Sydney was a post-hardcore band that is from and around parts of Burlington… Read Full Bio ↴Sydney was a post-hardcore band that is from and around parts of Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The band started out under the name Holden, and changed shortly after due to another band with the same name from California who sued them. Their self-titled album was released in 2005, which was recorded in a garage at a cost of $500. Sydney developed a huge fanbase in the Southern Ontario independent music scene before being signed to Black Box Recordings.

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.

Until the End
Sydney Lyrics

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Well I crept up the pavement all covered in blood
And I knew what the wave meant, it started this flood
My inability to socialize is breaking in two
And now I finally realize I'm coming unglued

So I'm letting you know, though you're not listening
I'm letting you go, look to the northern sky
I'll be there the rest of tonight, forever and all of your life

I'll be there the rest of tonight, so sleep tight

I've lost a lot of faith in people all around me
'cause everybody's fake, It's always so astounding
I'm constantly afraid of giving more than I need to someone who I crave
When all they do is blind me

So I'm letting you know, though you're not listening
I'm letting you go, look to the northern sky
I'll be there the rest of tonight, forever and all of your life
I'll be there the rest of tonight
We try!
I'll be there the rest of tonight, forever and all of your life
I'll be there the rest of tonight, so sleep tight

1, 2, 3... [x3]

I can't forget your face all the things
That were erased and it hurts so bad, still I try

I'll be there the rest of tonight
Forever and all of your life
I'll be there the rest of tonight
We try!

I'll be there the rest of tonight

Forever and all of your life
I'll be there the rest of tonight [x2]

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Sydney describes a situation where she feels disconnected and unable to relate to those around her. She paints a picture of herself covered in blood creeping up the pavement, a metaphor for the struggle she faces and the pain she feels. She notes that she knows what started the flood, referencing the source of her turmoil, likely a past event that has caused her to feel the way she does. Her inability to socialize is affecting her and causing her to feel like she's coming undone.

She then lets go of someone, though they're not listening, and encourages them to "look to the northern sky" where she'll be. The metaphorical northern sky is where she'll be present for the rest of the night, forever, and all of their life. This can represent her willingness to let go of negative people or events and move on, but at the same time, expressing that she'll always be there for those who need her.

She then speaks of losing faith in those around her, feeling that everyone is fake, and how it's affecting her ability to form deep connections with the people she craves. She acknowledges her fear of giving too much of herself to others who won't reciprocate and who ultimately hurt her.

The lyrics seem to be about the challenges of socializing and forming connections with others, as well as the bravery it takes to move on from situations that cause us pain. Sydney is encouraging her listeners to keep pushing forward, to let go of negative influences, and to hold onto the people who are truly there for them.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I crept up the pavement all covered in blood
I feel so wounded by the world around me that I am metaphorically covered in blood and it hurts.

And I knew what the wave meant, it started this flood
I recognized the first signs of a bigger emotional outburst and now it's taking over.

My inability to socialize is breaking in two
I can't relate to people and it's causing me to feel like I'm coming apart at the seams.

And now I finally realize I'm coming unglued
I've reached a point where I can't hold it together any longer.

So I'm letting you know, though you're not listening
I need to express my feelings even if nobody is listening to me.

I'm letting you go, look to the northern sky
I am saying goodbye to someone and telling them to look for me in the stars.

I'll be there the rest of tonight, forever and all of your life
I will always be present for them, even beyond the night.

I've lost a lot of faith in people all around me
I have become disillusioned with the way people act and it's affecting me.

'cause everybody's fake, It's always so astounding
I am astonished at how fake people can be and how little it seems to bother them.

I'm constantly afraid of giving more than I need to someone who I crave
I am scared of giving too much of myself to someone and then being hurt by them.

When all they do is blind me
No matter how much I care for someone, they always seem to hurt me in some way.

I can't forget your face all the things
I struggle to forget about someone and all the memories associated with them.

That were erased and it hurts so bad, still I try
Even though it's painful to remember and it hurts me, I still try to forget.

We try!
Despite everything, I am still trying to make things work.

1, 2, 3... [x3]
Counting down to start over, to try again.

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