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
Center Of Attention
Stray From the Path Lyrics
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Then what happens to me?
What about me?
If you're not content with the ones you loved
What happens to me?
What about me?
Hearts pumping, hearts pumping
Hearts pumping, hearts pumping
Would you know if we even stopped breathing?
How does it feel to reach your goals
Funded by another?
How could you bankrupt the ones
Who put you up while they went under?
I refuse to believe
That these material things
Will be enough to feed
Your hungering incessant greed
It's never enough
It's never enough for you
Hearts pumping, hearts pumping
Do you know that our heart's still beating?
Hearts pumping, hearts pumping
Would you know if we even stopped breathing?
So blind that even couldn't make you see
The wealth I need lies within my family
If the whole world revolves around you
Then what happens to me?
What about me?
If you're not content with the ones you loved
What happens to me?
What about me?
All the money in the world can't buy you a home
All the diamonds in the world and you're still alone
The lyrics to Stray From the Path's song "Center of Attention" convey a sense of frustration and disappointment towards someone who is self-centered and driven by materialistic desires. The song starts by questioning the consequences of someone believing that the whole world revolves around them. The singer wonders what will happen to them, what about their needs and desires. It implies a feeling of neglect and being overshadowed by the self-absorption of this individual.
The chorus emphasizes the beating hearts of the people affected by this person's actions. It questions whether this self-centered individual is even aware of the impact they have on others and whether they would notice if these people's lives were to crumble. The lyrics create a sense of resentment, highlighting the disregard for others' well-being and the lack of empathy displayed by this person.
The second verse confronts the person directly, questioning how it feels to achieve their goals with the support and funding of others. It accuses them of bankrupting those who supported them and allowed them to thrive while those people suffered. The singer refuses to believe that material possessions and greed will ever be enough to fulfill this individual's insatiable hunger for more.
In the bridge, the lyrics suggest that this person is so blind to their own desires that they fail to see the true wealth lies within their family and loved ones. It emphasizes the importance of relationships and genuine connections rather than the accumulation of material wealth.
The final lines of the song assert that no matter how much money or possessions this person acquires, it cannot fill the void of loneliness and isolation they feel. It serves as a poignant reminder that true happiness and fulfillment cannot be bought.
Line by Line Meaning
If the whole world revolves around you
If your ego is so big that you believe everything should revolve around you
Then what happens to me?
What about the impact and importance of others, including me?
What about me?
Are you even considering the needs and feelings of anyone else?
If you're not content with the ones you loved
If you're not satisfied with the people who care about you
What happens to me?
How does that affect me and my relationship with you?
What about me?
Am I not enough for you?
Hearts pumping, hearts pumping
Our hearts still beating, full of emotions and life
Do you know that our heart's still beating?
Do you even acknowledge or care about the emotions and experiences we go through?
Hearts pumping, hearts pumping
Our hearts still pumping, sustaining us
Would you know if we even stopped breathing?
Would you even notice or care if we were no longer alive?
How does it feel to reach your goals
What does it feel like to achieve success and meet your objectives
Funded by another?
When others have supported and enabled your accomplishments
How could you bankrupt the ones
How could you cause financial ruin to those who had your back
Who put you up while they went under?
Who supported you when they themselves were struggling?
I refuse to believe
I cannot accept the idea
That these material things
That possessions and wealth
Will be enough to feed
Are sufficient to satisfy
Your hungering incessant greed
Your insatiable and ongoing desire for more and more
It's never enough
No matter how much you have
It's never enough for you
You are never satisfied or content
So blind that even couldn't make you see
You are so oblivious and resistant to understanding
The wealth I need lies within my family
The true richness and value I seek can be found in the love and support of my family
All the money in the world can't buy you a home
No amount of wealth can provide the comfort and sense of belonging that a home brings
All the diamonds in the world and you're still alone
Even with all the material riches, you are still isolated and lacking meaningful connections
Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Thomas Williams, Dan Bourke, Anthony Altamura, Andrew Dijorio
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