After the breakup of Sounds Like Life, featuring himself and Ronnie Day, Vesely started writing and performing his songs solo under the name Secondhand Serenade. (Secondhand, because his wife, Candice, hears all his songs firsthand.) He rented a studio for 8 days and recorded his 10-track debut album "Awake." Through self-promotion through MySpace and PureVolume, he began to build a loyal fanbase and sold his album and merchandise via his MySpace profile. He quickly rose to the MySpace "Top Unsigned Artists" list, and even entered the iTunes Top 100, a feat for an unsigned act.
He has since signed a deal with new label Glassnote Records, founded by CEO Daniel Glass. In total, Secondhand Serenade has sold about 73,000 digital tracks and more than 10,000 copies of his album "Awake," according to Nielsen SoundScan. After the album was released on Glassnote/ILG on Feb. 6, 2007, with two additional songs, it debuted on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart at # 16.
Vesely was featured on MTV's "You Hear It First," along with spots on AOL Music's "Breakers" and on Yahoo! Music's "Who's Next?".
Another album, "A Twist In My Story," has since been released and a band effect was added digitally. He is on tour, now with a band.
Is Anybody Out There
Secondhand Serenade Lyrics
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To all the things that you have ever known.
You can say goodbye
And leave behind the life that you have grown.
What's the point
You try to start from scratch
But get let down
Just to realise there's no-one left around.
So what am I fighting for.
Tell me
Is there anybody out there
Am I swimming through this empty sea alone
Am I looking for an answer
Or am I trying to find a way to get back home.
Is there anybody out there
Would you hear me if I screamed or if I cried
I'm looking for an answer
And just trying to find a way to survive.
You can live or die
Without the chance to find out what your worth
You can live or die
And never find the one that she'd deserve
You can walk alone
And live behind the shadows in your heart
You can say goodbye
Or live and find out you've been alone right from the start
So what am I fighting for.
Tell me
Is there anybody out there
Am I swimming through this empty sea alone
Am I looking for an answer
Or am I trying to find a way to get back home.
Is there anybody out there
Would you hear me if I screamed or if I cried
I am looking for an answer
And just trying to find a way to survive.
Never thought I would end up all alone
Every day I am feeling further away from home
I can't catch my breath
But I am holding on.
Is there anybody out there
Is this the last time I have to say goodbye
Am I staring at my future
Is it time to take charge of my life
Is there anybody out there
Am I swimming through this empty sea alone
Am I looking for an answer
Or am I trying to find a way to get back home
Is there anybody out there
Would you hear me if I screamed or if I cried
I am looking for an answer
And just trying to find a way to survive
A way to survive
And I am holding on.
The song Is Anybody Out There by Secondhand Serenade expresses a feeling of loneliness and the search for meaning in life. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been let down and has lost faith in starting from scratch. They feel alone in their journey and question the point of their fighting for something that seems unattainable. The song talks about leaving behind the life one has grown and the fear of discovering that they have been alone right from the start. It presents a sense of confusion and the desperation to find answers to the many questions that the singer is asking.
The chorus serves as a plea for someone to hear their cries, to determine whether it's time to take charge of their life, to find a way back home, and simply to survive. The singer feels like they are swimming through an empty sea alone, desperately trying to find someone to hear their screams and tears. The lines "Never thought I would end up all alone, Every day I am feeling further away from home" encapsulate this feeling of distance and insecurity that the singer feels.
Overall, the song Is Anybody Out There talks about the human condition of loneliness, despair, and the search for meaning. It captures the sense of unfulfillment that many people feel in their lives and the longing to find something/someone that makes it worth the struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
You can say goodbye
You have the freedom to leave behind everything you've ever known.
To all the things that you have ever known.
You can let go of familiar things that you've grown accustomed to.
And leave behind the life that you have grown.
You can walk away from the life you've built, with all the memories and experiences.
What's the point
You question the motivation behind starting anew when it only leads to disappointment.
You try to start from scratch
You attempt to begin again with a fresh perspective.
But get let down
But reality crashes down on your expectations, causing disappointment.
Just to realise there's no-one left around.
You come to the realization that you are alone, with nobody around.
So what am I fighting for.
You question the purpose of your struggles and what meaning they hold.
Tell me
You implore someone to provide answers to your questions and uncertainties.
Am I swimming through this empty sea alone
You feel like you're struggling in isolation with nobody to turn to for support.
Am I looking for an answer
You're searching for a reason behind the struggles you face and difficulties you encounter.
Or am I trying to find a way to get back home.
Or you're attempting to return to a place of comfort and familiarity.
Would you hear me if I screamed or if I cried
You wonder if anyone would take notice of your pain and suffering if you were to express it vocally.
You can live or die
You have the power to stay alive or let go of life altogether.
Without the chance to find out what your worth
At times, the opportunity to understand your value and potential may not present itself.
And never find the one that she'd deserve
You could endure a journey without finding the person you believe deserves your love and affection.
You can walk alone
You can choose to journey independently, without the company of others.
And live behind the shadows in your heart
You can harbor feelings of sadness or hopelessness within.
Or live and find out you've been alone right from the start
You can continue living but realize you've always been alone.
Never thought I would end up all alone
You never imagined being alone, but that is how you feel now.
Every day I am feeling further away from home
As time passes, you feel like you're getting farther away from feeling content and whole.
I can't catch my breath
You struggle to breathe normally, perhaps due to emotional or physical stress.
But I am holding on.
Despite the hardships, you are still persevering and fighting to move forward.
Is this the last time I have to say goodbye
You question if this is the final goodbye or if more goodbyes are in store for you.
Am I staring at my future
You contemplate what lies ahead for you in your future.
Is it time to take charge of my life
You consider if it is time to start controlling the direction of your life and making choices for yourself.
A way to survive
You're seeking a means of making it through hardships and struggles.
And I am holding on.
Despite the difficulties, you're holding on and striving to push through.
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