The band has released eight albums in their career: "Into the Half Moon" (2001), "Killing All that Holds You" (2004), "The Autumn Effect" (2005), "Division" (2008), "Feeding the Wolves" (2010), "Minus the Machine" (2012), "From Birth to Burial" (2015) and "(how to live) As Ghosts" (2017). Their biggest hit is their 2005 single "Wasteland", which reached #1 on Billboard Alternative Songs, #2 on Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and #94 on the Billboard Hot 100. Recently in 2017, the band returned to the Mainstream Rock Chart's Top 5 with their single "Novacaine."
Actions
10 Years Lyrics
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The fact you did it
But don't admit it
Won't make you innocent
Fate
Will find you wicked
And turns you victim
So justify the reason to kill
Reason to kill
I bet you will
You're fooling no one but yourself
But yourself
I wish you well
Oh what tangled webs we weave
When we practice to deceive
I know you well
I know you well
Actions and Motives
Bear the cross
Wear the crown
There's just some evil you can't bleed out
Hell has to notice
Your Actions and Motives
Bear the cross
Wear the crown
There's just some evil you can't bleed out
I just get it
How you manage
To justify who dies
Like judge and jury
You're the very
One who crucifies
Don't get your hands dirty to kill
Dirty to kill
Use someone else
Know all your lies are measured in hell
Measured in hell
I wish you well
Oh what tangled webs we weave
When we practice to deceive
I know you well
I know you well
Actions and Motives
Bear the cross
Wear the crown
There's just some evil you can't bleed out
Hell has to notice
Your Actions and Motives
Bear the cross
Wear the crown
There's just some evil you can't bleed out
Actions and Motives
Bear the cross
Wear the crown
There's just some evil you can't bleed out
Hell has to notice
Your Actions and Motives
Bear the cross
Wear the crown
There's just some evil you can't bleed out
The song "Actions & Motives" by 10 Years is a powerful piece that delves into the theme of accountability and the consequences of our actions. The first verse begins with the idea of someone doing something wrong and refusing to take responsibility for their actions. The lyricist suggests that even if they deny their wrongdoing, fate will catch up to them in the end, making them a victim of their own deeds. The chorus highlights the fact that some evil deeds can never be undone and that the perpetrator must bear the burden of their actions and wear the crown of shame. It is not possible to "bleed out" the evil, and eventually, even hell must notice.
The second verse portrays the perpetrator as someone who takes on the role of judge and jury, yet ironically, they are the ones who crucify, justifying their actions to their advantage. The lyricist warns that eventually, their lies will catch up with them, and they will have to face their actions' consequences. The chorus repeats, emphasizing that there are some things that we cannot escape or outrun, and we must be accountable for our motives and actions.
Overall, "Actions & Motives" is a powerful song that emphasizes moral responsibility for our actions. The song's theme resonates with many people, as we all struggle with accountability and the consequences of our choices. The lyrics powerfully convey the idea that our actions and motives can have far-reaching effects, and we must be aware of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait
Take a moment before you act or speak
The fact you did it
You did something that wasn't right or good
But don't admit it
You refuse to take responsibility for your actions
Won't make you innocent
Your denial doesn't change what you did
Fate
The consequence of what you have done
Will find you wicked
Your bad behavior will catch up to you
And turns you victim
You will suffer the consequences of your own actions
For everything you have done
Your actions have consequences
So justify the reason to kill
You are trying to find a reason to justify killing someone
Reason to kill
You are searching for a valid excuse to take someone's life
I bet you will
You're likely to go through with your destructive plan
You're fooling no one but yourself
Your lies cannot hide the truth from those who know what happened
But yourself
You are the only one who doesn't see the reality of the situation
I wish you well
I hope you find peace and redemption
Oh what tangled webs we weave
The lies we tell become a trap because they are difficult to keep track of
When we practice to deceive
When we cultivate a habit of lying and deception
I know you well
I know who you really are and what you are capable of
Actions and Motives
What you do and why you do it
Bear the cross
You have to live with the consequences of your actions
Wear the crown
You are responsible for your own destiny
There's just some evil you can't bleed out
There are things you did that cannot be undone or undone by apologies or regret
Hell has to notice
Your actions will have consequences that you will have to pay for
Your Actions and Motives
The things you do and the reasons why you do them
Don't get your hands dirty to kill
You should not seek to harm others or cause them to be harmed
Use someone else
You should not involve others in your destructive plans
Know all your lies are measured in hell
The harm you cause others will come back to you
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