The Dangerous Summer

The Dangerous Summer begleiten mich schon seit vielen vielen Jahren mit ihren jetzt inzwischen mehr als sechs Alben. - Eine dieser wenigen überragenden Bands (mit enormen Höhen und (auch) Tiefen) von "damals", die es nach einer langjährigen Pause mit ihrem Reunion-Album geschafft haben mich zu begeistern und auch auf dem zuletzt erschienen Album "Coming Home" (2022) einige richtige gute Songs haben, die "The Dangerous Summer" gerecht werden.

Die Diskographie aufzuarbeiten (ab morgen) wird einige Zeit dauern. Eine richtige Reihenfolge gibt es eigentlich nicht, da The Dangerous Summer ganz spezifisch entsprechende Stimmungslagen ~trifft, anspricht und musikalisch/lyrisch komplementiert. Vom euphorisch idealistisch aufstrebenden Gefühl (metaphorischen) Frühling, Sommer..) bis hin zum Schwermut (metaphorischen) Herbst) und allem dazwischen. Um ansatzweise eine Struktur zu verfolgen starte ich chronologisch mit dem ersten Album, auch wenn der Zugang im Winter schwerer fällt..

Starten wir chronologisch:

Reach For The Sun (2009)

1 Where I Want To Be

2 Settle Down

3 Weathered

4 Symmetry

5 Surfaced

6 A Space To Grow

7 Reach For The Sun

8 The Permanent Rain [bekanntester Song der Band]

9 Northern Lights

10 This Is War

11 Never Feel Alone

Ein Album das viel von persönlichem Wachstum, Streben erzählt, auf klanglich positivste Weise. Ein lyrisches Ich, das sich ein enormen hohen Selbstwert und ebenso hohe Selbstkritik zuschreibt bzw. äußert. - Wenn man fragen würde, was Emo wäre, wäre das Album im Prinzip eine sehr gute Antwort. - Oft sind es einzelne überragende Zeilen, um die man sich selbst und den Song erschließt.

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In the back of my mind,

Well I fought my god

'cause all of the hell that's in my time.

But I can still see the birds

And where they went this year.

Our winter made things hazy

And I know that I was losing site of my hometown,

And in my blacking out

I think I let you down.

Don't let them try to save me

'cause I'm already crazy.

And there is something in your face

That pulls me far enough away.

I guess that I always knew that I'd find you when I thought

That I'd be letting out my darkest now,

And in my climbing out I think I let you live.

I wish you'd try to save me,

Your silence makes me crazy.

It takes a lot to say that something is fate,

I kind of know where you're headed.

Am I too up front, or am I just on time?

Well where is your head at?

I reached my point, I let them down.

I slept in the worst part of this town.

You are my song, and you are where I want to be.

I want to take those steps I never have.

I need to stand up straight so I can feel your breath.

I really think for once that I can change;

It's really not that bad.

I'm learning now that I was wrong in everything

And there's a reason why I think that I can grow;

It's really not that bad.

It's in the way you had, it's in the way you had

Me all wrapped up like I'm a part of something finally,

And I'm never looking back.

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I gave my things away

I called the people that I only see on holidays

This next year's gonna burn a hole in me

I spent my weekdays in my car

And the weekends drinking hard enough for two

I think I'll settle down one of these days

'Til I catch my breath

I feel the weight of the world on my back

But I'm not feeling sick to death

'Cause I laid awake in bed and thought of better times

I never want to sleep 'cause I found apathy

In laying down and never waking up

Never waking up

I learned a lot today

'Cause there's a reason why

I'll never live the easy way

I'm trying to be real

I wrote down words inside my arm

That say "I'll never walk alone," 'cause I get tired

I know I'll have my friends in every way

So I caught my breath

And for the first time I found what I'm looking for

I laid awake in bed and thought of better times

I never want to sleep 'cause I found apathy

In laying down and never waking up

Never waking up

I laid awake in bed and thought of better times

I never want to sleep 'cause I found apathy

In laying down and never waking up

Never waking up

Yeah, I went down

Yeah, I found a way

In the city where my father was born, I had a dream I moved out west

I finally found out what I wanted to be, so I picked up where I left

And I waited two more years and covered up my ears

I think I'm ready to sing this time

(I think I'm ready to sing)

I think I'm ready to sing this time

I really think I'm gone

[Chorus]

I laid awake in bed and thought of better times

I never want to sleep 'cause I found apathy

In laying down and never waking up

Never waking up

I laid awake in bed and thought of better times

I never want to sleep 'cause I found apathy

In laying down and never waking up

Never waking up

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I felt unable, I was lying on my side

In the same clothes from the very last night

I wanna pray that I'm doing everything right

I saw my mom die for the very first time

She was an angel, God took her from the sky

And there's a million other people that I found

Who cared more than I ever will

I held that note out

I grabbed my bag, and I left through the door

I let my hair grow

Put these words on my skin, I cannot relate

Would you believe in my songs if I gave them all to you? [<3]

I can't find the strength in my voice

To call you back and say that everything is bad without you

And I'm lost again, oh god believe I'm lost again

I stayed in bed, and

We took so much that I couldn't even sleep

I waited so long

Though that wasn't even that bad

I never had to be a part of

The world, and I've been making that a goal for reasons that I cannot explain

Well I'm an optimist, but only in a perfect world [<3]

I think I'm too stained with all the negativity

From all the people in my way

Would you believe in my songs if I gave them all to you?

I can't find the strength in my voice

To call you back and say that everything is bad without you

And I am lost again, oh God believe I'm lost again

Would you believe in my songs if I gave them all to you?

I can't find the strength in my voice

To call you back and say that everything is bad without you

And I am lost again, oh God believe I'm lost again

I took a trip down south and felt the sun on my face, and it

Made things okay for a second

I drew a picture of my problems when I was going insane

And I focused on the currents

It's the funny thing about it, I

Never seem to worry that every single current's not the same

It's all about position, and where I choose to lay

And God, I am going away

Would you believe in my songs if I gave them all to you?

I can't find the strength in my voice

To call you back and say that everything is bad without you

And I am lost again, oh God, believe I'm lost again

Would you believe in my songs if I gave them all to you?

I can't find the strength in my voice

To call you back and say that everything is bad without you

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I stayed awake just long enough to see you

Remember Winnipeg?

And feeling simpler back then?

I took a week off from my band and flew out

It was a Saturday

I saw you waiting by the plane

I was always in a way just a long shot

I was never in the clear of that

I am lucky just to be a potential

But I will always make a mess of that

Of that

Of that

I traded symmetry for everything I loved

I took my feelings out, and I had told you I was done

I know your mistakes, does it bother you that I found where they stay?

Can I reach you yet?

I stood up so fast, and I let you down

It was the first time that I heard, I heard that sound

It filled my head with the darkest shade of black

And I met you there

I realized then that I was just a little sad

And I left you there

I was always in a way just a long shot

I was never in the clear of that

I am lucky just to be a potential

But I will always make a mess of that

(I know your mistakes)

I was always in a way just a long shot

(Does it bother you that)

I was never in the clear of that

(I found where they stay)

I am lucky just to be a potential

(Can I reach you yet?)

But I will always make a mess of that

(I stood up so fast)

I was always in a way just a long shot

(And I let you down)

I was never in the clear of that

(It was the first time that I heard)

I am lucky just to be a potential

(I heard that sound)

But I will always make a mess of that

-> If you describe something as a long shot, you mean that it is unlikely to succeed, but is worth trying.

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I set my words on the ground and I was grinding my teeth

I planted pieces of light to see if planets could speak

It took my mind by surprise when I was finally free

Through all my darkest days

I felt my heartbeat again, and dropped to my knees

There was a sun in my eyes that made a star out of me

It's like my life was a list and my head was first

To get crossed off

And it's the pleasure that I keep to sit down with my friends

And talk about my day

Can you hear me?

Well I don't even care

I'll stop my screaming

If you look the other way

It's been a bad year

So let me sleep in one more day

I really found the simple things live closest to your home

I'm not alone because I live inside a world that is my own

I haven't found what I've been looking for yet

But you can count on me to stay forever

And that's the truth, we'll stay just fine

I'm coming back, and just on time

To be myself again, the way that made me real

So tell me, have you surfaced yet?

This is how it felt when I was growing up

And being part of no one, but you found yourself

That says a lot to me these days

I'm sorry for the way I used to be

I was just a kid

Just a kid

Can you hear me?

Well I don't even care

I'll stop my screaming

If you look the other way

It's been a bad year

So let me sleep in one more day

I really found the simple things live closest to your home

I'm not alone because I live inside a world that is my own

I haven't found what I've been looking for yet

But you can count on me to stay forever

Yeah, let me sleep it off

"Try not to be hard on yourself"

Was all I ever heard from her

I finally think I understand what she was saying to me

Because nothing's worth the pain in your back, believe in that

The world can take control but don't ever lose your heart

Because I know you better than that

Because I know you better than that

Can you hear me?

Well I don't even care

I'll stop my screaming

If you look the other way

It's been a bad year

So let me sleep in one more day

I really found the simple things live closest to your home

I'm not alone because I live inside a world that is my own

I haven't found what I've been looking for yet

But you can count on me to stay forever

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Six long hours in my head, I watched people in cars

It made me feel like I'm living, I guess it's never that hard

Let's live outside of the city and blame the ones that I loved

For all the shit that I carried when I was never enough

I found a cut somewhere where we could all lay

The world was waking up, and I'm learning now

That my heart isn't breaking down

It's my world, so just pray with me, pray with me, pray with me

'Cause I'm spent

Yeah, I spent them all, those long confusing hours

With my mind turned on, the world was getting louder

I found myself on edge, my feet were over water

Just a song in my head that reminded me I'll never be alone

I found a cut somewhere where we could all lay

It's frank and it's fucked, but I'm learning now

That my heart isn't breaking down

It's my world, so I'll

Take another look at my life and give everything I own

To all the people in my heart

I am free, I am freezing

I am wrong

I am so obscure, it's terrible

And I'm loved

But in between the cars, they bother me

I helped make the art that hangs on your walls

And plays in your heart, it stays in your arms

You're not a machine, I'm sure of that

You're every bit like me, you gave up on your dreams

And now you're stuck with that, you settled for the pencil days

I'm a paintbrush in a way

I'm simple, yeah, I'm plain

I'm colored all the same

I have meaning if you find it in yourself

I'll sell myself or not

Like I

Really give a fuck, I'm just an artist on a shelf

And I'm learning now

That my heart isn't breaking down

It's my world, so I'll

Take another look at my life and give everything I own

To all the people in my heart

I am free, I am free

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I wrote a song about war, the kind that lives in your head

I found a place I can sit, a place where everyday light hits

Like the palm of your hand when you're reaching for something that's

Balled up in the sky

That's the way I like to see myself, reaching for just one star at a time [that's emo]

I heard what was a song inside the earth

I put my ear to the ground and I sang with every word

See, I got lost in the sound

It was the moment I felt sick

Just when I needed it most

There is not much to explain

Except I found myself blinded by every bit of light

I felt so safe inside the sight of the sun

I really think I'm home now, I really think that

I heard what was a song inside the earth

I put my ear to the ground and I sang with every word

I felt a wave so strong, I fell right in it

It hit so hard, and it took my spirit

Know that I belong to you until I die

I remember giving this a try

I screamed so loud 'cause that's exactly how I felt

It broke me out, and I gave up all my plans

I set them down, 'cause I really need to see the sun again

Don't worry, 'cause I'll be fine

I heard what was a song inside the earth

I put my ear to the ground and I sang with every word

I felt a wave so strong, I fell right in it

It hit so hard, and it took my spirit

Know that I belong to you until I die

I heard what was a song inside the earth

I put my ear to the ground and I sang with every word

I felt a wave so strong, I fell right in it

It hit so hard, and it took my spirit

Know that I belong to you until I die

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So why the sudden change, and what's this all about?

I know they speak your name, but where's the sound right now?

I can't stop praying you'll hear me play

I know that I'll be with you there someday

So where the hell's my hope, and why can't I just try?

You know I've lost a lot, but I won't let this die

You know I've got this friend up in the atmosphere

Another reason not to fear the sky

No, not tonight

Can I pull out all the stops and get out of this town?

I want to make you proud, but I really don't know how

I know it's not helping to hear me say, "I wish it was me in the car that day."

Though something made me stop and think of what you said

You know it meant a lot, but I was just a kid

One with all these dreams of growing up and playing

Music on the road, I've been screaming all these years and thinking of you both

So where the hell's my hope, and why can't I just try?

You know I've lost a lot, but I won't let this die

You know I've got this friend up in the atmosphere

Another reason not to fear the sky

No, not tonight

See, I wrote this note 'cause I never even told you

You know I've got some things to sing about like we were young

And holding true to all these songs

That always made us pull through

And now I've got some words that I'll write down

And I'm sending this shit out

So where the hell's my hope, and why can't I just try?

You know I've lost a lot, but I won't let this die

You know I've got this friend up in the atmosphere

Another reason not to fear the sky

No, not tonight

No, not tonight

So where's my hope, and why can't I just try?

You know I've lost a lot, but I won't let this die

You know I've got this friend up in the atmosphere

Another reason not to fear the sky

No, not tonight

So where the hell's my hope, and why can't I just try?

You know I've lost a lot, but I won't let this die

You know I've got this friend up in the atmosphere

Another reason not to fear the sky

No, not tonight

No, not tonight

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It's 2:00 and I was sleeping, but I'm not feeling great

I took some pills to help my thinking

But now I'm thinking worse

Well I was hoping that I could see you if that's not too absurd

Am I in love or am I dreaming?

'Cause I'm not sensibly

Just taken by your words

For once I found the cure

I'm sick of staying up late

'Cause you're not here

And I'm not there

No, I'm not afraid to watch you change me

I'm not afraid to watch you change me

You need to know what you're into

I'll tell you I'm a goddamn piece of work

So I'll just sit here until you enter my arms

'Cause that's the simpleness

Of where I lay my head, I'm a wreck when I'm alone

I'm the boy who lost his home and I'm sensibly just

Taken by your words

For once I've found the cure

I'm sick of staying up late

'Cause you're not here

And I'm not there

No, I'm not afraid to watch you change me

I'm not afraid to watch you change me

I took the Key Bridge north to your parents' house again

I saw my share of lights from the sky outside the city

I brought you things I loved just to show you that I care

I found a place to lay inside of the warmth

And that's the way that I've spent

These last few days of writing all these songs

I swear to God that I love you

'Cause I can't explain this

I'm sensibly just

Taken by your words

For once I've found the cure

I'm sick of staying up late

'Cause you're not here

And I'm not there

No, I'm not afraid to watch you change me

I'm not afraid to watch you change me

Anymore

I'm taken by your words

For once I've found the cure

I'm sick of staying up late

'Cause you're not here

And I'm not there

No, I'm not afraid to watch you change me

I'm not afraid to watch you change me

Anymore

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