1) - The Stryder… Read Full Bio ↴Not to be confused with Stryder, from South Africa.
1) - The Stryder was a band hailing from Long Island, NY. The Band was formed by Peter Toh and Scottie Redix (aka Cassonova Brown) in 1999 after their previous project, Yearly, disbanded following the departure of bassist Eben D'amico who left to join Saves the Day. They added a vocalist and bassist, John Johansen and Nick Wendel (Respectively). They released a 7" on Elkion Records titled "The Hits Just Keep on Comin" and shortly after signed a deal to Equal Vision Records and released their debut album "Masquerade in the Key of Crime" in the summer of 2000. The band toured extensively and began writing new material in 2001. They added former Glassjaw drummer Durijah Lang, and moved Scottie Redix up to Guitar and backing vocals. In the summer of 2001 the band parted ways with vocalist John Johansen. 2002 saw the release of "Jungle City Twitch". Debuting a new sound, The Stryder continued to tour the country in support of the new release before disbanding in February of 2003. In 2003/2004, Elkion Records released "Savor The Danger" which contained a collection of old demos and the 2 songs from the 7" previously released on the label. Peter released his first solo EP "Cleopatra" in 2004 on Elkion Records. Durijah moved on to become the drummer of Classic Case and has also returned to Glassjaw. Scottie is now doing a solo project under the name Cassonova Brown. In 2006, Peter then went on to start his own record label, Hidden Track Music Group, and released a solo EP titled "Shoes of a Beast". Hidden Track is currently being run by Peter, along with friends Adam Schleichkorn, and James Catusco, and are currently working on Peter's first full-length album, titled "Wildlife".
2)] - Formed in Dublin, Ireland, Stryder were together as band from 1977 to 1982. The band also considered part of the NWOBHM movement that took part in 1978-1982. They have a storied history of live performances, musical arrangements, and studio recordings. Their sole 7'' single is among the rarest singles and holy grails to collectors. For the first time in 40 years the single song plus 6 unreleased songs will be featured in the bands cd Darkened Days featuring original line up:
Alan Quigley - Vocals
Joe Wearen - guitar
Ger Kennedy - guitar
Brian Whelan - bass guitar
Eugene Giblin - drums
3) - Female fronted Melodic Hard Rock / AOR from Utah. Laurie Welker's strong distinctive vocals, killer harmonies, top notch dual guitar work with blazing solos from Gilbert Rodriguez (who later formed BAD BOYS). STRYDER later changed names and became the band Essex..
STYDER is ...
Laurie Welker - Lead Vocals
Gilbert Rodriguez - Guitar, Keyboars
Chris Clary - Guitar, Vocals
Ron Jensen - Bass Guitar
Kevin Freebairn - Drums
Circular Highway
The Stryder Lyrics
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but I've got to deliver
I don't want to leave
but I've got to believe
driving away on a circular highway
looking for me
so I've got to go my way
if you're not too tired
and I will not throw you back into the fire
la da da da da da da da da
come into this place
if you're not too tired
and I will not throw you back into the fire
I won't throw you back into the fire
I don't want to go
but I've got to deliver
I don't want to leave
but I've got to believe
driving away on a circular highway
looking for me
so I've got to go my way
shook up around all of these devils
but I'm so bored with all those angels
I heard a sound
it's glass shattering
it's down a level
lift the ladder
we stay close to protect the connection
we stay low to avoid the attention
I look around and I see my reflection but
I am no legend yet
I am no liar
(chorus 2x)
The lyrics of “Circular Highway” by The Stryder tell a story of a person who has to go on a journey, although they don’t want to leave. The singer feels the need to deliver something or accomplish something important, which is forcing them to drive away on a circular highway. The drive seems to be a search for themselves or a deeper meaning. The verse “shook up around all of these devils, but I'm so bored with all those angels” suggests that it’s a struggle between good and bad, and the singer is tired of both. The lines “I heard a sound, it’s glass shattering, it’s down a level” could indicate a shift in their attitude or perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to go
I have reservations about leaving my current situation
but I've got to deliver
I have an obligation to fulfill
I don't want to leave
I am hesitant to depart from where I am currently
but I've got to believe
I am compelled to trust that leaving is the right choice
driving away on a circular highway
I am taking a route around where I currently am
looking for me
I am searching for something within myself
so I've got to go my way
I must follow the path that feels right to me
come into this place
Join me in this location
if you're not too tired
Providing that you are not exhausted
and I will not throw you back into the fire
I will not subject you to a previous negative experience
la da da da da da da da da
Musical interlude
I won't throw you back into the fire
I will not subject you to a previous negative experience
shook up around all of these devils
I am unsettled by negative influences around me
but I'm so bored with all those angels
I am uninterested in overly positive influences around me
I heard a sound
I perceived an auditory sensation
it's glass shattering
A pane of glass has broken
it's down a level
The noise is coming from a lower floor
lift the ladder
Access the lower level by using a ladder
we stay close to protect the connection
We remain nearby to ensure the link is preserved
we stay low to avoid the attention
We maintain a low profile to avoid scrutiny
I look around and I see my reflection but
I observe my likeness but
I am no legend yet
I have not yet achieved legendary status
I am no liar
I am truthful
(chorus 2x)
Repetition of the chorus
Contributed by Aiden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
k2blue7
We miss you guys' you were AMAZING... I will groove to your music till I hit the casket...
Berry Best Lifestyle
Best drum solo in history
StrizzMatik
Missing like 80% of the song dude... it's just a showcase for Durijah Lang to fucking destroy cities on the drums, which you left out. Failure.
Shyster Abogado
It frustrates me when people say durijah isnt a good drummer or that he "just started getting better" on the most recent glassjaw albums he played on. This song, the FULL song proves otherwise. Hes got a very unique jazz influenced style that alot of other drummers cant fathom