Kris Roe also took on the role of managing other punk bands such as Useless ID from Haifa, Israel. They collaborated on a split EP entitled "Let It Burn". Kris also acted as co-producer with Mass Giorgini (whose other production credits include working alongside Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day) for a ]label]Cincinnati, OH-based band called the National Trust in 2004, an album which is as-of-yet unreleased..
After a long delay, the album End Is Forever was released in 2001. This album was a testament to Kris Roe's increasing maturity as a songwriter. Most of the songs, especially "Fast Times at Dropout High", touched on very personal and emotional topics such as losing a sibling because his parents gave his newborn brother away for adoption. Once again the lineup changed, with John Collura replacing Peña on guitar.
On the 24th of June 2002 The Ataris left Kung Fu Records and signed with Columbia Records. Later in that year they recorded their 6th album, "So Long, Astoria", released on March 4th, 2003. This album was responsible for giving them their break into the mainstream audience and generated many successful singles, including "In This Diary" and their cover of Don Henley's "The Boys of Summer".
After touring behind the album for most of 2003, the band began writing the follow-up to "So Long, Astoria". Much of 2004 was spent in inactivity. In February of 2004, the band released "Live At The Metro", an album containing a full concert at The Metro in Chicago, as well as acoustic tracks. Mike Davenport and Chris Knapp left the band in early 2005.
Recording of "Welcome the Night" began in February 2005. Along with it came five new members - Sean Hansen filling the bass position, Shane Chickeles on drums, and guitarist Paul Carabello, Angus Cooke (Who played Cello on "End Is Forever"), and Bob Hoag on 3rd guitar, Cello, and Keyboards respectively. The group spent all of spring and summer recording at Seedy Underbelly in Los Angeles. "Welcome the Night" was orginally due out in April or May of 2006 but as of March 2006 the release date was pushed back to July of 2006. The release date of this album was once again been pushed back to possibly early 2007 after The Ataris asked to be released from their contract with Columbia Records, which the label agreed too. The "Welcome the Night" album was released in late February to an eager Ataris fan base. Unfortunately, it was not what they expected. The "Welcome the Night" album took a completely different approach to music. In a drastic deviation from his past traditions of whimsical, nostalgic pop songs, Roe used the new album to pursue a much more mature post-rock/progressive sound, an initiative which many speculate arose from the divorce of his wife and other personal conflicts. While "Welcome the Night" is certainly a great departure from The Ataris' roots, Roe has indicated that their upcoming release will attempt to return to the happy, youthful overtures that older fans have grown accustomed to.
Lately
The Ataris Lyrics
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a little bit neglected.
When it comes to your ex-boyfriends,
well, I guess I'm overprotective.
But it's nothing personal
I just wanted you to tell me that you
care.
stickin' my head in a toaster.
I never asked to take a ride
on this emotional roller-coaster
It's you that I want,
and lately it feels like you're not there.
Lately I've been contemplating
jumping in the ocean.
Sometimes even Spock would show
a little more emotion!
Do you still love me now
as much as you loved me yesterday?
Chorus:
I try to let it out...
I bitch, I cry, moan, whine, scream and
shout today,
but the wall wouldn't listen to me!
Why wouldn't it listen to me?
I'm sick of always cryin'
I don't wanna be sick of trying,
but you've gotta want me too.
Lately I've been hoping for
a little bit of affection.
Sometimes I wish that you had came
with your own set of directions.
I guess it's not that easy,
but I hope that you still love me anyway
Lately I've been thinkin' bout'
takin' a vow of silence.
I've never seen a monk result
in any acts of violence.
Or, maybe I'll just cry
and hope you come around again today.
Let's Go!
Chorus:
I try to let it out...
I bitch, I cry, moan, whine, scream and
shout today,
but the wall wouldn't listen to me!
Why wouldn't it listen to me?
I'm sick of always cryin'
I don't wanna be sick of trying,
but you've gotta want me too.
The song "Lately" by The Ataris talks about the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling neglected and insecure. He feels a little overprotective when it comes to his partner's ex-boyfriends, but this is because he wants to feel valued and loved, and he hopes that his partner still cares about him as much as she did before. The singer uses metaphors to describe his emotional state, such as sticking his head in a toaster and jumping in the ocean. These suggest that he is feeling overwhelmed and desperate for attention.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's frustration with his lack of communication with his partner. He feels like he is always crying and trying to get her attention, but she is not responding. He is sick of feeling this way, but he still wants to keep trying to make the relationship work. The singer hopes that his partner will appreciate his efforts and love him despite his flaws.
The lyrics of "Lately" show that relationships are not always easy, and that communication and effort are key to making them work. The singer's vulnerability and honesty make the song relatable and heartfelt.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been feeling
I've been feeling a certain way recently
a little bit neglected.
I feel like I'm not getting the attention I need
When it comes to your ex-boyfriends,
In terms of your past relationships
well, I guess I'm overprotective.
I might be acting too protective or jealous
But it's nothing personal
I'm not trying to attack you
I just wanted you to tell me that you
I just wanted some reassurance that
care.
you still care about me
Lately I've been thinking bout'
I've been considering
stickin' my head in a toaster.
doing something extreme and dangerous
I never asked to take a ride
I didn't sign up for
on this emotional roller-coaster
this intense emotional experience
It's you that I want,
All I want is you
and lately it feels like you're not there.
but I feel like you're distant
Lately I've been contemplating
I've been thinking about
jumping in the ocean.
doing something drastic
Sometimes even Spock would show
Even someone who is emotionless, like Spock
a little more emotion!
would show some sort of feeling!
Do you still love me now
I'm wondering if you still love me as much
as much as you loved me yesterday?
as you did in the past?
I try to let it out...
I try to express my emotions
I bitch, I cry, moan, whine, scream and
I complain, cry, and yell
shout today,
today in particular
but the wall wouldn't listen to me!
But no one seems to hear me
Why wouldn't it listen to me?
Why won't anyone listen to me?
I'm sick of always cryin'
I'm tired of always crying
I don't wanna be sick of trying,
I don't want to be exhausted from trying so hard
but you've gotta want me too.
But you also have to show that you want me in return.
Lately I've been hoping for
I've been wishing for
a little bit of affection.
Some love and affection from you
Sometimes I wish that you had came
I sometimes wish that you had come
with your own set of directions.
with clear instructions on how to care for you
I guess it's not that easy,
I know it's not simple
but I hope that you still love me anyway
but I hope that despite it all, you still love me
Lately I've been thinkin' bout'
I've been considering
takin' a vow of silence.
being quiet and keeping to myself
I've never seen a monk result
I don't know of any monks who would resort
in any acts of violence.
to violence in their lives
Or, maybe I'll just cry
But maybe I'll just keep crying
and hope you come around again today.
and hope that you'll come back to me today.
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