The band originally consisted of: Scott Sanderson, Kyle Anderson, Brent Munro, Jay Jensen, and Magic. Magic was later eaten by bears, and Anto Boros joined the band. Sydney released their second album, titled 'When We Were Safe' on October 9th, 2007. Shortly after their second CD release, Guitarist Brent Munro left the band. Sydney have had several fill ins and were still going strong.
Sydney has opened for bands such as Underoath, Bayside, Set Your Goals, and other well known bands. They've played Warped Tour and Bamboozle in New Jersey in 2005. This year they've toured with The Swellers in the US, and Dead and Divine in Canada, and will shortly start a mini Ontario tour with Rosesdead.
Unfortunately, the boys announced their disbandment on September 25th, 2008. Anto Boros went on to join The Swellers.
On May 10, 2013 the band reunited for a one-off show, with The Goodbye Celebration, in Toronto at The Mod Club.
End Transmission
Sydney Lyrics
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Did you know I really hate to say this, but you and I
I never thought we'd make it
This galaxy it spins in motion motionless to me
Did you know I really hate to say this, but you and I
I never thought we'd make it
Just sky let the sky fold and fall into quiet sleep
Just let the sky take hold of us
Just let the sky take hold of us
We're so close but you're shaking far too much
Just let the sky take hold of us
We're so close but you're shaking far too much
Just let the sky take hold of us
We're so close but you're shaking far too much
You're shaking far too much
And it's gone
Yes, it's over
And the moment again passed us by
As the sun it takes over one more night that we live and let die
So long farewell I'll take it as a compliment and I'll hope to break it
I know you're really suffering, but that's the way I had to make it
So long farewell I'll take it as a compliment and I'll promise to break it
I know you're really suffering, but that's the way I had to make it
So long farewell I'll take it as it comes
I'll take it as it comes
And that's the way I hope to take it
Just let her die one more time
Let her die one more time
Turn it up one more time
Well then if that's the case just turn around just turn around
I cannot handle this I'll drown it out I'll drown it out
And for the sake of us just kill the sound just kill the sound
Why I have to you
Well then if that's the case just turn around just turn around
I cannot handle this I'll drown it out I'll drown it out
And for the sake of us just kill the sound just kill the sound
Why I have to
I'm not gonna try to be catchy or cliche
Or write about what I haven't actually encountered in my life
I just wanna know what the fuck I'm singing about
And honestly, isn't everyone sick of people who think TV is reality?
Because sometimes I feel like I'm living in a never ending episode of Dawson's Creek
"But oh, Scott, the kids deal with real life issues!"
Fuck that!
The truth is, we're just a bunch of 20 year old kids who really like music
We play what we like and feel sorry for those to serene, who think we are ruining music
The death cab is waiting outside
Music isn't a competition, its a compilation of ideas
One bands success surely does not mean ones failure
Fighting should be left for those with bombs big enough to end it
And the last time I checked, I never wrote a bomb
Or have I?
Just ignore those around you
So sit outside your petty bullshit
Just be cool!
Cause some day this will all be over and you will be alone
And being alone doesn't look that cool.
The End!
So now I got five more tries just to make things right
I shouldn't settle for less but I think I might
So just drive away though I wish you'd stay
I know it's easy for you but I'm just not the same
So now I got four more tries just to make things right
I shouldn't settle for less but I think I might
So just drive away though I wish you'd stay
I know it's easy for you but I'm just not the same
So now I got three more tries just to make things right
I shouldn't settle for less but I think I might
So just drive away though I wish you'd stay
I know it's easy for you but I'm just not the same
So now I got two more tries just to make things right
I shouldn't settle for less but I think I might
So just drive away though I wish you'd stay
I know it's easy for you but I'm just not the same
So now I got one more try just to make things right
I shouldn't settle for less but I think I might
So just drive away though I wish you'd stay
I know it's easy for you but I'm just not the same
The song “End Transmission” by Sydney is a tale of relationships and how they end painfully. The singer laments the end of a relationship by saying that it was never meant to last in the first place. The universe spins and spins, but on this planet, they will never leave each other’s side. Despite this, the singer admits that they never thought they would make it as a couple. The sky is the only witness to their failing relationship; it falls into a quiet sleep as they try to hold on. The singer calls on the sky to take hold of them both, despite the fact that their partner is shaking and far too distant from them.
The chorus of the song sees the singer accepting the fact that the relationship has ended. They bid their lover farewell and say that they will take it as a compliment that they were together for a time, but they know that it was always going to end this way. They promise to break the cycle of hurting each other with their relationship. The song ends with the singer saying that they have five more tries to make things right, but settling for less might be what they have to do.
Overall, the song describes the pain of letting go of a relationship that was doomed to end from the start. It is a relatable topic to many, as most people have experienced heartbreak at some point in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
It's universal down on this planet we won't ever leave
We are all living on this planet and will never leave it.
Did you know I really hate to say this, but you and I
I don't want to say this, but you and I need to talk.
I never thought we'd make it
I didn't think we would survive this long.
This galaxy it spins in motion motionless to me
The galaxy is in motion, but seems motionless to me.
Just let the sky take hold of us
Let the sky comfort and embrace us.
We're so close but you're shaking far too much
We are physically close but you seem too nervous.
And it's gone
It's over now.
As the sun it takes over one more night that we live and let die
The sun is taking over another night as we let it go and move forward.
So long farewell I'll take it as a compliment and I'll hope to break it
Goodbye, I will take this as a positive and try to move past it.
I know you're really suffering, but that's the way I had to make it
I understand that you're hurting, but that's the only way I could have done it.
I'll take it as it comes
I will accept whatever comes my way.
Just let her die one more time
Let her experience failure once again.
Turn it up one more time
Increase the volume or intensity one more time.
And for the sake of us just kill the sound just kill the sound
For our benefit, turn off the sound completely.
Well then if that's the case just turn around just turn around
If that's what you want, just turn around and leave.
I cannot handle this I'll drown it out I'll drown it out
I can't deal with this, I'll try to ignore it.
Music isn't a competition, its a compilation of ideas
Music should not be competitive, but rather a collection of ideas.
Fighting should be left for those with bombs big enough to end it
Serious conflicts should be left to those who have the power to end it.
And the last time I checked, I never wrote a bomb
As far as I know, I have never created a weapon of mass destruction.
So just drive away though I wish you'd stay
I want you to stay, but I understand if you need to leave.
I know it's easy for you but I'm just not the same
You might find it easy, but I'm different and it's hard for me.
So now I got five more tries just to make things right
I have a few more attempts to fix things.
I shouldn't settle for less but I think I might
I know I deserve more, but I might have to settle for less.
I didn't think we would make it
I had my doubts about whether we would be successful.
The galaxy is moving but it appears still
The universe is in motion but it may seem stagnant to us.
Let the sky envelope us
Let the sky comfort and surround us.
We are physically close, but you are nervous
We are close, but you seem uneasy.
I will take this positively and move on
I'll take this as a good sign and try to look forward.
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Nathan Doucette
I was there that night in Guelph, will never forget it.
jeff harriet
unreeaaal band, so glad they got back together, finally life can go on
Michael Miguel
where can i stream this entire album
muffinwithsprinkles
i know this is really random, but when you say "RIP" do you mean a member or several passed on, or do you just mean they stopped performing together?
Ryan M
fucking sick still. RIP BOYS
Common Purpose
does anyone know where to get this album
bob leponge
i actually have this CD .. the CD bro. i treasure it.
Bernie Burns
@Dun Dun I got it too, I can take photos of the whole thing if anyone wants to see the booklets and stuff.
Dun Dun
I'll give you $100 for it
Nick Burkill
BOB you've gotta rip this stuff and make it downloadable. Can't find it anywhere :'(