After their freshman release on Uprising Records, 'Compassion Fills the Void', they released three albums for Solid State Records in 1999, 2001, and 2003 respectively. In addition, they set forth on several U.S. and European tours in the early to mid-00s. Gaining momentum, they found some widespread notice for their spunky cover of "Get This Party Started" as a part of the 'Punk Goes Pop' album series.
Stretch Arm Strong then signed to We Put Out Records, a label on East West (itself a branch of the Warner Music Group), having fulfilled their deal with Solid State. Their next LP, 'Free At Last', was recorded in April-May 2005 with James Paul Wisner (producer of albums by Further Seems Forever and Underoath) and released in fall of the same year. Facing various difficulties, the band wound down their live performances and called it quits in 2010. In 2022 they reformed.
This Time
Stretch Arm Strong Lyrics
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I will draw the line like I have one thousand times before
But this time it stays firmly in place
The smile no longer resides on my face
Summer has passed, the streets are empty now
Not this time
I want to run away, I gotta get away
Not this time
Right now, right here
This is our last resort, but the air is clearing
The situation is too tough to report but the outcome is still pending
These words cannot express my longing
And my desire to erase these memories from my mind
So I lie here waiting for the right time
Could it be the right time to turn and walk away
Not this time
I want to run away, I gotta get away
Can we find a better way?
Not this time
Right now, right here
This is our last resort, but the air is clearing
The situation is too tough to report but the outcome is still pending
Stars hang like daggers waiting to fall
To cut the dreams from our hearts
Not this time
Right now, right here
This is our last resort, but the air is clearing
The situation is too tough to report but the outcome is still pending
The lyrics of Stretch Arm Strong’s “This Time” convey a sense of finality and a decision to firmly stand one’s ground. The singer states that they have drawn the line “one thousand times before”, but this time they will not back down. The first verse describes the end of summer and the empty streets, setting the tone for this sense of closure.
The chorus repeats the phrase “Not this time” and expresses the singer’s desire to run away and find a better way. However, despite this desire, the singer refuses to give in and is determined to see the situation through. The second verse further highlights the difficulty of the situation, and the singer’s longing to erase the painful memories from their mind.
The lyrics then turn to a more ominous tone as the “stars hang like daggers waiting to fall” and cut the dreams from their hearts. The repetition of the chorus reiterates the singer’s resolve to stay strong, despite the overwhelming odds.
Overall, “This Time” is a meditation on the importance of standing firm in the face of adversity, despite the pain and longing for a better way.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is the end
This marks the conclusion of a situation I have experienced multiple times before
I will draw the line like I have one thousand times before
I will establish a boundary, as I have done repeatedly in the past
But this time it stays firmly in place
This time I will maintain the boundary with determination
The smile no longer resides on my face
I am no longer happy or content with the situation
Summer has passed, the streets are empty now
The once lively environment has become barren and lifeless
Not this time
I refuse to go through with this again
I want to run away, I gotta get away
I feel the urge to escape from the situation
Can we find a better way?
Is there an alternate solution we can pursue?
Right now, right here
In this moment and place
This is our last resort, but the air is clearing
We have exhausted other options and things are starting to improve
The situation is too tough to report but the outcome is still pending
The issue is too difficult to explain, but the result is still uncertain
These words cannot express my longing
I am unable to adequately convey my strong desire
And my desire to erase these memories from my mind
I want to forget about these past experiences
So I lie here waiting for the right time
I am currently inactive, waiting for the best moment to act
Could it be the right time to turn and walk away
Perhaps it is time to leave the situation behind
Stars hang like daggers waiting to fall
The stars are a metaphorical representation of impending danger or harm
To cut the dreams from our hearts
To shatter our hopes and aspirations
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN MELLENCAMP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@izuchna1000 tak, ten zespół jest wspaniały. Mówię po angielsku, ale jestem za pomocą Google Translate. Jestem więc Przepraszamy za błędy