a part and she was a part of it, oh, fallin' apart Is anyone watchin', Is anyone listenin'?" sets the background story. The person referenced here is somebody dealing with a significant problem or personal struggle, and their friends were oblivious to it, contributing to their downfall. The chorus repeats the theme of the song, that with empathy and care, we can ease each other's pain. "And all I have is all of me, And it's all that I can give, I'm disappointed in hearts, With you, our hearts will spill, Over in you, over in me, over in this."
The last half of the song is a call to action, telling listeners that even during dark and stormy days, there is still hope for the future. The lyrics "On dark and stormy days, somewhere it's glowin', And even though I know I'm here, I know I'm goin', Oh, you never stop, you just collide, Grasp onto your side, surprise and make it right, yeah" encourages listeners to not just give up and keep on moving forward. The song's final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the essential message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's hurtin', everybody knows it
Everyone is experiencing pain and suffering, and this is a widely acknowledged fact.
Are you tryin' to stop it'
The singer is questioning whether anyone is taking action to alleviate or address the pain that is being felt.
Everyone's watchin'
People are aware of what is happening and paying attention to the situation.
What are you gonna do'
The artist is challenging listeners to consider what steps they can take to make a positive difference.
Everyone is conversin'
People are talking about the situation and trying to process what is happening.
Oh, yeah, they were a part
The singer is acknowledging that others were involved in the events or circumstances that led to the pain being felt.
He was a part and she was a part of it, oh, fallin' apart
The singer is suggesting that multiple people or factors contributed to the situation deteriorating.
Is anyone watchin'' Is anyone listenin'?
The artist is questioning whether people are truly paying attention to what is happening.
Are we listenin'?
The artist is posing a rhetorical question that encourages listeners to consider whether they are truly hearing and understanding the pain being felt.
And all I have is all of me
The artist is acknowledging that they can only give what they have, which is themselves.
And it's all that I can give
The singer is acknowledging that they have limitations and can only offer their own capabilities and resources.
I'm disappointed in hearts
The artist is expressing sadness or frustration with the emotions and attitudes of others.
With you our hearts will spill
The singer is suggesting that connecting with others can lead to emotional vulnerability and openness.
Over in you, over in me, over in this
The singer is implying that emotional spillage or sharing can occur across individuals and situations.
Oh, I never knew, they never knew
The singer is acknowledging that there may be misunderstandings or lack of awareness regarding the pain being felt by both themselves and others.
What you're going through
The artist is indicating that they are aware that others may be experiencing pain or difficulties.
'Cause you got everybody thinkin'
The artist is suggesting that others may be putting on a facade and hiding their true emotions or state of being.
There's nothin' wrong with you
The singer is indicating that others may be assuming that everything is okay when in fact it is not.
And you fall apart 'cause you felt apart
The singer is suggesting that feeling disconnected or separate from others can lead to emotional breakdowns.
Is anyone watchin'' Is anyone listenin'?
The artist is again questioning whether others are paying attention or taking action regarding the situation.
Are you listenin'?
The artist is again asking listeners to consider whether they are truly hearing and understanding the message being conveyed.
On dark and stormy days, somewhere it's glowin'
The artist is suggesting that hope or positivity can still exist even in difficult or challenging situations.
And even though I know I'm here, I know I'm goin'
The singer is acknowledging that life is transient and that change is inevitable.
Oh, you never stop, you just collide
The artist is suggesting that ongoing struggles and conflicts can lead to positive growth and transformation.
Grasp onto your side, surprise and make it right, yeah
The singer is encouraging listeners to take action and work to improve the situation.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYCE AVARY, STEPHEN BRYCE AVARY
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