After forming in 2001, the band's incessant dedication to both the stage, the road, and the writing process earned them the attention of Orlando-based One Eleven Records. Signing with the label in 2002, the band immediately got to work on its freshman release "Start Over On Monday".
After condensing the introspective, yet pop sensible nature of their music into thirteen watertight tracks, "Always Leave the Ground" was born. After more than a year and a half on tour in support of their debut, and heading overseas to Japan, This Day & Age then released their highly anticipated follow up record, "The Bell & the Hammer."
As of October 24th, 2006, This Day & Age is on an indefinite leave of absence due to Jeff leaving the band. The remaining members are now a band called The Reign of Kindo.
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This Day & Age Lyrics
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You never think before you speak
And last year
Thinking you could be made for me
She said
"Some races can't be won"
And so we fade
With the setting of the sun
And airplanes always leave the ground
With confidence
In safely coming down
Unlike us
We crashed and can't be found
In the movies
On the bigscreen
I'd make you mine.
If this were highschool
Or just homecoming
We'd dance all night
Don't let that smile fade
I wouldn't want to see you hurt
Like I am
Or keep the promises we made
I know that this will come and go
But she runs further
Further than she knows
Could I have shown more teeth when I smiled? stood up straight when you called my name? kissed you With my eyes closed?
I'm lost, I'll find my way
This isn't highschool or homecoming
Let's say goodnight
The song “Slideshow” by This Day & Age appears to speak about a couple whose relationship has gone sour. The lyrics begin with the singer calling out their partner, saying that they were wrong about yesterday and that they never think before speaking. It seems that the relationship has been going downhill for a year, with the singer still hoping that they could be together. However, the partner tells them that some races cannot be won, and they both end up fading away as they watch the setting sun. The symbolism of the setting sun could represent the end of a relationship.
The second verse talks about how airplanes confidently take off and land safely, in contrast to the couple’s relationship, which has crashed and can’t be found. The singer wishes that they were in a movie, where they could make their partner theirs. However, this isn’t high school or homecoming, where everything is perfect, and they dance all night. In reality, the singer doesn’t want to see their partner hurt, but they are hurting themselves. Though they made promises to each other, the singer knows that the relationship will come and go and that their partner will run far away from them.
Overall, “Slideshow” seems to be a nostalgic and regretful song about a relationship that didn’t work out. The singer reminisces about what could have been, but ultimately acknowledges that it’s time to say goodnight and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
You were wrong about yesterday
You made a mistake in the past.
You never think before you speak
You speak impulsively without considering the consequences of your words.
And last year
Referring to some time in the past.
Thinking you could be made for me
Believing that we were meant to be together.
She said
Someone said something.
"Some races can't be won"
Some goals are impossible to achieve.
And so we fade
Our relationship fizzles out.
With the setting of the sun
As things come to an end.
And airplanes always leave the ground
Planes always take off.
With confidence
With a sense of security and trust.
In safely coming down
In landing without incident.
Unlike us
In contrast, our relationship did not end well.
We crashed and can't be found
Our relationship failed and cannot be revived.
In the movies
As if it were a romance movie.
On the bigscreen
Displayed for all to see.
I'd make you mine.
I wish we could be together forever.
If this were highschool
If we were young and naive.
Or just homecoming
At a school dance.
We'd dance all night
We would have a great time together.
Don't let that smile fade
Keep being happy and positive.
I wouldn't want to see you hurt
I care about your wellbeing and don't want to cause you pain.
Like I am
I am hurting too.
Or keep the promises we made
Let's not make promises that we cannot keep.
I know that this will come and go
Our relationship is temporary.
But she runs further
She is moving on and leaving our relationship behind.
Further than she knows
She is not fully aware of how much she has moved on.
Could I have shown more teeth when I smiled?
Should I have been more assertive in making our relationship work?
Stood up straight when you called my name?
Did I act confidently and attentively enough when you needed me?
Kissed you with my eyes closed?
Were our romantic moments truly intimate and sincere?
I'm lost, I'll find my way
I am unsure of my future, but I will overcome my struggles.
This isn't highschool or homecoming
We are adults now and our relationship should reflect that.
Let's say goodnight
It's time to end things between us.
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Gino
Man. Talk about underrated. Wish they made it big. This song is so good.