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
Black Anchor
Stray From the Path Lyrics
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And we'll keep driving them of
Just as long as the cash flow keeps moving
Makes no difference to them anyway
You're reaching records at a rapid pace
And you've brought heartlessness at an all time high
This cute little tease that you have going on
Giving us hope for a little bit of time
Just to go flip on our lives again
Giving us hope for a little bit of time
Just to go flip on our lives again
They continue to ignore the fact that these are our lives
But through thick and thin you won't keep us down
They continue to ignore the fact that these are our lives
But through thick and thin you won't keep me down
Three digits later need to fill it again
From our cards to their hands that are covered in their sin
I hope it fills the hole where your heart was
So we can stop seeing right through you
So we can stop seeing right through you
Keep driving them up as much as you can
Keep driving them up as much as you can
Keep driving them up as much as you can
Keep driving them up as much as you can
The lyrics of "Black Anchor" by Stray from the Path is a commentary on the music industry and how it prioritizes profits over the musicians themselves. The first line, "Keep driving them up as much as you can," suggests that the industry wants to maximize profits by exploiting artists. The band responds by saying, "And we'll keep driving them off," indicating their quest to resist the industry's exploitation of musicians.
The lyrics continue to describe how the industry disregards the lives of musicians and only cares about the money they can make. "This cute little tease that you have going on, I bet all seems like a joke to you," refers to the promise of success and fame that the industry dangles in front of musicians, only to let them down and take advantage of them.
The chorus repeats the message that the industry gives a false sense of hope, only to crush the dreams of musicians once again. The lyrics acknowledge the struggle of musicians, but they also show a sense of defiance and resilience in the face of the industry's greed.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep driving them up as much as you can
Continue to manipulate and exploit people for profit as much as possible
And we'll keep driving them off
We will resist and fight against your harmful actions
Just as long as the cash flow keeps moving
As long as the money keeps coming in, those in power will not care about the consequences of their actions
Makes no difference to them anyway
Those in power are indifferent to the negative impact they have on people's lives
You're reaching records at a rapid pace
You are achieving unprecedented success and profits through your heartless actions
And you've brought heartlessness at an all time high
Your actions have demonstrated an extreme lack of compassion or empathy for others
This cute little tease that you have going on
Your attempts to manipulate and deceive people through false promises and empty gestures are not amusing
I bet all seems like a joke to you
You are likely amused by your own manipulative tactics, despite the harm they cause
Giving us hope for a little bit of time
You offer false hope and temporary relief from the harm and oppression you inflict
Just to go flip on our lives again
Your actions ultimately lead to renewed harm, suppression, and exploitation of people's lives
They continue to ignore the fact that these are our lives
Those in power disregard the reality that their actions have direct and significant impact on people's lives
But through thick and thin you won't keep us down
Despite the adversity and harm we face, we will resist and persevere in the face of oppression and exploitation
Three digits later need to fill it again
After being drained of our financial resources, we are pressured to continue spending and filling the pockets of those in power
From our cards to their hands that are covered in their sin
Our money and financial resources are being funneled into the hands of those with a history of harmful and exploitative actions
I hope it fills the hole where your heart was
It is hoped that the profits gained through harmful actions will fill the void of humanity and empathy lacking in those in power
So we can stop seeing right through you
It is hoped that the deceptive and manipulative tactics of those in power can be exposed and rendered ineffective
Keep driving them up as much as you can
The cycle of exploitation and manipulation continues unabated
Keep driving them up as much as you can
The harm and oppression of people's lives remains the focus of those in power
Keep driving them up as much as you can
The callous and dispassionate pursuit of profit is prioritized over the well-being and livelihood of people
Keep driving them up as much as you can
Those in power will continue to exploit and manipulate people until their hold on power is challenged and dismantled
Lyrics © TIGRIS MUSIC - REF
Written by: Andrew Dijorio, Tom Williams, Dan Bourke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
K Z
Every song I heard so far is just amazing!
Boobsrule
This song is about gas prices. This band changed my life. I would've loved to see them tour with Have Heart. STRAY TILL DEATH.
I.C. WEINER
Why haven't you guys done a music video for THIS??? Of all of the songs you guys have. This needs to be played on WallStreet.
eric elmore
his voice is just different, I love both bands man
Leto Bain
Just realized how short this song was....NEED MORE!
blake2112
1:30 That's all I ever need to hear.
Mikey's Buttocks
GIVING US HOPE, FOR A LITTLE BIT OF TIME, JUST TO GO AND FLIP ON OUR LIVES AGAIN. perfectly described every asshole in this world.
Glenn Sparks
I need the fucking tabs so bad.
I.C. WEINER
If they played this at Wall Street. Let's be honest. The possibilities.
DWELLING BENEATH
soudns kinda djenty?? WHY!!