Being one of the youngest bands in the local scene, with ages ranging from 18-21, Texas in July hails out of Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Texas in July can be described as nothing but dedicated to their music, fans and promoters. They are signed to CI Records. Back in the summer of 2009, Texas in July and An Early Ending started their tour together hitting Elmira, NY first and then to travel across the US.
The band was formed in early 2007 after individually playing music throughout childhood. They have finished recording their highly-anticipated full length album 'I Am,' which was released on July 26th 2009.
On July 8th, 2010, the band announced their signing to Equal Vision Records.
Texas in July's new album, One Reality, was released on April 26, 2011 through Equal Vision Records. The album was produced by the notable Chris "Zeuss" Harris, known for producing for bands like whitechapel, All That Remains, Born of Osiris, Hatebreed, and Shadows Fall.
Band Members:
Adam Gray - drums
Ben Witkowski - bass guitar
Chris Davis - rhythm guitar
J.T. Cavey - lead vocals
Cam Welsh - lead guitar
Former Members:
Logan Maurer - rhythm guitar (2007–2010)
Alex Good - lead vocals (2007–2014)
Christian Royer - lead guitar (2007–2014)
Paranoia
Texas in July Lyrics
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I’ll be awake tonight
Connecting dots,
Finding the way out
Paranoia, it comes in circles
And is headed right for you
Headed right for you!
I’ll be up tonight
I was so close to you
But now I’m as far away as I can’t get
Paranoia!
It comes in circles
And is headed right for you
So close your eyes and get lost with me!
So close your eyes and get lost with me!
To another space in time
Where you can’t lose track
To another space in time
Where you won’t look back
There’s no gravity to hold me together
What we are
How we feel
Why we felt it
Things in the air won’t change
To another place, another date
As we watch time cut away
Looking back now I would have done this all the same
Would have done this all the same
All the same, same
No state of mind control is far from sight
It has us running blind
Paranoia!
Is headed right for you
So close your eyes and get lost with me!
So close your eyes and get lost with me!
To another space in time
Where you can’t lose track
To another space in time
Where you won’t look back
There’s no gravity to hold me together
This thorn thrown in my side
For the last time
I see the start and won’t fear the finish line
For me this isn’t it
I won’t quit, I’ll beat the sickness
You think I’m crazy but I’m doing just fine
Living inside of my own mind
"Paranoia" by Texas in July is a song that speaks of an unrelenting mental condition that takes over one's thoughts, rendering them helpless. The first two lines of the song, "Burn the midnight oil, I'll be awake tonight," show a restlessness and a determination to solve something that has been playing on the artist's mind. The lyrics "Connecting dots, finding the way out" suggest that the artist is trying to find a solution to the problem at hand by connecting seemingly unrelated things to make sense of it all.
The chorus, "Paranoia, It comes in circles, and is headed right for you" shows the inevitability of the mental condition and that it is something that can happen to anyone. The repeated line "So close your eyes and get lost with me" can mean the artist is asking their audience to come with them to another space in time where one can forget and escape their worries. The lyrics, "There's no gravity to hold me together," suggest that the problems are so heavy and have a significant impact on the artist's psyche that they can seem overwhelming, like there is nothing to keep them anchored.
In conclusion, the song speaks of a situation where one is at the mercy of their inner demons and sees no way out of their situation. It's a call for people to acknowledge that anyone can be a victim of their thoughts and to open up about their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Burn the midnight oil
I will be staying up late at night
I’ll be awake tonight
I won't be sleeping tonight
Connecting dots,
Trying to make sense of things
Finding the way out
Searching for a solution
Paranoia, it comes in circles
Feeling paranoid is a recurring issue
And is headed right for you
You will soon feel paranoid too
Headed right for you!
You can't escape it
I’ll be up tonight
I won't be sleeping tonight
I was so close to you
We used to be close
But now I’m as far away as I can’t get
We are distanced and I can't get any further away
So close your eyes and get lost with me!
Let's escape reality together
To another space in time
A different reality
Where you can’t lose track
Where we won't lose sight of our goals
Where you won’t look back
Where we won't dwell on the past
There’s no gravity to hold me together
I am falling apart
What we are
Our identities
How we feel
Our emotions
Why we felt it
The reasons behind our emotions
Things in the air won’t change
Things won't magically become better
To another place, another date
A different reality
As we watch time cut away
As time passes us by
Looking back now I would have done this all the same
I have no regrets
All the same, same
No matter what, it doesn't change the present
No state of mind control is far from sight
I can't escape my own mind
It has us running blind
It is causing us to be unaware of our surroundings
This thorn thrown in my side
This problem that won't go away
For the last time
This is the final straw
I see the start and won’t fear the finish line
I am determined to finish what I started
For me this isn’t it
I want more out of life
I won’t quit, I’ll beat the sickness
I won't give up, I will overcome this problem
You think I’m crazy but I’m doing just fine
Others may think I am struggling, but I am coping
Living inside of my own mind
Feeling trapped by my own thoughts
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDRE GRAY, KUNLEY MCCARTHY, LLOYD JAMES, DANIEL KRETSCHMER
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