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
Sunday Morning
The Menzingers Lyrics
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Theres something burning in an electric sky
That says "son don't bother waiting around to die
I've got it covered keep your head up high"
And I'm red eyed when we packed our car up tight
When we escaped the gallows hanging no mans land
Can someone tell me what the underworld is like?
Don't worry brother this will blow over
Don't worry brother anything less is fucking surrender
Cause we can get away from this
We can run as far as Mexico
And be something better that just an "I told you so"
We'll throw our pennies in a wishing well
The Menzingers's song Sunday Morning is about feeling trapped in a world that seems to offer no hope. The singer is "red eyes," suggesting a sleepless night, and is surprised by "something burning in an electric sky," an ominous sign that seems to suggest things are getting worse, not better. However, the singer hears something reassuring: "son don't bother waiting around to die / I've got it covered keep your head up high." This could be interpreted as a message of hope or a promise of salvation, but it is unclear who or what is delivering this message.
The rest of the song continues to explore feelings of alienation and uncertainty. The singer and their companions have "escaped the gallows hanging no man's land" but are still unsure of where they are headed. The line "Can someone tell me what the underworld is like?" suggests a desire to explore the unknown, but the singer is hesitant because "passing boulders this just don't feel right." The chorus offers a message of resilience in the face of uncertainty: "Don't worry brother this will blow over / Don't worry brother anything less is fucking surrender." By the end of the song, the singer and their friends have formed a bond and set out on a journey, throwing their pennies in a wishing well in the hopes of a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm red eyes, I've got a big surprise
I'm tired and my eyes are red, but I have something important to share
Theres something burning in an electric sky
There's a fiery passion and excitement in the air
That says 'son don't bother waiting around to die
That message conveys not to waste your life
I've got it covered keep your head up high'
I have everything under control, so don't worry and stay positive
And I'm red eyed when we packed our car up tight
My eyes were still tired when we hurriedly packed up and left
When we escaped the gallows hanging no mans land
We fled from a treacherous and lawless area
Can someone tell me what the underworld is like?
I am curious about the dark and criminal world we avoided
Cause passing boulders this just don't feel right
Driving past obstacles and challenges doesn't feel like the right thing to do
Don't worry brother this will blow over
Don't be anxious, this situation will eventually pass
Don't worry brother anything less is fucking surrender
Don't give up and settle for less than what we can truly achieve
Cause we can get away from this
We have the power to escape from this situation
We can run as far as Mexico
We can go as far as we need to in order to find a better life
And be something better that just an 'I told you so'
We can succeed and become more than just a vindication of past doubts
We'll throw our pennies in a wishing well
We'll make hopeful wishes for our future and good fortune
Contributed by Landon M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.