Stray from the Path is a 4-piece metalcore band from Long Island, New York,… Read Full Bio ↴Stray from the Path is a 4-piece metalcore band from Long Island, New York, formed in 2001. They are signed to UNFD and were previously signed to Sumerian Records.

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

The Art Of Reprisal
Stray From the Path Lyrics

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Burn this building down
Do it now, do it now
Fighting for our people
That never see the truth

So who's the big shot now?
So who's the big shot now?
I see

I see the dream, it's right
I see the dream

We see people in the streets chasing the dream
We never had a clue
So what the fuck can we do?
I see the dream, it's right

I see the dream, it's right in front of me
I see the dream, it's fucking gold
Oh god
Oh god damn me
Oh god damn me
Oh god damn me, the art of reprisal
Oh god damn me

Oh god damn me
Oh god damn me, the art of reprisal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stray from the Path's song The Art Of Reprisal speak of a struggle for justice and the fight against the oppression of those in power. The opening line "Burn this building down, do it now, do it now" suggests an urgency and a call to action, a need to take radical steps to achieve the desired goal. This is followed by the line "Fighting for our people that never see the truth" which indicates that the struggle is for the benefit of those who are unaware or ignorant of the issues at hand.

The chorus of the song repeats the line "So who's the big shot now?" indicating a challenge to those in positions of power, suggesting that their authority and status does not make them above the law or immune to the consequences of their actions. The line "I see the dream, it's right" suggests a vision of a better future, a dream that is achievable if the necessary action is taken.

The song is a call to arms, urging listeners to take a stand against injustice and oppression. It speaks of the need to fight for what is right, to challenge those in power, and to work towards a better future for all.

Line by Line Meaning

Burn this building down
Set fire to this structure immediately

Do it now, do it now
Perform the action without delay

Fighting for our people
Engaging in a struggle on behalf of our community

That never see the truth
Who are unaware of the reality

So who's the big shot now?
Used as a taunt to those who previously boasted or exerted dominance

I see the dream, it's right
I perceive the idealized vision, it's present

We see people in the streets chasing the dream
We observe individuals striving for their aspirations

We never had a clue
We lacked comprehension or previous knowledge

So what the fuck can we do?
Expressing frustration and helplessness in the situation

I see the dream, it's right in front of me
I can clearly see the desired future outcome

I see the dream, it's fucking gold
The idealized vision is of great value and importance