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.
Vision
Stretch Arm Strong Lyrics
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feelings. a desire not to let it go. what keeps me here when we're
so far apart. a commitment i've made. it's been planted in my heart.
"do the right thing" is a phrase that's so cliche. i try to keep my spirits
up my energy just won't fade. you said a mouthful but you never
opened up your mouth. you built the bridge and i burned it down.
you saw it all yet you never blinked an eye. you gave me everything
and i pushed it all aside. is it more than music? haven't we heard it all
difference if i quit the race? i know it wont. my energy fades.
tell me one thing. was it ever real? the way you made me act.
the way you made me feel. do you remember from the very start?
it's been so long ago. i think that i forgot. you built the bridge.
i burned it down.
The lyrics of Stretch Arm Strong's song Vision communicates the singer's thoughts on their commitment to a relationship and the struggle to keep it alive. The singer expresses their desire to express their feelings and not let go of the love they have for their significant other despite the long distance between them. The phrase "do the right thing" is considered to be a cliche, but the singer believes it's not about the phrase itself but the commitment they have made in their heart. Despite their efforts to keep their spirits up, they sometimes feel exhausted and drained.
The second verse of the song talks about the tension in the relationship. The singer feels like their partner did not communicate enough, and the lack of openness led to the breakdown of their relationship. The singer admits that their significant other gave them everything, but they pushed it all away. The singer questions the significance of their efforts in the relationship and if it will make any difference if they leave. The lyrics express a sense of confusion and disappointment with the state of the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of Stretch Arm Strong's song Vision express the complexities and challenges of relationships. It highlights the struggle to maintain the commitment and connection with our significant others while battling factors such as distance and miscommunication.
Line by Line Meaning
what makes me say this? i guess i know.
I have an instinct that drives me to voice my thoughts and emotions.
a desire to express my feelings. a desire not to let it go.
I am motivated to share and communicate my emotions and not allow them to remain unspoken.
what keeps me here when we're so far apart. a commitment i've made. it's been planted in my heart.
Despite the physical distance, I am bound to this relationship by a deep-rooted, heartfelt promise.
"do the right thing" is a phrase that's so cliche. i try to keep my spirits up my energy just won't fade.
The advice to do the right thing is a trite expression, but I am determined to maintain a positive attitude and unwavering energy.
you said a mouthful but you never opened up your mouth. you built the bridge and i burned it down.
You conveyed a lot without saying anything, but I sabotaged the connection between us.
you saw it all yet you never blinked an eye. you gave me everything and i pushed it all aside.
Even though you witnessed everything, you remained steadfast, while I ignored and wasted all you provided for me.
is it more than music? haven't we heard it all before? so tell me. what is it that we keep striving for?
Is this relationship more complex than sounds and lyrics? Haven't we been through similar situations? Hence, what are we ultimately seeking in our relationship?
will it make a difference if i quit the race? i know it wont. my energy fades.
I doubt leaving will change anything since I'm feeling drained and losing my spark.
tell me one thing. was it ever real? the way you made me act. the way you made me feel.
I am grappling with doubts whether the emotions and actions you inspired in me were genuine or not.
do you remember from the very start? it's been so long ago. i think that i forgot. you built the bridge. i burned it down.
I question whether you recall our early days since it's been some time. On my part, I feel like I've forgotten the past and how things started, and I'm responsible for breaking our bond.
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