The band has released six studio albums:
To Plant a Seed (2009)
Understanding What We've Grown to Be (2011)
Tracing Back Roots (2013)
We Came as Romans (2015)
Cold Like War (2017)
Darkbloom (2022).
They also released two EPs in 2008 titled Demonstrations and Dreams.
Current members
Joshua Moore – lead guitar, backing vocals (2005–present)
Dave Stephens – lead vocals (2006–present); keyboards, synthesizers (2005–2008, 2018-present); rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2005–2006)
Lou Cotton – rhythm guitar (2006–present)
Andy Glass – bass, backing vocals (2006–present)
David Puckett – drums, percussion (2017–present)
Former members
Jonny Nabors – bass, backing vocals (2005–2006)
Sean E. Daly – bass, backing vocals (2006)
Sean N. Zelda – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2005–2006)
Mark Myatt – lead vocals (2005–2006)
Larry Clark – unclean vocals (2006–2007)
Chris Moore – unclean vocals, keyboards, synthesizers (2007–2008)
Eric Choi – drums, percussion (2006–2016)
Kyle Pavone – clean vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, MIDI controller (2008–2018; died 2018)
Former touring musicians
Joseph Arrington – drums, percussion (2016–2017)
Learning To Survive
We Came As Romans Lyrics
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I was blind to the darkness in everyone I know
Whoa
Always looked for the good, all the best intent
After years better passed, I see all the signs I missed
Whoa
And it feels like a prison I′m living in
Did I earn all the pain and the consequence?
I'm too old to acquit, too young to convict
The weight of my pride giving in
I can feel ′em watching me while I'm learning to survive
Staring at my broken will that I'm too tired to hide
So many demons I can′t escape
Burning my bridges to light the way
I can feel ′em watching me but I'll make it out alive
I′m learning to survive
Here I am wide awake, no I'm not dead yet
And I′m not as confused as I know I was back then
Whoa
And it feels like a prison I'm living in
Did I earn all the pain and the consequence?
I′m too old to acquit, too young to convict
The weight of my pride giving in
I can feel 'em watching me while I'm learning to survive
Staring at my broken will that I′m too tired to hide
So many demons I can′t escape
Burning my bridges to light the way
I can feel 'em watching me but I′ll make it out alive
I′m letting go of my shame that I've built up for weeks
I′m learning to survive
I'm letting go of the blame from my selfish mistakes
I'm learning to survive
With new life, with new life
It was the only way that I am here today
With new life, with new life
It was the only way that I am here today
I can feel ′em watching me while I′m learning to survive
(Learning to survive)
Staring at my broken will that I'm too tired to hide
(Too tired to hide)
So many demons I can′t escape
Burning my bridges to light the way
I can feel 'em watching me but I′ll make it out alive
(I'll make it out alive)
I′m learning to survive
Burning my bridges to light the way
Burning my bridges to light the way
Burning my bridges to light the way
Burning my bridges to light the way
Burning my bridges to light the way
The song "Learning to Survive" by We Came As Romans is a powerful anthem about overcoming past mistakes and inner demons. The song begins with the singer stating that they have always been too trusting and blind to the darkness in people around them. As they reflect on their past, they realize that they have missed so many signs and that their naivety has caused them pain and consequences. The weight of their pride has led to feelings of imprisonment and regret. However, they refuse to give up and are determined to learn how to survive. They acknowledge that they are being watched but believe that they will emerge victorious.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm learning to survive" as a mantra for the singer's journey of self-discovery and growth. They are no longer confused and acknowledge their mistakes, but they refuse to let their past mistakes define them. They are letting go of their shame and blame, and with new life, they have found a way to be here today. The song's ending is powerful, emphasizing the importance of burning bridges to light the way. The singer is willing to let go of their past and everything that no longer serves them to move forward.
In summary, "Learning to Survive" is a powerful song of growth and self-discovery. It encourages listeners not to define themselves by their past mistakes and to let go of anything that no longer serves them to move forward into a new life.
Line by Line Meaning
Always trusted too much, it was all I had
I relied on people too often because I had no one else
I was blind to the darkness in everyone I know
I couldn't see the bad in people I thought I knew well
Always looked for the good, all the best intent
I searched for the good in everyone, hoping for their best intentions
After years better passed, I see all the signs I missed
Years later, I realized all the red flags and warning signs I overlooked
And it feels like a prison I'm living in
I feel trapped in my life by my own mistakes and regrets
Did I earn all the pain and the consequence?
Did I deserve all the suffering I am going through?
I'm too old to acquit, too young to convict
I'm too old to excuse my actions, but too young to fully understand the consequences
The weight of my pride giving in
My ego and self-importance are causing me to break down
I can feel 'em watching me while I'm learning to survive
People are judging and observing me as I try to overcome my struggles
Staring at my broken will that I'm too tired to hide
Others can see my shattered motivation and I am too exhausted to conceal it
So many demons I can't escape
I have many internal struggles and negative thoughts that I cannot get rid of
Burning my bridges to light the way
I am creating new opportunities in my life, but I am destroying old relationships and burning bridges in the process
I'll make it out alive
I am determined to overcome my difficulties and come out stronger
I'm learning to survive
I am adapting and learning how to cope with my life's challenges
I'm letting go of my shame that I've built up for weeks
I'm releasing the guilt and embarrassment I've been feeling for a while
I'm letting go of the blame from my selfish mistakes
I'm taking responsibility for my wrongdoings and not blaming others
With new life, with new life
I am starting a new chapter in my life
It was the only way that I am here today
Going through my trials and tribulations was the only way I made it to where I am now
Burning my bridges to light the way
I am creating new paths and new opportunities for myself, even if it means leaving old relationships behind
Writer(s): David Stephens, Josh Moore, Andrew Glass, Brian Cotton, Kyle Pavone
Contributed by Elliot Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AdamArtz
Always trusted too much, it was all I had
I was blind to the darkness in everyone I know
Woah-oh-oh
Always looked for the good or the best intent
After years that have passed I see all the signs I missed
Woah-oh-oh
And it feels like a prison I'm living in
Did I earn all the pain in the consequence?
I'm too old to acquit, too young to convict
The weight of my pride caving in
I can feel them watching me while I'm learning to survive
Staring at my broken will that I'm too tired to hide
So many demons I can't escape, burning my bridges to light the way
I can feel them watching me but I'll make it out alive
I'm learning to survive
Here I am wide awake, no I'm not dead yet
And I'm not confused as I was back then
And it feels like a prison I'm living in
Did I earn all the pain in the consequence?
I'm too old to acquit, too young to convict
(I'm too old to acquit, too young to convict)
The weight of my pride caving in
(The weight of my pride caving in)
I can feel them watching me while I'm learning to survive
Staring at my broken will that I'm too tired to hide
So many demons I can't escape, burning my bridges to light the way
I can feel them watching me but I'll make it out alive
I'm learning to survive
I'm letting go of my shame, that unbearable weight
I'm learning to survive
I'm letting go of the blame from my selfish mistakes
I'm learning to survive
With new eyes, with new eyes
It was the only way that I've forgiven me
With new eyes, with new eyes
It was the only way that I've forgiven me
I can feel them watching me while I'm learning to survive
(Learning to survive)
Staring at my broken will that I'm too tired to hide
(Too tired to hide)
So many demons I can't escape, burning my bridges to light the way
(So many demons I can't escape, burning my bridges to light the way)
I can feel them watching me but I'll make it out alive
(I'll make it out alive)
I'm learning to survive
Burning my bridges to light the way
Burning my bridges to light the way
Burning my bridges to light the way
Burning my bridges to light the way
@OsirizPlayzYT
Here's lyrics.
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Always trusted too much, it was all I had
I was blind to the darkness in everyone I know
Woah-oh-oh
Always looked for the good or the best intent
After years that have passed I see all the signs I missed
Woah-oh-oh
And it feels like a prison I'm living in
Did I earn all the pain in the consequence?
I'm too old to acquit, too young to convict
The weight of my pride caving in
I can feel them watching me while I'm learning to survive
Staring at my broken will that I'm too tired to hide
So many demons I can't escape, burning my bridges to light the way
I can feel them watching me but I'll make it out alive
I'm learning to survive
Here I am wide awake, no I'm not dead yet
And I'm not confused as I was back then
And it feels like a prison I'm living in
Did I earn all the pain in the consequence?
I'm too old to acquit, too young to convict
(I'm too old to acquit, too young to convict)
The weight of my pride caving in
(The weight of my pride caving in)
I can feel them watching me while I'm learning to survive
Staring at my broken will that I'm too tired to hide
So many demons I can't escape, burning my bridges to light the way
I can feel them watching me but I'll make it out alive
I'm learning to survive
I'm letting go of my shame, that unbearable weight
I'm learning to survive
I'm letting go of the blame from my selfish mistakes
I'm learning to survive
With new eyes, with new eyes
It was the only way that I've forgiven me
With new eyes, with new eyes
It was the only way that I've forgiven me
I can feel them watching me while I'm learning to survive
(Learning to survive)
Staring at my broken will that I'm too tired to hide
(Too tired to hide)
So many demons I can't escape, burning my bridges to light the way
(So many demons I can't escape, burning my bridges to light the way)
I can feel them watching me but I'll make it out alive
(I'll make it out alive)
I'm learning to survive
Burning my bridges to light the way
Burning my bridges to light the way
Burning my bridges to light the way
Burning my bridges to light the way
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@natebozeman4510
Learning To Survive without you Kyle... RIP
@anuj12199
This song should have an official video!!!
@jaytuck4135
This song make me feel so sad, i love the voice of Kyle
We love you bro... R.I.P 😥
@zanderj9335
Cold Like War is the best WCAR album in my opinion. 🤘🤘🤘
@brodyferguson6694
In my opinion its the worst tracing back roots is the best in my opinion
@zanderj9335
@@brodyferguson6694 I respect your opinion Tracing Back Roots is a solid album tho.
@zanderj9335
@@brodyferguson6694 my overall ranking of their albums go like this
1. Cold Like War
2. Understanding What've We Grown To Be
3. Tracing Back Roots
4. Plant A Seed ( I feel like Kyle has way to much autotune on this record )
5. We Came As Romans
But I love all the albums
@brodyferguson6694
@@zanderj9335 i agree all albums are good my ranking is
1. Tracing back roots
2. To plant a seed
3. Misunderstaning
4. Self titled
5. Cold like war
@Agonized_Soul
@@brodyferguson6694 self titled is the worst
@liafarcas7982
Anyone still here in 2021?! I'm in a really bad place, mentally speaking, and really felt the need tonight to listen to Kyle's voice...
My drink actually spilled tonight and in my country the spilled part, is dedicated to the dead... So, hope you are at peace Kyle!
I literally can't stop crying, due to the lyrics... Kyle, basically told us what he was going through and still... We lost him...
And I just can't stop thinking that due to this pandemic and Co., I've tried to end my own life several times, in less than a month, only in 2021... And seeing colleagues from my line of work, giving in to suicide, it only makes it worse... We lost, 6 of them due to suicide in a week... And things only feel worse and harder to survive... I literally just want to join Kyle, Chester and all on the other side... I'm in soo much pain and I can't see my way out of it...