The band consists of vocalist Dan Marsala, lead guitarist Ryan Phillips, rhythm guitarist and back up vocalist Philip Sneed, bassist Adam Russell and drummer Josh Wills. Initially named Big Blue Monkey, they changed their name to Story of the Year in 2002 because a blues group of the same name had already existed.
It would not be until eight years after forming that Story of the Year saw its first piece of commercial success in its major label debut, Page Avenue, containing the popular singles "Until the Day I Die" and "Anthem of Our Dying Day". A second album, In the Wake of Determination, followed in 2005, but did not achieve the success of its predecessor. The band has returned with their third album The Black Swan, their first on Epitaph Records, which was released on April 22, 2008.
The band toured with Linkin Park on the Meteora World Tour in 2004 along with P.O.D. and Hoobastank.
The band's fourth, The Constant, was released on February 16, 2010 through Epitaph Records.
On March 8, 2013 it was announced that the band are planning on a world tour.
Falling Down
Story of the Year Lyrics
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The war that I've been fighting
Start to fall
But I'm still standing here
Behind the wall of dying flame
I can't forget
Face to face
With hopes of longer days
To feel something we should save
I stand alone I'm on my own
My hands will bleed
I'm holding on to what is gone
What's left of me?
I'm falling down
But I should find my strength in this
A light
The push to reconnect my heart
For what it's meant to give
I stand alone
I'm on my own
My hands will bleed
I'm holding on
To what is gone
What's left of me?
Walk
Fall
Stand again so I can
Walk
Fall
Stand again so I can
Walk
Fall
Stand again so I can
Fall
I stand alone
I'm on my own
My hands will bleed
I'm holding on
To what is gone
What's left of me?
"Fallen Down" by Story of the Year is a song about perseverance and resilience, and it can be interpreted as an ode to the human spirit, which can fight against all odds and rise above adversity. The opening lines of the song refer to the numbness and desensitization one experiences during a long and grueling battle. The singer has been fighting for so long that he's lost his sense of taste. He's reached a point where he's about to fall, but he remains steadfast, facing the fires of war, determined to keep fighting.
The chorus of the song features a series of indomitable lines where the singer repeats that he is standing alone, on his own, his hands will bleed, but he's holding on to what's gone, holding on to what's left of him. He's resisted the fall and is prepared to stand up and fight once again. The singer doesn't shy away from taking responsibility, and he embraces his fight and struggle all alone. He wants to stand on his own two feet and fight for what he believes in.
Throughout the song, the singer constantly falls down and then stands back up, adjusting his focus and keeping his spirits high. The repetition of these lines signifies his resilience in the face of adversity. The song's closing line invites listeners to embrace their falls and use them as a springboard to rise again. The singer wants to encourage people to embrace their struggles and use them as a building block to achieve something bigger and better than before.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I can't taste
My senses are numbed and I am unable to fully experience the intensity of the battle I have been fighting.
The war that I've been fighting
The internal conflict that I have been struggling with that has taken a heavy toll on me.
Start to fall
I feel myself begin to give in to the pressures of my internal struggle.
But I'm still standing here
Despite my weakening state, I remain steadfast in my position.
Behind the wall of dying flame
Shrouded by the chaos and destruction of my struggle, unable to escape it.
I can't forget
The memories of my battle continue to weigh on me and fuel the conflict within.
The fight is growing stronger
The internal battle within me becomes more intense and difficult to control.
Face to face
Confronted directly with the challenges of my internal conflict.
With hopes of longer days
I hold onto the desire for a better future and the hope that I can overcome my internal struggles.
To feel something we should save
I strive to hold onto the positive emotions that are worth fighting for.
I stand alone
I am fighting this battle on my own, without any support or guidance from others.
I'm on my own
I am facing this conflict without any external assistance or intervention.
My hands will bleed
My efforts to overcome this struggle have been intense and physical, resulting in physical pain and injury.
I'm holding on to what is gone
I struggle to let go of the past and hold onto things that are no longer within my grasp.
What's left of me?
I am diminished by this struggle and am uncertain of what remains of my true self.
But I should find my strength in this
Despite the intense struggle, I can find inner strength and resilience within myself.
A light
A beacon of hope that can guide me out of my internal conflict and towards a brighter future.
The push to reconnect my heart
The motivation to rediscover myself and be true to my inner desires and values.
For what it's meant to give
Reflecting on what truly matters to me and what I want to give to the world.
Walk
To continue moving forward despite the obstacles in my path.
Fall
To stumble and lose my footing at times, but to keep pushing forward.
Stand again so I can
To get back up after falling and continue to move towards my goals and a brighter future.
I stand alone
I continue to face my internal struggles on my own.
I'm on my own
With no external support, I am responsible for my own success and well-being.
My hands will bleed
The effort and intensity required to overcome my internal struggles will continue to result in physical pain and injury.
I'm holding on
I continue to hold onto hope and strive towards a better future.
To what is gone
Despite the past being out of my control, I struggle to let go and move on.
What's left of me?
I continue to struggle with my internal conflicts and am unsure of what remains of my true self.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN PHILLIPS, WILLIAM HORTON, PHILIP ANDERSON, ADAM BONOMO, MATTHEW HYRKA
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