By the Way

Theory of a Deadman

About By the Way

"By the Way" is the sixth single from Theory of a Deadman's album Scars & Souvenirs, released on May 18, 2009. The song features Chris Daughtry and Robin Diaz on back-up vocals. It is about a girl leaving her boyfriend without saying anything to him and he now thinks about her all the time and wishes she'd come back. The Scars & Souvenirs album title comes from a line in this song: "Piled up from the years, all those scars and souvenirs".


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2008
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A note by the door simply explains
It's all that remains
It's no wonder why I have not slept in days

The dust on the floor piled up from the years
All those scars and souvenirs
Now that you're gone it's easy to see
But so hard to believe

By the way you left without saying goodbye to me
Now that you're goin' away
All I can think about is you and me, you and me

It's not like before
You've left nothing here, it's all disappeared
It hurts me to see that we've been a lie
Would it have hurt you to try?

By the way you left without saying goodbye to me
Now that you're goin' away
All I can think about is you and me, you and me

It's sad to say that this pain is killing me inside
But it's sad to say that this pain is keeping me alive
Twisting and turning it ripped through my heart
It's been tearing me apart

By the way you left without saying goodbye to me
Now that you're goin' away
All I can think about is you and me, you and me

Yeah, yeah, all I think about now is you and me, you and me
Yeah, yeah, all I think about now is you and me, you and me
Yeah, yeah
By the way, by the way, by the way

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Theory of a Deadman

Theory of a Deadman is a Canadian rock band from Delta, British Columbia, formed in 2001. The band is currently signed to Roadrunner Records as well as 604 Records. The band also includes traits of other music styles, such as country and acoustic, as well as their post-grunge and alternative rock base. So far, they have a total of seven top 10 hits on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, including two No. 1 hits, "Bad Girlfriend" and "Lowlife". more »

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Written by: TYLER CONNOLLY, DAVID BRENNER, DEAN BACK, CHRIS DAUGHTRY, BRIAN CRADDOCK

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Artists and Release Date
The song "By the Way" is a track by the Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman. It was included in their fourth studio album, "The Truth Is...", which was released on July 12, 2011.
Lyrics Inspiration
The band's lead vocalist, Tyler Connolly, often finds inspiration for his music in the experiences of his daily life. The lyrics of "By the Way" showcase the struggle of trying to move on from a broken romantic relationship.
Song Style
The song features a mix of emotional lyrics and edgy guitar riffs that is characteristic of Theory of a Deadman's hard-rock style.
Guest Artist
"By the Way" is a duet wherein award-winning country artist, Chris Daughtry, lends his vocal talent. This collaboration added an additional level of emotional depth to the track.
Critical Reviews
Though the album as a whole received mixed reviews, “By the Way” was noted by several critics to be a strong, standout track due to its raw emotional storytelling and the complementary musical chemistry between Connolly and Daughtry.
Peak Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "By the Way" still managed to achieve some radio airplay. However, its exact chart performance remains unrecorded.
Band’s Evolution
"By the Way" is seen as part of the band's growth in exploring different lyrical themes. This song, along with others from the same album, demonstrated a move away from their early work's more surface-level topics towards deeper and sometimes darker narratives.
Popular Themes
The song grapples with themes of love, heartbreak, and resilience. This makes it a relatable track for many listeners who have experienced the pain of a difficult break-up.
Live Performances
"By the Way" has been included in the setlist for numerous live performances by the band, confirming its popularity among fans.
Music Video
As of now, there isn't an official music video for the song "By The Way". However, its lyric video has amassed thousands of views, demonstrating its popularity among Theory of a Deadman's fans.

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