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)
Roads That Don't End and Views That Never Cease
We Came As Romans Lyrics
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And it strains on me to hear your voice everyday.
You never know what you have until you're gone,
So when it's over and I'm on way my back home,
It feels like days before I'm next to you again.
This is how we love.
You're so far away,
And this is where I will always be,
on the roads that don't end,
and the views that never cease,
with a feeling bittersweet.
Counting down the days, we're counting down the days.
Beat up and broken down,
From the wear of it all,
But I can barely notice because this means too much to me.
You're so far,
so far away.
This means too much to me.
You're so far,
You're so far,
You're so far,
You're so far away.
And this is where I will always be,
On the roads that doesn't end,
And the views that never cease,
With a feeling bittersweet.
I'm counting down the days,
we're counting down the days.
This is how we love.
I believe I can take this strain.
You never know what you have until you're gone,
You're far away,
But this is where I will always be.
This is where I will always be.
So when it's over,
And I'm on my way back home,
I realize I'll be gone in another day,
But twenty four hours can last me for months.
Maybe I can't take this strain.
I have thought about it every night,
(And this is where I will always be)
In different places where I rest my mind,
(On the road that doesn't end)
And when I'm waking it all remains.
You never know what you have until you're gone,
But you're are the reason for me,
That I can do this consistently.
So far away.
This is how we love.
You're so far away.
This is how we love.
The song "Roads That Don't End and Views That Never Cease" by We Came As Romans is about a long-distance relationship and the struggle to maintain it. The lyrics reveal the difficulties faced by both individuals in such a relationship, the loneliness, the longing for each other, and the strain that the distance puts on them. The chorus, "You're so far away / And this is where I will always be / On the roads that don't end / And the views that never cease / With a feeling bittersweet / Counting down the days, we're counting down the days," expresses the bittersweet feeling of being in such a relationship, where the distance is both painful and fulfilling.
The first verse, "You are so far away, and it strains on me to hear your voice every day / You never know what you have until you're gone / So when it's over and I'm on my way back home / It feels like days before I'm next to you again," highlights the pain of missing the other person and how it affects their daily lives. The second verse, "Beat up and broken down / From the wear of it all / But I can barely notice because this means too much to me," shows the determination to go on in spite of the difficulties encountered in the relationship.
Overall, the song captures the reality of long-distance relationships, the deep love that keeps individuals going despite the distance, and the anticipation that builds as they count down the days until they can see each other again.
Line by Line Meaning
You are so far away,
The person being addressed is physically distant and it is difficult for the singer to hear their voice regularly.
And it strains on me to hear your voice everyday.
The distance between the singer and the person being addressed is putting stress on their communication.
You never know what you have until you're gone,
The singer acknowledges the common adage that the value of something is often only recognized after it has been lost.
So when it's over and I'm on way my back home,
The artist is anticipating the end of their separation and the journey back to their loved one.
It feels like days before I'm next to you again.
The wait to be reunited with the person being addressed seems interminably long to the artist.
You're so far away,
The person being addressed is geographically distant.
And this is where I will always be,
The singer is committed to their journey no matter how long and difficult it may be.
on the roads that don't end,
The artist is enduring a long and arduous journey with no apparent end in sight.
and the views that never cease,
The artist continues to witness new vistas and experiences despite the constant movement of their journey.
with a feeling bittersweet.
The artist is experiencing a mixture of emotions, including sadness and hopefulness.
Counting down the days, we're counting down the days.
The singer is keeping track of the time until they are reunited with the person being addressed.
Beat up and broken down,
The journey has taken a physical toll on the artist.
From the wear of it all,
The challenges of the journey have caused the singer to suffer fatigue and hardship.
But I can barely notice because this means too much to me.
Despite the physical exhaustion, the singer is driven by their motivation to be reunited with the person being addressed.
And this is where I will always be,
The singer is determined to see this journey through to its end.
On the roads that doesn't end,
The artist is encountering new challenges and experiences with no end point in sight.
With a feeling bittersweet.
The artist is emotionally conflicted about the journey and its purpose.
I'm counting down the days,
The singer is anxiously waiting for the moment when they can be reunited with the person being addressed.
we're counting down the days.
The singer and the person being addressed are both anticipating the time when they can be together again.
I believe I can take this strain.
The artist believes they can endure the hardships of the journey for the sake of their relationship with the person being addressed.
You're far away,
The person being addressed is physically distant from the artist.
But this is where I will always be.
The artist is unwavering in their commitment to the journey and their relationship with the person being addressed.
I realize I'll be gone in another day,
The singer is aware that their journey will eventually come to an end.
But twenty four hours can last me for months.
The anticipation of finally being reunited with the person being addressed makes time feel like it is passing incredibly slowly for the artist.
Maybe I can't take this strain.
The singer is beginning to doubt their ability to endure the hardships of the journey and be reunited with the person being addressed.
I have thought about it every night,
The singer has spent many sleepless nights ruminating on the challenges of the journey and their relationship with the person being addressed.
(And this is where I will always be)
The singer is committed to seeing the journey through to its end, no matter how difficult it may be.
In different places where I rest my mind,
The artist has found moments of respite and peace amidst the journey.
(On the road that doesn't end)
The artist is continuing their journey despite its seeming endlessness.
And when I'm waking it all remains.
The struggle of the journey and the relationship with the person being addressed continue to weigh on the singer even in moments of rest or awakening.
You're the reason for me,
The person being addressed is the primary motivator for the singer enduring the journey.
that I can do this consistently.
The artist's purpose and commitment to the journey and their relationship with the person being addressed remain strong and unwavering.
This is how we love.
The artist is highlighting the lengths they are willing to go to for the sake of the person being addressed and their relationship with them.
You're so far away.
The artist is reiterating the distance between themselves and the person being addressed.
This is how we love.
The singer's commitment and unwavering love for the person being addressed remain strong despite the challenges of the journey.
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
@katiamontoya126
You are so far away,
And it strains on me to hear your voice everyday.
You never know what you have until you're gone,
So when it's over and I'm on way my back home,
It feels like days before I'm next to you again.
This is how we love.
You're so far away,
And this is where I will always be,
on the roads that don't end,
and the views that never cease,
with a feeling bittersweet.
Counting down the days, we're counting down the days.
Beat up and broken down,
From the wear of it all,
But I can barely notice because this means too much to me.
You're so far,
so far away.
This means too much to me.
You're so far,
You're so far,
You're so far,
You're so far away.
And this is where I will always be,
On the roads that doesn't end,
And the views that never cease,
With a feeling bittersweet.
I'm counting down the days,
we're counting down the days.
This is how we love.
I believe I can take this strain.
You never know what you have until you're gone,
You're far away,
But this is where I will always be.
This is where I will always be.
So when it's over,
And I'm on my way back home,
I realize I'll be gone in another day,
But twenty four hours can last me for months.
Maybe I can't take this strain.
I have thought about it every night,
(And this is where I will always be)
In different places where I rest my mind,
(On the road that doesn't end)
And when I'm waking it all remains.
You never know what you have until you're gone,
But you're are the reason for me,
That I can do this consistently.
So far away.
This is how we love.
You're so far away.
This is how we love.
@hannahwarriner6528
Best Metalcore Ever
@carnagecarnage657
This song is extremely beautiful and hardcore and so dynamic... It will never get old
@fortodaymark
I remember the live music video from way back when. It brings to mind of “Stick Stickly” by AA! as they’re both synthed up electronicore. But, on the other hand, this song is much better written.
@LordJudgement1818
I remember this song well. Me and an ex of mine loved this song. We would be driving in my car and do dueling vocals. Just a couple of teens yelling in a black Santa Fe driving through town.
I remember.
@SolarScreamz
One of my faves by them
@MAGGOTMAN92
His voice resonates in a way that many will tell you you'll never understand
@whosjimianyway
I’m across the country from my hometown, but this band always takes me right back to my 98 black Honda civic and 02 grey impala. Just screaming, smoking and living. Now here I am in a newer car doing the same thing. 🥹
@jaybe9854
We love you, Kyle!! You never know what you have until it's gone. I've always loved you and knew you guys were gonna blow back in MySpace days. When it was cool. RIP Kyle. Much love brother!
@alexahearn4016
Kyle was one of the best vocalists in the genre ever.
@erinlaboricua
Still is ❤️