They have toured with such notable bands as: The Acacia Strain, Architects, Bleeding Through, Comeback Kid, Counterparts, Every Time I Die, For Today, The Ghost Inside, Norma Jean, Stick to Your Guns, and Underoath. They were featured on the All Stars Tour in 2012 and 2013, as well as playing on the Warped Tour in 2014.
Current members:
Drew York - vocals
Tom Williams - guitar
Anthony Altamura - bass
Craig Reynolds - drums
Discography:
2001 - People Over Profit
2003 - Audio Prozac
2005 - Our Oceania
2008 - Villains
2009 - Make Your Own History
2011 - Rising Sun
2013 - Anonymous
2015 - Subliminal Criminals
2017 - Only Death Is Real
2019 - Internal Atomics
A Tri-Coloured Goldmine
Stray From the Path Lyrics
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But is it a phenomenon that a sin can be a saint to different eyes?
Or is it that cliche gray between the black and white?
Maybe it was curtain call for business integrity,
Or Orwell's chance to color our slates from clean.
Whatever it was, we were its to covet:
The raped in awe of her rapist, the pawns in euphoric contentment.
Beware the eyes that see in shades of green
In "A Tri-Coloured Goldmine," Stray from the Path explores the idea of opportunism and how it can blur the lines between good and evil. The opening lines suggest that this opportunity was significant, more than just a casual knock on the door, and that it has some moral implications. The next lines pose a question of whether or not something that is considered a sin can be seen as holy by different individuals. The band then goes on to reference the gray area that exists between extreme moral opposites, proposing that this opportunity was a chance to either uphold, or corrupt, business ethics. They also reference 1984 author George Orwell, implying that this opportunity was a chance for society to redefine its values, for better or worse.
The next lyric in the song is particularly powerful: "Whatever it was, we were its to covet: The raped in awe of her rapist, the pawns in euphoric contentment." This line suggests that the opportunity was so seductive and all-encompassing that even those being taken advantage of were still in awe of the person who was exploiting them. It's a commentary on how powerful and entrancing opportunities can be, even if they are morally corrupt. The final line of the song offers a warning to those who are envious or greedy, portrayed metaphorically as green-eyed monsters.
Overall, "A Tri-Coloured Goldmine" offers an insightful look at the dark side of opportunism and how it can affect one's sense of morality. The band's use of literary and historical references adds an intellectual layer to the song's lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Opportunity sure did a little more than just knock this time around.
This opportunity was significant and had a greater impact than previous ones.
But is it a phenomenon that a sin can be a saint to different eyes?
Is it possible that what one person considers a wrongdoing, another sees as righteous?
Or is it that cliche gray between the black and white?
Perhaps there is a middle ground between two opposing viewpoints.
Maybe it was curtain call for business integrity,
This may have been the end of ethical behavior in the business world.
Or Orwell's chance to color our slates from clean.
This could be seen as an opportunity to corrupt our previously pure morals, similar to Orwell's 1984.
Whatever it was, we were its to covet:
We were given the chance to possess this opportunity.
The raped in awe of her rapist, the pawns in euphoric contentment.
We became victims of our own desires, blindly submitting to a force that could harm us.
Beware the eyes that see in shades of green
Be cautious of those who are motivated solely by greed.
Contributed by Caleb I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.