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
My Friend Kyle
The Menzingers Lyrics
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We made a difference
We survived those churches and hospitals
Tall tales get taller, but they'll never grow old
Yours is a flame, it never goes old
A guiding light in the storm for our sinking hearts
Yours is the summer that will never end
Sleep now, it's only getting better
Some day we'll all die; some people never lie
You lived the lives of a thousand men
Living from your feet, never from your knees
You are the light above, you are the air in our lungs
You are the earth beneath our feet
No don't fade away, don't fade away
No don't take him away, don't take him away
Sleep now, it's only getting better, man
Sleep now, it's only getting better
(No don't take him away, don't take him away)
The Menzingers's song My Friend Kyle is a heartfelt tribute to a friend who has passed away. The lyrics evoke memories of the singers' youth, when they were young and making a difference. They recall surviving "those churches and hospitals," perhaps referencing a time of sickness or mental health struggles that they overcame together. The tall tales they told each other when they were young have grown even taller over time, but Kyle's memory never grows old. He was a guiding light in the storm of their lives, a flame that never went out, and the summer that never ended.
The chorus, "Sleep now, it's only getting better, man," is a comforting message to Kyle, wherever he may be. The singers don't want him to fade away or be taken away from them. They acknowledge that someday they'll all die, but Kyle lived the lives of a thousand men. He lived fully, always standing on his feet and never on his knees. He was the light above, the air in their lungs, and the earth beneath their feet. The song ends with a powerful repetition of "don't take him away," emphasizing the grief and loss the singers feel.
Line by Line Meaning
We were young kids
When we were young, we were just kids.
We made a difference
We did something important that made a change.
We survived those churches and hospitals
We got through the tough times in the past, in places like churches and hospitals.
Tall tales get taller, but they'll never grow old
Exaggerated stories become more exaggerated over time, but they'll never be forgotten.
Yours is a flame, it never goes old
Your spirit is like a flame that never fades away.
A guiding light in the storm for our sinking hearts
You're like a beacon of hope during hard times, holding us steady and giving us direction.
Yours is the summer that will never end
You bring a sense of warmth and brightness that never fades away.
Sleep now, it's only getting better, man
Rest now, everything will only get better from here.
Some day we'll all die; some people never lie
Everyone will eventually die, but some people will never betray others.
You lived the lives of a thousand men
You've had countless experiences and have lived a full life.
Living from your feet, never from your knees
You always stood strong and never gave up, no matter what.
You are the light above, you are the air in our lungs
You shine like the sun and fill us with life and vitality.
You are the earth beneath our feet
You are steady and unchanging, grounding us and providing a sense of stability.
No don't fade away, don't fade away
Don't disappear and be forgotten.
No don't take him away, don't take him away
Don't let him leave and be separated from us.
(No don't take him away, don't take him away)
Repeating the previous line.
Lyrics © MOTHERSHIP MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ERIC KEEN, GREG BARNETT, JOE GODINO, TOM MAY
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@Tropical56_
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
We were young kids, we made a difference
We survived those churches and hospitals
Tall tales get taller, but they'll never grow old
Yours is a flame, it never goes out
A guiding light in the storm for our sinking hearts
Yours is the summer that will never end
[Chorus]
Sleep now, it's only getting better, man
Sleep now, it's only getting better
[Verse 2]
Someday, we'll all die, some people never live
You lived the lives of a thousand men
Living from your feet, never from your knees
You are the earth, you are the sun
You are the light above, you are the air in our lungs
You are the earth beneath our feet
[Chorus]
Sleep now, it's only getting better, man
Sleep now, it's only getting better
Sleep now, it's only getting better, man
Sleep now, it's only getting better
[Bridge]
No, don't fade away, don't fade away
No, don't fade away, don't fade away
No, don't fade away, don't fade away
No, don't fade away, don't fade away
No, don't take him away, don't take him away
No, don't take him away, don't take him away
[Chorus]
Sleep now, it's only getting better, man
Sleep now, it's only getting better
(No don't take him away, don't take him away)
@Scavary6
my brother Kyle overdosed a year and a half ago and this songs means more to the family than y'all will ever know. Thank you
@GunGlutton
sorry to hear that. I knew the kyle from this song. He was amazing
@GunGlutton
I knew kyle and the menzingers. I was known as boob kid. They were great guys! kyle was an angel! i miss him and his family very much. I remember going to kyles house for poker night and his little sisters coming down to hug him goodnight. That moment sticks with me God bless you kyle. I am honored to have known you
@Tropical56_
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
We were young kids, we made a difference
We survived those churches and hospitals
Tall tales get taller, but they'll never grow old
Yours is a flame, it never goes out
A guiding light in the storm for our sinking hearts
Yours is the summer that will never end
[Chorus]
Sleep now, it's only getting better, man
Sleep now, it's only getting better
[Verse 2]
Someday, we'll all die, some people never live
You lived the lives of a thousand men
Living from your feet, never from your knees
You are the earth, you are the sun
You are the light above, you are the air in our lungs
You are the earth beneath our feet
[Chorus]
Sleep now, it's only getting better, man
Sleep now, it's only getting better
Sleep now, it's only getting better, man
Sleep now, it's only getting better
[Bridge]
No, don't fade away, don't fade away
No, don't fade away, don't fade away
No, don't fade away, don't fade away
No, don't fade away, don't fade away
No, don't take him away, don't take him away
No, don't take him away, don't take him away
[Chorus]
Sleep now, it's only getting better, man
Sleep now, it's only getting better
(No don't take him away, don't take him away)
@ameliabuns4058
This song is so bittersweet. And "Sleep now, it's only getting better man" is so catchy
@GunGlutton
knowing the kyle this song is about makes it even more bitter sweet. I am blessed to have known him and shared laughs with him
@Kyle-cm1fd
Great song, solid band!! Been on repeat for days! Wish I found them sooner
@kebbit4779
is this where we all meet lol
@gabelarson8643
This song is by far my favorite off the new album, reminds me of older Menzingers songs
@logandenicola4439
I love this one