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."
Novacaine
10 Years Lyrics
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You want life to lead you to believe in something, but it's coming
The numbing
So we dive on into the deeper end
For a blissful kiss from Judas's lips, but it's coming
Oh yeah, the numbing
(You're dead as dead can be)
You won't feel a thing
Sleepwalking
(You're dead as dead can be)
You won't feel a thing
Analyzed and diagnosed
Overexposed to the undertow
You'll never know it's coming
The numbing
So you meditate or medicate
To maintain, what a getaway
But it's coming
Oh yeah the numbing
Super Novacaine
(You're dead as dead can be)
You won't feel a thing
Sleepwalking
(You're dead as dead can be)
You won't feel a thing
Super Novacaine
(You're dead as dead can be)
You won't feel a thing
Sleepwalking
(You're dead as dead can be)
Living in a dream
Super Nova-caine
(You're dead as dead can be)
You won't feel a thing
Sleepwalking
(You're dead as dead can be)
You won't feel a thing
The lyrics of "Novacaine" by 10 Years delve into the theme of numbing oneself to feel and emotion. The opening lines feature a graphic imagery of being physically injured, with dirt on one's knees and blood in the teeth. The singer, however, is more concerned with the numbness that comes with the painkiller Novacaine, which serves as a metaphor for the kind of indifference and detachment he feels towards other people and experiences. He wants to believe in something, but knows that the numbness is coming, and he is unable to do something about it.
The second verse emphasizes the futile attempts to escape the numbness. The singer mentions meditation and medication as means to maintain this false sense of happiness, but the numbness is still inevitable. The chorus repeats the line "You won't feel a thing" over and over again, driving home the message that the singer's detachment is so severe that he's as good as dead. The bridging lines "Living in a dream" highlight the fact that the singer isn't even present in his own life anymore.
The lyrics of "Novacaine" are poignant and thought-provoking. They highlight the dangers of numbing oneself to emotions and experiencing life in full. The song's somber mood and repeated phrases underscore the idea that the singer's situation is cyclical and a never-ending loop of despair.
Line by Line Meaning
With dirt on your knees and blood in your teeth
You've been through a lot and are seeking something to believe in, but eventually you'll be numbed to it all
You want life to lead you to believe in something, but it's coming
You desire to find meaning in life, but eventually you'll be numbed to it
The numbing
The feeling of being numb to the world and its experiences
So we dive on into the deeper end
We pursue dangerous activities in search of a sense of bliss or meaning
For a blissful kiss from Judas's lips, but it's coming
We're willing to risk betrayal and harm for such temporary fulfillment
Super Novacaine
An extremely powerful, metaphorical painkiller that numbs all sensations
(You're dead as dead can be)
You're completely numb to anything going on around you and it's as if you're dead
You won't feel a thing
You're so numb that you can't be touched by any experience, good or bad
Sleepwalking
Moving about without a true sense of purpose or consciousness
Analyzed and diagnosed
An examination of oneself that only leads to a numbed existence
Overexposed to the undertow
Being overwhelmed and dragged down by the negative aspects of life
You'll never know it's coming
You won't be aware that you're becoming numb until it's too late
So you meditate or medicate
At times, you try to find ways to cope or fix the numbness
To maintain, what a getaway
Seeking remedies and distractions for the numbing, even if they're only temporary
Living in a dream
Living life without true awareness or connection
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, NORTH MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Brian Vodinh, Chad David Huff, Jesse Hasek, Matt Wantland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Azz
This is the lyrics guys:
"With dirt on your knees and blood in your teeth
You want life to lead you to believe in something
But it's coming
Oh oh, the numbing
So we dive on in to the deeper end
For a blissful kiss from Judas' lips
But it's coming
Oh yeah, the numbing
Super novacaine
You're dead as dead can be
You won't feel a thing
Sleepwalking
You're dead as dead can be
You won't feel a thing
Analysed and diagnosed
Over exposed to the undertow
You'll never know it's coming
Oh oh, the numbing
So you meditate or medicate
To maintain with a getaway
But it's coming
Oh yeah, the numbing
Super novacaine
You're dead as dead can be
You won't feel a thing
Sleepwalking
You're dead as dead can be
You won't feel a thing
Super novacaine
You're dead as dead can be
You won't feel a thing
Sleepwalking
You're dead as dead can be
Living in a dream
Super novacaine
You're dead as dead can be
You won't feel a thing
Sleepwalking
You're dead as dead can be
You won't feel a thing"
Mason Minor
The fact that this has such low views is just devastating. This is an amazing song and this video is just fantastic. It reminds me so much of Soundgarden’s Black Hole Sun.
Seth Eldridge
Just less trippy
What Why
Blackhole sun was terrible!
Hmclaren8786
That guy tossing the ball is my brother and the boy child is my nephew. 🥰👍
Oliver Morel
@Hmclaren8786 nice 👍✅😎✅
Tony Spadafore
Groundhog Day with Bill Murray too
We Are The Empty
10years is one of those bands you simply can't go wrong with.
Bryan Lenihan
We Are The Empty Love you guys
Callie K
I see you guys comment on everything I like and it's amazing. Love you guys <3
We Are The Empty
Didn't think we'd get noticed lol. Much love homies 💚