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
Tasker-Morris Station
The Menzingers Lyrics
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and you were so ambiguous,
We blamed the faulty wires,
When we found our blood was pumped from stone.
My memory is fading faster,
I never bought a warranty,
When I called and said I was leaving,
Cold blankets, cold shoulders,
Missed calls and apologies,
But I met the other you, I met the other you,
Cold blankets, cold shoulders,
They’ve been there since I met you,
At Tasker-Morris Station.
So come back down to the middle where I’ve been,
Settling into, with or without you.
Come back down to the middle where I’ve been,
Settling into, with or without you.
But what do I know,
But what do I know,
But what do I know,
Except our blood is pumped from stone.
The Menzingers's song Tasker-Morris Station seems to be about a failed romantic relationship. The singer of the song is admitting that he never really loved the other person, but he tried to. The other person was ambiguous and hard to read, which made things difficult. They blamed the problems in their relationship on faulty wires, which could be a metaphor for something else. Perhaps they thought that the circumstances and environment they were in were contributing to their issues.
The singer reflects on how his memory of their time together is fading fast. He admits to not having bought a warranty, which could suggest that he didn't think their relationship was worth investing in. When he decided to leave, he called the other person, but they were already aware of what was happening. The other person seems to be portrayed as one step ahead of the singer, suggesting that they were emotionally more mature or had already moved on.
The chorus talks about the coldness between the two of them, using the metaphorical image of cold blankets and shoulders. The mention of missed calls and apologies suggests that they both tried to reach out to each other but were unable to connect. The singer then sings about meeting someone else, perhaps a new romantic interest. However, the coldness from the previous relationship still lingers on, represented again by the mention of cold blankets and shoulders. The reference to Tasker-Morris Station, a subway station in Philadelphia, could suggest that the singer is trying to move on and find a new path. He urges the other person to come back down to the middle where he is settling into a new life, with or without them.
Overall, Tasker-Morris Station seems to be a poignant look at a relationship that didn't work out. The lyrics are introspective and honest, reflecting on both the singer's feelings and the state of the relationship itself. The use of metaphors and imagery adds depth to the song and makes it open to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
I never loved you but I tried to,
I attempted to love you but failed to do so.
and you were so ambiguous,
You behaved in a way that wasn't clear to me.
We blamed the faulty wires,
We made an excuse and blamed something else for our problems.
When we found our blood was pumped from stone.
We realized that we were stuck in a tough situation that wasn't going to change.
My memory is fading faster,
I am losing my memories and they are disappearing quickly.
I never bought a warranty,
I didn't take measures to ensure something would be protected or fixed if it went wrong.
When I called and said I was leaving,
When I contacted you to let you know I was departing.
You were one step ahead of me.
You had already anticipated my decision and taken action accordingly.
Cold blankets, cold shoulders,
A feeling of distance, neglect, and rejection.
Missed calls and apologies,
A cycle of not connecting and then apologizing for it later.
But I met the other you, I met the other you,
I encountered a different side of you, a version I hadn't seen before.
They’ve been there since I met you,
The feeling of coldness and rejection has been present since we first met.
At Tasker-Morris Station.
At this location, I was struck by the feeling of disconnection.
So come back down to the middle where I’ve been,
I am imploring you to return to where I am, in the middle of my journey.
Settling into, with or without you.
I will continue moving forward and making progress in my life, whether or not you are with me.
But what do I know,
I am uncertain of my own knowledge or understanding.
Except our blood is pumped from stone.
The only thing I am certain of is that we are stuck in a tough situation.
Contributed by Eliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.