Valencia met by playing local shows together around the tri-state area in separate bands. George Ciukurescu and JD Perry grew up together; attending elementary school, high school, and their first year of college. They joined a band in 2001 called The Capgun Heroes with Brendan Walter and former member Sean Mundy. Shane Henderson sang in the band Attracted to Miss and Max played drums in The Emphasis. They formed the band that is known today as Valencia in 2004. The band is named after the wife of the protagonist, Valencia, in the book by Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughter House 5.
In 2005 Valencia signed to I Surrender Records after the label's owner, Midtown's drummer Rob Hitt, heard their demo tape. After playing the Warped Tour in 2005, they released their first album, This Could Be A Possibility, in October 2005, which was re-released in September 2006.
In 2006, the band was named SPIN Band of the Day and was a finalist for Band of the Year, but lost to Nightmare of You. In May 2006, the band stopped touring because of the death of Shane's girlfriend in a freak lawn mower accident. In July 2006, Valencia traveled to Japan to play the Fuji Rock Festival.
In 2007 the band toured with Boys Like Girls, The Audition and All Time Low in the U.S. Valencia also toured with We the Kings, The Cab, Charlotte Sometimes, and Sing it Loud in April 2008.
In 2009 Valencia performed at the Soundwave festival with New Found Glory, Say Anything and Billy Talent. The band opened for blink-182 in June 2009 on their summer reunion tour.
Valencia's second album, We All Need a Reason to Believe was released on August 26, 2008, featuring 11 new tracks. The album leaked in its entirety on August 16, 2008. On August 19, 2008 it was made available as a full stream on the band's Myspace page. "Safe To Say" is on the soundtrack for MLB 09 The Show. Valencia spent summer 2009 touring with Every Avenue.
Band member Brendan Walter was one of 32 sued by the RIAA in its first round file-sharing suits. During an interview on WCUR's Foundation Radio on December 9, 2010, host Adam Barnard asked about the circumstances surrounding this incident. Walter stated that he had been chosen at random due to the fact that he had illegally downloaded music by American rock band Smash Mouth.
Valencia's third album, "Dancing With A Ghost" was released October 12, 2010. After a long break from touring, the band went back on tour for their new album in October of 2010. The tour includes a few shows of headlining along with shows with bands like Say Anything, Saves the Day and Motion City Soundtrack. The band's tour will also make it all the way to Australia.
In October of 2011, Shane Henderson released a statement regarding the band's decision to go on an indefinite hiatus after 2011. Following a farewell tour in Japan, the band played a final show on December 28th at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA to a sold-out crowd.
All At Once
Valencia Lyrics
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I've been thinking
I'll do this the, the right way and dig myself out of this hole
It's frightening but I don't know which way I can go
It might be that everyone around me seems cold
And I think I need to do it all on my own
It's so hard 'cause I'm on a path I've never been down
And I've got to think that this might be
The one way that I can go
You had faith in me and this is all for you
And I've been thinking that you and I, we just need a little time
We'll figure out where we both went wrong and we'll make it right
I've been wishing on every star that's hanging up in the sky
Just hoping that I can find a little bit of time
Now that I'm, I'm stuck in this city with spring rolling in
It's so hard 'cause I don't know where to begin
There's just never much time these days
And I've been up all night trying to say
I've got, I've got to get this all off my chest
I am so sick of living my life in suspense
I'm focused on getting my life rearranged
You're goddamn right, my life has changed
You had faith in me and this is all for you
And I've been thinking that you and I, we just need a little time
We'll figure out where we both went wrong and we'll make it right
I've been wishing on every star that's hanging up in the sky
Just hoping that I can find a little bit of time
All at once my world collides
All at once my world collides
There's so much more that I wanted to say
I guess it didn't turn out that way
So I'll step back and never let go to the
Constant hope I'm never alone
And now I've been thinking that you and I, we just need a little time
We'll figure out where we both went wrong and we'll make it right
I've been wishing on every star that's hanging up in the sky
Just hoping that I can find a little bit of time
In the song "All At Once" by Valencia, the singer is expressing his need for time to figure things out in his life. He acknowledges that he needs to take responsibility for his choices and dig himself out of the hole he's in. Despite feeling alone and scared, he is determined to turn his life around and make things right. He wants to make sure that he doesn't let go of the constant hope that he is never alone. He believes that he and his partner just need a little time to figure out where they went wrong and make things right. The song ends with the singer hoping to find a little bit of time to make things right.
The song seems to be about someone who is struggling with personal issues and trying to turn their life around. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and desperation, but also a determination to make things better. The line "All at once my world collides" suggests that everything in the singer's life is coming to a head, and he needs to take action before it's too late. The song is ultimately about the power of hope and the importance of taking responsibility for one's choices.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been thinking that you and I just need a little time
I believe that we require some time to reflect on our relationship.
I'll do this the, the right way and dig myself out of this hole
I want to handle this situation appropriately and try to improve it.
It's frightening but I don't know which way I can go
The unknown outcome of my actions scares me, and I am uncertain of what to do.
It might be that everyone around me seems cold
I may feel isolated and unsupported by those around me.
And I think I need to do it all on my own
I have realized that I need to take responsibility for my own actions and decisions.
And if I try to turn my life back around
I want to make some changes and redirect my life.
It's so hard 'cause I'm on a path I've never been down
I am afraid of the challenges that may arise from pursuing a different route in life.
And I've got to think that this might be
I believe this new path might be the right one for me.
The one way that I can go
I feel that this new path is the only option I have to progress.
You had faith in me and this is all for you
I am making changes to my life to honor and show appreciation for your trust in me.
And I've been thinking that you and I, we just need a little time
I believe that we require some time to reflect on our relationship.
We'll figure out where we both went wrong and we'll make it right
We will work together to identify areas of our relationship that need improvement and make necessary changes.
I've been wishing on every star that's hanging up in the sky
I am yearning and hopeful to find a solution or peace in my situation.
Just hoping that I can find a little bit of time
I am wishing to have a chance to address and resolve the difficulties I am facing.
Now that I'm, I'm stuck in this city with spring rolling in
Although the season is changing, I feel stagnant in my current situation.
It's so hard 'cause I don't know where to begin
I am overwhelmed and lost, unsure of how to proceed forward.
There's just never much time these days
I am facing numerous obligations and have little free time to address my issues.
And I've been up all night trying to say
I have been spending sleepless nights trying to express my thoughts and feelings.
I've got, I've got to get this all off my chest
I feel an urgent need to express my innermost thoughts and emotions to someone.
I am so sick of living my life in suspense
I am tired of living in uncertainty and anxiety about my future.
I'm focused on getting my life rearranged
I am determined to make adjustments to my life to improve my situation.
You're goddamn right, my life has changed
I acknowledge that I have made changes to my life and acknowledge the impact it has had.
All at once my world collides
My various struggles are all happening at once, overwhelming me.
There's so much more that I wanted to say
I feel that there are many other things I would like to express.
I guess it didn't turn out that way
My situation did not end up as I had hoped or expected.
So I'll step back and never let go to the
I will take a step back from my situation but will not abandon it.
Constant hope I'm never alone
I will maintain hope that I will always have support and love in my life.
We'll figure out where we both went wrong and we'll make it right
We will work together to identify areas of our relationship that need improvement and make necessary changes.
Just hoping that I can find a little bit of time
I am wishing to have a chance to address and resolve the difficulties I am facing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRENDAN WALTER, GEORGE CIUKURESCU, JONATHAN PERRY, MAX SORIA, SHANE HENDERSON
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