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."
Running in Place
10 Years Lyrics
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The noise just drowns me out
To fast to focus
Nothing is showing any sign of slowing down
Dreams feed to me
In the form of a magazine
I can't control it
Channels have chosen what I'm supposed to be
It's hopeless
As far as I can see
There's no rest
Because we're stuck on repeat
Stand here and wait
For the to finally stop running in place
Chasing after what we don't need
Keep running
I'll stand here and wait for the world
Bright flashing lights
The ads just fill me eyes
Colors colliding
Voices inviting me to buy a better life
She speaks to me
He knows just what I mean
I can't control it
I have to own it
Everything is made of green
It's hopeless
As far as I can see
There's no rest
Because we're stuck on repeat
Stand here and wait
For the to finally stop running in place
Chasing after what we don't need
Keep running
I'll stand here and wait for the world
For the world to finally stop
Chasing after what we want
Take it all away
Flush it all away
We won't change
I'll stand here and wait
For the to finally stop running in place
Chasing after what we don't need
Keep running
I'll stand here and wait for the world
For the world to stop
For the world to stop
For the world to stop
For the world to finally stop
The song "Running In Place" by 10 Years talks about the frustration people often feel in the modern world, where everything moves at a rapid pace and there is always pressure to keep up. The lyrics describe how the sounds and noise of daily life can be overwhelming and cause a feeling of being stuck on a loop. The dreams that people have are reduced to mere advertisements, which further exacerbates the feeling of helplessness. The chorus speaks of the futility of chasing after things that one doesn't need and the need to wait for the world to finally stop running in place.
The first verse of the song describes the chaos of the modern world. The singer is unable to focus due to the constant barrage of noise and distractions. Their dreams are also reduced to shallow representations in magazines and media, which further adds to their feeling of being trapped in a loop. The second verse delves deeper into the commercialization of the world, where advertisements and marketing fill every nook and cranny, and people are goaded into a constant consumerist cycle.
The chorus repeats the hopelessness of the situation, highlighting that there is no rest and no change until the world finally stops running in place. Instead of running along with the rat race, the singer chooses to wait and stand still for a change. The repetition of the final lines creates a sense of anticipation and a desperate desire for things to improve.
Line by Line Meaning
The sounds bounce around
The noise is all around me and is disorienting.
The noise just drowns me out
The noise is too loud and overwhelming.
Too fast to focus
Everything is happening too quickly to keep up with.
Nothing is showing any sign of slowing down
There's no indication that the pace of life will become more manageable.
Dreams feed to me
I am bombarded with images of desirable things.
In the form of a magazine
These images are coming from glossy pages.
I can't control it
I feel powerless against the constant marketing messages.
Channels have chosen what I'm supposed to be
The media has decided what I should want and what I should strive for.
Stand here and wait
I'm tired of chasing after things that don't matter.
For the to finally stop running in place
It would be nice to be able to focus on something meaningful.
Chasing after what we don't need
So much of what we strive for is ultimately unnecessary.
Keep running
People are too focused on material progress to slow down.
Bright flashing lights
Everywhere I look, there are flashy, attention-grabbing objects.
The ads just fill me eyes
Advertising is pervasive and inescapable.
Colors colliding
The world is overly stimulating, with too many colors competing for attention.
Voices inviting me to buy a better life
The commercial world promises a better life through buying more stuff.
She speaks to me
Even the people in my life are influenced by these consumerist ideals.
He knows just what I mean
I'm not alone in feeling like I'm chasing after something intangible.
I have to own it
I feel compelled to acquire things, even when I know it won't bring me any lasting happiness.
Everything is made of green
Money is the driving force behind everything.
For the world to stop
It would be nice if everyone could just pause for a moment.
Take it all away
All the distractions and material possessions that keep us running in place.
Flush it all away
Getting rid of all the excess might be a relief.
We won't change
Even though we're unhappy, it's hard to imagine living any differently.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRETT JOHNSON
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