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.
Takeoffs and Landings
The Ataris Lyrics
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we'll drive out past the runway,
And watch the planes go flying by.
The runway lights are the deepest blue
Like the colors of your eyes,
So close them tight and kiss me one last time.
If you could go anywhere right now, where would you go,
There's no place that I would rather be.
Please don't let me, go falling from the sky,
This fasten seatbelt sign just needs to go out.
If only you could be, right here by my side,
Home wouldn't seem so far from here.
Passport, customs, carry-on, remember
To shut off all of your, electronic devices.
fell asleep on Tuesday, woke up Monday afternoon
I slept right through your international dateline
If you could go anywhere right now,
Where would you go,
And would you miss me when you get there.
There's no place that I would rather be
Please don't let me, go falling from the sky,
This fasten seatbelt sign just needs to go out.
If only you could be, right here by my side,
Home wouldn't seem so far from here.
Please don't let me, go falling from the sky,
This fasten seatbelt sign just needs to go out.
If only you could be, right here by my side,
Home wouldn't seem so far from here.
Please don't let me, go falling from the sky,
This fasten seatbelt sign just needs to go out.
If only you could be, right here by my side,
Home wouldn't seem so far from here.
The Ataris' "Takeoff and Landing" seems to be a song about separation and longing for the presence of a loved one. In the opening lines, the coldest January night creates a mood of melancholy and isolation. Watching planes takeoff and land represents the movements of life and a desire to travel alongside the one you love. The runway lights symbolize the colors of a lover's eyes, and in that moment, a tender goodbye kiss is shared, since there is no telling when the next meeting might occur.
As the song progresses, the lyrics navigate through the practical side of separations, including the airport checkpoints and customs, and asking to shut off electronic devices during the flight. The lyrics' protagonist expresses an intense longing for the love's company, suggesting that all other experiences, whether traveling or even falling from the sky, is nothing compared to the power of having the desired person beside them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Please don't let me go falling from the sky, this fasten seatbelt sign just needs to go out; If only you could be right here by my side, home wouldn't seem so far from here." The words' repeated plea to not be alone during this difficult time reinforces the message that absence can have deep effects, and the desire to be with loved ones is stronger than any adventure, despite how exciting or scary it may be.
"Takeoff and Landing" may not have been as popular as other Ataris songs, but it still carries an emotional impact for many listeners. The lyrics are reflective and contemplative of the nuances of long-distance relationships, and the production and vocals evoke a sense of longing and bittersweet memories.
Line by Line Meaning
On this coldest of January nights,
It's a winter night with a chilly breeze, perfect for some good moments with someone close.
we'll drive out past the runway,
We'll drive away from everything, going out to a place where planes fly, maybe for some peace or just to watch planes take off and land.
And watch the planes go flying by.
We'll watch the airplanes go, taking off and disappearing into the distance, carrying passengers to far-off places.
The runway lights are the deepest blue
The colored lights on the runway are beautiful, glowing in a deep blue, similar to the color of your lover's eyes.
Like the colors of your eyes,
The runway lights remind you of your lover's eyes, some pleasant memory that will be cherished.
So close them tight and kiss me one last time.
Close your eyes and kiss me, for this moment may be the last before you head off somewhere far away.
If you could go anywhere right now, where would you go,
If there were no limits or barriers, where would you go, which distant land would you love to see?
And would you miss me when you get there.
Would you feel my absence even if you’re far from me, in a far-off land?
There's no place that I would rather be.
There's nothing in the world you would like more than to be with your lover right now.
Please don't let me, go falling from the sky,
Please protect me from all harm and make sure that all goes well, so that I may return to you safely.
This fasten seatbelt sign just needs to go out.
The safety sign that tells passengers to fasten their seat belts should disappear, signalling that it's safe to move around.
If only you could be, right here by my side,
If only you could be with me right now, protecting me from all harm and encouraging me to take on this journey bravely.
Home wouldn't seem so far from here.
If you were here, going back home would seem less daunting, less like a journey to the end of the world.
Passport, customs, carry-on, remember
There are a bunch of important things to remember when heading to the airport, like having your passport, getting through customs, and packing a carry-on bag.
To shut off all of your, electronic devices.
Remember to turn off all your electronic gadgets before the airplane takes off, as it may affect flight safety.
fell asleep on Tuesday, woke up Monday afternoon
Traveling across different time zones affects your sleep cycle, so it could feel like you've fallen asleep one day and woken up in the next.
I slept right through your international dateline
The International Date Line is the imaginary line that separates one day from the next, and traveling across it means losing or gaining a day, which can be confusing.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Kris Roe
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Ivan Petrow
Hello! Bro, can figured out the “Radio by” spoken words from 2-41 to 2-55
It sounds like:
“Out control frequency
……………set you one
Two, zero, amplify, zero, zero
…………………………..
Two, one, two, hundred (hundred), zero
Everything is …., fucker”
Maybe it’s some quote from some movie? Who can find more words? I checked all the web and didn't find these words. If you grew up near Chris, maybe you can help to his fans? Please, Bro!
Ivan Petrow
HELP! Who can figured out the “Radio by” spoken words from 2-41 to 2-55
It sounds like:
“Out control frequency
……………set you one
Two, zero, amplify, zero, zero
…………………………..
Two, one, two, hundred (hundred), zero
Everything is …., fucker”
Maybe it’s some quote from some movie? Who can find more words?
Denial Not Accepted
I was 20 years old when this album came out. Great memories! Isn't it funny how some music reflects the good and the bad times in someones life.
Atimisk
Got this for Christmas in 2003 when I was 12. Still one of the few albums I can sing word for word.
Ulil Ambri
listened to this album for the first time in 2003. I was 15 then, lived in remote area of Riau Province, Indonesia. A lot of memories. At that time we still bought an album in cassette, played in the audio tape and rewind the favorite song over and over again.
Satu Dua Tiga
jaman2 masih sma tahun 2001😇😇😇😇 di yogya, liriknya makjleb banget
tannin predator
Jadi ingat jaman kuliah 😅
Cryo Judgement
2021, I'm 15 and I listen to this album on repeat at my job at a subway making sandwiches lol
Ridwan Michael Welong
Gua juga bro
TesTes Visual
2003 album ini menemani hari2ku jaga distro :) salam dari Medan.
luccamazza77
the most underrated band ever
Le Damotta
Back in the day , they were everything but underrated