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."
Burnout
10 Years Lyrics
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Singing along
You're singing along to the same old song
You've been praised and abused by the amount
(The amount)
Of crosses and crowns, you lost and found
Echoing through the sound
Their standing ovation drowns you out
You burnout so bright
But you never saw the light
No, never saw the light
You let life pass on by
No, you never realized
You got blinded by the ride
You bought the ticket and took the ride (the ride)
Trying to pry open wide your third eye
It's just fear and loathing in disguise (in disguise)
There's nowhere to hide from your lies
We've all left your side
On your own when the curtains close
You burnout so bright
But you never saw the light
No, never saw the light
You let life pass on by
No, you never realized
You got blinded by the ride
You burnout so bright
But you never saw the light
You got blinded by the ride
You burnout so bright
But you never saw the light
No, never saw the light
You let life pass on by
No, you never realized
You got blinded by the ride
You burnout so bright
But you never saw the light
No, never saw the light
You let life pass on by
No, you never realized
You got blinded by the ride
In "Burnout", 10 Years sings about a person who has been carried away by fame and success but is blind to the consequences. The opening lines set the tone of the song as a commentary on being stuck in a pattern without any real progress. The singer has been singing the same old song and receiving both praise and abuse, but neither seem to have any impact on them. The chorus suggests that, despite their success, they remain ignorant of the important things in life. They have "burned out" so bright, yet never saw the light, referring to missing crucial opportunities and having a short-lived career or life. They are further described as having been blinded by the ride, meaning that they were taken away by the excitement of being famous and didn't realize the damage it caused them.
The song then delves into the missed opportunities and personal struggles of the character. In its second verse, the song describes the singer as an addict in search of expanding their mind, but they are ultimately left with fear and guilt. The song emphasizes the importance of choice and responsibility for one's actions. The final lines, "On your own when the curtains close," suggest that the singer is now alone and cannot rely on their past accomplishments to sustain them.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been dazed and confused for so long
You've been lost and uncertain for a while now
Singing along
Following along with the usual pattern
You're singing along to the same old song
You're conforming to the traditional way of doing things
You've been praised and abused by the amount
You've experienced both admiration and mistreatment in equal measure
(The amount)
This is referring back to the previous line, indicating that the amount of praise and abuse is significant
Of crosses and crowns, you lost and found
You've experienced ups and downs, successes and failures
Echoing through the sound
These experiences continue to resonate throughout your life
Their standing ovation drowns you out
The approval of others is overshadowing your own needs and desires
You burnout so bright
You're burning out from living at a heightened intensity for too long
But you never saw the light
You've been so preoccupied with this lifestyle that you never stopped to think about what you really wanted
No, never saw the light
This is reiterated to emphasize the point
You let life pass on by
You've been too focused on this lifestyle to truly live in the moment
No, you never realized
You were unaware of the negative impact your lifestyle was having
You got blinded by the ride
You've been blinded by the excitement and intensity of your lifestyle
You bought the ticket and took the ride (the ride)
You willingly participated in this lifestyle, but may not have considered the consequences
Trying to pry open wide your third eye
You've been trying to achieve enlightenment or understanding of the bigger picture
It's just fear and loathing in disguise (in disguise)
This pursuit may actually be motivated by fear and negativity
There's nowhere to hide from your lies
You've been lying to yourself about what's truly important
We've all left your side
Others have left your side due to your choices and lifestyle
On your own when the curtains close
You'll be alone once the excitement of this lifestyle fades away
You burnout so bright
You're burning out from living at a heightened intensity for too long
You got blinded by the ride
You've been blinded by the excitement and intensity of your lifestyle
You burnout so bright
You're burning out from living at a heightened intensity for too long
But you never saw the light
You've been so preoccupied with this lifestyle that you never stopped to think about what you really wanted
No, never saw the light
This is reiterated to emphasize the point
You let life pass on by
You've been too focused on this lifestyle to truly live in the moment
No, you never realized
You were unaware of the negative impact your lifestyle was having
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brian Vodinh, Jesse Hasek, Matt Wantland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@j.peters1222
Jesse has one hell of a singing voice.
@aliyahburnette8231
I agree.
@everychoicewemakeechoseter4218
10 Years and Alter Bridge should do a tour together. They're 2 of the greatest bands today yet they don't get the Mainstream play that they clearly deserve.
@aliyahburnette8018
Amen 🙏🏻
@gjohnson0116
Alter Bridge has roots in Orlando. Yet the local station, 101.1 WJRR, here refuses to play them. They'll play some of the older 10 Years songs, but it's super rare to hear either on air. My guess is because it's an "iHeartRadio" station
@loryanncruz1657
I JUST love Jesse's voice.
@katiebundrock7209
Best band to see libe hands down
I saw them when they had redjumpsuit apparatus opening for them. They r incredible. Give their fans their all EVERY show and their geniune love and appreciation for their fans cant be matched. They arent sellouts they had a record deal that wanted them to change their sound to what would be popular and they stayed true to themselves. I respect them so much for that and they always proved they are in it foe the right reasons. Their music jas been a tremendous outlet for me and my various battles with mental health. A forever fan!
@cherrytomatofacegaming1496
These guys deserve more attention then they have now. This is great music.
@philarnwine8136
So good to see Jesse doing well. Never knew he be where he is today when we were in high school together. ...
@summersanchez7771
Phil Arnwine How old is he?