The reactivated band released a new EP, a new split with hardcore band Touché Amoré in October 2012, and a new album entitled Real Fear on the No Sleep label in November 2012.
Optimist Honor Roll
The Casket Lottery Lyrics
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The lyrics to The Casket Lottery's song Optimist Honor Roll reflect a sentiment of appreciation and admiration for a close friend or lover. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for the memories of times spent together, as well as a steadfast belief in the future potential of the relationship. The singer is described as replaying "Catcher in the Rye" and realizing the truth of the literary masterpiece, an acknowledgement of the wisdom and insight of a former mentor or friend, and perhaps also a nod to the painful loss of innocence that comes with growing up.
The chorus offers a message of hope and solidarity, with the singer affirming their loyalty and commitment to the person addressed in the song. The sense of unity and positivity is represented by the metaphor of a half-full glass, with the singer acknowledging that their relationship with this person is the "full half". The references to the "ruins" of the person addressed and the idea of "helping you piece yourself" suggest a mutual connection of support and encouragement.
Overall, the song offers a hopeful, if somewhat wistful, meditation on the power of human connection and the importance of staying true to one's ideals and relationships in the face of difficulty.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day I replay "Catcher in the Rye" and I'm not afraid to say, " god damnit, you were right"
Every day, I find myself revisiting "Catcher in the Rye" and realizing that Holden was right about the world being full of phonies. I'm not afraid to admit it.
I've found everything already. danger just hides. someday I hope, you explode. someday I hope you're all exposed.
I feel like I've experienced everything there is to experience, but I know that danger still exists out there. I hope that someday the truth about everyone will be exposed.
and I'll be in the ruins of you, helping you piece yourself. you know that you'd do the same for me when I need that help.
If you ever fall apart, I'll be there to help you pick up the pieces. I know that you would do the same for me if I ever needed it.
from all the grey clouds, and every break down...hope you hear me.
Despite all of the difficulties and hardships that we face, I hope that you can hear me and understand how much I care about you.
you're the full half of my glass. you're the reason I'll pass the test, I'm trying my best.
You complete me and make me feel whole. You give me the motivation to succeed and do my best.
and if the world ends in our sleep, at least we will be in the same dream. in love.
Even if the world ends while we sleep, we will be together in our dreams, and in love.
I'm in love with a memory. of all the days when we couldnt stop dancing.
I am so in love with the memory of all the incredible times we've had together when we danced without a care in the world.
there's a future in your heart dear, and I will be the feature to fill it. I will be the reason you see no need to kill it. I will be...
I know that you have a bright future ahead of you, and I want to be a part of it. I want to be the one who inspires you and motivates you to keep going, even when things get tough. I want to be the reason why you never give up.
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