"The Scene": a phrase The All Wa… Read Full Bio ↴http://www.myspace.com/theallwaysny
"The Scene": a phrase The All Ways has become very familiar with over their time spent in the music world. "People spend too much time worrying about how they can fit into the scene," says lead singer Austin Massirman. It is the All Ways’ firm belief that originality and self-expression are far more important parts of being in the music world than trying to fit in.
The band consists of guitarists Jon Colantonio and Ron Geffen, who both hail from Rockland County, New York. After being in several bands over the years, they met and became friends at college, and soon realized that they shared the same passion for music. Austin had been working with Ron on some ideas for a short time, and decided it was time to make these ideas into a reality. Billy Houlihan was soon recruited into the band to play bass, and shortly after some lineup changes, they brought Greg Strauss in as their drummer.
Being together for a total of five months, the band has accomplished much, releasing a self-produced and self-recorded Demo and EP, which are currently being sold on iTunes, and will soon be introduced into local Hot Topics, along with some of their other merchandise. The band has also made it a point to get as many shows as possible under their belt in such a short time, playing in various venues in the NY/NJ area.
"The sky is the limit right now; we aren't going to set any boundaries on ourselves," says Billy, when asked how far they plan on going. The band will be doing a string of dates across the east coast and through parts of the Midwest this summer, to get better acquainted with their fans outside of the NY/NJ area. "Being self produced, recorded, creating our own designs, setting up our own connections with the fans… It has made things much more personal and given us much more freedom in the way we develop our presence in the music world.”
Now that their foot is in the door, there is no stopping this five-man band from breaking through the barriers and showing the world what they can do. The All Ways is here to make their fans and the world see that no matter how rough the path may be, there is "always a place for your heart to escape". So open your heart, and welcome The All Ways, and they will do the same.
Chemical Overload
The All Ways Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
My thoughts and feelings like a jungle
My only fear is that I wont get out alive
But sorrow is difficult when everyone I know just disappears
Medicate me for my fears
It's tombstone or rock and roll
Nothings gonna stop or slow me down
When my chest is hurt and my heart pounds
I′ve got a feeling it's a chemical overload
I feel the pressure rising in my skin and my bones
Too many thoughts are on my mind
Feel like I've been dying from this
Chemical overload
Sad songs wont make me feel like somehow I belong
No sleeping in or talking on the phone
To people clamoring for me when I get something right
Cause its time to make sense of this
Live a life full of brightness and bliss
Everything just waits for me
Go and get it if I see
Somehow in the sounds
There′s a heartbeat that I found
Oh I hear it calling now
Telling me to write this down
In "Chemical Overload," The All Ways captures the feeling of being overwhelmed by thoughts and emotions, and the difficulty in finding a way out of that jungle-like state of mind. The song describes a sense of trouble that is all-consuming, making it difficult to escape, and the fear of not making it out alive. The only way to cope with it seems to be through medication, although this is not a real solution to the problem. The lyrics also highlight the choice between leading a life of caution, symbolized by a tombstone, or taking risks, which is represented by rock and roll. However, neither option is sufficient in breaking free of the chemical overload.
The feeling of a chemical overload is described as a pressure that rises in the skin and bones and leaves too many thoughts in the mind, giving the feeling of dying. It's not something that can be solved by listening to sad songs or seeking validation from others. Instead, the song encourages the listener to find their own sense of purpose and meaning in life, to live a life full of brightness and bliss. The urge to hear the heartbeat in the sounds and the call to write it down is a way to find meaning and purpose when everything else seems to be lost in the jungle of thoughts and feelings.
Overall, "Chemical Overload" is a powerful song that speaks to the experience of feeling emotionally overwhelmed, and the difficulty in finding one's way out of that state.
Line by Line Meaning
Trouble, inside my head there′s only trouble
I am struggling with my thoughts and emotions, leading to chaos in my mind.
My thoughts and feelings like a jungle
My mind is a tangled mess, with competing emotions and ideas.
My only fear is that I wont get out alive
I worry that my struggles will consume me and I won't be able to overcome them.
But sorrow is difficult when everyone I know just disappears
It's hard to deal with sadness when the people who normally support me aren't around.
Medicate me for my fears
I need help managing my anxiety and worries.
It's tombstone or rock and roll
I feel like my choices are between living an uninspired life or taking risks and potentially harming myself.
Nothings gonna stop or slow me down
I'm determined to keep moving forward, regardless of the obstacles in my way.
When my chest is hurt and my heart pounds
My physical symptoms of anxiety are overwhelming and frightening.
I′ve got a feeling it's a chemical overload
I believe that my emotional struggles are caused by a chemical imbalance in my brain.
I feel the pressure rising in my skin and my bones
My anxiety is causing physical sensations in my body.
Too many thoughts are on my mind
I'm feeling overwhelmed by the amount of things I'm thinking about.
Feel like I've been dying from this
My emotional struggles are taking a heavy toll on my wellbeing.
Sad songs wont make me feel like somehow I belong
Listening to depressing music doesn't bring me comfort or a sense of connection.
No sleeping in or talking on the phone
When I'm struggling, I can't sleep or reach out to friends for support.
To people clamoring for me when I get something right
When I succeed, people suddenly become interested in me, which feels inauthentic.
Cause its time to make sense of this
I need to figure out how to manage my emotional struggles and find solutions.
Live a life full of brightness and bliss
My goal is to overcome my challenges and find happiness and fulfillment in life.
Everything just waits for me
I believe that good things are on the horizon and I just need to keep pushing forward.
Go and get it if I see
I need to take advantage of opportunities that come my way.
Somehow in the sounds
There's something in the music that speaks to me.
There′s a heartbeat that I found
I feel a connection to the music, as if it's speaking to a deeper part of me.
Oh I hear it calling now
The music is calling me to take action and address my struggles.
Telling me to write this down
The music is inspiring me to express myself and put my feelings into words.
Writer(s): Massirman Austin Gregory Lane
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.