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
Villain
Stray from the Path Lyrics
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Tonight is my night.
Tonight I got myself a knife.
And I'm fine.
Paycheck to paycheck,
And I'm fine.
I said baby let's do it all over again.
I said baby let's do it all over again.
Tonight is my night.
Tonight is your night.
Tonight is the night where the wolves come out and dance.
Right now I feel so God damn rock n' roll.
I'm getting closer.
I'm getting closer.
I'm getting closer.
I'm getting closer.
Closer.
Closer.
Closer.
The lyrics to Stray from the Path's song Villain seem to be describing someone who is completely dedicated to their work and is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed. The line "dedicate my life to my fucking work" emphasizes this dedication, and the repetition of "Tonight is my night" suggests that the singer is finally going to achieve something they've been working towards for a long time. However, this success comes at a cost - the line "tonight I got myself a knife" suggests that the singer is willing to use violence to achieve their goals.
The following lines, "paycheck to paycheck, and I'm fine" and "I said baby let's do it all over again" suggest that the singer's dedication to their work is causing them to live a difficult life, constantly struggling to make ends meet but still willing to work tirelessly to achieve their goals. The chorus further emphasizes the intensity and excitement of "tonight", with the singer feeling "so God damn rock n' roll" in their pursuit of success. The repetition of "closer" at the end of the song suggests that the singer is getting closer to achieving their goals, whatever those may be.
Overall, the lyrics to Villain paint a portrait of someone willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, even if that means resorting to violence. The singer's dedication to their work is consuming their life, leaving them with little else but the pursuit of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Dedicate my life to my fucking work.
My life is completely focused on my job and career.
Tonight is my night.
This specific evening is significant and meaningful to me.
Tonight I got myself a knife.
I am carrying a weapon with me tonight.
And I'm fine.
I am feeling confident and prepared.
Paycheck to paycheck,
I only have enough money to make it to the next payday.
And I'm fine.
Despite my financial struggles, I am still doing okay.
I said baby let's do it all over again.
I want to relive a previous experience or start anew with someone.
I said baby let's do it all over again.
Repeating a pleasurable experience or moment is desirable to me.
Tonight is your night.
This particular evening belongs to you.
Tonight is the night where the wolves come out and dance.
This is a wild and chaotic evening where anything can happen.
Right now I feel so God damn rock n' roll.
I am feeling very rebellious and ecstatic at the moment.
I'm getting closer.
I am making progress towards my goal.
I'm getting closer.
Each day I am getting closer and closer to what I want.
I'm getting closer.
I am determined and focused to achieve my objective.
Closer.
My goal is within reach.
Closer.
I am drawing nearer to what I desire.
Closer.
I am almost there, just a little more effort is required.
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Swagaroni
This album is so underrated
@TheseBitchesWantNikes
I remember hearing this for the first time right before MYOH dropped and being blown the fuck away.
@nakedninjaman27
I listen to this band, other metal, classic rock(led zepplin, queen, rolling stones) never dyed my hair, not obsessed with pokemon, i watch invader zim because it's hilarious, i dont cut, and i dont wear only black. now you know someone that isnt emo :)
@londonhardcorekid
he didn't say he used a computer to write them he said Sumerian had to search on lyricmode to find the lyrics to this song so they could put them in the discription
@WhenCornAttacks
I call it emo because I don't know a single person who listens to this band that DOESN'T listen to only screamo, have their hair dyed black, get all their clothes from Hot Topic, is obsessed with Pokemon and Invader Zim, has cuts all over their arms, wears a lot of black. That usually what people refer to as "emo". That's what I call it too.
@thejahfox
i just found this album... i have known them since last year. i fail
@KermisVoyager1997
So this is what their early works sound like?
@Redundant1993
check out people over profits thats old stray!!!
@XViTNg
Yeah dude. This album was heavier than fuck in 08 when I got it.
I thought the breakdowns were fuckin insane. And honestly they still sound heavy as Fuck
@devinwhite104
drews first album with stray