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/
High Life Scenery
The Rocket Summer Lyrics
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You got everybody goin'
You got everybody actin' crazy
I'm not gonna say you don't
You got everybody listenin'
You got everybody puttin' on a show
You got everybody actin' crazy
You're so scene listenin'
You can feel that you won't sing anythin'
You know you need to take it, to take this seriously
'Cause seriously this high life scenery, it makes me crazy
Hey, what do you say' I need some help, help me out
Boys, I'm not feelin' so good
Girls, I got the feel that you're feelin' somethin'
That you say is more than you
Everybody in here's got it goin' on
I can't compete with that
I'll take off all of my clothes to the thrift store
And take it all, take it all back
You're so scene listenin'
You can feel that you won't sing anythin'
You know you need to take it, to take this seriously
'Cause seriously this high life scenery, it's makin' me
Hey, look what do you say'
Take a look, take a look
You lookin' at me
Singin', thinkin', I'm about to scream
You're so [Incomprehensible] listenin'
You can feel that you won't sing anythin'
You know you need to take it, to take this seriously
'Cause seriously this high life scenery, it makes me crazy
You're so scene listenin'
You can feel that you won't sing anythin'
You know you need to take it, to take this seriously
'Cause seriously this high life scenery, it makes me crazy
The Rocket Summer’s High Life Scenery is a song about the pressures of living in a world immersed in superficiality and image. The lyrics suggest that everyone is so focused on their own appearance and social status that they have lost touch with what is really important. The singer suggests that this obsession with image is making him crazy, and he can't keep up with the demands of the high life scenery. The chorus repeats the phrase, "You're so scene listening, you can feel that you won't sing anything," which likely references the fact that people are so busy trying to fit in with the cool crowd that they are sacrificing their authenticity and true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
You got everybody talkin'
You have attracted attention and people are discussing you.
You got everybody goin'
People are putting efforts to follow your footsteps and try to achieve what you have.
You got everybody actin' crazy
People are behaving strangely because they are paying close attention to you.
I'm not gonna say you don't
It is true that you have people's attention and their actions are affecting them greatly.
You got everybody listenin'
People are paying close attention to what you have to say or what you are doing.
You got everybody puttin' on a show
People are trying to be as impressive as you and put on a display to catch attention.
You're so scene listenin'
You are deeply involved in the current popular culture and its trends.
You can feel that you won't sing anythin'
You have a strong sense of individuality and are not likely to follow others blindly.
You know you need to take it, to take this seriously
You are aware that to be successful in this environment you need to put in serious effort.
Hey, what do you say' I need some help, help me out
Asking for help as you are feeling overwhelmed or struggling to keep up.
Boys, I'm not feelin' so good
Addressing the male audience, indicating that things are not going well for them.
Girls, I got the feel that you're feelin' somethin'
Addressing the female audience and acknowledging that they may be aware of some underlying problems.
Everybody in here's got it goin' on
Acknowledging that everyone around has good things going for them.
I'll take off all of my clothes to the thrift store
Willingness to do whatever it takes to get rid of the excess and find a place among this scene or social circle.
And take it all, take it all back
Take back all the things that are making one feel like they don't belong.
Hey, look what do you say'
Questioning what others have to say or contribute to the situation.
Take a look, take a look
Inviting others to observe to a situation and analyze it.
You lookin' at me
Addressing someone who is looking directly at the singer or their actions.
Singin', thinkin', I'm about to scream
Feeling overwhelmed and having a strong urge to express frustration or anger.
It makes me crazy
Referring to enduring the intense and overwhelming feeling of being in the spotlight and trying to succeed in the challenging environment.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYCE AVARY, STEPHEN BRYCE AVARY
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