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/
You Are You Are
The Rocket Summer Lyrics
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I've been listening to all of the voices
In my head
So loud
I can't imagine life without such noises
These days
When the night sheds light on the guilt
When memories of failed attempts fire at will
You're beautiful
When hate, like sheets of rain, drown your hope, once plentiful
You are, you are
Still are, still are
You are beautiful
Get up
Don't stay down
Silence the listening to all the voices in your head
They're so loud
Reliving every step and every choice that lead you here
When the night sheds light on the guilt
You're beautiful
When memories of failed attempts fire at will
You're beautiful
When hate, like sheets of rain, drown your hope, once plentiful
You are, you are
Still are, still are
You are beautiful
When the night sheds light on the guilt
You're beautiful
When memories of failed attempts fire at will
You're beautiful
When hate, like sheets of rain, drown your hope, once plentiful
You are, you are
Still are, still are
You are beautiful
The lyrics of "You Are You Are" by The Rocket Summer convey a message of resilience and self-love in the face of inner turmoil and external challenges. The singer addresses the listener, urging them to not give in to the overwhelming voices in their head and to find strength to rise above the noise. The opening lines suggest that the voices in one's head can be deafening and that it is difficult to imagine life without their constant presence.
The chorus emphasizes the beauty and strength that can be found in moments of vulnerability and struggle. Despite the guilt, failed attempts, and overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, the singer affirms that the listener is still beautiful and worthy. The imagery of the night shedding light on guilt and memories firing at will underscores the idea of confronting and acknowledging one's inner demons in order to find beauty and resilience within oneself.
The repeated refrain of "You are, you are, still are, still are, you are beautiful" serves as a powerful affirmation of self-worth and a reminder that beauty can be found even in the midst of darkness and pain. The lyrics encourage the listener to silence the negative voices, to reflect on past choices that have led them to their current circumstances, and to find the strength to stand up and keep moving forward.
Overall, "You Are You Are" is a song that speaks to the universal experience of facing challenges and internal struggles but ultimately finding beauty and resilience within oneself. It is a reminder to not let the noise of negative thoughts and external pressures drown out one's inherent worth and beauty, but to embrace vulnerability and find strength in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Just stay down
Remain in a state of defeat
I've been listening to all of the voices
Being overwhelmed by negative thoughts and external influences
In my head
Within my mind
So loud
Intensely prominent
I can't imagine life without such noises
Struggling to envision existence without these distractions
These days
In the present time
When the night sheds light on the guilt
When darkness reveals feelings of shame
You're beautiful
You possess inner beauty
When memories of failed attempts fire at will
When recollections of past mistakes arise effortlessly
When hate, like sheets of rain, drown your hope, once plentiful
When negativity overwhelms your previously abundant optimism
You are, you are
You continue to remain
Still are, still are
Persisting in existence
You are beautiful
You possess beauty and worth
Get up
Rise up
Don't stay down
Don't remain in a state of defeat
Silence the listening to all the voices in your head
Block out the negative influences within your mind
Reliving every step and every choice that lead you here
Reflecting on the decisions that have brought you to this point
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEPHAN AVARY
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