It seemingly took The Amity Affliction years to get their music together, releasing a demo in 2003 and a self-titled EP in 2004, but from the moment they released their High Hopes EP in 2007, the touring rampage began. In no time, The Amity Affliction was a household name amongst the hardcore community of Australia. Their mixture of metallic riffage, rock swagger and sing/scream vocal attacks made its mark on all who got in their way.
But it’s not just their music that people have taken notice of – Amity (as they are affectionately known) have an attitude and aura about their music and actions that has helped propel them even faster to the forefront of the scene. Fans come to their shows expecting flat out fun and excitement – the members always committing to making the party after the show as intense as the performance itself. The sing-along chants don’t end when the band gets off stage, and fans don’t leave after they play. With members involved in putting on punk rock clubs, music magazines, graffiti magazines, graphic design companies and online blogs that are well known throughout the country, Amity and it’s members are well ingrained into the culture and ethic of Australian hardcore culture.
‘Severed Ties’ was recorded in July and August of 2008, a grueling cross-country marathon of a record, recorded in Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane to get the best results. With guest vocals from JJ Peters (Deez Nuts, I Killed the Prom Queen), Michael Crafter (I Killed the Prom Queen, Carpathian, Confession), Matthew Wright (The Getaway Plan) and Helmet (The Daylight Curse), and production with Adelaide’s Darren Thompson, the 11 track full length was released in October 2008.
Severed Ties debuted at #26 on the Australian Charts and solidified The Amity Affliction as one of the most popular "heavy" bands in Australia. Triple J's national radio show "Short Fast Loud" had Severed Ties as #2 on their best albums of 2008, and popular punk site "KillYourStereo.com" listed it as #1.
In mid 2010 the band released their sophmore record 'Youngbloods'. The album debuted at #6 on the ARIA charts and has since gained significant recognition with the album constantly being voted #1 for 2010 by the public and recognized magazines alike, beating out Parkway Drive's 'Deep Blue' on many occasions. The album saw Amity's popularity sky rocket as the band has since done a sold-out national tour, tour the UK,US and Europe as well as playing the Soundwave Festival. The band is set to go on their largest tour to date with the Destroy Music Tour during May.
In October, The Amity Affliction set out on a new Australian tour with support from Asking Alexandria and Skyway! the "Fuck the Reaper" tour sold out in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. starting 2012 off with a bang, The Amity Affliction toured the 2012 Big Day Out, with fellow label mates and good friends The Getaway Plan, before touring America alongside Asking Alexandria, Trivium and may others on the "Still Reckless Tour"
On 8 February 2012 it was announced that The Amity Affliction had been signed to Roadrunner Records for their next album and future. On 7 May 2012, the band headed over to Orlando, Florida to start recording their third album with producer Michael Baskette. On 7 June 2012 it was announced the band's 3rd album would be titled Chasing Ghosts and was set to be released on 7 September 2012 in Australia, 17 September for the UK, and 18 September for the US.
It was revealed in a news article and magazine cover posted on 13/14 August that guitarist Imran Siddiqi would no longer be a part of the band. Furthermore, Siddiqi then did not appear in the video clip for the single "Chasing Ghosts" released on 15 August. A fill in guitarist played their album tour and U.S tour in late 2012.
After the release of Chasing Ghosts, the band had an Australian nationwide tour in September–October promoting their new album with supporting acts The Ghost Inside, Architects and Buried In Verona. Amity appeared on Soundwave in 2013 in February–March and also Warped Tour Australia at the end of the year.
It was announced by Joel Birch on 24 March 2013 that Dan Brown was the new guitarist, although he did not appear on the "Open Letter" music video.
In 2013 The Amity Affliction was part of Warped Tour in the United States with Chad Hasty (Glass Cloud) on drums and percussion due to Ryan Burt severely damaging his cornea during a set in Portland, Oregon. Later in the tour vocalist Joel Birch was also hospitalized due to unspecified illness, forcing the band to cancel their set in Pittsburgh. The band's next show in Cleveland was played due to the help of Sam Carter (Architects), Jason Aalon Butler (Letlive.) and Chris Roetter (Like Moths To Flames) sharing the stage as replacement vocals for Joel. All shows after this were played with Joel back on vocals after his recovery.
Late in 2013 the band went on to play the "Brothers In Arms" tour across Europe and Australia with support acts Landscapes and In Hearts Wake for the European portion and Chelsea Grin, Stick To Your Guns and In Hearts Wake for the Australian segment. In late 2013, the band released a demo of the song "Cave In". The single was speculated to be featured on the upcoming album. However, this was proved false when the band announced the track list for their upcoming fourth studio album. The first single from the bands forthcoming album titled "Pittsburgh" was released on 14 April. The second single "Don't Lean On Me" was released on 15 May. The album itself, titled Let the Ocean Take Me, was released on 6 June in Australia, 9 June in the UK, and 10 June in the U.S. it debuted at No. 1 on the Australian ARIA albums chart, becoming the band's second consecutive No. 1.
On 11 October, lead guitarist Troy Brady announced that he had decided to leave the band, making Ahren Stringer the only original member left in the band.
On 18 May 2015, The Amity Affliction released a trailer for their upcoming documentary film titled Seems Like Forever on YouTube. The video description contains links to pre-order the film, released on 10 July 2015 as a stand-alone DVD or a deluxe two-disc edition CD version of Let the Ocean Take Me, including two unreleased tracks, "Skeletons" (featured in the trailer) and "Farewell".
On 18 May 2016, The Amity Affliction posted a video to their Facebook page announcing their fifth studio album, This Could Be Heartbreak. It was also announced that the album would be released on 12 August and the band also released the music video for the first single, "I Bring the Weather with Me". The song also features clean vocals from Joel Birch. . On 10 July the band released their second single for the album, the title track "This Could Be Heartbreak" along with a music video. On 9 August, the band released a lyric video for the song "All Fucked Up" on YouTube. The band was also featured on the Fearless compilation Punk Goes Pop Vol. 7, covering The Weeknd's hit song "Can't Feel My Face". A music video for the cover was released on 22 June 2017. The Amity Affliction officially announced that Ryan Burt departed from the band due to mental health concerns on February 5, 2018.
On 20 June 2018, The Amity Affliction released the first single, "Ivy (Doomsday)", from their upcoming sixth studio album, Misery. The band announced that the album will be released on 24 August through Roadrunner Records. The band released an official video along with the release of "Ivy (Doomsday)". The band released the song "Feels Like I'm Dying" as a second part to the "Ivy (Doomsday)" video. The official track listing was eventually revealed on the band's website. It is their 4th album in a row to hit #1 on the Aria Albums Chart.
Two years later the band returned with Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them, their first studio LP with new drummer Joe Longobardi.
Discography:
Early Demos (2004) (EP)
The Amity Affliction (2005) (EP)
High Hopes (2007) (EP)
Severed Ties (2008)
Youngbloods (2010)
Glory Days (2010) (Compilation Album)
Chasing Ghosts (2012)
Let The Ocean Take Me (2014)
This Could Be Heartbreak (2016)
Misery (2018)
Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them (2020)
Somewhere Beyond The Blue (2021) (EP)
Not Without My Ghosts (2023)
Members:
Joel Birch - Unclean Vocals (2004-present)
Ahren Stringer - Clean Vocals/Bass (2003-present)
Dan Brown - Rhythm, later lead guitar (2013-present)
Joe Longobardi - Drums (2018-present)
Troy Brady - Lead Guitar (2003-2009, 2011-2014)
Clint Owen Ellis - Lead Guitar (2009-2011)
Trad Nathan - Keyboards (2006-2011)
Ryan Burt - Drums (2008-2018)
Troels Thomasen - Drums (2005-2008)
Give It All
The Amity Affliction Lyrics
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My heart, my bones
My every word from out my lungs
My every breath and every thought
Take every word I've ever sang
Although I'm glad to help you out
And get your feet back on the ground
You understand, I'm just a man
And I feel helpless when I stumble
And my anxiety escapes
I used to hope and I'm afraid
That once again I've lost my place
I give it all and when I fall
I get up and give some more
Until there's nothing left of me
Just some bones stacked on the floor
But every song's a two way street
I give to you, you give to me
And as long as it remains
I will still hold my heavy feet
Because you're all worth every word
And you are all here in my heart
As I awaken just again
To avoid falling apart
I give it all and when I fall
I get up and give some more
Until there's nothing left of me
Just some bones stacked on the floor
I give it all and when I fall
I get up and give some more
Until there's nothing left of me
Just some bones stacked on the floor
At the end of everything
This is for you, this is for me
Your fight to overcome defeat
Has set the skies alight for me
I give it all and when I fall
I get up and give some more
Until there's nothing left of me
Just some bones stacked on the floor
(I give it all and when I fall
I get up and give some more
Until there's nothing left of me
Just some bones stacked on the floor)
(I give it all and when I fall
I get up and give some more
Until there's nothing left of me
Just some bones stacked on the floor)
(I give it all and when I fall
I get up and give some more
Until there's nothing left of me
Just some bones stacked on the floor)
The lyrics of "Give It All" by The Amity Affliction express a message of perseverance and determination despite hardships and struggles. The singer offers everything he has, from his heart and bones to his words and thoughts, for the sake of helping someone else. He acknowledges his own limitations as just a man and feels helpless when his anxiety overcomes him. But he keeps getting up and giving more, realizing that every song is a two-way street and he receives as much as he gives. The people he helps are worth every word and are kept in his heart. At the end of everything, this fight to overcome defeat has set the skies alight, and the singer keeps giving it all until there's nothing left of him.
The lyrics of "Give It All" show a deep emotional depth that resonates with many listeners who have faced significant struggles in their lives. The song highlights the importance of perseverance and helping others despite one's own limitations, making it an anthem for those who have struggled with mental health issues or supporting loved ones who have. Its music video was released on November 13, 2019, and has over 900,000 views on YouTube.
Line by Line Meaning
Just take it all
I'm willing to give my all to help you out
My heart, my bones
Everything I have, I'm willing to give to you
My every word from out my lungs
Even my very breath and thoughts, I'm willing to share with you
My every breath and every thought
I hold nothing back, I give you everything I have
Take every word I've ever sang
My songs are for you, take them and make them your own
Although I'm glad to help you out
I'm always here to lend a hand
And get your feet back on the ground
I'll be your support system to help you succeed
Please understand I'm just a man
I'm not invincible, I have my own struggles
You understand, I'm just a man
I need your understanding and support just as much as you need mine
And I feel helpless when I stumble
Sometimes I feel lost and don't know what to do
And my anxiety escapes
My anxiety can get the best of me and take over
I used to hope and I'm afraid
I used to be hopeful, but now I have doubts and fear
That once again I've lost my place
I might feel like I don't belong or have lost my way
Because you're all worth every word
You mean everything to me, and I express it all through my music
And you are all here in my heart
You have a special place in my heart and always will
As I awaken just again
As I go through life, I keep waking up to new beginnings and challenges
To avoid falling apart
I try my best to keep myself together despite hardships
But every song's a two way street
Our connection goes both ways, I give to you and you give back to me
I give to you, you give to me
Our relationship is a give-and-take, we support each other
And as long as it remains
As long as we keep this connection, we can keep going
I will still hold my heavy feet
I will keep going and pushing forward despite feeling weighed down
Your fight to overcome defeat
Your struggle to overcome challenging situations inspires and motivates me
Has set the skies alight for me
Your perseverance has given me hope and optimism
At the end of everything
When everything else fades away
This is for you, this is for me
This is for both of us, our connection and our music
I give it all and when I fall
I put everything I have into my music and helping others
I get up and give some more
Even when I fall or face obstacles, I keep going and giving my all
Until there's nothing left of me
I'll keep giving until I have nothing left to give
Just some bones stacked on the floor
Until all that's left is my physical being, I'll keep giving all that I have
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keith Brown, Matt Noble
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Bubileaf
My brother dedicated this song to our Mom. She's the most selfless and wonderful person anyone would ever meet. She never gives up on you no matter if you've done her wrong and she'll literally give the shirt on her back for someone in need. Love you Mom.
@lighthouse7584
An idea. A state of mind. I love your mom too
@KPNasty1
She sounds like an amazing lady
@evieamity7471
I know it's been two years since that post, I just hope you've been holding on since. <3
@garrett9562
Sounds a lot like my mom man. She's one of hell of a woman i dont even know her but it sounds like mine lol
@christiandominguez7876
No one gives af
@digitalscript4890
Literally every line of this song could be a tattoo
@TillaMunster0311
my thoughts exactly
@slamfam7621
same thoughts here
@jordzwaan1937
+The Sniper hahaha you sir have just made my day xD