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.
Calling All Cars
Senses Fail Lyrics
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'Cause my love has become an affliction
What did you expect from me?
What did you expect from me?
I'm sorry but think I got to mention
That I lied at my very first confession
What did you expect from me?
'Cause this has been building since I have been breathing
And I know how it's going to end
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word when I swore that I would let you down
And now that I'm gone, try to forget me and just move on
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word and you hate me for it now
But you knew all along, try to forget me and just move on
Oh, my dear what have I gone and done now?
It's curtain call, I'm about to take my last bow
What did you expect from me?
What did you expect from me?
Without giving away the entire ending
I ruined the evening again
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word when I swore that I would let you down
And now that I'm gone, try to forget me and just move on
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word and you hate me for it now
But you knew all along, try to forget me and just move on
I don't have love left inside, inside
And I don't have love left inside, inside
Are you desperate for an answer?
I don't have an ounce of good left in me now
That's why I walked out
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word when I swore that I would let you down
And now that I'm gone, try to forget me and just move on
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word and you hate me for it now
You hate me for it now, try to forget me and just move on
I am not the one that you should blame
So take what I left you for the pain
I am not the one that you should blame
So take what I left you for the pain
And do your best to forget my name
In "Calling All Cars," Senses Fail simulates how love can be an affliction that ultimately leads to destruction. The lyrics talk about deceiving individuals, the inevitability of failure, and acceptance of the blame. The song starts with the singer acknowledging his love for someone has become an affliction in which he describes himself as "another victim." This could suggest that he is a victim of his own doing, where his love has led to his ruin.
The lyrics develop to explain that the singer has lied to his partner from the very beginning. It seems like he has made a confession, which could signify an admission of guilt. When he asks, "What did you expect from me?" it shows that he views himself as a failure and that he knows he hasn't been the best partner. He recognizes that his choices will eventually lead to the end of the relationship, and so he asks that his ashes to scatter where they won't be found.
The last part of the song begins with the singer noticing the end of the relationship, which he equates to a dramatic scene. He knows things will end badly, and he feels like he has no love left inside of him. The song ends with him telling his partner to blame him, take what he left behind, and try to forget his name.
Line by Line Meaning
Calling all cars we've got another victim
We have a new victim that has fallen prey to my love which has turned into an affliction.
What did you expect from me?
You shouldn't be surprised by what I have done since I have been dealing with this issue for a long time.
I'm sorry but think I got to mention
That I lied at my very first confession
I must admit that I lied when I first told you about my love and I am sorry for that.
'Cause this has been building since I have been breathing
And I know how it's going to end
I have been dealing with this affliction since I was born and I know that there is no happy ending.
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
After I am gone, can you please scatter my ashes somewhere where they cannot be discovered?
I kept my word when I swore that I would let you down
And now that I'm gone, try to forget me and just move on
I warned you that I would disappoint you and now that I am gone, please forget about me and move on with your life.
But you knew all along, try to forget me and just move on
Deep down, you always knew that my love was toxic and it's best if you just forget about me and move on.
Oh, my dear what have I gone and done now?
It's curtain call, I'm about to take my last bow
I have made another mistake and now it's time for me to face the consequences and take my final bow.
I don't have love left inside, inside
I have exhausted all of my love and there is nothing left inside me.
Are you desperate for an answer?
Do you need an explanation for why I acted this way?
I don't have an ounce of good left in me now
That's why I walked out
There is no more good left in me and that's why I left.
I am not the one that you should blame
So take what I left you for the pain
And do your best to forget my name
I am not the cause of your pain, so please take what I left you and forget about me completely.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: BUDDY JAMES NIELSEN, DANIEL TRAPP, GARRETT ZABLOCKI, HEATH MATTHEW SARACENO, MICHAEL GLITA
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@JmanEspresso
I have a feeling im a good bit older than you, but I just wanted to say... YES. I also did not have an emotional troubling childhood, and the only problems I dealth with during my teen years, I caused myself. Mostly because of a girl.
But, fucking Senses Fail man, jesus fuck. Now, I do want to put it out there, I dont like their newest stuff. Well.. Not that I dont like it, but it doesnt do it for me like their earlier stuff does.
For me, the best senses fail albums are
1-From the Depths of Dreams
2-Let it Enfold you
3-Still Searching
Honestly, they';re all #1 for me, but From the Depths of Dreams, the original EP, is just so fucking epic on its own.. The song that got me into Senses Fail, is Free Falling with a Parachute. I remember where I was and who I was with when I heard it.. and I THINK it was the end of the summer, 2002, just before I was about to start highschool.
Since you like Senses Fail.. You like TBS? Brand New? Thursday? Much as I love Senses fail, I like Taking Back Sunday even more. Favorite band right there.
(and yes, I fully aware of the fact that Im 30 and the music I listen to is all old post-hardcore/Emo-Rock from the early 00s.. but whatever.
@stainedtupperware5257
2000's racing games had the best soundtracks
@k10couple8
I’m sorry you never experienced Tony Hawk’s PS1 games
@l0ner204
Yeah bro
@ryan199494
Burnout on the ps2 and these songs was all i need
@jonathan_023Py
Ps2
@cpt_thombrandon8231
BURNOUT DOMINATOR
@spec3280
Can I go back and live in 2002-2008? Man it's not replaceable by listening to the tracks. It's all about your life at that particular time
@brittanytoma516
Natty Spectrum I've been saying/wishing this for the past like 5 years. Lemme know if you figure out a way man
@psychodessa3411
so damn true!!! the music isnt enough.
@felkrosis8703
Hell yea