Since launching his career as a 16-year-old with the independently released The Rocket Summer EP, a name he took from a Ray Bradbury short story, Bryce has toured around the world, selling out venues not just in the US, but Canada, the UK, Australia, and Japan, while playing such noted events as UK’s Glastonbury Festival, Scotland’s T in the Park, Japan’s Summer Sonic Festival, Australia’s Soundwave Festival, Austin City Limits, SXSW, Bamboozle, Cornerstone and the 2007 and 2010 Vans Warped Tour. “I try to write songs the whole world would want to sing along to but I also want to make an album of genuine and honest songs written from my heart that musically and lyrically are better than anything I have done before and above all will be an album that would hopefully move and affect people. For me it's all about focusing everything you have on making the greatest music you can without banking on anything else. I'm grateful to be doing this and I want to do this for the right reasons."
For someone as spiritually motivated as Avary, that means he focuses on the struggles and victories of life’s often-challenging journey in his most recent release on Island Def Jam Records titled Of Men and Angels as well as on the current album he is recording. Of Men and Angels was release in February 2010, and debuted as the No.1 Album on iTunes surpassing The Black Eyed Peas’ The E.N.D., which had previously held the No.1 spot for Top Album. The album debuted #38 on the Billboard 200 and # 4 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums charts. This is just one instance of how Avary’s loyal hardcore fan base has supported The Rocket Summer throughout the years. This also explains the kind of viral following that turned the video for “Do You Feel” into an Internet phenomenon. With guest appearances by Paramore, Relient K, All Time Low, Jack’s Mannequin, Forever the Sickest Kids, MxPx, Hellogoodbye, the music video led to the album version of the song being played more than 4 million times on The Rocket Summer’s My Space site. The album Do You Feel hit #44 on the Billboard 200 and #16 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums charts and has sold over 100,000 copies in the US alone. “We’re definitely aware of the kind of connection we have with our fans and I’m just fortunate to be a part of it.”
His albums and live shows are all about positivity, optimism, sing-a-longs, excitement, and overcoming our struggles. The Rocket Summer has toured with The Goo Goo Dolls, OneRepublic, Paramore, Relient K, The All-American Rejects, Copeland, All Time Low, The Ataris, Something Corporate, Plain White T’s, Hellogoodbye, Phantom Planet & many others.
“I like the term ‘young veteran,’” says Avary. “We have this loyal, hardcore following and I couldn't be more grateful for this. I keep pushing myself forward, trying to make great records, trying to put on the best live performance I can, all the while expanding The Rocket Summer to as far as it can be taken.”
Official website: http://www.therocketsummer.com/
Cross Your Heart
The Rocket Summer Lyrics
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I swear I won't say what happened that night
So starting today things are gonna be all right
Your best you tried, and yeah you did fine
No better than fine, perfect in my mind
In fact, I wish your heart was mine
And I can hear the memory in my ears
Back to the years and all those tears
Because now we're here
Do you want to get away? get in the car we can leave today
Do you want to celebrate our just made little holiday?
Cause now today is your day
All that stuff you used to take
I'm glad you threw all that away cause now you look so great
You never need to be afraid just know you went the right way
Because even though we never get things right
And it gets so hard just saying we'll keep trying
Its mine to decide when ill be alright
I know you're going crazy (crazy)
But happy is all that you make me (all you make me)
And things are gonna get better baby
I know everything went wrong OK (OK)
But now its time to get some better days (some better days)
Cause I don't want to keep acting this way
Cause man I know we never get things right
And it gets so old just saying we'll keep trying
But its mine to decide when and if ill be alright..
And that's just a thing that take time
So keep going till you know when its time, when its right
Keep showing yourself in that light
Cause back in school man that gets cruel
But one thing is true is that man now look at you
Your heart is big enough for two
Because I can hear the memories in my ears
Back to the years and all those tears
But hear me when I say I'm glad because we're here
I know you're going crazy (crazy)
But happy is all that you make me (you make me)
And things are gonna get better baby
I know everything went wrong OK (OK)
But now its time to get some better days (better days)
Cause I don't want to keep acting this way
Cause man I know we never get things right
And it gets so old just saying we'll keep trying
But its mine to decide when and if ill be alright,
And that's just a thing that take time
The Rocket Summer's song "Cross Your Heart" is a heartfelt and optimistic tune about the power of forgiveness and self-improvement. The song's protagonist starts by making a promise not to disclose some kind of secret wrongdoing that happened that night. The lyrics suggest that this secret has caused some emotional turmoil, but the singer expresses a desire to move past it and make things right. The song then shifts to a celebration of the singer's friend or lover's personal growth. The singer reassures this person that they are on the right path and encourages them to keep going. The song concludes with a message of hope, acknowledging that things don't always go right but assuring the listener that they have the power to choose when and if they will be alright.
The lyrics of "Cross Your Heart" can be interpreted in several different ways. Some listeners may hear the song as a love ballad, while others may see it as a message of encouragement to someone going through a tough time. The song's upbeat, pop-punk instrumentation and catchy chorus are sure to put a smile on anyone's face.
Line by Line Meaning
Cross my heart, hope to die
I promise to keep this secret
I swear I won't say what happened that night
I won't reveal what took place that night
So starting today things are gonna be all right
We will make a fresh start from today
Your best you tried, and yeah you did fine
You did your best and you were great
No better than fine, perfect in my mind
You were flawless in my eyes
In fact, I wish your heart was mine
I admire and desire your heart
And I can hear the memory in my ears
I am reminded of the past events
Back to the years and all those tears
To the times we shed tears in the past
But hear me when I say I'm glad we steered that way
I'm happy that we ended up here today
Do you want to get away? get in the car we can leave today
Do you want to escape? Let's leave right now
Do you want to celebrate our just made little holiday?
Let's revel in our impromptu adventure
Cause now today is your day
Today is your day to seize
All that stuff you used to take
All the vices you indulged in the past
I'm glad you threw all that away cause now you look so great
I'm happy that you left those behind as now you look amazing
You never need to be afraid just know you went the right way
You don't need to fear, as you went down the right path
Because even though we never get things right
Although we often make mistakes
And it gets so hard just saying we'll keep trying
It's tough to keep promising to try again
Its mine to decide when ill be alright
It's my prerogative to determine when I'll be okay
I know you're going crazy (crazy)
I understand that you're feeling overwhelmed
But happy is all that you make me (all you make me)
Your happiness is all I need
And things are gonna get better baby
Things will improve, my love
I know everything went wrong OK (OK)
I acknowledge that everything went awry
But now its time to get some better days (some better days)
But now it's time to experience some positive times
Cause I don't want to keep acting this way
I don't want to continue behaving like this
Cause man I know we never get things right
Because I understand that we seldom get things right
And it gets so old just saying we'll keep trying
It becomes tiresome to keep making efforts
But its mine to decide when and if ill be alright..
But I am the only one who decides when I'll be okay
And that's just a thing that take time
It's something that requires patience and time
So keep going till you know when its time, when its right
Keep going until the moment is right
Keep showing yourself in that light
Keep revealing yourself in that positive manner
Cause back in school man that gets cruel
Because back in school, things can get brutal
But one thing is true is that man now look at you
But one truth is that now you look amazing
Your heart is big enough for two
Your heart is so large that it can love both of us
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRYCE AVARY, STEPHEN BRYCE AVARY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hannah :D
I haven't heard this song in 6 years and man does it bring back big memories
Melody Anne
i love this song and love the rocket summer. they are amazing and i think most everyone can compare to atleast one of there songs and relate it in there life.
XcavaXgto
THIS IS SUCH A GOOOOOOD SONG
bhodgson84
my fav song ever
Deedee
wow =O so glad I found this :) puts a smile to my face ^^
Bradi Bedell
thought this was gonna be by george strait, but im totallllly fine with this song. amazing.
Sayeh
awesomeee!!!
Olivia Namou
i loooooveee thiss sooong :D !!
AndrewZ
Reminiscing in 2019~
ASmellyPanda
Ahh this makes me think about someone!