Startisan was previously known as Streamilne (NY).

Startisan formed … Read Full Bio ↴Startisan was previously known as Streamilne (NY).

Startisan formed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as a musical melting pot. Combining members from four of the most successful original bands in the state, they have become a fine-tuned Frankenstein of sonic ingenuity. Thoughtful, poetic lyrics are interwoven with sweeping guitar lines and aggressive percussion forming a compelling fusion of heart, soul and honesty (à la the singer/songwriter genre) with the force and power of a full-on rock band. The band’s immersive, infectious sound combined with an energetic and constantly evolving live performance makes Startisan a true marvel worthy of attention.

We have had the honor of sharing the stage with the following artists: Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Gavin DeGraw, Switchfoot, Better Than Ezra, One Republic, 12 Stones, Ryan Cabrera, Thriving Ivory, Lit, Eve 6, Reel Big Fish, Teddy Geiger, Josh Kelley, Good Charlotte, Metro Station, David Cook, Colbie Caillat, Puddle Of Mudd.

Decode Array Vol. 1 was released on April 15, 2011.

Startisan is:
Mike Hogan: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
Derek DeBlieux: guitar, vocals
Jon Scholl: keyboards
Chris Jones: bass
Buck Langston: drums, percussion, vocals

All I Need
Startisan Lyrics

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Twenty years running,
I'm hopelessly caught in this maze
Well I dart around corners
through corridors that all look the same
I'm revived by the sound of your voice
as you whisper my name
With each step that I take
I more fervently taste my escape

I can feel it like it's pouring through my veins
I give all that I have
Cause I'm hoping this maze will unfold
Right at your door, baby
And when I get home you're all that I need
And when I grow old you're all that I need
Azraline, my queen

I spent twenty years floating
and I'm hopelessly stranded at sea
Well I'm searching for green
in this fusion of blue around me
I steer for the horizon at the corner of the world
Where the advent of a zephyr
and the swelling of a purl
Let me know I'm close

I can feel it like it's pouring through my veins
I give all that I have
Cause I'm hoping this breeze carries me
Onto your shore, baby

And when I get home you're all that I need
And when I grow old you're all that I need
I know it's a long way
But I'll get there someday
And when I get home you're all that I need
Azraline

And I know there's a thousand miles dividing us
And no, I won't – till I'm standing in your door – give up
and I know it won't be long
Now that I found out where to go
I don't need much
Just open up and let me in

And when I get home you're all that I need
And when I grow you're all that I need
Oh it's a long way
But I'll get there someday

And when I get home you will be all I need
Azraline, my queen

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of ‘All I Need’ paint a bleak picture of the singer’s state of mind. After twenty years of running, he’s hopelessly lost in a never-ending maze. However, the sound of Azraline’s voice revives him, growing more fervent with every step he takes. He’s hoping that this maze will unfold when he reaches her doorstep. The singer’s journey is marked by hardship and despair, but it seems that Azraline is its only end point.

The second half of the song paints a different picture. The singer is still far from where he wants to be, stranded at sea. He ventures out, searching for a speck of green in a vast ocean of blue but is buoyed by the promise of a breeze that will carry him to his destination. He knows the distance between him and Azraline is vast, but he will not give up until he’s standing at her doorstep. Home, then, is not a place but a person.

The song is compelling in many ways. Its lyrics are poetic and well-crafted, telling a story of a journey that is both physical and emotional. The words evoke emotions that listeners can relate to, such as longing, hope, and despair. The song also has a stunning melody that is both melancholic and uplifting, with an acoustic guitar, piano, and the singer’s soothing voice combining to form a simple, yet effective harmony. The overall effect is moving, and the song leaves a lasting impression on those who listen to it.

Line by Line Meaning

Twenty years running,
I have spent a long time trying to find my way.

I'm hopelessly caught in this maze
I feel lost and stuck in life.

Well I dart around corners through corridors that all look the same
I keep trying to move forward, but everything seems to repeat itself.

I'm revived by the sound of your voice as you whisper my name
You bring me back to life and give me hope in the midst of my struggles.

With each step that I take I more fervently taste my escape
I feel like I am getting closer to breaking free from my struggles.

I can feel it like it's pouring through my veins
I am filled with anticipation and excitement for what lies ahead.

I give all that I have
I am putting everything I have into this journey.

Cause I'm hoping this maze will unfold
I am trusting that my struggles will eventually make sense and lead me to where I need to go.

Right at your door, baby
I am hoping that my journey will bring me to you.

And when I get home you're all that I need
You are the one I have been searching for and I will find fulfillment in being with you.

And when I grow old you're all that I need
You are the person I want to spend my life with, even as we both age.

Azraline, my queen
You are my everything.

I spent twenty years floating
I have been drifting aimlessly for a long time.

and I'm hopelessly stranded at sea
I feel lost and helpless in my current situation.

Well I'm searching for green in this fusion of blue around me
I am searching for hope and something solid in the confusing and uncertain surroundings I find myself in.

I steer for the horizon at the corner of the world
I am seeking something promising and hopeful in the distance.

Where the advent of a zephyr and the swelling of a purl
I am looking for signs that will guide me in the right direction.

Let me know I'm close
I am trusting that I am getting closer to finding what I am looking for.

Cause I'm hoping this breeze carries me
I am trusting that the wind will guide me to where I need to be.

Onto your shore, baby
I am hoping that my journey will bring me to you.

And I know there's a thousand miles dividing us
There are significant obstacles between us, but I am not giving up.

And no, I won't – till I'm standing in your door – give up
I am determined to keep going until I reach my destination.

and I know it won't be long
I am optimistic that I will find you soon.

Now that I found out where to go
I have a sense of direction and purpose in my journey.

I don't need much
Being with you is all I need.

Just open up and let me in
I am asking you to welcome me into your life.

Oh it's a long way
The journey to be with you is not an easy one.