In June 2005, Time Again released a self-titled EP on Tim Armstrong and Lars Frederiksen of Rancid Records. This EP would result in heavy radio play on several Los Angeles radio stations, including Fungus 53 XM, which would name the EP as one of the top 25 albums of 2005, and the song "I Go Back" as one of the top 10 songs of 2005. The band released their debut full-length, The Stories are True, on April 25, 2006, on Hellcat Records.
In August 2006 Brian left the band to play guitar for Mad Marge and the Stonecutters and was replaced with Tyler Price, who was then replaced by Oren Soffer.
Before the 2008 autumn tour Ryan decided to return home to Alaska, and was replaced with Jake "Belush" Margolis.In late 2008, founding member Elijah announced he would be leaving the band for a 2 year hiatus. The band were originally decided to take a break, but ultimately replaced Elijah with Kris Idol.
In late 2011, Dart was arrested on multiple charges including Kidnapping, Carjacking, Dissuading a Witness, Assault and Extortion among others. He was originally sentenced to 6 years although he denied any wrongdoing vehemently. In 2013 he won an appeal and was released shortly thereafter in 2014. He originally did not speak publicly about this after being released, but in June 2015 while announcing the revival of Time Again he finally spoke out in Czech Republic magazine Kids and Heroes about how winning his appeal and getting released was one of the most victorious days of his life.
A reunion album was planned for release in 2016, but never materialized. The band's current status is unknown.
Band members
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Daniel Dart — Vocal (2004–present)
John Doe — Drums (2015–present)
Former Members
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Brian Burnham — Bass (2004–2005)
Ryan Purucker — Drums (2005–2008)
Elijah Reyes — Guitar (2004–2009)
Oren Soffer — Bass (2006–2010)
Kris Idol — Guitar (2009–2011)
Jake Margolis -- Drums (2008–2010)
Maxim Shlain — Guitar (2005–2016)
Discography
Time Again (EP), Rancid Records, 2005
The Stories are True, Hellcat Records, 2006
Darker Days, Hellcat Records, 2008
(naked), Hellcat Records, 2009
Darker Days
Time Again Lyrics
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I simple minded person, no I cannot compete
I'm stuck in a rut, I can't get out
I'm overwhelmed with feelings of suffocating doubt
And the darkness comes, it's blinding like the sun
I'm staring down the barrel of a loaded gun
It's time to pull the trigger get over with the wait
And if it's that time, then seal my fate
I'm just waiting for the darker days to pass
Waiting for these restless minds to ask
What're we doing here?
I'm on the ground, I'm six feet deep
I'm walking in a stupor, wake me from this sleep
The darkness has come creeping through the night
I'm too tired to run, I'm too tired to fight
And the buzzards circle slowly as I crawl
Must make it through this night I will not fall
Must make it through this, get out of the dark
I will not die, I will not fall apart
I'm just waiting for the darker days to pass
Waiting for these restless minds to ask
What're we doing here?
I'm just waiting for the darker days to pass
Waiting for these restless minds to ask
What're we doing here?
The demons of my mind overtaking me daily
Thinking what will you do, what will you stand for?
What will you believe in? What kind of darkness will hold you down?
And every day I face these demons head on, through life, through pain, through death
Through everything that has been given to me Everything I have conquered and everything I left
And I will not fall apart!
I'm just waiting for the darker days to pass
Waiting for these restless minds to ask
What're we doing here?
I'm just waiting for the darker days to pass
Waiting for these restless minds to ask
What're we doing here?
The lyrics of Time Again's song "Darker Days" convey the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of overwhelming doubt, danger, and despair. The persona of the song is a person who feels broken and unable to compete, stuck in a rut and overcome by suffocating doubt. Facing the darkness, which is blinding like the sun, is like staring down the barrel of a loaded gun. The person wants to pull the trigger and end the wait, seal their fate. They feel too tired to run or fight, and the buzzards circle slowly as they crawl. The person is waiting for the darker days to pass, waiting for their restless mind to ask "What're we doing here?"
The song is about the struggle of facing the demons of the mind and fighting against the darkness that threatens to overtake us. The persona of the song is determined not to fall apart, to face the darkness and make it through the night. They confront the demons through life, pain, and death. In that challenge, they discover what they believe in, what they stand for, and what will hold them down. The lyrics suggest that while the darkness may be overwhelming, we have the power to face it and emerge stronger.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm broke and burned and my blistered feet
I am physically, emotionally, and mentally drained and exhausted beyond repair.
I simple minded person, no I cannot compete
I consider myself to be unremarkable, unexceptional, and unable to measure up to the standards of others.
I'm stuck in a rut, I can't get out
I am trapped in a monotonous and unfulfilling routine that seems impossible to break away from.
I'm overwhelmed with feelings of suffocating doubt
I am consumed by paralyzing uncertainty and self-doubt that is almost suffocating.
And the darkness comes, it's blinding like the sun
A sense of hopelessness and despair envelops me, becoming all-consuming and almost unbearable.
I'm staring down the barrel of a loaded gun
I feel like I am in an impossible or deadly situation, with no way out.
It's time to pull the trigger get over with the wait
It's time to take action, no matter how difficult or painful, in order to end the current state of uncertainty and inaction.
And if it's that time, then seal my fate
If my time has come, then let it come - I am ready to face whatever comes my way.
I'm just waiting for the darker days to pass
I am holding on, waiting for a difficult or overwhelming situation to improve or get better.
Waiting for these restless minds to ask
I am waiting for those around me to question, explore, and challenge what they know or believe.
What're we doing here?
What is the purpose of our existence and what impact are we making on the world?
I'm on the ground, I'm six feet deep
I feel like I have hit rock bottom, with no way to go but further down.
I'm walking in a stupor, wake me from this sleep
I am moving through life as if in a daze or dream, hoping that someone or something will shake me out of it.
The darkness has come creeping through the night
A sense of dread, uncertainty, or despair has descended upon me without warning or explanation.
I'm too tired to run, I'm too tired to fight
I am so exhausted, mentally or physically, that I don't have the energy or motivation to do anything but exist.
And the buzzards circle slowly as I crawl
Death or failure seems to be circling me, waiting for me to give up or give in.
Must make it through this night I will not fall
I will push forward and overcome whatever comes my way, no matter how difficult or painful the process may be.
Must make it through this, get out of the dark
I must persevere and find my way out of what feels like an impossible or overwhelming situation.
I will not die, I will not fall apart
I refuse to give up or give in, no matter how insurmountable the obstacles or how endless the struggle.
The demons of my mind overtaking me daily
I am haunted by the negative thoughts, fears, and anxieties that seem to control my life and my decisions.
Thinking what will you do, what will you stand for?
I am questioning my own morals, ethics, and values, wondering what kind of person I want to be and what actions I want to take.
What will you believe in? What kind of darkness will hold you down?
I am grappling with the weighty issues of belief, faith, and trust, afraid that the darkness of doubt and despair will overwhelm me at any moment.
And every day I face these demons head on, through life, through pain, through death
Every day, I confront my fears and doubts and try to push through them, despite the pain and hardship that may come my way.
Through everything that has been given to me
I have faced every obstacle and hardship that life has thrown at me, no matter how difficult or painful it may be.
Everything I have conquered and everything I left
I have overcome so much, but I also have regrets and things I wish I had done differently.
Contributed by Nora S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.