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."
Insects
10 Years Lyrics
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The timid turn to prey
Swallowed in her smile
Unaware
Turning ears
Deaf to pain
Willing and weak
Are one in the same
Seasons start to change
All of the seasons that fought you
All of the reasons that got you
Here in the first place
Love in time grows stagnant
The innocence we have lost
New grains of time will not rewind
Injuries strain from
Her perfect art of guile
Swindling her space
In despair
Shed a tear
Of mock sincerity
Condescending hearts can display
Cracks as your zone of
Comfort starts to fray
Humbling to sit back and watch
Through all of the actions that got you
Clearly no mercy
Love in time grows stagnant
The innocence we have lost
New grains of time will not rewind
Through patience I'm viewing from outside
Such a shame your pride
Left you in a state of pure denial
Love in time grows stagnant
The innocence we have lost
New grains of time will not rewind
The lyrics of 10 Years’ song “Insects” are a powerful commentary on the nature of innocence and love. The opening lines describe how being innocent can make one vulnerable to being preyed upon by others. The idea that innocence is somehow hindered is one that is often explored in literature and art, and is a theme that resonates with many people. The lyric “swallowed in her smile” suggests that the singer may have been caught up in a romantic relationship that was not sustainable due to the fact that the two people involved were not equals in terms of power.
The next verse describes how this lack of power has caused the singer to become deaf to pain, and to be willing to endure it because he sees the other person as being fundamentally better than he is. The use of the phrase “willing and weak are one in the same” is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the singer is trapped in a cycle of self-deception that prevents him from realizing that the person he is in love with is simply not capable of loving him back.
The final verse of the song is perhaps the most powerful. It suggests that by looking at the situation from a distance, the singer is able to see things more clearly than he could before. The line “such a shame your pride left you in a state of pure denial” is particularly biting, as it suggests that the person he was in love with was so invested in maintaining her own illusion of superiority that she was willing to hurt others in order to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Hindered by innocence
Being limited by one's lack of experience, knowledge, or wisdom
The timid turn to prey
Those who lack confidence or are easily intimidated are vulnerable to being taken advantage of
Swallowed in her smile
Overwhelmed or deceived by someone's charm or attractive appearance
Unaware
Lacking knowledge or understanding about something or someone
Turning ears
Ignoring or not listening to the pain or suffering of others
Deaf to pain
Insensitive to the emotions or physical discomfort of others
Willing and weak
Those who are easily persuaded or influenced are often seen as vulnerable or powerless
Are one in the same
People who are willing to be manipulated are often perceived as lacking strength or fortitude
Watch as your rapid
Observing as things around you quickly
Seasons start to change
As time moves forward, change is inevitable
All of the seasons that fought you
All of the challenges, obstacles, or difficulties that have hindered your progress or success
All of the reasons that got you
All of the factors, circumstances, or decisions that led you to where you are now
Here in the first place
Reflecting on the past and acknowledging how and why things began
Love in time grows stagnant
Over time, love can become stagnant or lose its vitality and passion
The innocence we have lost
The loss of naivety, purity, or trust due to life experiences or hardships
New grains of time will not rewind
Time moves forward and cannot be reversed or altered
Injuries strain from
Suffering or damage caused by something or someone
Her perfect art of guile
The ability to deceive or manipulate others in a skillful or cunning manner
Swindling her space
Taking advantage of someone's trust or generosity to gain more than what is deserved or fair
In despair
Feeling hopeless, overwhelmed, or without relief
Shed a tear
Crying or expressing sadness or grief
Of mock sincerity
Pretending to be genuine or authentic while actually being insincere or dishonest
Condescending hearts can display
People who are arrogant or superior may show disrespect or scorn towards those they see as inferior or weak
Cracks as your zone of
Weaknesses or faults start to emerge in a previously secure or comfortable situation
Comfort starts to fray
The sense of security or ease begins to weaken or disintegrate
Humbling to sit back and watch
Realizing that one cannot control or change certain events or outcomes and feeling humble or powerless
Through all of the actions that got you
Reflecting on the consequences of one's past actions or decisions
Clearly no mercy
Without pity, compassion, or forgiveness
Through patience I'm viewing from outside
Observing a situation from a distance with patience and detachment
Such a shame your pride
Regretting the negative consequences of one's own arrogance or unwillingness to change
Left you in a state of pure denial
Refusing to acknowledge or accept the truth or reality of a situation, often to one's own detriment
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRIAN VODINH, JESSE HASEK
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