Their song "Piece By Piece" was featured on the soundtrack for the movie "The Punisher"[2], and the video game "Madden NFL 2005."[3] Another song "Never There (She Stabs)," was featured on the soundtrack of the movie Elektra.[4] Music videos were made for their two singles, "The Panic" and "Never There (She Stabs)."
The band released their second album titled "Strata Presents the End of the World" on July 17, 2007, featuring the singles "Stay Young" and "Cocaine (We're All Going to Hell)".
Strata went on hiatus in January 2008, when vocalist Eric Victorino left to pursue other creative endeavors. He is now in The Limousines. Guitarist Ryan Hernandez and drummer Adrian Robison both formed Beta State.
In 2015, Strata released The Sawmill Sessions EP
In July 2020, Strata came out of their hiatus and released a single titled "Around the Bend".
Current lineup
Ryan Hernandez – guitar, vocals, synthesizer, piano (2000-2008, 2014-)
Hrag Chanchanian – bass, piano (2000-2008, 2014-)
Eric Victorino – vocals, guitar (2000-2008, 2014-)
Jonathan Poso – piano, synthesizer (2017-)
Jim Leadbetter - drums (2019-)
Former members
Patrick Spain - drums (2000-2003)
Adrian Robison – drums, programming (2003-2008)
Andy Bailey – drums (2014-2019)
Love Is Life
Strata Lyrics
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To build a few sturdy walls to keep us safe from all my fears.
My insecurities are promises I was born to keep;
You know I live just to die for my beliefs.
Well, I believe in myself and I believe in you,
If it's the last thing we both do,
Let's take a good, deep breath, remember this
I think we could stretch this out forever,
Like a blanket in the sand and we could learn a couple dances,
We'll do them hand in hand until we end and even after,
'cause death can't tear apart these two hearts sewn together,
Meant to be this from the start.
In sickness and health and all that we've been through,
If it's the last thing we both do,
Let's take a good, deep breath, remember this
Love is life.
This love is my life
Love is a long way to fall
Love is life. This love is my life
The opening verses of Strata's "Love Is Life" demonstrate the desire to create a space of safety and security for oneself and their loved one. The use of "wood and nails" metaphorically indicates a barrier, meant to prevent the singer's fears from infiltrating their relationship. The line "My insecurities are promises I was born to keep" suggests that these doubts and uncertainties are somehow innate, and that rather than attempting to overcome them, the singer is choosing to accept them, potentially at the cost of their own happiness. This is further reflected in the lyrics, "You know I live just to die for my beliefs." Suggesting that regardless of the consequences, the singer is committed to their beliefs.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Love is life, this love is my life," is meant to illustrate that love is the foundation of the singer's existence. This line speaks to the idea that the most valuable thing a person can possess is love, and that everything else is secondary.
The second verse takes a more hopeful turn, suggesting that the singer believes that their love will endure indefinitely. The image of "stretch[ing] this out forever, like a blanket in the sand," suggests a desire for intimacy and connectedness. The couple will "learn a couple dances" and live their life together until even after death, as they have hearts that are "sewn together."
Overall, the lyrics of "Love Is Life" encourage the idea that love is the most important thing a person can have, and that building walls around oneself is not the answer to mitigating one's fears. While the singer acknowledges that their insecurities are a part of them, they ultimately choose to put their faith in the power of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got enough wood and nails here I've collected through the years
I have accumulated enough resources and tools over time to build a strong and stable foundation for us to live on.
To build a few sturdy walls to keep us safe from all my fears.
I want to create a safe place for us to live in, where we can protect ourselves from the things that scare me.
My insecurities are promises I was born to keep;
My fears and doubts are a part of who I am, and I know that I will always have to deal with them.
You know I live just to die for my beliefs.
My convictions are so strong that I am willing to sacrifice everything for them, even my life.
Well, I believe in myself and I believe in you,
I have faith in myself, and I also have faith in our relationship and in you as a partner.
If it's the last thing we both do, Let's take a good, deep breath, remember this
No matter what happens, we should remember the importance of our love and relationship.
Love is life, this love is my life, and in you I have all I need
Our love is the most important thing in my life, and being with you is all that I need to be happy.
I think we could stretch this out forever,
I believe that our love can last forever, and that we can both put in the effort to make it happen.
Like a blanket in the sand and we could learn a couple dances,
We can spend our time together doing simple, enjoyable things like lying on the beach and learning some new dances.
We'll do them hand in hand until we end and even after,
We will continue to support each other and be together, even after death.
'cause death can't tear apart these two hearts sewn together,
Our love is so strong that not even death can separate us.
Meant to be this from the start.
Our love was destined to happen from the beginning.
In sickness and health and all that we've been through,
No matter what happens to us in life, we will support each other and be there for each other.
Love is a long way to fall
Being in love can be risky and scary, but it is worth it.
Love is life. This love is my life
Our love is what makes my life worth living.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ADRIAN ROBISON, ERIC VICTORINO, HRAG CHANCHANIAN, RYAN HERNANDEZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MrEgofreak
People move on, people's interests diverge over time. Damn shame though. I loved Strata.
Linda Martinez
This is the song I hope to dedicate to someone special one day.
Brad Ostrowski
I love strata
tinnick
really thank you.
Eryk LeStrange
It's sad that Strata aren't together anymore. The Limousines are good, but it's songs like this that give Strata such a special place in my heart.
Miranda Durbin
Strata is back together though! Follow Eric Victorino's page on FB to keep up-to-date while they're writing new stuff!
OdinTheFurious
Is there a bad song on the album?