Several of Streetlight's members were already well known among the New Jersey ska community for their roles in past ska bands from that area, most notably Catch 22's Tomas Kalnoky, James Egan, Mike Soprano, and Josh Ansley, as well as One Cool Guy's Stuart Karmatz, Pete Sibilia, Dan Ross, and Chris Paszik.
The band's first album, Everything Goes Numb, was released on August 26, 2003, and was distributed by Victory Records. They headlined their first ever show at Rutgers University on December 9, 2003 in front of a sold out audience.
The line-up has gone through several changes since the band's conception and currently consists of Matt Stewart on trumpet, Mike Brown on alto and baritone saxophone, Jim Conti on alto and tenor saxophone, Tomas Kalnoky on guitar and lead vocals, Pete McCullaugh on bass guitar, Karl Lyden on trombone, and Chris Thatcher on drums.
Though the band has enjoyed little mainstream commercial success, they have received acclaim in alternative music circles, and their debut album is currently in Interpunk.com's top 100 items, over 2 years after its release. In addition, they regularly sell out their live shows, and their first few shows at Rutgers and The Stone Pony not only sold out, but had people coming from as far as Minnesota and Canada. Their second album, a reworking of Catch 22's Keasbey Nights was released on March 7, 2006.
Streetlight Manifesto's third album, entitled Somewhere in the Between came out on November 13, 2007. Rumors also have it that the band is currently working on a series of 8 albums entitled "The 99 Songs of Revolution" in co-operation with Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution, a side-project of singer Tomas Kalnoky slated for release in early 2009.
On November 17, 2009, the band's website announced that "99 Songs of Revolution: Volume One" has been ready for release for quite some time but "some record labels are just plain horrendous." They are also in the process of arranging a tour for 2010 but will spend some time in the studio until they have "a few records to release."
The first album of 99 Songs of Revolution was released on March 16, 2010. On this CD, the band covered songs by artists such as The Postal Service, Radiohead, and NOFX.
Band Members:
Mike Brown - Baritone Sax
Karl Lyden - Trombone
Jim Conti - Tenor Sax
Matt Stewart - Trumpet
Chris Thatcher - Drums
Tomas Kalnoky - Guitar, Vocals
Pete McCullaugh - Bass
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A Better Place A Better Time lyrics
Streetlight Manifesto Lyrics
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In time to brake down
She left a note up on the dresser
And she's right on time
You don't know anything, right or wrong
I said I know-ow-ow-ow, and she said so-o-o-o
I want to panic but I've had it so I go-o-o-o
But don't take your life
Cause its all that you've got
You'd be better off just up and leaving
If you don't think they will stop
And when you wake up
Everything is gonna be fine
I guarantee you wake in a better place, and in a better time
So you're tired of living
You feel like you might give in, well don't
It's not your time
Flipping through the paper today
Looking for a specific page
Don't want to find her full name followed by dates
Cause when I left her alone she made a sound like a moan
"Your known by everyone for everything you've done"
Fuck buying flowers for grave,
I'd rather buy you a oneway non-stop to anywhere
Find anyone, do anything, forget and start again, love
She said she won't go, it hurts to much, to stand by
You've got to stop and draw a line
Everyone here has to choose a side, tonight,
The moment of truth is haunting you
Don't forget your family regardless of what you choose to do
You can't decide, and they're all screaming "why won't you?"
I'll start the engine, but I can't take this ride for you
I'll draw your bath and I'll load your gun
But I hope so bad that you'll bathe and hunt
Anni's tired of forgetting about today and always planning for tomorrow
(tomorrow) tomorrow Annie says
"The saddest I came across was when I learned that life goes on without me"
(without me) without me Annie says
"If everyone has someone else and I ain't got nobody's love to save me"
(to save me) to save me Annie says
"I think I'll pass away tonight cause it seems I'll never get it right if it's just me"
(just me) just me Annie says
And when you wake up
Everything is gonna be fine
I guarantee that you'll wake in a betterplace, in a better time
So you're tired of living
You feel like you might give in, well don't
It's not your time
Annie says she wouldn't mind if they never find a cure for all her problems
(her problems) her problems Annie says
As long as she has someone near to make it clear she does not need to solve them
(to solve them) to solve them Annie says
"Oh this loneliness is killing me, it's filling me with anger and resentment,"
(resentment) resentmen Annie says,
"I'm turning into someone that I never thought I'd have to be again"
And when you wake up
Everything is gonna be fine
I guarantee that you'll wake in a betterplace, in a better time
So you're tired of living
You feel like you might give in, well don't
It's not your time
Annie's tired of forgetting about today and always planning for tomorrow
Tomorrow Annie says
"The saddest I came across was when I learned that life goes on without me
Without me Annie says
"If everyone has someone else and I ain't got nobody's love to save me
(to save me) to save me Annie says
I think I'll pass away tonight cause it seems I'll never get it right right if it's just mejust me Annie says
And when you wake up
Everything is gonna be fine
I guarantee that you'll wake in a betterplace, in a better time
So you're tired of living
You feel like you might give in, well don't
It's not your time
And even if it was, oh, I wouldn't let you go
You could run run run run, but I will follow close
Someday you will say "that's it, that's all"
But I'll be waiting there with open arms to break your fall
I know that you think that you are on your own
But just know that I am here and I'll lead you home
If you let me she said forget me but I can't
The lyrics to A Better Time A Better Place by Streetlight Manifesto depict a story of a woman who is struggling with her life and is on the verge of giving up. She writes a note and is ready to end her life before realizing that it's not her time. The lyrics emphasize the importance of taking the time to reflect and find the strength to keep going, even when life feels overwhelming.
Later in the song, we hear about Annie, who is tired of constantly planning for the future and feeling lonely even when she's surrounded by people. She wants someone to be there for her and tell her that she doesn't have to solve all of her problems on her own. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer promising to always be there for the person who is struggling and to lead them home.
Overall, the lyrics of A Better Time A Better Place are about finding hope and strength in difficult situations. It encourages the listener to keep going, even when things seem impossible, and to remember that there is always someone who cares and will be there for them.
Line by Line Meaning
So she wakes up
A girl gets up in the morning
In time to brake down
Just in time to feel like giving up
She left a note up on the dresser
She wrote a message on the furniture
And she's right on time
Her timing is perfect
You don't know anything, right or wrong
You have no idea what's true or false
I said I know-ow-ow-ow, and she said so-o-o-o
The two people disagree in their understanding
I want to panic but I've had it so I go-o-o-o
The character wants to panic but decides to leave instead
You don't owe anything to anyone
You have no obligation to anyone
But don't take your life
Suicide is not the answer
Cause its all that you've got
Life is precious
You'd be better off just up and leaving
It might be better to disappear
If you don't think they will stop
If you believe your tormentors won't stop
And when you wake up
After you've been asleep
Everything is gonna be fine
Things will work out alright
I guarantee you wake in a better place, and in a better time
You will find yourself in a happier, more optimistic state
So you're tired of living
You're worn out with life
You feel like you might give in, well don't
Don't give up
It's not your time
It's not your time to die
Flipping through the paper today
Reading the newspapers today
Looking for a specific page
Searching for a particular piece of information
Don't want to find her full name followed by dates
Doesn't want to see a death notice with her name on it
Cause when I left her alone she made a sound like a moan
Leaving her caused her great distress
"Your known by everyone for everything you've done"
People know you for your achievements
Fuck buying flowers for grave,
Forget memorial flowers
I'd rather buy you a oneway non-stop to anywhere
I'd rather send you away on a permanent vacation
Find anyone, do anything, forget and start again, love
Find someone new, do anything, forget and start anew
She said she won't go, it hurts to much, to stand by
She says she can't leave, it's too painful
You've got to stop and draw a line
You need to make a decision
Everyone here has to choose a side, tonight,
Everyone has a choice to make
The moment of truth is haunting you
A decision needs to be made
Don't forget your family regardless of what you choose to do
Don't neglect your loved ones
You can't decide, and they're all screaming "why won't you?"
You're indecisive, and they're pressuring you
I'll start the engine, but I can't take this ride for you
I'll help you get started, but you need to make your own decisions
I'll draw your bath and I'll load your gun
I'll do whatever it takes to help you
But I hope so bad that you'll bathe and hunt
I hope you'll choose to live and thrive
Anni's tired of forgetting about today and always planning for tomorrow
Anni is exhausted of ignoring the present and focusing on the future
(tomorrow) tomorrow Annie says
Anni says she'll do it all tomorrow
"The saddest I came across was when I learned that life goes on without me"
Anni realized life will keep moving without her
(without me) without me Annie says
Anni says life will go on even if she's not there
"If everyone has someone else and I ain't got nobody's love to save me"
Anni feels alone and unloved
(to save me) to save me Annie says
Anni says she needs someone to love and save her
"I think I'll pass away tonight cause it seems I'll never get it right if it's just me"
Anni might commit suicide because she can't do it by herself
(just me) just me Annie says
Anni feels it's just her against the world
And even if it was, oh, I wouldn't let you go
I wouldn't let you go even if it was your time to die
You could run run run run, but I will follow close
You can try to leave, but I'll always be there for you
Someday you will say "that's it, that's all"
There will be a moment when you're done trying
But I'll be waiting there with open arms to break your fall
I'll be there to catch you when you fall
I know that you think that you are on your own
You think you're alone
But just know that I am here and I'll lead you home
I'm here for you and I'll guide you home
If you let me she said forget me but I can't
She says to forget about her, but he can't do it
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Hippie Alex
Good video and your only mistake I saw in the lyrics is where you put "And she says" its actually "Annie says" like in this verse you say "Annie says she wouldn't mind
if they never find a cure for all her problems (her problems)
Problems and she says, as long as she has someone near to make it clear
she does not need to solve them (solve them)
Solve them and she says, "oh, this loneliness is killing me,
it's filling me with anger and resentment (resentment)
Resentment and she says, "I'm turning into someone that I never thought I'd have to be again" it should be "Annie says she wouldn't mind
if they never find a cure for all her problems (her problems)
Problems Annie says, as long as she has someone near to make it clear
she does not need to solve them (solve them)
Solve them Annie says, "oh, this loneliness is killing me,
it's filling me with anger and resentment (resentment)
Resentment Annie says, "I'm turning into someone that I never thought I'd have to be again" This is my fave streetlight song though thanks for posting it and all :)
4517chad
Got me through the hardest time of my life
MrWrightaintwrong
Several times
MrWrightaintwrong
Same
Thomas Lavis
@B Graham love you brother
B Graham
Same
Mezugon
I never realized how sad this song was till I looked up the lyrics, god damn he knows how to write tear jerking lyrics.
Zane S.
@Angelus Nielson Zaza
bonn1771
grantorino70 I was shocked when he explained it but it means a lot to me as well
Tommyinnit Clips
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Mezugon
damn