There for Tomorrow was a band from Orlando, Florida that com… Read Full Bio ↴2003 - 2014
There for Tomorrow was a band from Orlando, Florida that combines alternative rock/post-hardcore music with adrenaline filled lyrics. Featured members are Maika Maile (rhythm guitar/lead vocals), Christian Climer (lead guitar/backing vocals), Jay Enriquez (bass/backing vocals), and Chris Kamrada (drums). They were signed to Hopeless/Sub City Records until 2013 .
There for Tomorrow formed in 2003 at a time when all of its members were teenagers (although Christian Climer did not join the band until 2006). They were originally called The Kick Off, but changed their name after playing numerous local shows. The band's debut album Point of Origin was released on 30 April 2004. They began playing local radio station showcase concerts, which led to stints on the southeastern leg of the Vans Warped Tour in 2006 and 2007. After the tour, they met with James Paul Wisner (Underoath, Paramore), who produced their 2007 Pages EP, which attracted the attention of the alternative rock label Hopeless Records. He returned to produce their self titled EP, released on 5 August 2008, featuring the first single "No More Room to Breathe." Just over three months later, the band won the MTVU Woodie Award for breakout artist of the year, beating established acts such as All Time Low and We the Kings.
In February 2009, the band joined We the Kings with other bands on the Secret Valentine Tour. They also played on the 2009 Warped Tour. A Little Faster, There for Tomorrow's debut full-length album on Hopeless Records, was released on 9 June 2009.
Their third full-length studio album, The Verge, was released on June 28, 2011.
Their self released EP Nightscape was released on October 21, 2014.
The group is influenced by bands such as Jimmy Eat World, Blink-182, Third Eye Blind, and The Hives.
On November 19, the band posted a statement on Facebook, officially announcing the end of the band. They played their farewell shows during December 2014.
Taking Chances
There for Tomorrow Lyrics
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To never count the things you had
You traded all your memories to
Appreciate it all without your mind just feeling trapped
I hope it's not the last
Don't take your chances
I know you're better than that
The thought of being so alone
Takes away from what you swore you could've known
I can't hear you speaking
I'm still not competing with you
Oh, how I hope you don't
Take your chances
With circumstances
I know you're better than that
I thought you would take advantage
I know you're much better than that
So keep your mind from feeling trapped
I hope it's not the last
The lyrics to the song Taking Chances by There for Tomorrow seem to be about someone who is struggling with feeling trapped in their current situation. The first verse talks about how it's easy to ignore the things you have and trade them away for something else. The person in the song seems to have given up their memories for some reason, but now they appreciate everything they have even though they still feel trapped. The lyrics encourage the person not to take their chances with circumstances and to realize that they are better than that. The second verse talks about the fear of being alone and how it can take away from what you know. The person speaking in the song cannot hear the other person speaking and they are not competing with them. The lyrics again urge the person not to take their chances with circumstances and to keep their mind from feeling trapped.
Overall, the lyrics to the song appear to be about encouraging someone to not settle for less than they deserve and to not give up their memories and themselves for a sense of fleeting happiness. The lyrics remind listeners that they are capable of more and encourage them to take control of their circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew it would be so simple
I predicted it wouldn't be hard
To never count the things you had
Not valuing what you have
You traded all your memories to
You let go of all your memories
Appreciate it all without your mind just feeling trapped
Learn to cherish things with an open mind
I hope it's not the last
This shouldn't be your only chance
Don't take your chances
Don't gamble with your opportunities
With circumstances
With any situation
I know you're better than that
You have potential to do better
The thought of being so alone
Thinking that you're by yourself
Takes away from what you swore you could've known
Blocks you from knowing what you wanted
I can't hear you speaking
I don't hear what you're saying
I'm still not competing with you
I'm not trying to compete against you
Oh, how I hope you don't
I hope you don't do what I think you might
I thought you would take advantage
I expected you to benefit from this
So keep your mind from feeling trapped
Stay open-minded
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN ALAN CLIMER, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH KAMRADA, JAY RAFAEL ENRIQUEZ, MAIKE HAINI MAILE
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