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.
Message to the World
Story of the Year Lyrics
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A message to the world it seems like
Everyone has a god standing up for what we think we know
Do we know?
We've got so far to go from here
And we've got so much to lose
With American eyes, yeah
So we find, we find
When you kill me, do it slowly
When we've come undone
When you kill me, please do it slowly
Send a message to the world (A message to the world)
Another war will rise, will we open the floor
Listen to the words it seems like
Everyone has a cause fighting for a world we think we own
But do we know?
We've got so far to go from here
And we've got so much to lose
With American eyes, yeah
And curious hearts, we've got so much to learn
So we find (we find!)
When you kill me, do it slowly
When we've come undone
When you kill me, please do it slowly
Send a message to the world (A message to the world)
Send a message to the world
There's so much more to learn
There's so much more to live for (So much more to live for)
More than we will ever know
It's a message to the world
Yeah!
When you kill me, do it slowly
When we've come undone (It's a message to the world)
When you kill me, please do it slowly
Send a message to the world (A message to the world)
Send a message to the world (A message to the world)
Send a message to the world
Another world collides, will we open the door
The lyrics of "Message to the World" by Story of the Year seem to be a commentary on the trend of war and violence in the world. The first verse implies that there is a clash of different perspectives and ideologies, and the question is whether we will be able to find common ground and understanding. The second verse suggests that conflict is inevitable and that everyone seems to have a cause they are willing to fight for, but even if we hold strong beliefs, we should question if we really know what we are fighting for.
The chorus speaks to the idea that there is so much more to learn and live for, emphasizing the need for people to take a step back and consider what the real message to the world should be. The repetition of the verse about killing slowly is a metaphor for how violence needs to be dealt with in a slower and more thoughtful manner, rather than resorting to hasty and brutal actions. The final verse is a call to action, asking us to be open to new experiences and perspectives, be curious about the world, and to ultimately strive for a better future.
Overall, "Message to the World" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to reflect on the issues plaguing the world and inspires them to take action to make a positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
Another world collides, will we open the door
Will we be receptive to change in the face of adversity?
A message to the world it seems like
This is a plea for all people to listen and learn.
Everyone has a god standing up for what we think we know
We all have something that we believe in and are willing to fight for.
Do we know?
But do we truly understand the truth behind our beliefs?
We've got so far to go from here
There is a long journey ahead of us.
And we've got so much to lose
If we do not act responsibly, we will face dire consequences.
With American eyes, yeah
Viewed through the lens of American politics and values
And curious hearts, we've got so much to learn
We must stay open to learning and growing
So we find, we find
Through our experiences, we will discover the truth.
When you kill me, do it slowly
If someone must harm me, please do it thoughtfully and with intention.
When we've come undone
When we as a society have failed or made grave errors, and must start again.
Send a message to the world (A message to the world)
This is a call-to-action and a plea for global unity and collaboration.
Another war will rise, will we open the floor
With the inevitability of future conflicts, will we be prepared to listen and compromise?
Listen to the words it seems like
We must listen carefully to the message being conveyed.
Everyone has a cause fighting for a world we think we own
We all have an idea of what our world should look like and are willing to fight for it.
But do we know?
But are we truly aware of the implications and consequences of our actions?
There's so much more to learn
There is an infinite amount of knowledge to be gained.
There's so much more to live for (So much more to live for)
There is so much more beyond our narrow viewpoints and beliefs that is worth fighting for.
More than we will ever know
The depth and breadth of life's possibilities is beyond our current understanding.
It's a message to the world
This song is a message of hope, unity, and collaboration for everyone on this planet.
Send a message to the world
This is a repeated call-to-action, emphasizing the importance of open communication and cooperation.
Yeah!
An expression of enthusiasm and affirmation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM RUSSELL, DAN MARSALA, JOSHUA WILLS, PHILLIP SNEED, RYAN PHILLIPS
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