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.
Page Avenue
Story of the Year Lyrics
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Like it was yesterday
The time would never end
And my friends were family
Nothing mattered more
Than the loyalty we had
Now I'm a world away from everything we shared
Waiting ahead
I try to take control of my heart
I had something better
But I'll tear it down and I'll tape it up
By my own design I fall
Bring back the days
Three story parking lot
The air is never dry
As the city falls asleep, days bleed into the night
The tables set the stage
For a life of memories
But I'm a world away from everything
I had something better
Waiting ahead
I try to take control of my heart
I had something better
But I'll tear it down and I'll tape it up
By my own design I fall
Apart as time passes by
I fall apart but the memories never die
And I still recall every summer night
It seems like yesterday but I'm still a world away
I had something better
Waiting ahead
I try to take control of my heart
I had something better
But I'll tear it down and I'll tape it up
By my own design I fall
"Page Avenue" is a song by Story of the Year that reminisces about the nostalgia of past memories of youth that were shared with friends. The first few lines of the song recall the carefree times of summer nights, where time seemed neverending, and the singer's friends became like family, and the bond of loyalty was unbreakable. But as time passes, the singer has gone on to bigger and better things, leaving behind his old life - a life where everything he had with his friends was everything that mattered to him. But now, he is a world away from everything he once shared with his friends.
The chorus of the song echoes the idea that the singer had something better waiting for him ahead. The lyrics portray a feeling of wanting to take control of one's life, but at the same time, realizing that it is not always possible. The line, "By my own design, I fall" portrays the idea of the singer's inability to hold back and let things be, resulting in him falling apart.
In the second verse of the song, there is an emphasis on the memories that were created, particularly the three-story parking lot that held so many memories. The line "The table's set the stage for a life of memories" portrays the idea of creating a space to make lasting memories, regardless of the space.
Overall, "Page Avenue" is a song that celebrates youth and the memories created during that time. It highlights the idea of moving on, growing up, and the nostalgia that it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
I still recall every summer night
I remember every summer night of my past.
Like it was yesterday
It feels like it happened recently.
The time would never end
It felt like the night would never end.
And my friends were family
My friends were like family to me.
Nothing mattered more
My loyalty to my friends was the most important thing.
Than the loyalty we had
Our loyalty to each other was unwavering.
Now I'm a world away from everything we shared
I am far from that time in my life and have moved on.
I had something better
I had something better to look forward to in life.
Waiting ahead
It was something I knew was coming.
I try to take control of my heart
I try to control my emotions and move forward.
But I'll tear it down and I'll tape it up
I will ruin what I have and try to put it back together again.
By my own design I fall
I am responsible for my own mistakes and failures.
Bring back the days
I wish I could go back in time.
Three story parking lot
The specific location where the memories were made.
The air is never dry
It was always humid during the summer nights.
As the city falls asleep, days bleed into the night
The city was quiet and peaceful as the night went on.
The tables set the stage
The environment was perfect for creating memories.
For a life of memories
The memories made at that time were important and special.
Apart as time passes by
I am slowly drifting away from that time in my life.
I fall apart but the memories never die
While I may be moving on, the memories of that time are still important to me.
And I still recall every summer night
I still remember every detail of those nights.
It seems like yesterday but I'm still a world away
Despite how fresh the memories feel, I've moved far from that time in my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM RUSSELL, DAN MARSALA, JOSHUA WILLS, PHILLIP SNEED, RYAN PHILLIPS
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