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.
Will We Ever Know How?
Valencia Lyrics
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I just can't see things working out the way I planned them in my head
So forget it
I'm runnin'
And I'm never looking back
All that I want is something to believe
And I can't take much more of
But your relief it evens the score up
One thing I know, I'll be fine
This is just the story of my life
Some days it takes a little time to forget how
Hard we concentrated on the end
I still can't see things working out the way I planned them in my head
So forget it
I'm runnin'
And I'm never looking back
You know this all could be
A possibility
All that I want is something to believe
And I can't take much more of
You're waiting for me to see what times brings
But your belief it evens the score up
One thing I know, I'll be fine
This is just the story of my life
'Cause I look up and watch
And see the stars up above
I know that it's wrong
To wish upon the shooting
Cause they burn out so quick
To fast for me to get my wish
I guess they are just there for hoping
We're all hoping
We're all hoping
This could be
A possibility
(Will this all work out, how will we ever know?)
This could be
A possibility
This could be
A possibility
This could be
This could be
The lyrics of Valencia's "Will We Ever Know How?" depict a sense of disillusionment with life, particularly in the way things don't always go according to plan. The first verse speaks of a desire to cling to stability and avoid change, only to realize that life is more complex and unpredictable than anticipated. The singer feels helpless and unable to control the direction of their life. They ultimately make the decision to run away from their problems, choosing to live in the moment rather than plan for the future.
The second verse touches on the idea that sometimes it takes time to let go of expectations and move on from disappointment. There is a suggestion that others may be waiting for the singer to come around to their way of thinking, but the singer is resolute in their decision to move forward. They seek something to believe in, perhaps as a way of finding meaning and purpose in life. The bridge contains an allusion to the common trope of making wishes on shooting stars, but the singer acknowledges the transience of these moments and the futility of relying on them to bring about change. Despite uncertainty about what the future holds, the singer maintains a sense of hope that things will work out in some capacity.
Line by Line Meaning
Once all I wanted was really to stay when I find out its not just a phase
I used to think that sticking with something no matter what would bring me happiness, but now I've come to realize that not everything is just a temporary situation.
I just can't see things working out the way I planned them in my head
Despite my best efforts, I'm finding it difficult to envision the future unfolding exactly how I want it to.
So forget it
I'm moving on from this particular situation because I don't see it improving or working out.
I'm runnin'
I'm taking action to leave this situation behind and move forward with my life.
And I'm never looking back
I'm committed to moving forward and not dwelling on the past.
All that I want is something to believe
I'm searching for a reason to have faith in myself and the world around me.
You're waiting for me to see what times brings, But your relief it evens the score up
You're hoping that time will bring clarity and resolution, but your feeling of relief at the situation leveling out shows that you're also moving on from this.
One thing I know, I'll be fine
No matter what happens, I have the strength and resilience to make it through.
This is just the story of my life
This is just one chapter in the ongoing journey of my existence.
Some days it takes a little time to forget how, Hard we concentrated on the end
Sometimes it's difficult to let go of the intense focus and dedication we had towards a particular goal.
You know this all could be, A possibility
There is still a chance that things could turn around or change for the better.
And see the stars up above, I know that it's wrong, To wish upon the shooting, Cause they burn out so quick, To fast for me to get my wish, I guess they are just there for hoping
Looking at the stars can be a reminder of the fleeting nature of our desires and wishes. It's important to understand that sometimes these things are just meant to be hopeful rather than realized.
We're all hoping, We're all hoping
We all have dreams and aspirations that we cling to, hoping that they will come true.
This could be a possibility
It's possible that things could turn around for the better if we keep an open mind and stay hopeful.
(Will this all work out, how will we ever know?)
We can never be certain of how things will turn out in the end, but that uncertainty is part of the journey of life.
This could be a possibility
There may be a chance for change or growth, even if it's not immediately evident.
This could be a possibility
We should remain open to the possibility of new opportunities and positive outcomes in our lives.
This could be
There is always a chance for something better, if we are patient and stay hopeful.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRENDAN WALTER, GEORGE CIUKURESCU, JONATHAN PERRY, MAX SORIA, SHANE HENDERSON
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