On August 25, 2018, the band released a statement on their social media accounts that Kyle Pavone, their vocalist, had died at the age of 28. A few days later, on August 31, the band released a statement that revealed his cause of death as an accidental drug overdose and announced that a foundation had been started in his honor.
On September 11, 2018, Dave Stephens released a statement about the band via social media, confirming that the band will not replace Kyle Pavone. Dave confirmed that the band will go on tour with Bullet for My Valentine and Bad Omens as scheduled, honoring Kyle and talking about his foundation.
Signed to Equal Vision Records (announced April 16th) after being named Alternative Press’ “Best Unsigned Band” early 2009.
Currently signed to SharpTone Records.
Current Members:
Dave Stephens – Vocals
Joshua Moore - Guitar
Lou Cotton – Guitar
Andy Glass – Bass
David Puckett – Drums
Former members:
Kyle Pavone – Vocals/Synth (died 2018)
Eric J. Choi – Drums
Jonny Nabors – bass, backing vocals
Sean E. Daly – bass, backing vocals
Sean N. Zelda – drums, backing vocals
Mark Myatt – lead vocals
Chris Moore – clean vocals, keyboards, synthesizers
Larry Clark – lead vocals
An Ever-Growing Wonder
We Came As Romans Lyrics
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My reflection, I aspire to be.
In your reflection what do you see?
False fault or a masterpiece?
But a masterpiece starts with a single stroke
and empires start in an open field.
(I am the man in the mirror)
If we could all be steadfast suddenly, then we'd never build a life worth living.
So let us restore each other.
I am the man in the mirror.
My reflection, I aspire to be.
In your reflection what do you see?
False fault or a masterpiece?
I am the man in the mirror.
The mirror
So let us restore each other,
not with haste, but gently,
for an empty cup cannot fill another.
A blank canvas will later be priceless,
and the love that we build will be endless.
Though we all stumble, we will not fall.
I am the man in the mirror.
My reflection, I aspire to be.
In your reflection what do you see?
False fault or a masterpiece?
We will build masterpieces out of these faults.
(I am the man in the mirror)
So when I stare back into my own eyes
I try to peer past, and try to understand.
My imperfections compose my composure
and I can live with them and you will live by me.
So let us restore each other, not with haste, but gently,
for an empty cup, an empty cup cannot fill another.
The lyrics to We Came As Romans’ song An Ever-Growing Wonder offer a powerful message of self-reflection, acceptance, and growth. The song suggests that we need to look in the mirror and truly see ourselves, flaws and all. The singer of the song calls himself “the man in the mirror” and aspires to be the best version of himself. He then challenges the listener to consider what they see in their own reflection - a false image that covers up their faults, or a masterpiece in progress that can be built upon?
The lyric “But a masterpiece starts with a single stroke and empires start in an open field” is particularly meaningful as it suggests that we all have the potential to create something amazing, but it requires taking that first step. The song encourages us not to be discouraged by failure; in fact, failure is essential in our journey towards self-improvement. The line “If we could all be steadfast suddenly, then we'd never build a life worth living” suggests that true happiness and fulfillment come from the process of building and learning, rather than instant gratification.
The song concludes with a call for restoration, suggesting that we need to help each other on this journey of self-improvement. The line “an empty cup cannot fill another” reminds us that we need to work on ourselves first in order to truly help others. Overall, the lyrics to An Ever-Growing Wonder offer a message of hope and encouragement to anyone on a journey of self-discovery and improvement.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the man in the mirror.
I am reflecting on myself, my actions, and my beliefs.
My reflection, I aspire to be.
I hope to become the best version of myself through self-reflection.
In your reflection what do you see?
I encourage others to also reflect on themselves and their potential.
False fault or a masterpiece?
Are you seeing yourself as flawed or as a work of art waiting to be created?
But a masterpiece starts with a single stroke.
Every great achievement begins with a small step.
and empires start in an open field.
Even the grandest endeavors must start somewhere, and often in humble settings.
(I am the man in the mirror)
I reiterate my focus on self-reflection and self-improvement.
If we could all be steadfast suddenly, then we'd never build a life worth living.
If life was always easy, we would never grow, learn, or achieve anything meaningful.
So let us restore each other.
Let's support each other in our journeys of growth and development.
So when I stare back into my own eyes
When I look at myself in the mirror,
I try to peer past, and try to understand.
I attempt to look beyond my surface-level flaws and understand what drives me.
My imperfections compose my composure
My flaws and past mistakes contribute to who I am today and how I carry myself.
and I can live with them and you will live by me.
I accept my flaws and imperfections and hope others will too.
not with haste, but gently,
We should help each other grow at a comfortable pace, not rush or force the process.
for an empty cup cannot fill another.
We cannot give to others if we ourselves are empty or unfulfilled.
A blank canvas will later be priceless,
Starting with a clean slate can lead to great things in the future.
and the love that we build will be endless.
Through supporting and helping each other, we can create an infinite amount of love and positivity.
Though we all stumble, we will not fall.
We may encounter setbacks, but we won't give up or surrender.
We will build masterpieces out of these faults.
Instead of being held back by our flaws, we can create something beautiful and unique from them.
(I am the man in the mirror)
Closing with reaffirmation of self-reflection and self-growth.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW GLASS, DAVID STEPHENS, ERIC CHOI, JOSHUA MOORE, KYLE PAVONE, LOU COTTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Wes Papes
Kyle is gone, but never forgotten.
Thelittleowl1
Nobody will… and the band still sound amazing without him. That takes talent.
Vincent Hutchins
Nobody can ever replace Kyle 💯
John Stanaway
A damn great vocalist
TheFlyingCrud
This song is amazing, forgot about this album and honestly these lyrics are causing an epiphany.
Erin Cajigas
It's been 3 years.
This was my first WCAR song, and it's my favorite song in the whole world, made by my favorite band. It'll always mean more to me than any song I'll listen to for the rest of my life, and with the TPAS tour returning, I'll finally get to hear this song live. It's one of my biggest wishes, and I hope and pray that it happens and that everyone stays safe.
Rest well, Kyle <3 You live on in this music.
Mc Chillers
I loved watching you guys play live i swear Kyle looked right at me
Mr Welch
I had this cd in my car for almost a year and it never ejected so every time I started my car it would play
Sage
I love everyone who is here listening. This whole album has helped me a few different times throughout life.. still helping
Litzy Lopez
❤️🔥