The band gained popularity early on through word of mouth after they released 6 demos available for download exclusively on their website. They then went on to release a self-titled full-length and more recently a 6 track EP Prepare To Be Wrong. The band currently consists of John Nolan (vocals, guitar, piano), his sister Michelle DaRosa (vocals, guitar, piano), Shaun Cooper (bass) and Will Noon (drums). The band recently added a new song titled "The Miracle That Never Came" on its myspace.
Straylight Run's latest album, The Needles The Space, was released on June 19, 2007.
On June 3, 2008, Michelle DaRosa announced on the band's myspace that she was officially leaving to pursue her own solo projects. Shortly after leaving Straylight Run, DeRosa formed the band Destry which includes Shaun Cooper from her former band and Sam Means of the defunct indie rock band The Format
On February 16th 2010, Straylight Run went on an indefinate hiatus.
In March of 2010 TBS announced the return of John Nolan, and Shaun Cooper rejoining TBS
It's For The Best
Straylight Run Lyrics
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Drains the life from me, makes me want to forget
As young as I was, I felt older back then
More disciplined, stronger and certain
But I was scared to death of eternity
I was saved by grace, but destroyed by naivety
And I lied to myself
And now faith is replaced with a logic so cold
I've disregarded what I was now that I'm older
And I know much more than I did back then
But the more I learn, the more I can't understand
And I've become content with this life that I lead
Where I drink too much and don't believe in much of anything
And I lie to myself
And say, "It's for the best."
We're moving forward, but holding ourselves back
And we're waiting on something that will never come
We're moving forward, but holding ourselves back
And we're waiting on something that will never come
(We're moving forward, but holding ourselves back
And we're waiting on something that will never come)
And I lie to myself
And say, "It's for the best."
(We're moving forward, but holding ourselves back
And we're waiting on something that will never come)
And I lie to myself
And say, "It's for the best."
(We're moving forward, but holding ourselves back
And we're waiting on something that will never come)
And I lie to myself
And say, "It's for the best."
(We're moving forward, but holding ourselves back
And we're waiting on something that will never come)
And I lie to myself
And say, "It's for the best."
(We're moving forward, but holding ourselves back
And we're waiting on something that will never come)
And I lie to myself
And say, "It's for the best."
(We're moving forward, but holding ourselves back
And we're waiting on something that will never come)
And I lie to myself
And say, "It's for the best."
In "It's For The Best," Straylight Run sings about aging, loss of faith, and the compromises people make to deal with life's difficulties. The song suggests that the road to maturity is not an easy one, and that along the way, one can lose a lot of naivety and hope, sometimes to the point of becoming disillusioned. The song's speaker admits to having lied to himself, convinced that he was better off without his previously-held convictions. During his youth, he was afraid of the prospect of eternity, yet as he's grown older, he's come to disavow much of what he once treasured, and he's now found himself in a paradoxical state, both content and dry-eyed about the world.
The singer recognizes that he is waiting for something that will never come—he is waiting for a way to avoid the problems and dilemmas of life altogether. He and others are continually moving forward, yet holding themselves back out of fear and security, opting for self-delusion instead of meaningful engagement with the world around them.
"It's For The Best" is a poignant ballad that challenges us to grapple with the complexity of growing up and the compromises that come with maturity: the song reminds us that we should fight to preserve our youthful hope and urgency, even as we accept that gravity pulls us towards cynicism and complacency.
Line by Line Meaning
And it takes more time than I've ever had
The situation requires more time, effort and energy than I have, leaving me exhausted and drained.
Drains the life from me, makes me want to forget
The situation is sapping my energy, leaving me feeling lifeless and uninspired, and I want to escape from it all.
As young as I was, I felt older back then
Despite my youth and lack of experience, I felt more mature and grown-up at an earlier age.
More disciplined, stronger and certain
Back then, I had more self-discipline, strength, and certainty in my beliefs and decisions than I do now.
But I was scared to death of eternity
Although I was a person of faith, the concept of eternity terrified me and made me question my faith.
I was saved by grace, but destroyed by naivety
I received salvation through divine grace, but my naivety caused me to make foolish choices and suffer the consequences.
And I lied to myself
I deceived myself about the true nature of my situation or thoughts, likely to avoid confronting unpleasant truths.
And said it was for the best
I rationalized my actions or choices as being for the greater good or beneficial in the long run, even if they caused immediate pain or difficulties.
And now faith is replaced with a logic so cold
My once-strong faith has been replaced by a cold, rational thought process that values reason over emotion or intuition.
I've disregarded what I was now that I'm older
As I've grown older, I've lost touch with my former self and values, and have become detached from my past experiences and memories.
And I know much more than I did back then
I have gained knowledge, experience, and wisdom over time that I lacked in the past.
But the more I learn, the more I can't understand
Despite my increased knowledge and experience, I find that there is still much that I cannot comprehend or explain.
And I've become content with this life that I lead
I have accepted and grown comfortable with my current lifestyle, despite its flaws and limitations.
Where I drink too much and don't believe in much of anything
I have developed habits of drinking excessively and have lost faith in much of what I once believed in.
We're moving forward, but holding ourselves back
Even as we try to make progress in our lives, we are often hindered by our own fears, doubts, and limitations.
And we're waiting on something that will never come
We are hoping for a positive outcome or change that is unrealistic or unlikely to occur, causing disappointment and frustration.
And say, "It's for the best."
We tell ourselves that our current situation or choices are actually the best option, despite indications to the contrary.
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rae
still one of my alltime favorite songs, all these years later
kane m
I feel u.this song touch me years ago
muham8
"We're moving forward, but holding ourselves back, and we're waiting on something that will never come" - beautiful and haunting me for years
MuseumOf Twerk
absofuckinglutely.
Ryan Kerch
Can't get enough of this song. If only YouTube had a repeat button..
Emily
:) Good news
Laura Duvall
This will always be one of my favorite songs of all time <3
Kyle Delquadro
One second while I pick the pieces of my hopes and heart off the ground. This song crushes me yet inspires me to reinvent myself and my life all at the same time.
Carly Nebelski
The lyrics to this song are absolutely amazing, and ring so true.
Miles 70
Most underrated song of all time