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
Crashing Down
Stray From the Path Lyrics
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Street lights go out I'm lost but I'm free
There's a pain in my heart on this lonely road
Wherever I wake up I'll have to call it home
I can't pretend that I am something that I am not
But the life that I had chose is all that I got
And I feel alive
I'm never there and I'm sorry I'm not
Don't listen to them when they say I forgot
When I left it wasn't goodbye
I'm still here I never left your side
Familiar streets I can't find them now
A different city, a different town
Sing the songs of it crashing down
Wishing I was Long Island bound
But I've lost my way back to these unfamiliar grounds
Sing the songs of it crashing down
Burning bridges connect me to this city
Street lights go out I'm lost but I'm free
There's a pain in my heart on this lonely road
Wherever I wake up I'll have to call it home
I can't pretend that I am something that I am not
But the life that I had chose is all that I got
... And I feel alive
So let's all sing songs of it crashing down
Wishing I was Long Island bound
The lyrics to Stray from the Path's song "Crashing Down" depict a person who feels disconnected from their current surroundings. They're burning bridges, or severing ties, with the city they're in, and the street lights going out represent the person feeling lost, but also free from any constraints or expectations that may have been placed on them. Despite feeling a pain in their heart on this lonely road, the person knows that wherever they end up, they'll have to make it their home.
The lyrics also explore the idea of staying true to oneself even if it means not fitting in with societal norms. The person acknowledges that they can't pretend to be something they're not, but they also recognize that the life they've chosen is their own and they feel alive living it. The chorus repeats phrases like "sing the songs of it crashing down" and "wishing I was Long Island bound," which could represent the person's desire to leave their current city and return to a place where they feel more at home.
Overall, "Crashing Down" is a poignant song about feeling lost, disconnected, and uncertain about the future. It's a reminder that sometimes burning bridges and stepping out of one's comfort zone can lead to a newfound sense of freedom and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Burning bridges connect me to this city
I burned my bridges with the people in this city, but those same connections are what still tie me here
Street lights go out I'm lost but I'm free
When the artificial lights go out, I'm left with the freedom that comes with not having direction
There's a pain in my heart on this lonely road
Although I'm free to explore, I'm also confronted with the pain of being alone on this journey
Wherever I wake up I'll have to call it home
No matter where my journey takes me, I must make peace with the reality that that place will be my home
I can't pretend that I am something that I am not
I can only be honest about who I am and what I want in life
But the life that I had chose is all that I got
Even if I wanted to change things, the choices that I have made in life have led me to where I am now
And I feel alive
Despite the hardships, I feel alive on this journey
I'm never there and I'm sorry I'm not
I understand that I'm often gone and not physically present in the lives of those I care about
Don't listen to them when they say I forgot
Despite my absence, I know who and what I care about and have not forgotten them
When I left it wasn't goodbye
When I left, it wasn't necessarily forever and I hope to see them again someday
I'm still here I never left your side
Even though I'm not physically present, I'm still supporting those I care about from afar
Familiar streets I can't find them now
The streets that were once familiar to me are now lost and I don't recognize them anymore
A different city, a different town
I may be lost, but at least I'm exploring new cities and towns
Sing the songs of it crashing down
Despite the uncertainty and discomfort, I will continue on and embrace the chaos of life
Wishing I was Long Island bound
In moments of uncertainty, I long for the familiarity and comfort of my home on Long Island
But I've lost my way back to these unfamiliar grounds
While I may miss the familiarity of home, I'm lost and unsure of how to return there
So let's all sing songs of it crashing down
Let's embrace the chaos and unknowns of life, for better or for worse
Contributed by Abigail D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.