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.
Our Time Is Now
Story of the Year Lyrics
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To start rising up and fighting back
And from this moment on
We will live our lives with open hearts and open eyes
Just keep pushing forward
We take control, we take control
Keep fighting onward
Keep pushing forward
We take control, we take control
And we will never step down
We won't fall or hesitate
And from this running life, we disengage
And we strive to break away
And stop wasting time on these insecurities
Just keep pushing forward
We take control, we take control
Keep fighting onward
We take control, we take control
Keep pushing forward
We take control, we take control
And we will never step down
Our time is now
Our time is now
Our time is now
We won't step down, no, we won't step down
No, we won't step down
No, we won't step down
We won't step down
Because our world is waiting for us to live
Because our world is waiting for us to live
So right now, just keep pushing forward
We take control, we take control
Keep fighting onward
We take control, we take control
Just keep pushing forward
We take control, we take control
Keep fighting onward
We take control, we take control
And we will never step down
Our time is now!
Our time is now
Yeah!
The song "Our Time Is Now" by Story of the Year is a motivational anthem that encourages listeners to rise up and take control of their lives. The opening line, "Today will be the day to start rising up and fighting back," sets the tone for the song's message of empowerment. The lyrics urge listeners to live with open hearts and open eyes, to push forward and never give up. The repetition of "We take control" emphasizes the idea of personal agency and the power to shape one's own destiny.
The chorus, with its powerful declaration of "Our time is now," serves as a rallying cry for the listener to embrace their potential and seize the opportunities in front of them. The lyrics reject hesitation and insecurity as obstacles to be overcome, urging listeners to break away from any negative influences holding them back. The song's sense of urgency is palpable, with the repeated refrain of "Keep pushing forward" serving as a mantra for the listener to keep moving towards their goals.
In short, "Our Time Is Now" is a bold and inspiring call to action, encouraging listeners to believe in themselves and take control of their lives. The song's message of empowerment and resilience has resonated with fans around the world, making it a beloved anthem for anyone seeking motivation and inspiration.
Line by Line Meaning
Today will be the day
Today is the day when we finally take action and start fighting back against whatever is holding us down.
To start rising up and fighting back
We're going to start standing up for ourselves and not letting others control us.
And from this moment on
From now on, we're going to live our lives with more vulnerability and openness, instead of hiding behind our walls.
We will live our lives with open hearts and open eyes
We'll start living more authentically and with more awareness and perspective.
Just keep pushing forward
Don't give up, keep going.
We take control, we take control
We're not going to let anyone else take control of our lives anymore, we're taking charge.
Keep fighting onward
Keep pushing forward, even when it's tough.
And we will never step down
We won't quit or give up, we'll keep going no matter what.
We won't fall or hesitate
We're not going to let fear or failure stop us from reaching our goals.
And from this running life, we disengage
We're taking a step back from the chaos of life and focusing on what's truly important to us.
And we strive to break away
We're trying to break free from the things that are holding us back and keeping us from living our best lives.
And stop wasting time on these insecurities
We're going to stop letting our insecurities control us and prevent us from living our best lives.
Our time is now
Now is the time to start living our lives the way we want to, without letting anyone else control us.
We won't step down
We're not going to give up or let anyone else take control of our lives again.
Because our world is waiting for us to live
Our world is waiting for us to stop holding back and start living our lives to the fullest.
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Nick Naffa
Love the song, and the lyrics are inspiring!
Phenawesome AMVs
yes they are, my favourite part is that break at 2:15
ritchie phuq
This band kicks ass I'm 35 an i have them a few times in concert and everytime i was in the pit taking control and moshing like no other!!!!!
master cthulhu
December of 2021 and I’m here because I found this CD in my old CD player at my parents house. Anyone else think this song’s guitar rift sounds a lot like pantera’s “I’m broken?” Dimebag influenced so much for this generation…
Everyone that’s old enough to remember this has had time to be beaten and battered by the world. This song brought so much joy to me back then… and I think even more so when finding this cd. Shout out to the last generation that rocked!! And remember our time is now!
David Arauzo
Yeah I think like u
Phil Pacific
CAN WE TRY TO BREAK AWAY
AND STOP WASTING TIME ON THESE INSECURITIES !!!!!!
shad0wMata
sick song from SOTY!! they did definitely an awesome job on this 2nd album after the legendary Page Avenue!!!!!
Poison_0038
I started listening to Story of the Year because of their cover of Just Close Your Eyes. It was so good, I just had to listen to others.
Guitarfollower22
Ahh high school tunes. Great song.
Harvey Bluntman
I listened to this cd a LOT when it came out