By this point, the band had relocated to America -- with Mileski replaced by new drummer Mark Goodwin -- and soon landed a deal with Virgin Records. Sick Puppies' sophomore LP, Dressed Up as Life, arrived in April of 2007. The exposure brought to them by the Free Hugs video helped the single "All the Same" reach number eight on Billboard's Modern Rock chart. Their second U.S. single, "My World," also reached number 20 on the Modern Rock chart and was followed by three more singles in 2008. Working with American production team Rock Mafia, Sick Puppies' delivered their third album, Tri-Polar, in 2009, which rose to number 31 on the U.S. Billboard 200. Less than a year later, they released the EP Live & Unplugged, which contained acoustic versions of songs from the album. A second companion EP, this one called Polar Opposite and also containing acoustic versions of songs from Tri-Polar, appeared in 2011. Produced again by Rock Mafia, their fourth album, Connect, fared even better, reaching number 17 on the Top 200 in the summer of 2013. In spite of their rising success, Connect would prove to be their last album with founding member Moore, who left the band in late 2014. Within days of this announcement, Anzai was approached by Texas-born singer and guitarist Bryan Scott, whose audition tape quickly landed him the job as Moore's replacement. The new lineup began writing and recording material for their fourth album, teasing with a new single, "Stick to Your Guns," in early 2016.
- compiled by Timothy Monger & David Jeffries, Rovi (from MTV artists 2016)
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Sick Puppies Lyrics
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the air was stale, the walls were bare
but somehow I still knew, that you were there
I wanna see you more
I miss your company
I wish that things were still
The way they used to be
The phone call at 3am
To come and pick me up
was i born to be a ballet dancer, or an astronaut
If I needed to talk, you would make the time for me
I wish that things were still
The way they used to be
But only for a day
Just so I can say
that I remembered you
Because I wouldn't be the same
If anything was changed
and thats the truth
I wanna see you more
I miss your company
I wish that things were still
The way they used to be
I wanna see you more
I miss your company
I wish that things were still
The way they used to be
But only for a day
Just so I could say
that I remebered you
But only for a day
The way they used to be
But only for a day
Just so I can say...
The song "The Way" by Sick Puppies is a heartfelt piece about missing someone and longing for the way things used to be when that person was around. The lyrics describe the feeling of coming home to an empty house and a sense of loneliness, even though the presence of the person is still felt. The singer wishes for more time with this person and laments that things have changed.
The second verse references a time in the past when the singer would call this person for support and they would always make time to listen. The lyrics suggest a strong bond between the two, with the singer feeling that they wouldn't be the same person without this person in their life. However, the singer accepts that things have changed and longs for just one day to remember what it was like to have this person around.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of missing the person's company and wishing things were still the way they used to be. The final lines of the song emphasize the importance of holding onto memories and cherishing the time spent with loved ones.
Overall, "The Way" is a touching tribute to a person who has had a significant impact on the singer's life, and the song expresses the desire to hold onto that connection and remember the moments that made it special.
Line by Line Meaning
I came home to a house without you
Upon returning home, I noticed your absence and felt a sense of emptiness
the air was stale, the walls were bare
The atmosphere lacked vitality and the environment was stripped of any personal touches
but somehow I still knew, that you were there
Despite the physical absence, I could still feel your presence in my heart and mind
I wanna see you more
I desire to spend more time with you
I miss your company
I long for your companionship and the joy it brings
I wish that things were still
The way they used to be
I yearn for a time when things were simpler and happier before the changes and challenges we face now
The phone call at 3am
To come and pick me up
I recall a time when you were always there for me in times of need, even in the middle of the night
was i born to be a ballet dancer, or an astronaut
Reflecting on the uncertainty and confusion of life's paths and purpose
If I needed to talk, you would make the time for me
I appreciate the support and willingness to listen that you have always provided
But only for a day
Just so I can say
that I remembered you
I long for a brief reminder of the past and the happiness we shared, even if it's only for a short time
Because I wouldn't be the same
If anything was changed
and thats the truth
I recognize that the changes we've experienced have shaped who we are, and I wouldn't want anything to alter that
But only for a day
The way they used to be
But only for a day
Just so I can say...
I reiterate my longing for a temporary return to the nostalgic past, just to acknowledge it before moving forward
Contributed by Sydney K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.