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
Bring It Back To The Streets
Stray from the Path Lyrics
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Right outside on the streets at the record store
There once were heros that we looked up to
We never thought that we would do the things that they'd do
Their presence is long gone
Disconnected from the world that we grew up on
Nothing will ever make as much of an impact
When there was a sickness, there was a cure
Right outside on the streets at the record store
There once were heros that we looked up to
We never thought that we would do the things that they'd do
'Cause if this world is all about digital lives
I can say that I'm ready to die
One time, when you need to be saved
With a kick and a push you can get away
One time, when you need to be saved
You can go and get lost in a mixtape
'Cause if this world is all about digital lives
I can say that I'm ready to die
Since we can't live in yesterday
Say goodbye to the past as the world turns grey
Since we can't live in yesterday
We can look to the future but it's all the same
This generation has gone up in flames
Because with all hope gone there is no cause for a change
We know it's inside us all and the world has made it harder
To latch onto the sound of being set free
Disconnected from the world that we grew up on
Bring it back to the streets
The lyrics to Stray from the Path's song Bring It Back To The Streets describe a nostalgia for a simpler time when music and culture were tangible and physical, not just digital. The "sickness" that the lyrics refer to could be the spread of technological dependence and the loss of creativity and community that often comes with it. In contrast, the "cure" is found outside on the streets, in brick-and-mortar record stores where heroes were once idolized and emulated.
The song laments the loss of these heroes and the disconnection from the world that many musicians and their fans grew up on. However, it also suggests that there is still hope for a revival of these values. The lyrics urge listeners to look to the future while also keeping an eye on the past, seeking out the sound of being set free and striving to make a change in a world that has made it harder to do so.
Overall, Bring It Back To The Streets is a call to action for a new generation of music lovers and creators to come together and embrace a more tangible and community-focused culture that prioritizes creativity and self-expression over digital convenience.
Line by Line Meaning
When there was a sickness, there was a cure
In the past, every problem had a solution
Right outside on the streets at the record store
People found the solution by simply visiting a record store
There once were heros that we looked up to
We used to admire certain people as our role models
We never thought that we would do the things that they'd do
We never thought we could reach the level of our role models' achievements
Their presence is long gone
Our role models are not relevant anymore
Disconnected from the world that we grew up on
Our current reality is different from what we used to know
Nothing will ever make as much of an impact
Nothing will be as influential as what we used to have
When you hear these words will they make you react
Will our words make you do something about it?
If this world is all about digital lives
If everything is dependent on digital technology
I can say that I'm ready to die
I don't want to be part of this world anymore
With a kick and a push you can get away
Sometimes all you need is something simple to escape reality
You can go and get lost in a mixtape
Music can help you forget about the world for a while
Since we can't live in yesterday
We cannot live in the past anymore
Say goodbye to the past as the world turns grey
We need to accept that the past is gone and move on
We can look to the future but it's all the same
The future may not be any better than the present
This generation has gone up in flames
Our current generation is struggling
Because with all hope gone there is no cause for a change
If we lose hope, we won't make any effort to change things
We know it's inside us all and the world has made it harder
We have the ability to change things, but the world makes it difficult
To latch onto the sound of being set free
We need to find something that will help us feel liberated
Bring it back to the streets
We need to go back to the simple things that used to make us happy
Contributed by Juliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jason Stagmer
Stray From The Path stood out at Warped Tour this year. They brought the pain! New fan here!
Gary Albrecht
They were at Warped this year? I heard nothing about them! I would have gone for The Black Dahlia Murder and Stray From the Path... and that's it.
Elizabeth W
This should have over a million views. This band is amazing, real, the truth, everything! <3
TheisticThinker
Perfect! Angry at so many times right and then a song that let me get all of my feelings released! Perfect, this is very agressive, emotionally filled and orginal! Thanks Stray From The Path!
Patrick Carroll
This band puts out one of the best messages I've seen, such a breath of fresh air to metal since Make Your Own History.
xCharm
Love , love , LOVE , Stray from the path! <3 I must listen to them twenty times or more a day.
Patent Pending TV
I love this. Great Job, dudes!
Samad Agwani
I can't afford to buy your album right now, and I'll be right here on YouTube listening to it until I've got the money for it because I appreciate what you guys do and would never take away from your hard work by stealing from you.
Maxine Alo
They're so good live
kraigp1
you need to see these guys live...they are in another league!!!