The original lineup consisted of vocalist Jason Cruz, guitarists Jake Kiley and Rob Ramos, bassist Jim Cherry and drummer Adam Austin. After releasing a self-titled 7" record, they became one of the first bands to be signed to Fat Wreck Chords, the record label owned and operated by Fat Mike of the band NOFX. Austin left the band in 1992 and was replaced by Brad Morrison who also left the band and was replaced on drums by Jordan Burns, formerly of fellow Simi Valley natives Ten Foot Pole. Their first album, Another Day in Paradise, was released in May of 1994. Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues followed in 1996. In 1998 they released The Skinny Years...Before We Got Fat, a compilation album of their pre-Fat Wreck Chords material.
The band showed notable musical growth on their 1998 album Twisted by Design, which was both speedy and technical but also punk-based and with darker overtones. The album established a mixture of the fast, poppy sound the band had established with Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues but mixed it with more atonality and more abstract song structures. Bassist Jim Cherry left the band in 1999 and went on to play in Pulley and Zero Down, but died of heart failure in 2002. He was replaced by Chris Aiken, whose musical background had a strong impact on the 2000 album The Element of Sonic Defiance, which continued in the fast, melodic punk tradition of the band while introducing more hard rock and metal elements.
In 2002 the band released their fourth full-length album An American Paradox, their first release to appear in the Billboard Top 200. The initial production run contained a bonus song entitled "Don't Look Back". A video was filmed for the song "Cemetery" and was included on several punk rock video compilations. In 2003 they recorded and released a live album as part of the Fat Wreck Chords Live in a Dive series. Exile in Oblivion, was released in 2004, with a video filmed for the song "Analog." Strung Out released their sixth full-length album, Blackhawks Over Los Angeles on June 12, 2007.
In March 2009, Strung Out released a compilation of B-sides, demos, and covers called "Prototypes and Painkillers" with material from all eras of the band's history. Many of these tracks have been on various punk compilations and/or were included in their "Live in a Dive" recording.
On September 29, 2009, Strung Out Released a their 7th studio album titled Agents of the Underground.
Calling
Strung Out Lyrics
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Another message lost into the void of time,
Is anybody out there get the message that I send?
Would anybody read it then send it back again?
A call to mend connection lost through memory and bone,
A call to find a new way to communicate and grow!
Now I sold my voice to pay for my security
Now I write my sentence on its walls
I'm calling, is anybody out there?
Is anybody tunning in?
One thousand years that I've waited for a sign
A dream may last for seconds changing you for all times
Frantic incoherent just a reach in the dark!
A message for my lonely thoughts a sparrow for my heart.
I'm calling, is anybody else out there?
Is anybody listening? Can anybody hear me?
The wings that take this sparrow break with this weight of mine,
Another message lost straight from this heart of mine
A message out to anybody tunning in that this whole world is slowly caving in!
The song "Calling" by Strung Out talks about the difficulties of communication and the desire for human connection. The lyrics are presented in a poetic way, describing the wings of a sparrow that can't hold the weight of the singer's message. The message that the singer sends out is lost in time, disappearing into the void. The singer wonders if anyone out there is listening, if anyone can understand and relate to the call.
The song seems to be a call for people to communicate and grow with one another. The singer recognizes the importance of connection and wants to find a new way to communicate with others. The bridge of the song adds another layer to the meaning, as the singer talks about selling their voice for security, possibly suggesting that they've sacrificed their ability to communicate in exchange for feeling safe.
The chorus of the song is a plea for connection, with the singer asking if anybody is out there, tuning in, listening, or hearing them. The final message of the song is a warning about the world caving in, suggesting that the singer feels a sense of urgency to connect with others before it's too late.
Overall, the song "Calling" is a poetic call to action, urging people to communicate, connect, and grow with one another. The lyrics present a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer worries about being alone and unheard.
Line by Line Meaning
The wings that take this sparrow break with this weight of mine,
The burden I carry makes it impossible for me to go on and express myself.
Another message lost into the void of time,
Like many of my other messages, this one too will inevitably be lost and forgotten with time.
Is anybody out there get the message that I send?
I'm trying to communicate, but I'm unsure if anyone is even receiving my messages.
Would anybody read it then send it back again?
If someone did receive and understand my message, would they take the time to respond?
A call to mend connection lost through memory and bone,
I'm reaching out to try and repair a connection that's been broken for a long time, something that's ingrained in me both physically and emotionally.
A call to find a new way to communicate and grow!
I want to explore new ways of communicating so that I can continue to grow and develop relationships with others.
Now I sold my voice to pay for my security
I sacrificed my ability to speak out for myself to feel safe and secure.
Now I write my sentence on its walls
I'm writing my own story in the confines of this safe space I've created for myself.
I'm calling, is anybody out there?
I'm extending an invitation, hoping that someone will answer and connect with me.
Is anybody tunning in?
Is anyone out there paying attention and listening to what I have to say?
One thousand years that I've waited for a sign
I've been waiting forever for some kind of indication that my message has been received and understood.
A dream may last for seconds changing you for all times
A single moment can have a profound and lasting impact, even if it's fleeting and dreamlike.
Frantic incoherent just a reach in the dark!
I'm struggling to put my thoughts into words as I reach out into the unknown.
A message for my lonely thoughts a sparrow for my heart.
My message is a small thing, but it means everything to me and is a reflection of my deepest thoughts and emotions.
Is anybody else out there?
I'm still calling out, searching for anyone who might be listening and able to connect with me.
Is anybody listening? Can anybody hear me?
I'm desperate for someone to hear my message and acknowledge my existence.
A message out to anybody tunning in that this whole world is slowly caving in!
I'm warning whoever is listening that things are not going well, and the world is slowly falling apart.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALESSANDRO RODOLFO LINDBLAD, SEBASTIAN INGROSSO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Bongopepe
It's so sad that people (including me) have to discover this awsome bands by playing video games.
@shericarriero6240
I learned about them thru the show called, clean house.. the drummer was a messy ass hoarder
@paralyzer2304
Why, lol... You don't have to know EVERYTHING.
@Bongopepe
@@paralyzer2304 I know, I was just talking about this specific song genius
plus what are you doing replying to a 9 year old comment?
@craigmacedo2485
That is lol but then the radio doesn’t help
@mauriciom5555
why is sad, in fact is a happy thing, if you end up loving this then you should be thankful.... video games aren't a bad thing!
@baradalamasa
Such an underrated punk-metal gemstone! Awesome!
@Huxtee7
ive been listening to strung out for over 10 years and seen them live, they never dissapoint
@DIYTechnician
Dudes you’re music helped me survive me 2 year Singapore experience. Listened to you almost every day. Thank you!!!
@2035jim
These guys are awesome. Loved this band since '98.