After two successful albums and several singles as essentially a solo artist, musician/producer and friend Kelly Shaffer joined the lineup for Armageddon. Additional live members Matt Berger, Rob Wentz and later Tyler Newman joined the band for the recording of Light it Up.
Newest member Dan Clark (Null Device, The Dark Clan) joined the band officially in Reverence '07. Dan adds additional guitar support and backup vocals.
Perfect Sunrise
Stromkern Lyrics
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But it's not like you've never been scarred
Keep walking by and you keep asking why
In the world are you trying so hard
There's something inside that you're trying to hide
'cause you hope it will all turn out fine
But I know one day the sun will rise
So when you're lying awake at night
And you're trying to sleep 'cause something's not right
Just keep on reminding yourself that you're there
And if God wants to punish you
He'll answer your prayers
How many lifetimes will we waste away?
For anybody?
How many prayers do I have to say?
For anybody?
How many dreams are gonna have to burn?
For anybody?
How many lifetimes does it take to learn?
For anybody?
So you've lost all the trust that took years to collect
And you've lost all your dignity
The dreams that I've locked in my head are all gone
And I wonder what's happening
But everyone cries and you finally decide
That you just can't give in anymore
And in that moment you realize
That this has happened once before
The lyrics to Stromkern's "Perfect Sunrise" express a sense of determination and hopefulness in the face of adversity, addressed to someone who has been scarred and is struggling to keep going. The opening lines acknowledge that things don't always work out, but this is juxtaposed with the encouragement to persevere despite the odds. The repetition of the line "In the world are you trying so hard" underscores the idea that the struggle is worth it, even if it seems insurmountable.
The chorus repeats the phrase "And I know one day the sun will rise on a perfect world and this will all be mine," which serves as both a source of optimism and a reminder that there is something to strive for beyond the present difficulties. The line "If God wants to punish you, He'll answer your prayers" suggests that the struggle is not punishment, but rather an opportunity for growth and eventual reward. The second stanza asks rhetorical questions about the cost of living for others, and implies that the struggle is not just a personal one, but that there is a shared struggle for a better world.
The final lines express a sense of shared experience and resilience, highlighting that the struggle is not unique to the listener and that they can overcome it like they have before. Overall, the lyrics convey a message of perseverance and hope, with a focus on personal growth and a better future for all.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like it never works out in the end
Despite trying hard, the desired result is not achieved and it always feels hopeless.
But it's not like you've never been scarred
Although the past was difficult, the scarred memories make us stronger.
Keep walking by and you keep asking why
Walking past the struggles of life and asking why it has to be so hard.
In the world are you trying so hard
Questioning the reason for trying so hard to get through the struggles.
There's something inside that you're trying to hide
Keeping a secret or a vulnerability within that you hope nobody will find out.
'cause you hope it will all turn out fine
Hoping that the struggles will all be over and the outcome will be favorable.
But I know one day the sun will rise
Believing that there will be a better time when the sun rises and everything will be perfect.
On a perfect world and this will all be mine
Dreaming of a world where everything is perfect and all the pain and struggles will be gone.
So when you're lying awake at night
The time when worries and fears come creeping out as you lay in bed at night.
And you're trying to sleep 'cause something's not right
Struggling to fall asleep because something feels off or troubling.
Just keep on reminding yourself that you're there
Reminding oneself of their existence and importance in the world and not being lost in the struggles.
And if God wants to punish you
Believing in higher power and that it might have it's reasons for the struggles faced.
He'll answer your prayers
Looking for guidance and answers in prayers from the higher power.
How many lifetimes will we waste away?
Reflecting on the struggles faced in this lifetime and questioning how many more times will it repeat in the future.
For anybody?
Questioning whether it's worth it to continue struggling and fighting for others.
How many prayers do I have to say?
Questioning the number of prayers it would take to heal and overcome the struggles.
How many dreams are gonna have to burn?
Questioning how many dreams and aspirations would be lost or destroyed because of the struggles going through.
For anybody?
Reflecting on whether it's worth it to lose dreams and aspirations for the sake of others.
How many lifetimes does it take to learn?
Asking how many more lifetimes it would take to learn and acquire the skills needed to overcome the current struggles.
So you've lost all the trust that took years to collect
Losing the trust that was built over time and struggling to move on from it.
And you've lost all your dignity
Losing one's self-respect, pride, or esteem in the process of fighting the struggles.
The dreams that I've locked in my head are all gone
Feeling of the loss of the hopes and aspirations.
And I wonder what's happening
Being lost and confused, trying to figure out what went wrong.
But everyone cries and you finally decide
Realizing that everyone goes through struggles and finally deciding to face them head-on and move past them.
That you just can't give in anymore
Reaching the breaking point of not wanting to give in anymore to the struggles faced.
And in that moment you realize
A realization moment where everything comes together, and the purpose becomes clear.
That this has happened once before
Realizing that similar situations were already faced before and overcome successfully.
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