Shortly thereafter they were signed by Go-Kart Records and re-recorded the songs from "A Lesson" and re-released their album with the addition of some new tracks.
At the Fest VII in Gainesville, FL they were approached by Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms and subsequently signed to Red Scare Industries.
They released their Red Scare debut EP "Hold On, Dodge" in 2009.
In April 2010, Chamberlain Waits was released, through Red Scare Records. In March and April they also toured in support of Against Me!.
On May 17, 2011 they announced that they had signed to Epitaph Records. Brett Gurewitz, founder of Epitaph Records and guitarist of Bad Religion said this about the signing of the band:
"These guys play the kind of pure punk rock that I grew up with. They are seriously talented songwriters and I'm happy to welcome them to the Epitaph family. I think the band is a great fit here."
They released their third full length album, On The Impossible Past, on February 21, 2012 via Epitaph Records.
The band currently lives in South Philadelphia, PA.
Band Members:
Tom May
Joe Godino
Greg Barnett
Eric Keen
Casey
The Menzingers Lyrics
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On the long ride back to Philly
From the way that you'd wear your hair
To the way that you'd laugh when you drank too much
Before the plug was pulled, the fires burned out
And all the parties grew bored
You waited tables
I waited for your shift breaks
And Gin and Casey
Used to dance inside of me
And I bet I sound like a broken record
Every time I open my mouth
I want to wander around the city with you again
Like when you waited tables
And I waited for your shift breaks
Me and Casey
We used to get drunk before we did the dishes
Every evening
Me and Casey used to get high and listen to our boredom
Cause it was so much easier
Cause it was so much easier than dealing with everything
So Casey, Casey, Casey
Just tell me when you're ready
I'm all packed to go
On a search for that old place we found forever ago
When we could take my car
Yes, she's still got the spirit
We could live,
We could live,
We could live,
and no longer just have to hear it
Me and Casey
We used to get drunk before we did the dishes
Every evening
Me and Casey used to get high and listen to our boredom
Cause it was so much easier
Cause it was so much easier than dealing with everything
Cause it was so much easier than dealing with everything
Cause it was so much easier than dealing with everything
The Menzingers's song "Casey" is a nostalgic tribute to a former flame. The singer reminisces about the good times shared with Casey, including their wild partying, sneaking breaks from her job, and listening to music to ease their boredom. The chorus is a plea to reconnect with her to explore their old haunts and relive their carefree past. The singer is ready to leave his current life and perhaps start over with Casey.
The lyrics are poignant and evocative as they capture the melancholic mood of remembering a past love. The details about Casey's hair and laughter reveal how the singer was deeply enamored with her. The mention of Gin and Casey dancing inside the singer also creates a sensory image of their wild and intoxicating relationship. The repeated refrain of how it was so much easier to get drunk and high than to deal with everything else reinforces the idea of their relationship being an escape from reality.
Overall, "Casey" is a wistful and bittersweet song that captures the essence of nostalgia and longing. It speaks to listeners who have experienced the pain of lost love and the desire to go back to a simpler time.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I sat and thought about you
As I traveled back to Philly, I spent time contemplating about you
On the long ride back to Philly
On my way back to Philadelphia from somewhere farther
From the way that you'd wear your hair
The manner in which you styled your hair
To the way that you'd laugh when you drank too much
Even the manner in which you would laugh boisterously when drinking
Before the plug was pulled, the fires burned out
Before things went sour, before the fun was over
And all the parties grew bored
When all the fun events became unexciting
You waited tables
You were working as a server in a restaurant
I waited for your shift breaks
I pass my time waiting for you to finish work so we can spend time together
And Gin and Casey
Gin and Casey are symbolic representations of how wild and carefree life was in the past
Used to dance inside of me
They used to be an essential part of my life and personality
And I bet I sound like a broken record
I'm aware that I keep repeating myself and what I feel, and it's getting old.
Every time I open my mouth
Whenever I speak, each time I try to express something
I want to wander around the city with you again
I desire to roam around Philadelphia alongside you again
Like when you waited tables
Similar to the time when you used to serve tables in the restaurant.
Me and Casey
Me and Casey are both codependent people who used to deal with our struggles through drinking and listening to music.
We used to get drunk before we did the dishes
We would drink alcohol before doing simple tasks like washing the dishes, making the experience of doing those dull tasks more enjoyable.
Every evening
Every night, without fail.
Me and Casey used to get high and listen to our boredom
We used to smoke marijuana and listen to music, coping with our boredom and struggles that way.
Cause it was so much easier
This method of escaping problems was much more straightforward and less painful than actually confronting our issues directly
Just tell me when you're ready
Whenever you're ready just let me know, and I'll be ready to move alongside you on this new journey
I'm all packed to go
I'm ready to embark on this new adventure, mentally and physically prepared.
On a search for that old place we found forever ago
We're embarking on a search to find that old place we discovered a very long time ago
When we could take my car
Referring to the time we used to ride around in my car to escape.
Yes, she's still got the spirit
My car is still in perfect working condition
We could live, we could live, we could live, and no longer just have to hear it
We could make a new start, We could truly live and enjoy life once again, and no longer be content with merely listening to music and doing drugs - A change from our old ways
Cause it was so much easier than dealing with everything
As before, we could use these methods of escaping our issues instead of confronting them directly
Cause it was so much easier than dealing with everything
Doing the drugs and listening to music was still more straightforward than dealing with life head-on
Cause it was so much easier than dealing with everything
Still more straightforward than dealing with problems directly, using drugs and music to escape
Contributed by Dylan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johannesgeyer5190
Well I sat and thought about you
On the long ride back to Philly
From the way that you'd wear your hair
To the way that you'd laugh when you drank too much
Before the plug was pulled, the fires burned out
And all the parties grew bored
You waited tables
I waited for your shift breaks
And gin and Casey
You'll still dance inside of me
And I bet I sound like a broken record
Every time I open my mouth
I want to wander around the city with you again
Like when you waited tables
And I waited for your shift breaks
Me and Casey
We used to get drunk before we did the dishes
Every evening
Me and Casey used to get high and listen to our boredom
Cause it was so much easier
Cause it was so much easier than dealing with everything
So Casey, Casey, Casey
Just tell me when you're ready
I'm all packed to go
On a search for that old place we found forever ago
When we could take my car
Yes, she's still got the spirit
We could live,
We could live,
We could live,
and no longer just have to hear it
Me and Casey
We used to get drunk before we did the dishes
Every evening
Me and Casey used to get high and listen to our boredom
Cause it was so much easier
Cause it was so much easier than dealing with everything
Cause it was so much easier than dealing with everything
Cause it was so much easier than dealing with everything
@ScottsSlasherWorld
I've listened to this song about 100 times. This band is amazing!
@tonyarmijo9519
not only are they one of the best bands to come out within the last decade, but this has grown to be one of my favorite songs. ever. gorgeous.
@erikghorn
Been a favorite for years!Spot on guys...
@aryamantewari5122
Casey is such a beautiful, old-school, 80s name.
@brownpunk1794
heartbreaker of a song
@mainedutchensen
i would kill for a girl like casey. id listen to this shit on repeat with her.
@LSPig
Looks like this song is basically the theme of my breakup right now. It definitely hurts, but strangely in the best way possible. I'll remember this song forever.
@ianflux8666
it was so much easier than dealing with everything
@sadieyoung4499
one line says so much
@nitsuj182
Always :(