Senses Fail is a post-hardcore/pop-punk band formed in Ridgewood, New Jerse… Read Full Bio ↴Senses Fail is a post-hardcore/pop-punk band formed in Ridgewood, New Jersey in 2002. The band's original lineup consisted of James "Buddy" Nielsen, Dan Trapp, Dave Miller, Garrett Zablocki, and Mike Glita. The band released their debut EP From the Depths of Dreams with a limited 300 copy run on August 13, 2002, through ECA Records. It was then reissued through their new label Drive-Thru Records on April 29, 2003 with two bonus tracks, "Handguns and Second Chances" and "The Ground Folds (acoustic)." Two years later their debut album Let It Enfold You was released, on September 7, 2004, through Vagrant. This album had two popular singles, Buried a Lie and Rum Is for Drinking, Not for Burning - music videos were recorded for both songs.

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.

Saint Anthony
Senses Fail Lyrics

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My memory
Hangs like the stain glass of the saints past history
I bury deep, Saint Anthony
I hear that he can help me find the things I need

Alaska winters pray for endless summer days
But the sun won't go away
Just like me I'll bet they really want to change

I can run as far as London
But my past has first class seats

The lighthouse lost it's beam
Now all I see
Is the face of the cliffs between the moonlight waxing
I fear for my life.
That the current tonight
Is stronger than the will that I have to survive

So breathe her alive
So breathe her alive
So breathe her alive

Is it just me
Or do you wonder if we're put here just to see
How much heartache we can take
Without hanging from the tallest tree?

I feel as lonely as a preachers wife
My heart's a Russian night
I drink to try to melt the ice
The Cold War in my mind
The truth hides between the lines

The lighthouse lost it's beam
And now all I see
Is the face of the cliffs between the moonlight waxing
I fear for my life
That the current tonight
Is stronger than the will that I have to survive

So breathe her alive
Breathe her alive

Because we'll make it through this
No matter the odds
All bets are on
It's always darkest just before the dawn

The lighthouse lost it's beam
And now all I see
Is the face of the cliffs between the moonlight waxing
I fear for my life
That the current tonight
Is stronger than the will that I have to survive

The lighthouse lost it's beam
And now all I see
Is the face of the cliffs between the moonlight waxing
I fear for my life
That the current tonight
Is stronger than the will that I have to survive

So breathe her alive

So breathe her alive
So breathe her alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Saint Anthony" by Senses Fail convey a deep sense of emotion and vulnerability. The first verse talks about the singer's memories, which are like stained glass from the past that he buries deep within himself. He looks to Saint Anthony, the patron saint of lost things, for guidance in finding what he needs. The second verse talks about the singer's sense of loneliness and isolation, and his struggle to deal with his emotions. He feels like his heart is a Russian night, and drinks to try to melt the ice. He fears that the current tonight is stronger than his will to survive.

The chorus talks about breathing someone alive, which could mean giving new life or resurrecting someone. The bridge talks about the idea that perhaps humans are put on earth to endure heartache and pain, and wonders when it becomes too much to bear. The song ends with a message of hope, that no matter the odds, the singer will make it through and that it is always darkest just before the dawn.

Overall, the lyrics of "Saint Anthony" are deeply personal and emotional. They convey a sense of struggle and vulnerability, as well as a search for hope and meaning in difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

My memory Hangs like the stain glass of the saints past history I bury deep, Saint Anthony I hear that he can help me find the things I need
I cannot escape the memories that are as vivid as the stained glass windows. I seek the help of Saint Anthony to find the things I have lost and I keep these thoughts inside me.

Alaska winters pray for endless summer days But the sun won't go away Just like me I'll bet they really want to change I can run as far as London But my past has first class seats
Even during endless summer days, the darkness still prevails. I try to run away, even to the ends of the earth but my past still haunts me wherever I go.

The lighthouse lost it's beam Now all I see Is the face of the cliffs between the moonlight waxing I fear for my life. That the current tonight Is stronger than the will that I have to survive
I am lost, wandering in darkness without guidance. The dangers around me are overwhelming and overpowering. I fear that I will not survive the perils that confront me.

So breathe her alive So breathe her alive So breathe her alive
I am desperate to see the one I love live again with every breath I take.

Is it just me Or do you wonder if we're put here just to see How much heartache we can take Without hanging from the tallest tree?
I cannot help but ponder whether our sole purpose in life is to endure pain and suffering without succumbing to the darkest thoughts within us.

I feel as lonely as a preachers wife My heart's a Russian night I drink to try to melt the ice The Cold War in my mind The truth hides between the lines
I am isolated like a preacher's wife and my heart is cold as a Russian night. I drink to numb the war within my mind, not knowing what truth lies hidden beneath the surface.

Because we'll make it through this No matter the odds All bets are on It's always darkest just before the dawn
Despite the overwhelming odds, we will persevere and overcome. There is always hope even in the darkest of times.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GARRETT ZABLOCKI, BUDDY JAMES NIELSEN, DANIEL TRAPP, BRIAN MC TERNANT, JASON WILLIAM BLACK

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