The band formed in 2006 with Perdomo and Cody Payne (rhythm guitar and backing vocals) joined by Bryan Czap (lead guitar) and Tyler Minsberg (drums).
TDS independently released a five song EP There Is No Such Thing as Science in 2007, which drew the attention of Hopeless Records. They released their debut EP with Hopeless Records, entitled If You Could Only Keep Me Alive, with a similar track listing. The band's debut studio album, Reach for the Sun was released on May 5, 2009. The album reached #42 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
On May 14, 2010, the band announced they would be playing Reach for the Sun from front to back on their first headlining tour. Tyler left the band in late 2010.
An Acoustic Performance Of Reach For The Sun was digitally released on March 15, 2011. In the summer of 2011, TDS played a Warped Tour schedule and released their second full-length album, titled War Paint which was on released on July 19, 2011. Tyler returned to the band in 2011 for a short stint before leaving again that same year. Bryan Czap left the band in 2012.
The band released their 3rd studio album, Golden Record, on August 6, 2013 with Ben Cato on drums and Matt Kennedy on lead guitar and backing vocals. Cody Payne remained on rhythm guitar and backing vocals.
In September 2013, AJ Perdomo left the band, citing Cody Payne as the driving force behind the decision.
In February 2017 Cody Payne was sentenced to a year in prison after being charged with a Felony burglary conviction.
In July 2017, the band announced that they were reuniting as a trio without Cody Payne. On October 19, 2017 The Dangerous Summer announced their next album coming out in 2018. The Dangerous Summer was released on January 26, 2018. The first single was Fire, followed by Ghosts and Valium. All 3 singles were released prior to the album release date.
The band had stated influences from Kings of Leon, Taylor Swift, Third Eye Blind, Bright Eyes, U2, Phil Collins, Explosions in the Sky, Jimmy Eat World, and Andrew McMahon. "The Dangerous Summer" is taken from the novel of same name written by Ernest Hemingway.
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The Dangerous Summer Lyrics
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At least we know why
It's not an easy air to find
I watched you sink right in
A bottle of wine
It must've seemed like I could die
And I was pining back
Turned out all the lights
Coloring the lines in with my proper hand
Lightly pushed away
And I'll hold that waiting hand for you
And drown all the words out
I couldn't make it past those eyes
I think I feel like the wind
Sometimes I wish we'd try to begin
No one's gonna need you more
No one's gonna need you more
I've got mine
Moving 'cross the country I lost
Track of time
Trying to make a name for myself
'Cause every lonely heart
Can use an honest song
They can sing along to
You're the home I've been dying to make
And the gold that God didn't take
I'll hold that waiting hand for you
And drown all the words out
I couldn't make it past those eyes
I think I feel like the wind
Sometimes I wish we'd try to begin
No one's gonna need you more
No one's gonna need you more
Fine, I tried
But falling back to sin
Those nights you were keeping me scared
No one's gonna need you more
No one's gonna need you more
I hope you listen
I need forgiveness
We both can live with at all
Either way I will reach you
Either way I was wrong
If not for this end
I'll still be wishing
I was right there with you and all
Either way I am see through
Either way I'm not strong
I was staring out
At things I don't want to face
I need back inside your veins
I'm dying out now
I couldn't make it past those eyes
I think I feel like the wind
Sometimes I wish we'd try to begin
No one's gonna need you more
No one's gonna need you more
Fine, I tried
But falling back to sin
Those nights you were keeping me scared
No one's gonna need you more
No one's gonna need you more
The Dangerous Summer's "No One's Gonna Need You More" is a song about love, heartbreak, and redemption. The singer is recalling his past relationship with someone he deeply loved but messed up with. He was truthful with that person, telling them that life isn't fair, but they know why. He watched them sink into a bottle of wine, and he could barely stand, trying to color within the lines with his proper hand before being lightly pushed away.
The chorus of the song is where the title and main sentiment of the song comes in. The singer tells the person that no one's gonna need them more than he does. He's lost track of time moving across the country, trying to make it as a musician. But he still sees the person as the home he wants to make and the gold that God didn't take. Despite his mistakes and shortcomings, he wants to hold their waiting hand and drown out all the words. The second half of the chorus has a twinge of pain, as the singer knows he messed up and tried to make it up to them, but kept falling back to sin, filled with fear.
The bridge has a plea for forgiveness from both parties, as they both want to live with each other's forgiveness. The singer is willing to reach out, even if he was wrong, and hopes that even if it's the end of the relationship, he was right there with them. The song ends with the singer staring out at things he doesn't want to face, needing to be back inside their veins before he dies out.
Line by Line Meaning
I told you, "Life's not fair"
I acknowledged the inequity in life
At least we know why
We have an understanding of why life is not fair
It's not an easy air to find
Finding ease in life is not simple
I watched you sink right in
I observed you becoming trapped in a difficult situation
A bottle of wine
You relied on alcohol to cope
It must've seemed like I could die
My pain was so intense it felt life-threatening
And I was pining back
I was longing for what we once had
Turned out all the lights
I retreated into darkness and isolation
And I could barely stand
I was struggling to keep myself upright
Coloring the lines in with my proper hand
I was trying to cover up my mistakes and flaws
Lightly pushed away
I distanced myself slightly from you
And I'll hold that waiting hand for you
I will support you through difficult times
And drown all the words out
I will block out all the negativity
I couldn't make it past those eyes
I was deeply affected by your gaze
I think I feel like the wind
I am blown around by my emotions
Sometimes I wish we'd try to begin
I yearn to start over with you
No one's gonna need you more
I am the one who needs you most
I've got mine
I have my own issues to deal with
Moving 'cross the country I lost
I am struggling to make a fresh start
Track of time
I lost sight of time
Trying to make a name for myself
I am striving for success and recognition
'Cause every lonely heart
Everyone who feels alone
Can use an honest song
Can find solace and hope in a sincere tune
They can sing along to
It can unite people in their shared experiences
You're the home I've been dying to make
You are where I belong and I need you to come home to
And the gold that God didn't take
Everything of value that we still have
Fine, I tried
I attempted to overcome my struggles
But falling back to sin
But I keep returning to my destructive habits
Those nights you were keeping me scared
The times when you were causing me fear and anxiety
I hope you listen
I want you to pay attention to what I am saying
I need forgiveness
I require your forgiveness to move on
We both can live with at all
We can coexist peacefully despite our flaws
Either way I will reach you
I will make an effort to connect with you
Either way I was wrong
I accept responsibility for my mistakes
If not for this end
If our relationship had not ended
I'll still be wishing
I would still be longing for you
I was staring out
I was lost in thought
At things I don't want to face
At uncomfortable truths and realities
I need back inside your veins
I need to feel connected to you again
I'm dying out now
I am fading away and need your help to survive
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew James Perdomo, Bryan Alan Czap, Cody Michael Payne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I told you, “Life’s not fair.”
At least we know why
It’s not an easy air to find
I watched you sink right in
A bottle of wine
It must’ve seemed like I could die
And i was pining back
Turned out all the lights
And i could barely stand
Coloring the lines in with my proper hand
Lightly pushed away
I’ll hold that waiting hand for you
And drown all the words out
I couldn’t make it past those eyes
I think i feel like the wind
Sometimes I wish we’d try to begin
No one’s gonna need you more
No one’s gonna need you more
I’ve got mine
Moving ‘cross the country I lost
Track of time
Trying to make a name for myself
‘Cause every lonely heart
Can use an honest song
They can sing along to
You’re the home i’ve been dying to make
And the gold that God didn’t take
I’ll hold that waiting hand for you
And drown all the words out
Fine, I tried
But falling back to sin
Those nights you were keeping me in skin
No one’s gonna need you more
No one’s gonna need you more
I hope you listen
I need forgiveness
We both can live with at all
Either way I will reach you
Either way I was wrong
If not for this end
I’ll still be wishing
I was right there with you and all
Either way I am see through
Either way I’m not strong
I was staring out
To things I don’t want to face
I need back inside your veins
I’m dying out now
Gami (Gang) Green
One of the best songs ever written, AJ please never stop making music
Michelle Bonardo
I love this band and this album so much. The words, the music, it makes you feel so good. I miss them so much.
Dane Powell
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Alain Hus
One of the most underrated bands ever.
MANUELE BONAN
I love this song 💖🤟
Andrew B
Every lonely heart could use an honest song they can sing along to.
Anthrasher Rox.
It's so criminal how underrated this band is. Its fucking crazy
Andy B
Amazing song! The guitar riffs give me Alcest - Opale vibes. 😊
Matthew Tyndall
Favorite song. Saw these guys like 4 times in one year. Always great.
smcrunner88
You guys never let me down. Never stop writing!