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
Dreams of Youth
Startisan Lyrics
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When I set out to chase you down
I could've done, oh what I could've done!
Had never I begun the hunt
I'd rather wash forlorn to adverse shores, than safe with my regrets at home
And watch another toil and row, to might achieve what I had hoped
Had only I'd the nerve to go
Instead of pining here alone
I'm wearing down from inside out but I'm not over you
I live without in endless doubt, but im not over you
But I'm not over you... yet
Any port in every storm will never get you far from home,
And lost at sea, I'd rather be, eternally, than never go
And even if it takes my soul, and everything I've ever owned,
just to keep this ship afloat, just to keep alive these oars,
then I'll forge on into the storm
with all the stars to guide me on
I'm wearing down from inside out but I'm not over you
I live without in endless doubt, but im not over you
But I'm not over you... yet
And I can't decide if,
most days I can't decide at all if I'm lost, if I'm lost
I can't decide if... oh am I lost? Am I lost?
I'm wearing down from inside out but I'm not over you
I live without in endless doubt, but im not over you
But I'm not over you... yet
The song "Dreams of Youth" by Startisan is a heartfelt ballad about regret and longing for what could have been. The lyrics talk about how the singer had a chance to pursue a dream, but didn't take it, and now they are haunted by the what ifs. They had the opportunity to chase down someone or something they wanted, but held back out of fear or uncertainty. Now, they find themselves feeling lost and unsure of themselves. They are struggling to move on, even though they know they should. The lyrics also touch on the idea that it's better to take risks and fail than to not try at all.
The first verse emphasizes the idea that the singer should have taken a chance when they had the opportunity. They regret not pursuing their dreams and instead staying in their comfort zone. The second verse talks about the singer being lost at sea but still wanting to keep going. They would rather face any challenge than not try at all. The line "Any port in every storm will never get you far from home" shows that even if they play it safe, they won't ever truly venture out and discover new things. The ending implies that the singer is still not over the person they were chasing, and they are struggling to figure out what to do next.
Overall, "Dreams of Youth" touches on universal themes of longing, regret, and the fear of the unknown. The lyrics are relatable and showcase Startisan's ability to write emotive songs that resonate with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I should've known, I should've known
I regret not knowing beforehand what chasing after you would bring.
When I set out to chase you down
When I began pursuing you.
I could've done, oh what I could've done!
I could have taken a different course of action that may have led to a better situation.
Had never I begun the hunt
If I had never started chasing you.
I'd rather wash forlorn to adverse shores, than safe with my regrets at home
I would rather take risks and face challenges elsewhere than stay comfortably at home but with lingering regrets.
And watch another toil and row, to might achieve what I had hoped
I would rather watch someone else work hard to achieve what I had wished for.
Had only I'd the nerve to go
If only I had the courage to venture out of my comfort zone.
Instead of pining here alone
Instead of staying here by myself, longing for something else.
I'm wearing down from inside out but I'm not over you
Although I am emotionally drained, I have not yet moved on from you.
I live without in endless doubt, but I'm not over you
I continue on with my life without certainty, but I still have not gotten past my feelings for you.
Any port in every storm will never get you far from home,
Sticking to what's familiar and comfortable will not lead to great adventures or discoveries.
And lost at sea, I'd rather be, eternally, than never go
Even if getting lost at sea means being lost forever, I would rather take the risk of going on an adventure than to never have tried at all.
And even if it takes my soul, and everything I've ever owned,
Even if it means sacrificing everything I am and have worked for.
Just to keep this ship afloat, just to keep alive these oars,
Just to keep moving forward and keep the journey going.
Then I'll forge on into the storm
I will bravely continue moving forward, even if faced with adversity.
With all the stars to guide me on
With hope and faith lighting my way forward.
And I can't decide if,
I am struggling to decide whether.
Most days I can't decide at all if I'm lost, if I'm lost
Most of the time, I am unsure if I am lost or not.
I'm wearing down from inside out but I'm not over you
Despite feeling drained, I still have not moved on from you.
I live without in endless doubt, but im not over you
I continue to live with uncertainty and unanswered questions, but I still have feelings for you.
But I'm not over you... yet
But there is still a chance that I will move on from you in the future.
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.