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/
Hold It Up
The Rocket Summer Lyrics
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I remember thinkin', oh, this will never be lost
Oh, the songs, it spoke for me when I couldn't speak
Shame the band's broke up, I just hope we'll remember these
Hold it up, hold it tight, moments live or moments die
Hold it up, hold it strong, stay right here where you belong
Hold it up, hold it tight, the only plans of mine
Saying I'm one, these pictures of us
I don't wanna say goodnight to records I love
I was thinkin' of not growin' old, forgettin' and forgot
I don't wanna forget this and I don't want to be forgot
Hold it up, hold it tight, moments live or moments die
Hold it up, hold it strong, stay right here where you belong
Hold it up, hold it tight, the only plans of mine
Might sound to you cliche but I just plan to live the rest of my life
Hold it up, hold it tight, moments live or moments die
Hold it up, hold it strong, stay right here where you belong
Hold it up, hold it tight, the only plans of mine
Might sound to you cliche but I just plan to live the rest of my life
The Rocket Summer's song "Hold It Up" is a nostalgic ode to memories and the importance of not taking them for granted. The lyrics reflect on looking at pictures of past experiences and relationships, cherishing the times when music spoke for the singer when words could not be found. The song acknowledges the sadness of things passing and changing - such as the breakup of a band - but ultimately encourages holding onto the moments that matter and not forgetting them. The chorus repeats the phrase "hold it up" several times, emphasizing the importance of valuing and preserving memories, regardless of whether they were good or bad.
The verses reflect the singer's desire to cling to the past, specifically through the tangible "records" and "pictures" that remind him of where he's been. The chorus then shifts to a message of living in the present and making the most of life moving forward. The lyrics acknowledge that this might sound cliché but underscores the idea that sometimes clichés become what they are because they hold a kernel of truth.
Overall, "Hold It Up" is a poignant reminder to take time and reflect on the moments in life that impact us, to hold onto them tightly, and to live fully in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Sayin', I'm lookin' now at pictures of us
Reflecting on memories we made together and cherishing them through pictures
I remember thinkin', oh, this will never be lost
Feeling a strong connection and thinking that these memories will last forever
Oh, the songs, it spoke for me when I couldn't speak
Feeling emotionally attached to music and finding comfort in it during times of difficulty
Shame the band's broke up, I just hope we'll remember these
Expressing regret over the breakup of the band and hoping that the memories made together will be cherished
Hold it up, hold it tight, moments live or moments die
Urging to hold onto memories, whether good or bad, as they are a part of life
Hold it up, hold it strong, stay right here where you belong
Encouraging to stay rooted in the present and cherish the memories made in the past
Hold it up, hold it tight, the only plans of mine
Making it a priority to hold onto memories and cherish them for life
Might sound to you cliche but I just plan to live the rest of my life
Acknowledging that holding onto memories might seem typical, but this is a priority for the rest of life
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYCE AVARY, STEPHEN BRYCE AVARY
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