The Word Alive was founded in 2008 by Craig Mabbitt (lead vocals) with Zack Hansen (lead guitar) and Tony Pizzuti (rhythm guitar) who were former members of the bands Calling of Syrens and Clouds Take Shape. As a side-project of Mabbitt during his part in Escape the Fate, the remaining required members he recruited to start The Word Alive were chosen to be Nick Urlacher (bass), Dusty Riach (keyboard) and Tony Aguilera (drums). The group recorded songs with the intention of releasing them as a self-titled EP, despite that it never surfaced. Later on, the band forced Mabbitt to leave due to their dissatisfaction with Escape the Fate's schedules, which required Mabbitt to work as a full-time member.
The day after, Mabbitt posted a blog to his fans via his Myspace account explaining that leaving the band was not his decision and that "[The Word Alive] pretty much replaced me while I was on the road due to the fact that they wanted to tour and couldn't until I was available, I started that band with those guys and I'm very hurt at how they replaced me while I was touring...it's bullshit." On December 3, the band officially announced that Tyler "Telle" Smith, who was formerly one of the vocalists for In Fear and Faith and bassist for Greeley Estates, joined The Word Alive as their new frontman.
Feeling somewhat stagnant in their progression beforehand, the addition of Smith catapulted the band’s ambitions to the forefront. With this initiation, their goals and aspirations were much more a reality, and they set to work on what would become their record label debut, Empire.
During March 2009, the band were taken in with a contract by a new label, later on during the 26th of that month the group officially confirmed that the label they were then signed to was Fearless Records. Smith stated "We hope to just keep touring, touring, touring... we couldn't be happier or more appreciative to be on tour right now, I think despite having some of the worst luck in the early beginnings of being a touring band yet never missing a show, we always have a positive attitude and that will make us a stronger band." The band set out to create an EP to be released through the label wherein it was titled Empire and was recorded with producer Andrew Wade in Ocala, Florida. It was released on July 21, 2009 where it reached #15 on the Billboard Heatseeker chart.
During February the band reached an agreement to leave founding drummer, Tony Aguilera out of the group. Both parties (Aguilera and the rest of the band) shared their concerns and reasoning for the matter publicly. It was overall described that the band wanted to pursue a different percussionist of alternate talent than the founding member. Aguilera was replaced with Justin Salinas, whom previously was a part of the bands Scars of Tomorrow and Catherine as well as serving as a past live drummer for MyChildren MyBride.
In April 2010, The Word Alive entered the studio in Ocala, Florida with Andrew Wade to record their debut full-length album, Deceiver. By June, Deceiver was fully mastered and engineered. On June 23, 2010 the band premiered their first single from the album, “Epiphany” as streaming media online.The following day, Fearless Records released their 2010 Summer Sampler which also featured the track "Epiphany". A week later, the album's album art and track listing was released. Guitarist Zack Hansen explained upon this premiere that "We all felt like that was going to be the best choice considering how comfortable the recording process is with Andrew. The tracking was a lot of fun and everyone had a good time. We got the opportunity to stay in a house while we recorded and surprisingly we didn't party as much as I thought we would haha." Hansen later followed along explaining that his favorite track on the record is “The Hounds of Anubis”, which was written by him and Pizzuti and stated that he "wrote this song with an 'Egyptian feel' to it and I think we got our point across." Smith described that its lyrics describe the times of when The Word Alive overcame their hardships that they face with the help and support from their fans. "The Hounds of Anubis" was released as the album's second single on July 26, 2010. It premiered on the official Revolver website.
By November of 2011, the band made plans to return to the studio on February 7, 2012 with Joey Sturgis to begin recording their next album, with an expected recording session lasting from that time until mid-March. However by February (and before the date of entering the studio), the announcement of two members leaving occurred; keyboardist, Dusty Riach and drummer, Justin Salinas were simultaneously confirmed to no longer be a part of the band. Salinas stated his reason was because he grew tired of touring, although Riach's reason was preferred to be kept silent.
In regards to the band's second studio album, it was reported that 17 songs were recorded in its process. 13 of those will be on the standard edition of the album, while the another three will be included on the deluxe edition. The name of the album will be Life Cycles and both editions will be released the same day.On March 23rd of the year, the group issued a statement that 18-year old Arizona resident Luke Holland has joined as the new drummer, however, Holland was not included for the recording sessions of Life Cycles. The drumming for the record was done by a friend of the band named Matt Horn wherein Holland joined after these sessions were already completed.
On March 18, 2014, the band released a new single entitled "Play the Victim." Along with the song, they also announced their third full-length album Real. would be released on June 10. The album would be the first to feature Luke Holland on drums.
The band released their fourth album, Dark Matter, on March 18, 2016. The band also revealed the tracklist and a headlining North American tour with support from Fit for a King and Out Came the Wolves. The album's lead single, "Trapped", was released January 8.
In November 2016, Luke Holland announced he would be leaving the band at the end of 2016 after finishing their last tour of the year to pursue other musical endeavors. In February 2017, the band announced that Matt Horn would be taking Holland's place as drummer. Shortly after, a new single "Misery" was released.
On August 7, 2017, The Word Alive and Daniel Shapiro mutually announced they were parting ways due to a "new musical adventure" of Shapiro's. The next day, The Word Alive announced that they would be joining I Prevail on their Rage on the Stage Tour along with We Came as Romans & Escape the Fate.
Your Mirage
The Word Alive Lyrics
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You're the only one
Why can't this be what I want it to be?
Why can't I (?)
Lifting fate with the ones you share
Longing to be like you know it is there
You're keeping me (?) (don't be fair)
You're the only one I need (only one I need)
Your body pressing against me (against me)
Rushing over to see your face
I never rid the taste
Keep asking questions, will there be answers?
Feeling mysteries, is this a love affair?
Now don't be fair
You know that I will be there, for you
You know that I will be there
You're the only one I need (the one I need)
Your body pressing against me (against me)
Rushing over to see your face
I never rid the taste
With you gone, now that I'd be there
Thinking about how when I can't care
Empty promises, I needed another life
This isn't it, this isn't it
I won't let this destroy my faith
I won't give you my everything
I can't let this just end this way
You are my blessing, I am not cursed
You're the only one I need
Your body pressing against me (against me)
You're the only one I need (the one I need)
Your body pressing against me (against me)
Rushing over to see your face
I never rid the taste
Every second with you here (you're the only one I need)
Your body pressing against me (against me)
Every second with you here (rushing over to see your face)
I never rid the taste
The Word Alive's song Your Mirage speaks about the desire for a romantic relationship with someone who is idealized. The singer is infatuated with their love interest and believes that they are the only one for them. The lyrics express the frustration of not being able to have what they want and the pain of being without this person. The lines, "Why can't this be what I want it to be?/Why can't I (?)," imply that the person is not reciprocating their love. They long to be like the person they love, believing that their life is perfect, and they want to be a part of it.
The chorus, "You're the only one I need/Your body pressing against me/Rushing over to see your face/I never rid the taste," reinforces this idea of needing this person to complete them. However, the bridge, "With you gone, now that I'd be there/Thinking about how when I can't care/Empty promises, I needed another life/This isn't it, this isn't it," suggests that the singer is beginning to see that the person they love is not as perfect as they thought. They are questioning if their love interest is capable of reciprocating their feelings, and they start to doubt the relationship. The song's final lines, "You are my blessing, I am not cursed," reveal that the singer has come to terms with the situation and accepts that they will move on from this unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the only one
The singer is addressing their significant other, stating that they are the most important person in their life.
Why can't this be what I want it to be?
The singer is expressing their desire for their relationship to be perfect and go exactly as they wish it to.
Why can't I (?)
The singer is questioning why they cannot have the relationship they desire and why they are facing challenges in their relationship.
Lifting fate with the ones you share
The singer is hopeful that their relationship will transcend fate and that they and their partner will overcome any obstacles together.
Longing to be like you know it is there
The singer is expressing their desire to have a relationship similar to ones they have witnessed, and believe it is possible for them.
You're keeping me (?) (don't be fair)
The singer is suggesting that their partner is causing them to feel a certain way, but is imploring them not to be too hard on them.
You're the only one I need (only one I need)
The singer reiterates that their partner is the most important person in their life and they do not need anyone else.
Your body pressing against me (against me)
The singer is expressing their physical desire for their partner and how their body against theirs makes them feel.
Rushing over to see your face I never rid the taste
The singer is expressing how much they crave being with their partner and how even a little bit of time spent together leaves them wanting more.
Keep asking questions, will there be answers?
The singer is uncertain about the future of their relationship and whether they will be given clarity about their partner's feelings.
Feeling mysteries, is this a love affair?
The singer is unsure about their relationship and whether it's true love or just an infatuation with their partner.
Now don't be fair
The singer asks their partner not to be too harsh on them or their relationship while acknowledging their own shortcomings.
You know that I will be there, for you
The singer reassures their partner that they will be there for them through thick and thin and support them no matter what.
With you gone, now that I'd be there
The singer is expressing their devotion to their partner, even if their partner is not physically present.
Thinking about how when I can't care
The singer is acknowledging that they will continue to care for their partner, even when times get tough or they are not able to be together.
Empty promises, I needed another life
The singer reflects on how they may have made empty promises to their partner or wished for a different life, but they still want to make their current relationship work.
This isn't it, this isn't it
The singer acknowledges that their current relationship may not be perfect, but they do not want to give up on it.
I won't let this destroy my faith
The singer is determined to keep believing in love and their relationship despite the challenges they may face.
I won't give you my everything
The singer acknowledges that they cannot give their partner everything, but they can still give them the best that they can.
I can't let this just end this way
The singer is expressing their desire to salvage their relationship and not let it end badly.
You are my blessing, I am not cursed
The singer sees their partner as a blessing in their life and feels lucky to have them, and rejects any notion that their relationship is cursed or doomed to fail.
Every second with you here (you're the only one I need)
The singer cherishes every moment spent with their partner and reiterates that they do not need anyone else.
Your body pressing against me (against me)
The singer is once again expressing their physical attraction and desire for their partner's touch.
Rushing over to see your face (rushing over to see your face)
The singer eagerly anticipates seeing their partner and cherishes every moment they get to spend with them.
I never rid the taste
The singer continues to crave their partner's touch and affection even when they are not together.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY JOHN JR. PIZZUTI, DANIEL HARRISON SHAPIRO, LUKE HOLLAND, LUKE DANIEL HOLLAND, TONY PIZZUTI, TYLER SMITH, ZACK HANSEN
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Joan Triminio
Real lyrics:
You're the only one!
You're the only one!
Why can't this be what I want it to be?
Why can't I have the life I keep dreaming?
An empty bed with no one to share...
Moments too brief like you weren't even there!
Every second without you here,
I keep thinking, I'll wake up
And you'll be there!
You're the only one I need.
Your body pressing against me.
I'll always be rushing home to see your face,
A never ending chase.
Keep asking questions, will there be answers?
Hidden mysteries, is this a love affair?
And you'll be there.
You know that I will be there.
For you, you know that I will be there.
You're the only one I need.
Your body pressing against me.
I'll always be rushing home to see your face,
A never ending chase.
When I'm gone, are you lying there?
Thinking about a life that we can't share.
Empty promises I give, another life.
This isn't it, this isn't it!
I won't let them destroy my dream.
I would give you my everything.
I can't let things just end this way.
You are my blessing, I am your curse.
crumblingskies
Here you have the lyrics, straight from the booklet ;)
You're the only one!
You're the only one!
Why can't this be what I want it to be?
Why can't I have the life I keep dreaming?
An empty bed with no one to share...
Moments too brief like you weren't even there!
Every second without you here, I keep thinking
I'll wake up
and you'll be there.
You're the only one I need.
Your body pressing against me.
I'll always be rushing home to see your face.
A never ending chase.
Keep asking questions, will there be answers?
Hidden mysteries, is this a love affair?
And you'll be there.
You know that I will be there.
For you, you know that I will be there.
You're the only one I need.
Your body pressing against me.
I'll always be rushing home to see your face.
A never ending chase.
When I'm gone are you lying there?
Thinking about a life that we can't share.
Empty promises I give, another life.
This isn't it!
This isn't it!
I won't let them destroy my dream.
I would give you my everything.
I can't let things just end this way.
You are my blessing, I am your curse!
Tate Senhenn
These are what i've got for the lyrics so far.. some are obviously missing and/ or wrong because i couldn't figure it out. If you know them feel free to reply
You're the only one
The only one
Why can't this be what I want it to be?
Why can't I have the life I kept dreaming?
...
Every second without you here
I keep thinking I'll wake up and you'll be there
You're the only one I need
The one I need
Your body pressing against me
Against me...
Watching on to see your face
I'll never witness change.
Keep asking questions
... Is this a love affair?
And I'll be there
You know the I'll be there for you
You know that I'll be there
You're the only one I need
The one I need
Your body pressing against me
Against me...
Watching on to see your face
I'll never witness change.
When i know no you're lying there?
Thinking about the life that we could share
Empty promises, I give another lie
This isn't it
I won't let you destroy my dreams
I would give you my everything
I can't let... end this way
You are my blessing
I am your curse
You're the only one I need
The one I need
Your body pressing against me
Against me...
Watching on to see your face
I'll never witness change.
Every second without you here
You're the only one I need
The one I need
I keep thinking I'll wake up
Your body pressing against me
Against me...
Every second without you here
Watching on to see your face
I keep thinking I'll wake up
I'll never witness change.
Christian Smith
My favorite on the album, IMO
Great job, TWA :)
WhereYouWannaBe
I'm absolutely in love with this band and the new album! This song is by far my favorite! I was in love with Life Cycles and wasn't sure if they'd be able to make Real just as good, but I love it!
RocketsBlastoise
Love this song. Favorite track on this album. Sooo good.
DarkArchon212
The chorus really reminds me of the second half of Deceiver. Awesome song
harpzincdef
It's hard to pick a favourite song off such a perfect album, but I think this has to be it. Gooosebumps
holdncall
Супер группа. Отличный альбом--лучший, на мой взгляд, на сегодня
RooViieira
this track deserve a music video!!!!! the best from new album for me! <3
Gaby Pereyra
Yo pienso igual, esta cancion se merece un buen video musical que tenga mas de un millon de visitas, y aparte es motivadora para entrenar. ;)
LegitPunisher Pro-Gaming
Yess
Agustín Alvia
Gaby Pereyra Yo también pienso que falta un vídeo de esta canción.