(drums) who was later replaced by Aaron Gainer.
After performing no more than 12 live shows, the band recorded a demo and went to New York City where they performed at an industry showcase, where the band encountered some minor difficulties,:"Here we are, our first few hours in New York City," McCoy recalls, "and Kevin is puking in the bathroom and I'm chasing some guy who stole my wallet just a few hours before we play the showcase. It was crazy."After that, the band was signed up by Wind-Up Records. The situation improved once 12 Stones signed with Wind-up and began recording with producer Jay Baumgardner (Papa Roach, Alien Ant Farm), who helped pump up Eric Weaver’s searing guitar solos in the belief that a new guitar hero might be born. Combined with the propulsive rhythm section of Dorr and drummer Aaron Gainer and McCoy’s distinctive lyrics, the 12 Stones sound conveys real emotion with a visceral punch.
The band's eponymous debut album was released in 2002, produced by Jay Baumgardner. They gained more fame when vocalist McCoy performed in Evanescence's song "Bring Me to Life" opposite Amy Lee. The song was included in both Evanescence's album, Fallen and in the Daredevil film soundtrack. McCoy quotes:"Our songs are about some of the really tough times I went through growing up as a kid," McCoy says. "I really wanted to target subjects in our songs that kids going through tough times can relate to and help them get through tough times. It doesn't mean you can’t be angry and the songs powerful. We just want to stream negative energy in a positive way."
In 2004, Kevin Dorr quit the band and touring guitarist Greg Trammell later became an official member.
Their second album, Potter's Field came out in 2004. Both albums were supported with heavy touring. Clint Amereno and then Aaron Hill were brought in to play bass for the shows. After the tour, the band decided to take a break from the band to be with their respective families.
Trammell left prior to the recording of the next album, leaving the band without a second guitarist. After completion of the CD, one of its collaborators, ex-Breaking Point guitarist Justin Rimer, took over this position. The new lineup was later completed with the addition of former Presence bassist DJ Stange.
Their third album, Anthem For The Underdog, was released in 2007. The album is said to be inspired by the effects of Hurricane Katrina on their hometown.
Shortly after the album's release, Stange quit and was replaced by Shawn Wade, formerly of the band Silence Is Broken.
12 Stones released an EP entitled "The Only Easy Day was Yesterday in the summer of 2010. Shortly after its release, the band left Wind-up Records.
After a lengthy search, they found a new home with EMI. EMG's Jacob Capricciuolo said of the latest expansion move of the company, "signing 12 Stones marks a pivotal turn for Executive Music Group to not only continue its established rock success, but to now elevate its presence in Rock to a much broader audience. Myself and VP Jimmy Swan believe 12 Stones has been underrated within the music industry for far to long. We live for radical movements and artists ready to make radical changes within those movements such as 12 Stones. The excitement to work with their amazing talent is more than exhilarating to say the least! It's an honor to have on our roster a group of hard working guys stopping at nothing for global success!"
They entered the studio in the spring of 2011 to record their 4th full length LP. The first single "Bulletproof" from the new album entitled "Only Human" was released on July 11, 2011 to much fanfare.
Crash
12 Stones Lyrics
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Lost in my fears remembering what you said
And I try to hide the truth within
The mask of myself shows its face again
Still I lie time and time again
Will you deny me when we meet again?
And I feel like I'm falling
But I know that you're there
Watching over me
And I feel like I'm drowning
The waves crashing over me
But I know that your love
It will set me free
As I find truth where I found it times before
As I search for your hope
I'm finding so much more
And I try to be more like you
And I deny myself to prove my heart is true
I hear your voice calling
The time has come for me
Inside this life I'm living
There's nothing left for me
My mind is slowly fading
So far away from me
Each time I start crawling
You're there watching me
In the song "Crash" by 12 Stones, the lyrics reveal the struggles of the singer as he battles his own inner demons and attempts to find truth and hope. The opening lines set the stage as the singer lies awake in bed, consumed by fear and remembering something someone once told him. He attempts to hide the truth within himself, but his true emotions are revealed through the mask he wears. The singer admits he lies time and time again, questioning whether or not the person who called him out on his lies will deny him when they meet again.
The chorus of the song speaks of the singer feeling like he is falling and drowning, with waves crashing over him. However, he finds comfort in knowing that his love will set him free and that the person he is singing to is watching over him. The song's bridge sees the singer finding truth and hope through searching and trying to be more like the person he sings to. He denies himself to prove his heart is true, and his faith in the person never wavers. In the final verse, the singer admits his mind is slowly fading, but no matter how many times he falls, the person who is watching over him is there to help him crawl back up.
Line by Line Meaning
As I lie tossing in my bed
I am restless and unable to sleep
Lost in my fears remembering what you said
I am plagued by anxiety and recall your earlier words and actions
And I try to hide the truth within
I attempt to conceal my honest feelings within myself
The mask of myself shows its face again
I present a seemingly confident exterior while masking my inner turmoil
Still I lie time and time again
Despite my efforts to avoid truth, I continue to do so
Will you deny me when we meet again?
I question whether you will accept me despite my failings
And I feel like I'm falling
I sense that my life is unraveling
Farther every day
This feeling is increasing over time
But I know that you're there
I hold on to the belief that you are present
Watching over me
You are observing my situation from a distance
And I feel like I'm drowning
I am overwhelmed by my struggles
The waves crashing over me
Difficulties are piling up and becoming unbearable
But I know that your love
I cling to the idea that your affection will save me
It will set me free
I believe that your love will empower me
As I find truth where I found it times before
I seek out the same source of insight that has helped me previously
As I search for your hope
I am looking for your inspiration and encouragement
I'm finding so much more
My exploration is resulting in unexpected revelations
And I try to be more like you
I strive to emulate your character and virtues
And I deny myself to prove my heart is true
I reject my base instincts to demonstrate my sincerity
I hear your voice calling
I perceive an internal message urging me to action
The time has come for me
I recognize that this is a critical moment
Inside this life I'm living
I am consumed by my current experiences
There's nothing left for me
I have exhausted all other options
My mind is slowly fading
I am losing perspective and focus over time
So far away from me
I feel disconnected from myself
Each time I start crawling
As I try to make progress, struggling at times
You're there watching me
You continue to guard and guide me
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: ERIC WEAVER, ANTHONY MCCOY, KEVIN W DORR, PATRICK QUAVE
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@matthaus9408
As I lie tossing in my bed
Lost in my fears remembering what you said
And I try to hide the truth within
The mask of myself shows its face again
Still I lie time and time again
Will you deny me when we meet again?
And I feel like I'm falling
Farther every day
But I know that you're there
Watching over me
And I feel like I'm drowning
The waves crashing over me
But I know that your love
It will set me free
As I find truth where I found it times before
As I search for your hope
I'm finding so much more
And I try to be more like you
And I deny myself to prove my heart is true
And I feel like I'm falling
Farther every day
But I know that you're there
Watching over me
And I feel like I'm drowning
The waves crashing over me
But I know that your love
It will set me free
I hear your voice calling
The time has come for me
Inside this life I'm living
There's nothing left for me
My mind is slowly fading
So far away from me
Each time I start crawling
You're there watching me
And I feel like I'm falling
Farther every day
But I know that you're there
Watching over me
And I feel like I'm drowning
The waves crashing over me
But I know that your love
It will set me free
@wendykoladish3315
I remember little 14-year-old me laying on my bed absolutely BLASTING this whole album on repeat, every single day. I'm 31 now, and I still lay on my bed with my headphones, blasting this album. 🤣
Timeless. ❤️
@Chr010
Same here. I am your age (now 33) and I blasted this album every day from start to finish. My fvourite rock album back in the days
@user-xj8gx2ch9c
Greatest christian rock band! Underappreciated and overloocked! I'm really sad that now many people don't know and understand true music!
@anrzy5447
It wasn’t actually a Christian rock band they just get labeled as that said Kevin dorr himself
@chrislopez2125
@@anrzy5447 they started out as a mainstream Christian rock band. They took their name from the bible and all their songs and lyrics at first were evident of a christian background. It wasnt until they gained worldwide recognition that they shifted away from their biblical background. As did P.O.D and many others.
@theemeraldfox7779
I grew up in the same town as these guys,use to skateboard with them,and yes they started out as alternative Christian rock!
@w4it
@@theemeraldfox7779 and every so often did christian music tours like Rocketown in 2004 in Nashville, Tennessee.
12 Stones / Skillet / Pillar / Grits / Big Dismal
That was around the time I learned about them. still listen to a lot of Pillar and Skillet.
But i can see why they didnt want to get pigeonholed into the christian music label when touring with bands like godsmacked and three days grace back then.
POD had a bunch of drama over a sinner saying the F word in a song in one of their albums and the Christian bookstores said they wouldnt sell it so their label made a whole new cd for them where they just took out that one song. So i can see why bands wouldnt want to limit themselves to a market with censorship like that. At the end of the day, musicians are artists who want to express themselves through music.
@clintduplechain6942
@@anrzy5447the lyrics say different buddy. Listen. He’s talking to God
@theWorldOfIss
Who are here in 2024🤘🤘🤘
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