In 2005 guitarist Dave Miller left the band and was replaced by Heath Saraceno, formerly of Midtown. The band's second full-length album, Still Searching, was released in 2006. They joined Warped Tour and Taste of Chaos in support of the album. Mike Glita then left the band the following year and Jason Black, also a member of Hot Water Music, joined initially as a temporary replacement but ended up remaining in the band. Their third album, Life Is Not a Waiting Room, was released in 2008. Heath Saraceno then left the band after their appearance at the 2009 Warped Tour and was replaced by Zack Roach, also guitarist of post-rock band Spirit of the Stairs.
Senses Fail's fourth album The Fire was released October 25, 2010 through UK label Hassle Records and elsewhere through Vagrant the following day. In February 2011, Garrett Zablocki left the band to attend college and was replaced by Matt Smith, also guitarist for Strike Anywhere.
All The Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues
Senses Fail Lyrics
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My father's sins are out tonight
I haven't seen him in years
I haven't seen him in years
My mother's sins are out tonight
My mother's sins are out tonight
I haven't loved her in years
Let's hear a toast for loneliness
(Here's a toast for loneliness)
Sometimes it just makes so much sense
(Sometimes it just makes so much sense)
For every night I drink alone
(Every night I drink alone)
I'm happier than I could have ever known
(I'm happier than I could have ever known)
My family sins are out tonight
My family sins are out tonight
My skin is on the run
My skin is on the run
My private sins are out tonight
My private sins are out tonight
My skin is on the run
My skin is on the run
I'm not waiting
I'm not waiting
Let's hear a toast for loneliness
(Here's a toast for loneliness)
Sometimes it just makes so much sense
(Sometimes it just makes so much sense)
For every night I drink alone
(Every night I drink alone)
I'm happier than I could have ever known
(I'm happier than I could have ever known)
I'm not waiting
I'm not waiting
I'm betting dreams upon my paper wings
Because flying isn't just for kings
I take the stairs to the very top floor
I paid the super to leave open the door
A perfect sunset is sinking in the sky
I know my body is ready to fly
I start the countdown backwards from ten
When I reach one my family name will end
Falling down as windows pass I start to cry
And curse the day my parents laid
In a bed of hopelessness
Where love was made, please mark my grave 'Unknown'
Let's hear a toast for loneliness
(Here's a toast for loneliness)
Sometimes it just makes so much sense
(Sometimes it just makes so much sense)
For every night I drink alone
(Every night I drink alone)
I'm happier than I could have ever known
(I'm happier than I could have ever known)
Here I lie
Here I lie
"All The Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues" by Senses Fail is a song about living with the consequences of someone else's actions. The singer's experiences with his family have resulted in his turning to alcohol as a means of coping with his loneliness. He is disconnected from his father and mother and admits to not having loved his mother for years. Throughout the song, the singer suggests that his family's sins are affecting his life, and he runs away from them, trying to avoid being consumed by his past. The lyrics "My skin is on the run" and "I'm not waiting" indicate that the singer is trying to escape his family's legacy and create a new path for himself.
The chorus "Let's hear a toast for loneliness" emphasizes the theme of loneliness, and despite the negative connotations associated with it, the singer finds solace in it. The lyric "Sometimes it just makes so much sense" suggests that loneliness can bring clarity and understanding. The final verse of the song represents a complete break from the past. The singer is prepared to take control of his situation and embrace a new beginning. The lyric "I'm betting dreams upon my paper wings Because flying isn't just for kings" shows that the singer is willing to take a risk and pursue his dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.
Overall, "All The Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues" is a song about the consequences of family dysfunction and how these legacies can impact someone's life. It is a powerful message about perseverance, acceptance, and taking control of one's future despite difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
My father's sins are out tonight
Tonight, I'm reminded of the ways in which my father has hurt me.
I haven't seen him in years
I've lived my life without my father and it's been years since I've even seen him.
My mother's sins are out tonight
Tonight, I'm reminded of the ways in which my mother has hurt me.
I haven't loved her in years
I haven't felt love for my mother in years.
(Here's a toast for loneliness)
Let's make a toast to loneliness.
(Sometimes it just makes so much sense)
Sometimes being alone and isolated feels like the best thing for me.
(Every night I drink alone)
I spend every night drinking alone.
(I'm happier than I could have ever known)
Despite my loneliness, I feel content and fulfilled.
My family sins are out tonight
Tonight, I'm reminded of the ways in which my family has collectively hurt me.
My skin is on the run
I feel like running away from everything that reminds me of my family and their actions.
My private sins are out tonight
Tonight, I'm confronted with my own personal failings and struggles.
I'm not waiting
I'm ready and willing to leave my past behind.
I'm betting dreams upon my paper wings
I'm taking a risk and pursuing my dreams despite the possibility of failing.
Because flying isn't just for kings
Anyone can soar to great heights if they have the will and determination to do so.
I take the stairs to the very top floor
I'm climbing up to the highest point I can physically reach in order to jump off.
I paid the super to leave open the door
I bribed the building superintendent to keep a door open for me so I can complete my suicide attempt.
A perfect sunset is sinking in the sky
As I prepare to jump, I'm taken aback by the beauty of the sunset.
I know my body is ready to fly
Despite my fear, I'm convinced that jumping will give me a sense of freedom and release.
I start the countdown backwards from ten
I'm literally counting down the moments until my death.
When I reach one my family name will end
My suicide will mark the end of my family name and its legacy.
Falling down as windows pass I start to cry
As I jump, I begin to regret my decision and feel the weight of my emotions bearing down on me.
And curse the day my parents laid in a bed of hopelessness
In my final moments, I blame my parents for bringing me into a world full of negativity and despair.
Where love was made, please mark my grave 'Unknown'
I want to be remembered for my own achievements and not for the failures of my family.
(Here I lie)
I'm now dead and buried, having carried the weight of my family's sins and my own personal struggles to my grave.
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Written by: DANIEL GERARD TRAPP, GARRETT MICHAEL ZABLOCKI, HEATH MATTHEW SARACENO, JAMES ANTHONY BUDDY NIELSEN, MICHAEL JOHN GLITA
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