Echo and Miller formed the band in the fall of 1998, citing a mutual love of old-school new wave, dance-punk energy and dark pop, with bassist Jeff Jaeger, drummer Scott Ellis (Mellowdrone, She Wants Revenge) and guitarist Mike Smith. The latter left during the recording of their debut album, Shakedown!, which was released on The Label, a sub-label of Geffen Records.
After returning from touring, the band found the label was closing its doors, and, after Scott Ellis' departure, released The 1234 EP independently. Following a 2002 summer tour supporting Scarling., the band gathered enough money to release theSTART EP on Smallstone Records. After a tour supporting AFI, the band was signed to Nitro Records. Stabilizing a new line-up with Erick Sanger and Billy Brimblecom, Jr., they recorded their next album, Initiation. In the meantime, theSTART EP was re-released on Nitro Records under the title Death Via Satellite. Unfortunately, on the day of Initiation's release, Brimblecom announced his departure. The band proceeded to tour with artists such as The Offspring, Auf Der Maur and Garbage with a number of fill-in drummers. Sanger was let go in 2006 for unclear reasons, paving the way for current rhythm section Lance Webber and Chelsea Davis. The band also parted ways with Nitro Records, and signed with Metropolis Records later that year, releasing Ciao, Baby in 2007.
Master Plan
theSTART Lyrics
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You could never get it right
I am shattered to the core
From the Saturday before
Now to big for there is nothing left to say
Except I wish we never met
Big eyes big enough to see
You were not the one who's meant for me
I had a master plan for you
But you let me down
I am over it now
I am over it now
I had a master plan for you
But you let me down
I am over it now
I am over it now
Diagrams and calculations had been made
This should last a long, long while
Just a few things left to chance
Nothing of significance
Nothing I hate more than weakness
Being feigned
By the girl who holds the reins
Nothing I hate more than that
But the man who foiled my master plan
I had a master plan for you
But you let me down
I am over it now
I am over it now
I had a master plan for you
But you let me down
I am over it now
I am over it now
There's a fever in these cells again tonight
You will never get it right
Pick myself up off the floor
I'm not shattered like I was before
I had a master plan for you
But you let me down
I am over it now
I am over it now
I had a master plan for you
But you let me down
I am over it now
I am over it now
The lyrics of theSTART's song "Master Plan" speak to the disappointment and aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer reflects on her shattered state, both physically and emotionally, after a Saturday that has left her empty and holding an empty bottle. She resents her former partner, wishing they had never met and that their relationship never happened.
The title of the song, "Master Plan," refers to the singer's original vision for their relationship - a carefully crafted plan that involved diagrams and calculations to ensure its success. However, her partner's weakness and inability to meet her expectations have left her feeling let down and disappointed. Despite this, the singer seems to have come to peace with the end of the relationship and determined to pick herself back up off the floor.
Overall, the lyrics of "Master Plan" convey a sense of frustration and resignation in the face of a relationship that did not meet the singer's expectations. At the same time, the song suggests that the singer has regained her strength and is ready to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty bottle in these hands again tonight
Starting the night empty and heading towards consumption of alcohol.
You could never get it right
Disappointment in partner failing to meet the expectations.
I am shattered to the core
Feeling broken after past events with the partner.
From the Saturday before
Referring to a past event that caused the emotional turmoil.
Now too big for there is nothing left to say
Current state of not being able to mend or rekindle the relationship.
Except I wish we never met
Regret of ever starting the relationship.
Big eyes big enough to see
Having the foresight to see that the partner was not the right one.
You were not the one who's meant for me
Recognition that the partner was not the right match.
Diagrams and calculations had been made
Plan was well thought out with strategies and risk management in place.
This should last a long, long while
Assumption that the relationship will last a long time with the plan in place.
Just a few things left to chance
Some minor details that could not be predicted and are left to chance.
Nothing of significance
The minor details that are left to chance are not significant to the plan.
Nothing I hate more than weakness
Disdain for vulnerability and showing weaknesses.
Being feigned
Disliking when weakness is not genuine and just for show.
By the girl who holds the reins
Referring to the partner who may hold power in the relationship.
Nothing I hate more than that
Reinforcing the hatred for inauthentic displays of vulnerability.
But the man who foiled my master plan
Blaming the male partner for not following the plan and causing the relationship to fail.
There's a fever in these cells again tonight
Alluding to the passion or heat that may have existed in the past.
You will never get it right
Lack of faith in partner's ability to meet expectations.
Pick myself up off the floor
Trying to move forward and not let the past keep you down.
I'm not shattered like I was before
Growth and healing from past experiences and heartbreak.
I had a master plan for you
The hope and belief that the relationship would go according to the plan.
But you let me down
Feeling betrayed by partner not following the plan and causing the relationship to fail.
I am over it now
Moving on from the heartbreak and disappointment of the failed relationship.
I am over it now
Reinforcing the sense of closure and moving on from relationship.
I had a master plan for you
Reiterating the hope and expectation of the plan for the relationship.
But you let me down
Reinforcing the disappointment and blame of partner for the relationship's failure.
I am over it now
Final reinforcement of closure and moving on.
I am over it now
Final statement of leaving the past behind and not looking back.
Contributed by Amelia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.