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.
Wake Up
The Dangerous Summer Lyrics
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and ive been using my whole world
to help you change that, around
i know
that i need you to help my mind pull through
with everything that happened and
i cant stop anything at all
so speed it up, speed it up
don't drag it out
and in the night
you will find what i'm all about;
its more than just a phone call asking how the weathers been
i hear its nice
i heard the news
but i really wish it'd rain.
to stop the day, to hold me back
God, i really hope you stay
cause all my friends, i just hate
but i know things are gonna change
and everything will finally make sense
yeah, things will finally make sense
so when i wake up ill be bringing things to peace with all my strength.
you know that way things change when music takes up my life,
and i just want to hear you,
cause i know just how it feels
ill sell you short, and stay away
but god knows some how this will work out
because i'm not tired of writing songs
no i'm not tired
i need you so bad
i hear its nice
i head the news
but i really wish it'd rain.
to stop the day, to hold me back
God, i really hope you stay
cause all my friends, i just hate
but i know things are gonna change
and everything will finally make sense
yeah, things will finally make sense
so speed it up, speed it up
don't drag it out
and in the night
you will find what i'm all about;
it's more than just a phone call asking how the weathers been
[x2]
The Dangerous Summer's song Wake Up is a melancholy and introspective track that explores themes of friendship, change, and hope. The lyrics describe a narrator who is trying to help a friend who is stuck in a rut and unable to move forward. The singer has been using their own experiences and world to try to help their friend change their situation. They acknowledge that they need their friend's help too, as they struggle with their own issues. The singer hopes that everything will finally make sense soon and that they can find peace and happiness.
The chorus of the song, "so speed it up, speed it up, don't drag it out" is a call to action, urging the friend to take control of their life and move things along quickly. The singer wants their friend to see that there's more to life than just going through the motions and asking about the weather. They want their friend to realize that they are capable of changing their life and finding purpose and satisfaction.
The lyrics are emotional and heartfelt, and the music perfectly complements the lyrical content. The song is full of soaring, anthemic melodies and driving drums, creating an uplifting and hopeful atmosphere. The Dangerous Summer's use of dynamic shifts and catchy hooks make Wake Up a memorable and engaging track.
Line by Line Meaning
I came to your house to get you out of all this shit that held you down
I visited you at home to help you escape from all the problems that were weighing you down
and ive been using my whole world to help you change that, around
I've been dedicating my entire life to helping you turn things around
i know that i need you to help my mind pull through
I know that I need your support to overcome the traumas and issues that I'm going through
with everything that happened and i cant stop anything at all
Despite all the hardships and challenges I'm facing, I feel powerless to change anything
but i can make it all go faster
But the one thing I can control is the speed at which I deal with these problems
so speed it up, speed it up don't drag it out
So let's hurry things along and not prolong the pain and suffering
and in the night you will find what i'm all about; it's more than just a phone call asking how the weathers been
In the darkness, you'll discover what's truly driving me forward, and it's not just small talk or pleasantries
i hear its nice i heard the news but i really wish it'd rain
I know the weather is good, but I actually wish it would rain to match my somber mood
to stop the day, to hold me back God, i really hope you stay
I want to pause time and be held back from moving on, and I hope you'll be there by my side through it all
cause all my friends, i just hate but i know things are gonna change
I feel a lot of negativity towards my friends right now, but I'm hopeful that things will improve
and everything will finally make sense yeah, things will finally make sense
I'm confident that all the confusion and turmoil in my life will eventually come together and form a clear picture
so when i wake up ill be bringing things to peace with all my strength
When I wake up, I'll use all my energy to bring some much-needed peace and stability to my life
you know that way things change when music takes up my life, and i just want to hear you, cause i know just how it feels
Music has a powerful impact on my life and can help me through tough times, and I want to hear your voice because you understand how I'm feeling
ill sell you short, and stay away but god knows some how this will work out
I might act distant or push you away, but I trust that things will eventually work out between us
because i'm not tired of writing songs no i'm not tired i need you so bad
Even though I write a lot of songs about my struggles, I'm not tired of expressing myself through music, and I still need you in my life
so speed it up, speed it up don't drag it out
Let's keep moving forward and not dwell on the past for too long
and in the night you will find what i'm all about; it's more than just a phone call asking how the weathers been [x2]
At night, you'll understand my true motivations and intentions, which are deeper than just superficial small talk
Contributed by Jasmine T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.