Set Your Goals released their first EP, Set Your Goals, on Straight On Records in May 2004. After signing with Eulogy Recordings, they re-released the EP under the name Reset on April 11, 2006 with vinyl released by Panic Records. Their first full length album, Mutiny was released on July 11, 2006. Set Your Goals released an acoustic version of their track Echoes on the Punk Goes Acoustic 2 compilation.
A cover of The Police's Message in a Bottle can be found on their MySpace and a cover of Lil' Jon's Put Yo Hood Up can be found on Punk Goes Crunk, released on Fearless records. In May 2008, they released a new song called The Fallen.
Set Your Goals performed as the backing band for Vinnie Caruana for a select number of The Movielife shows in the US and UK.
Set Your Goals reached a buy-out agreement with Eulogy Recordings in August of 2008. The band parted on bad terms, with co-vocalist Jordan Brown issuing the following statement on AbsolutePunk.net:
"These were not sent as bragging rights. Please do not buy Eulogy records, do not buy Set Your Goals merch from Eulogy's e-store. John has made an untraceable amount of money off of SYG's music and will continue to do so. We have never seen a dime. I have always said from day one that i don't do any of this for money, and i do not. But it does not sit well with me the amount of money he has kept from us (and many other bands). I could care less [sic] about seeing any of that money for myself, but i would rather it be with somebody or another band who deserves it more than John Wylie does. We cannot regain control of our Mutiny cd; the reset songs we will get back in another 3 years. For now he continues to milk Set Your Goals for what he can."
Following the previous statement, co-vocalist Matt Wilson hinted that their upcoming album may be self-released. However, in March 2009, the band announced their signing with Epitaph Records. Their second album, This Will Be the Death of Us, was released on July 21, 2009.
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Certain
Set Your Goals Lyrics
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Then drop the act and take accountability.
And own your wrongs and keep them near
Don’t waive your love for foolish fears.
Attention threatened me
Now I give an apology
When stressing is no way to be
Oh why do we do all the things we do
That serve only to harm? I left her feeling used
The other person we had I lost in the crash.
I take him out to choose.
Hey if you really wanna fight with me
Then drop the act and take accountability.
And own your wrongs and keep them near
Don’t waive your love for foolish fears.
Someone who’s certain and certain you’re falling
It’s in the beating of another breed
It’s in the pulse of the apology
If you cut the tension in the monologue
Embed "no hope, give up" it means "let it be"
If you want to be asleep just hold my hand.
Believe.
But if you really wanna fight with me
Then drop the act and take accountability.
And own your wrongs and keep them near
Don’t waive your love for foolish fears.
You don’t know what you’re really scared of I can tell
The circles that you’re running in your mind
All well remove me from your sights and scare your heart
from feeling mine
For where you’re at!
You need to be yourself
I wore off
A good face
A good place
I was safe
Hey if you really wanna fight with me
Then drop the act and take accountability.
And own your wrongs and keep them near
Don’t waive your love for foolish fears.
You don’t know what you’re really scared of I can tell
The circles that you’re running in your mind
All well remove me from your sights and scare your heart
from feeling mine
Someone who’s certain and certain you’re falling
Someone who’s certain and certain you’re falling
The song "Certain" by Set Your Goals addresses the issue of accountability and taking responsibility for one's actions, rather than blaming others or making excuses. The lyrics urge the listener to own up to their wrongs, keep them close and not let their love be affected by foolish fears. The chorus, "Hey if you really wanna fight with me, then drop the act and take accountability," emphasizes this point and indicates that the singer is tired of the constant arguments and excuses.
The second verse of the song seems to address a specific situation where the singer has hurt someone and is asking for forgiveness through an apology. They acknowledge that their actions have caused harm and express regret for the hurt they have caused. The lyrics "I left her feeling used, the other person we had I lost in the crash. I take him out to choose," suggest that the singer has caused damage to a relationship and is now trying to repair it.
The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "someone who's certain and certain you're falling." This repeated line can be interpreted in different ways. It could be seen as the singer reassuring the listener that they have their back, or it could indicate that the listener is falling apart and needs someone to be certain and stable in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey if you really wanna fight with me
Then drop the act and take accountability.
If you genuinely have a problem with me, stop pretending and accept responsibility for your actions.
And own your wrongs and keep them near
Don’t waive your love for foolish fears.
Acknowledge your mistakes and don't let fear prevent you from fighting for love.
Attention threatened me
Now I give an apology
When stressing is no way to be
With no measure on how hard I could pull
Being attacked made me apologize, but being stressed out is not a productive way to handle confrontation.
Oh why do we do all the things we do
That serve only to harm? I left her feeling used
The other person we had I lost in the crash.
I take him out to choose.
Why do we hurt others when it results in pain and loss? I hurt someone and lost someone else in the process, but I will make sure to choose the right path moving forward.
Someone who’s certain and certain you’re falling
There are people who know you're struggling and need help.
It’s in the beating of another breed
It’s in the pulse of the apology
If you cut the tension in the monologue
Embed "no hope, give up" it means "let it be"
Apologizing and coming to a resolution requires a change in perspective and letting go of negative emotions.
If you want to be asleep just hold my hand.
Believe.
If you want to escape the stress, let me help you and trust me to guide you.
You don’t know what you’re really scared of I can tell
The circles that you’re running in your mind
All well remove me from your sights and scare your heart
from feeling mine
You have a fear that you're not even aware of, and I can sense it. Instead of seeing me as your enemy, remove yourself from the situation and confront your own emotions.
For where you’re at!
You need to be yourself
I wore off
A good face
A good place
I was safe
You need to embrace who you are and stop hiding behind a facade. I used to do the same thing, but it's not fulfilling.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MIKE AMBROSE, JORDAN PAUL BROWN, DANIEL LEVI CODDAIRE, AUDELIO FLORES, JOE SAUCEDO, MATTHEW OPRE WILSON, BRIAN MCTERNNAN
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Hey if you really wanna fight with me
Then drop the act and take accountability.
And own your wrongs and keep them near
Don’t waive your love for foolish fears.
Attention! Threatening me
Now I give an apology
When stressing is no way to be
With no measure on how hard I could pull
Oh why do we do all the things we do
That serve only to harm I left her feeling used
The other person we had I lost in the crash.
I take him out to choose.
Hey if you really wanna fight with me
Then drop the act and take accountability.
And own your wrongs and keep them near
Don’t waive your love for foolish fears.
Someone who’s certain
Certain you’re falling
It’s in the beating of another breed
It’s in the pulse of the apology
If you cut the tension in the monologue
Embed no hope. give up
It means let it be
If you want to be asleep just hold my hand.
Believe.
But if you really wanna fight with me
Then drop the act and take accountability.
And own your wrongs and keep them near
Don’t waive your love for foolish fears.
Don’t know what you’re really scared of I can tell
The circles that you’re running in your mind
All well remove me from your sights and scare your heart
from feeling mine
For Where You’re At!
You need to be yourself
I wore off
A good face
A good place
I was safe
Hey if you really wanna fight with me
Then drop the act and take accountability.
And own your wrongs and keep them near
Don’t waive your love for foolish fears.
Don’t know what you’re really scared of I can tell
The circles that you’re running in your mind
All well remove me from your sights and scare your heart
from feeling mine
Someone who’s certain
Certain you’re falling.
Someone who’s certain
Certain you’re falling.
@evanprice6846
man.. i used to listen to this a lot when it first came out, I was like 12 lol. Ten years later, i'm 22 and it still rocks just as hard. I've always loved the part @ ~ 1:10 (the build up right before the chorus). chills every time
@phinerthingx
thumbs up for being a real Set Your Goals fan that doesn't need a mainstream a day to remember vocalist to advertise them cause the true fans already know Set Your Goals.
@Kilatypus
God, This is one of the best bands ever!
@Ana-rq3gb
Someone told me to listen to this song and now I cant stop listening to it ..
@LinkyXDou
Love these guys. (: Couldn't stop listening to them since seeing them live at the PPND tour.
@mikestep692
every cd has been awesome mutiny and their sophomore, this one sounds mad poppy and catchy i cant wait!
@superbond2
I just heard of these guys today, but I listened to this song three consecutive times. I think it's really good.
@Xalexcore818X
set your goals FOREVER
@EWDAVID94
best song ever.
@crazylatingirl94
I kept hearing about this band but didn't want to give it a try cause the last band like this that everyone was raving over wasn't good ... but I'm glad I sucked it up and checked them out anyway ;)