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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Flight of the Navigator
Set Your Goals Lyrics
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Then it's a road that calls my name
So come on, come on, punch it, I can't wait much longer
Living in this moment I know, distanced friends will be closer tomorrow
And when the lights go down, I swear I'll look for your eyes
You're singing every word â?? you know we're here because of you!
So come on, come on, punch it, can't wait much longer
Just make use with what you're given
Give it up because I'll never listen
This is all, all that I've dreamt of â?? reasons why I went to face the day
And now we go! GO!
And every night it makes me feel so alive
Can only grow up from here so keep me here another year
Cause this is all, all that I dreamt of â?? reasons that I went to face the day
And I'll live to face the day!
We'll go through life because it never seemed
Your life is not what's right for me
We'll pace the roads, and we'll paint the skies
Our path is plagued with discontent good byes
We're striking the days so we can burn the nights
And I'll never look back on what I've left behindâ?¦
The song "Flight of the Navigator" by Set Your Goals expresses the excitement and anticipation of going on a long road trip with friends. Twelve hour drives don't seem daunting when surrounded by friends who share the same love for music and adventure. When the night falls and the lights go down, everyone sings each word of the music, enjoying the moment together. The singer expresses his gratitude for the friends who make such moments possible, acknowledging that long drives can be tiresome but never cease to bring a sense of anticipation for what's yet to come. They eagerly anticipate the time when they'll be closer and enjoy every moment they spend together.
The chorus of the song reiterates the excitement and anticipation of the singer to go on such trips. The band members make use of every opportunity and resource available to them to make the most of their lives. The singer emphasizes that they live for such moments, so they'll never give up or back down. The song concludes by stating that the band members look forward to life's challenges with a positive attitude because they know that they have such moments to look back on.
Overall, "Flight of the Navigator" is an ode to the joys of touring and the bonds created while on the road. It celebrates the sense of community that comes with being part of a touring band and the passion and dedication that goes into making the most of every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Twelve hour drives are nothing when I'm with all of you
Driving for long hours is not a problem for me when I am with my friends.
Then it's a road that calls my name
I feel a strong desire to travel whenever I am on the road.
So come on, come on, punch it, I can't wait much longer
Let's hurry up and start our journey because I am too excited to wait any longer.
Living in this moment I know, distanced friends will be closer tomorrow
Being with my friends in the present makes me believe that we will be closer even if we are physically distant in the future.
And when the lights go down, I swear I'll look for your eyes
When the situation gets tough, I will look for my friends who give me strength and support.
You're singing every word â?? you know we're here because of you!
My friends understand and appreciate the sacrifices I have made for us to be together, and they show it by supporting me.
Just make use with what you're given
Make the best of what you have and work towards your goals.
Give it up because I'll never listen
I will never give up on my dreams even if others try to discourage me.
This is all, all that I've dreamt of â?? reasons why I went to face the day
I am living my dream life, which is why I wake up each day with a purpose.
And now we go! GO!
Let's start our journey now, and let's make it amazing!
And every night it makes me feel so alive
My experiences with my friends rejuvenate me and make me feel alive.
Can only grow up from here so keep me here another year
I believe that being with my friends will help me grow, so I want to stay with them for longer.
We'll go through life because it never seemed
We will keep moving forward in life even if it seems tough.
Your life is not what's right for me
I do not want to follow in someone else's footsteps, I want to make my own path in life.
We'll pace the roads, and we'll paint the skies
We will travel and explore new places together, creating unforgettable memories.
Our path is plagued with discontent good byes
We will have to say goodbye to each other at some point, which will be difficult.
We're striking the days so we can burn the nights
We are making the most of our time and having fun every night.
And I'll never look back on what I've left behindâ?¦
I will not dwell on my past mistakes, instead, I will keep moving forward and creating new memories with my friends.
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