Band Members at the time of the band's breakup were:
Rusty Wiley(Vocals … Read Full Bio ↴Band Members at the time of the band's breakup were:
Rusty Wiley(Vocals and guitar), Colin MacMillan(Guitar and BU Vocals), JJ Hilger(Bass), and Ben Siebert(Drums).

Original Members were: Rusty, Colin, Tim Schultz (Bass) and Jory Valyer(Drums)

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Straight out of Northeast Kansas, comes The Primetime Heroes. The band bashes out perfect melodic punk rock with lots of guitar and tons of sing along harmony to keep you rockin'. A veritable pop-punk rock and roll machine, the group was formed in 2002. In the past two years, the group has recorded and released two albums on Noisome Records and become a consistent draw throughout the Midwest. And with a live show that features an abundance of punk-rock aerials, Mike Ness guitar stances, and three-fourths of the band in constant motion -- and a drummer who barely keeps his seat at that -- the Primetime Heroes bring a glimmer of excitement to any live show. The Primetime Heroes trace their influences to the early punk bands of the late 70s and to the pop punks sounds of today from bands like Lagwagon, New Found Glory, Screeching Weasel, and Green Day. The band has mostly toured in the Midwest, but has also traveled outside the area to play shows in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Indiana, Iowa, and Nebraska. Add to the mix the recent release of their sophomore album, "A Date With Destiny," recorded at Black Lodge Studios (owned by members of The Get Up Kids) with rock production god Ed Rose (Get Up Kids, Ultimate Fakebook). The Lawrence Journal World’s entertainment website, Lawrence.com describes the record as having a "youthful punk rock exuberance" and "radio-ready." Kansas City’s Pitch Weekly calls the release "hard to resist." The Primetime Heroes are an untapped resource in the world of pop punk, and are just waiting to break into the big time. Their shows aren't to be missed, and the albums are a series of hook-filled tunes that grab the listener by the ears and demand to be heard.

Carry On
The Primetime Heroes Lyrics

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What will I do when you don't love me anymore
What will I do when I can't even up the score
What will I do when you don't love me anymore
I'll probably cry
(And wonder why)

I rock hard
And you rock slow

You listen to rap
When I tell you no

And when I get drunk you think your crazy
You don't like it when I ask what's wrong
I don't like it when you think that I'm no fun
All this shit just makes me crazy
But we carry on

When I'm at home
And your long gone
Will you think about me
And the times that we had fun
And will you call me
Once in awhile
I'll probably cry
(And wonder why)

I rock hard
And you rock slow
You listen to rap
When I tell you no

And when I get drunk you think your crazy
You don't like it when I ask what's wrong
I don't like it when you think that I'm no fun
All this shit just makes me crazy

But we carry on
We carry on
I know that things
Aren't always fun

We carry on (we carry on)
We carry on (on)
I know that things (on)
Aren't always fun (on)

We carry on
We carry on
I know that things
Aren't always fun

We carry on (we carry on)
We carry on (on)
I know that things (on)
Aren't always fun (on)

I rock hard
And you rock slow
You listen to rap
When I tell you no

And when I get drunk you think your crazy
You don't like it when I ask what's wrong
I don't like it when you think that I'm no fun
All this shit just makes me crazy

But we carry on

RIGHT!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Carry On" by The Primetime Heroes is a reflection on a complex relationship in which both partners are struggling to keep it together. The song is about a couple who are experiencing differences and misunderstandings but are still trying to maintain their relationship even though it's hard. The song's choruses illustrate that even though things aren't always fun and problems arise, they are still committed to carrying on. The lyrics in the verse express the singer's fears and insecurities about the possibility of not being loved back, and the anxiety of not knowing what to do when his partner no longer loves him. The line "what will I do when you don't love me anymore" is a clear indication of fear of abandonment, which is common in relationships.

The bridge further exemplifies the strain in the relationship by stating: "I rock hard and you rock slow. You listen to rap when I tell you no." The singer feels that he is more expressive and fast-paced in the relationship, whereas his partner is slow and more composed. The differences in taste and personality are enough to cause tension in the relationship. In conclusion, the song's message is that even though relationships can be difficult, and things don't always go as planned, love prevails, and the couple carries on.

Line by Line Meaning

What will I do when you don't love me anymore
When our love fades away, I'll be left unsure of what to do

What will I do when I can't even up the score
If I can't make things right between us, how will I cope?

I'll probably cry
I'll feel the pain of losing you, and be overwhelmed with emotion

(And wonder why)
I'll question what went wrong, and why our love couldn't last

I rock hard
I'm strong and confident in who I am

And you rock slow
You take things at a slower pace, and are more cautious

You listen to rap
You have different tastes in music than I do

When I tell you no
I try to impose my preferences onto you, but you resist

And when I get drunk you think your crazy
When I'm intoxicated, you worry that I'll do something reckless

You don't like it when I ask what's wrong
You prefer not to talk about things that bother you

I don't like it when you think that I'm no fun
I take offense when you don't enjoy the things I do