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/
TV Family
The Rocket Summer Lyrics
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Its funny how things can stay the same
Or drastically change
Some things seem so close on some days but still so far away
Don't know the right tings to do (ba ba ba ba)
In fact I don't have a clue sometime I feel like a tool
And I want to be truthfully true to you
And do all the things that you do
It feels like I mess up so much and I can only say
"I hate everything about my ways"
But you tell me I'm OK
And one day one day I know you'll say
"B I'm so glad you made it"
"oh well Jesus thank you so much for saying that"
Because the truth you know is that I have just been hating so many things I do
But now I realize forever that you're my friend
No matter what you will never leave me to fend
I don't know much but I know we will be
As happy as a 195o's TV family
Except times infinity
Two calendar days (ba ba ba ba)
And still my life is the same
And other people's have changed
I wonder what if I'm too late
All the time that I said I would wait?
And yeah does anyone care
About us here or anywhere?
Well I just want to try and dare
To be there, to care cause I know, I know that's rare
But when I hate everything about the mean things that I say
It feels like I mess up so much and I can only say
"I hate everything about my ways"
But you tell me I'm OK
And one day one day I know you'll say
"B I'm so glad you made it"
"oh well Jesus thank you so much for saying that"
Because the truth you know is that I have just been hating so many things I do
But now I realize forever that you're my friend
No matter what you will never leave me to fend
I don't know much but I know we will be
As happy as a 195o's TV family
Except times infinity
A family that I will be in
A family its just not pretend
A family that I will be in, a family
I don't know much but I know we will be
Happy as a 1950"s TV family..
Except times infinity
Just a calendar day.
The Rocket Summer's song TV Family talks about the mundane life of an individual and how certain things in life can either stay the same or change drastically. The lyrics indicate that the singer is unsure about the right things to do and feels like a tool for it. The song talks about the struggles of the individual and how they hate themselves for the mean things they say, but the friend tells them that they are okay. The song has a positive and optimistic ending with the singer looking forward to being a part of a family that is not just pretend but real and happy like a 1950s TV family.
The song is essentially about dealing with the confusion and uncertainty that life can bring and how having a positive and supportive friend can help overcome these struggles. The lyrics showcase the importance of having a friend that will never leave you to fend for yourself and someone who will be there no matter what. The Rocket Summer has used the imagery of a 1950s TV family to bring out the idea that happiness lies in being together with loved ones and overcoming obstacles together.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a calendar day (ba ba ba ba)
Just another ordinary day, marked on the calendar by its date.
Its funny how things can stay the same Or drastically change.
It is interesting how things can remain constant or change dramatically in life.
Some things seem so close on some days but still so far away.
Certain things may appear to be within reach on some days, but on others, they seem very far away.
Don't know the right things to do (ba ba ba ba). In fact, I don't have a clue. Sometimes I feel like a tool.
I am unsure of the correct course of action, and am often confused. I feel like I do not have the necessary skills to handle situations.
And I want to be truthfully true to you And do all the things that you do.
I aspire to be truthful and authentic with you, and to emulate the admirable qualities you possess.
But when I hate everything about the mean things that I say It feels like I mess up so much, and I can only say 'I hate everything about my ways.' But you tell me I'm OK.
I often say things I regret and feel that I mess up frequently. However, you reassure me that everything will be alright, calming my fears and concerns.
And one day, one day, I know you'll say 'B I'm so glad you made it.'
I look forward to the day when you will express how grateful you are for my presence in your life.
'Oh well Jesus, thank you so much for saying that.' Because the truth you know is that I have just been hating so many things I do.
I attribute your kind words to the grace of Jesus, recognizing that I am often overly critical of myself and need your support.
But now I realize forever that you're my friend. No matter what, you'll never leave me to fend.
I am grateful to have you as a friend, and I feel secure in the knowledge that you will always be there for me.
A family that I will be in. A family it's just not pretend.
I look forward to being part of a true family, one that is not based on pretense or artifice.
I don't know much, but I know we will be As happy as a 1950s TV family... Except times infinity.
Although I do not possess much knowledge, I am certain that we will be as content as a 1950s television family - but even happier, infinitely so.
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Written by: BRYCE AVARY, STEPHEN BRYCE AVARY
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