Enter Wake the Light.
Hailing from the heartland of Tennessee, this five-piece rock outfit is storming the scene in the southeast, rapidly spreading their infectious blend of southern-tinged, mainstream rock backed by an incredible live performance that leaves you breathless and instantly hooked.
Fronted by vocalist T-Jay Tipps, a ROCK STAR: INXS Top 100 finalist and one of only 30 vocalists personally hand-chosen to audition for the band Fuel, and backed by Robb Nightlife (aside from Tipps, the only remaining original member of the band) on drums, Eli Phipps and Steve Augustyn (a Los Angeles transplant who relocated to Tennessee after hearing the band's demos) on guitars, and newest addition Ryan Clayton on bass, Wake the Light has already made quite a name for themselves in the southeast and midwest, sharing stages with such acts as Saliva, 12 Stones, Breaking Point, Hot Action Cop, Ligion, Faktion, Machina (ex-Evanescence and Future Leaders of the World members), and many more.
At first listen, something becomes immediately clear: these guys are great songwriters. Their level of maturity shines through on such tracks as "Misplaced Hero" - a blazing, pop-infused rocker so catchy you'll be singing it for days, and "Simple Wish" - a straightforward mid-tempo track with a huge, singalong chorus. Perhaps the greatest testament to the band's abilities, however, is the ballad "What Are You Waiting For?" - a somber track that touches on dealing with addiction and supporting perserverance. With its beautifully-layered guitars, in your face drum and bass, and emotional lyrics delivered expertly, "What Are You Waiting For?" is a tour-de-force track, sticking with you long after the music has faded.
The band's first single "Story" was chosen by Adidas for use in their "Impossible is Nothing" marketing campaign featuring high-profile athletes such as David Beckham and Gilbert Arenas. The track has also been played on radio stations across the country, including KBVU The Edge in Storm Lake, IA, The Rocket 102.3 in Jackson, TN, 93X in Memphis, TN, 98.9 The Bear in Ft. Wayne, IN, and in the band's hometown of Cookeville, TN on B-Rock 93.7 where "Story" was the most requested track for three weeks running. New track "What Are You Waiting For?" was featured on TuneLabMusic.com upon its release.
Wake the Light is coming...what are you waiting for?
Best Of Me
Wake the Light Lyrics
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This has been going on for far too long.
She only wants to go out with all her friends
She leaves me alone and it's been making me so
Damn frustrated, aggrivated
I can't take it feel so worthless...
I don't want to live this way
(You build me up to tear me down again, down again)
It's no mystery
that the best of me is dead
A human tragedy
a catastrophe
in my head
There's gotta be a little more to me
what I want and what I need
There's no mystery
that the best of me is dead...
It's half pasted 3 when she stumbles in
It's no surprise she's drunk again
She's got nothing to say, her hair's a mess
She smells like sex... and its making me so
Damn frustrated, aggrivated
I can't take it feel so worthless...
I don't want to live this way
(You build me up to tear me down again, down again)
It's no mystery
that the best of me is dead
A human tragedy
a catastrophe
in my head
There's gotta be a little more to me
what I want and what I need
There's no mystery
that the best of me is dead...
Cut cut cut cut me any way
Take take take take what your gonna take
Cut cut cut cut me any way
Take take before i break
It's no mystery
that the best of me is dead
A human tragedy
a catastrophe
in my head
There's gotta be a little more to me
what I want and what I need
There's no mystery
that the best of me is dead...
The lyrics of Wake the Light's Best of Me describe the frustration and worthlessness one feels when their partner consistently chooses to go out with friends and come back drunk, leaving them alone and feeling neglected. The repetition of "Damn frustrated, aggrivated / I can't take it feel so worthless" emphasizes the singer's feelings of helplessness and frustration. They feel like they have been built up only to be torn down again and again by their partner's actions.
The chorus, "It's no mystery that the best of me is dead / A human tragedy, a catastrophe in my head / There's gotta be a little more to me / what I want and what I need / There's no mystery that the best of me is dead..." explores the idea that the consistent neglect from the partner has taken a toll on the singer's mental health. They feel like the best version of themselves is dead, and they are experiencing a human tragedy and mental catastrophe. However, they still believe there is more to them than what is currently being shown, and they know what they want and need in a relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of Best of Me address themes of neglect, frustration, worthlessness, and mental health struggles within a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a quarter til 3 when she comes home
She returns home late at night.
This has been going on for far too long.
It has been happening for a long time.
She only wants to go out with all her friends
She spends time exclusively with her friends.
She leaves me alone and it's been making me so
Damn frustrated, aggrivated
I can't take it feel so worthless...
Her actions make me feel lonely and useless.
I don't want to live this way
(You build me up to tear me down again, down again)
I don't want to continue living like this. It feels like I am being used.
It's no mystery
that the best of me is dead
A human tragedy
a catastrophe
in my head
I am not a mystery. People already know that I am at my worst. I feel terrible.
There's gotta be a little more to me
what I want and what I need
I know there's more to me than what people see. I need things that will make me feel better.
It's half pasted 3 when she stumbles in
It's no surprise she's drunk again
She's got nothing to say, her hair's a mess
She smells like sex... and its making me so
When she comes home later, she is drunk and disheveled. I don't want to be with her when she is like that.
Damn frustrated, aggrivated
I can't take it feel so worthless...
Her behavior makes me feel angry and overwhelmed.
Cut cut cut cut me anyway
I feel like I need to be cut to relieve the pain and sadness.
Take take take take what you're gonna take
I know that I am being used and taken advantage of.
Take take before I break
I feel like I am about to break from the stress and sadness.
It's no mystery
that the best of me is dead
A human tragedy
a catastrophe
in my head
I am not a mystery. People already know that I am at my worst. I feel terrible.
There's gotta be a little more to me
what I want and what I need
I know there's more to me than what people see. I need things that will make me feel better.
There's no mystery
that the best of me is dead...
I am not my best self right now, and it's not a mystery to anyone.
Writer(s): G. Charley
Contributed by Anthony N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maceofblades
I picked up the CD on Amazon, and it is a great CD I have been listening to it for the past week and it is going to be big I'm going to keep letting friends listen to it :). Keep up the good work.
Maceofblades
I really can't wait for this CD to come out I have been waiting for over a year now. I seen you guys in concert in at the Cookeville Fun Fest. I really like it keep it up and I can't wait till you come back in concert.
Kimmie Sharon
Sounds great guys!!! Glad they corrected the spelling LOL!!! I can't wait till Oct 12 and i get in the car and hear my son on the radio!!! Its been along time coming and you have all paid some tough dues to get where you are!!! You did it... you have arrived... run with it and f'n RAWK \m/
marsqualls
how come this is the only song I can find of them on youtube? They are aweome I have seen them in concert twice
Shawn Imhoff
Sick guitar solo 💯🔥🔥🎸
MilosCorner
The song go's hard man it's actually good damn i didn't think it was goood at first but once you listen to it and what it says it's good
producciones. f
De lo mejor del siglo.
Fantisan95
Oh god this song used to be my life .-.
Kimmie Sharon
Three songs were released none got much air play. The entire album is on Youtube here and there.
Kimmie Sharon
@wtldrummer Yes and the entire The Amend CD is up on youtube and they are awesome!!!