(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.
Lie to Me
12 Stones Lyrics
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The ashes full of lies
I gave my soul to you
You cut me from behind
Nowhere to run and nowhere to hide
You're scared of the truth, I'm tired of the lies
'Cause who I am, is where you wanna be
Don't act like an angel
You fallen again
You're no super hero
I found in the end
So lie to me once again
And tell me everything will be alright
Lie to me once again
And ask yourself before we say goodbye
Well goodbye
Was it worth it in the end
You said you were there for me
You wouldn't let me fall
All the times I shared with you
Were you even there at all?
Nowhere to run and no where to hide
You're scared of the truth, I'm tired of the lies
'Cause who I am, is where you wanna be
Don't act like an angel
You fallen again
You're no super hero
I found in the end
So lie to me once again
And tell me everything will be alright
Lie to me once again
And ask yourself before we say goodbye
Well goodbye
Was it worth it in the end
Why'd you have to up and run away
A million miles away
I wanna close my eyes and make believe
That I never found you
Just when I put my guard away
It's the same old story
You left me broken and betrayed
It's the same old story
Don't act like an angel
You fallen again
You're no super hero
I found in the end
So lie to me once again
And tell me everything will be alright
Lie to me once again
And ask yourself before we say goodbye
Well goodbye
Was it worth it in the end
Lie to me once again
It's the same old story
Lie to me once again
It's the same old story
Was it worth it in the end
The lyrics to 12 Stones's song Lie To Me revolve around deceit and betrayal in a relationship. The first verse speaks about the singer's realization that their partner was not who they thought they were, and had been lying to the singer. The line "who I am is where you wanna be" suggests that the partner is jealous of the singer's identity and has been lying to make themselves look better. The chorus is a plea to the partner to continue lying, as the singer wants to believe that everything will be alright, even though they know it won't be. The second verse questions the partner's loyalty, and whether they were really there for the singer when they needed them. The bridge laments that the singer had let their guard down and been hurt again, but the partner had run away without facing the consequences of their actions.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the fragility of trust in a relationship and how easily it can be broken. The singer is hurt by their partner's lies and wants them to be honest, but also realizes that they might not be able to handle the truth. The partner is portrayed as someone who wants to appear perfect, but has a flawed character that causes them to betray the singer. In the end, the singer questions whether the relationship was worth it or not.
Line by Line Meaning
Our candle burns away
Our love and passion is slowly fading away
The ashes full of lies
Our relationship is riddled with dishonesty and betrayal
I gave my soul to you
I committed myself entirely to our relationship
You cut me from behind
You blindsided me with your deceitful actions
Nowhere to run and nowhere to hide
There is no escape from the painful truth
You're scared of the truth, I'm tired of the lies
You are afraid to face the reality of our situation while I am exhausted from your constant deception
'Cause who I am, is where you wanna be
You are envious of my identity and want to steal it for yourself
Don't act like an angel
Don't pretend to be innocent or virtuous
You fallen again
You have succumbed to temptation and betrayed me once more
You're no super hero
You cannot save our relationship, no matter how hard you try
I found in the end
I eventually discovered your true intentions and actions
So lie to me once again
Deceive me one more time, even though I know the truth
And tell me everything will be alright
Pretend that our problems will magically disappear
And ask yourself before we say goodbye
Reflect on your actions and decide if our relationship is worth saving
Well goodbye
Our relationship is over
Was it worth it in the end
Was all the pain and heartache worth the temporary happiness we shared?
You said you were there for me
You promised to support and stand by me
You wouldn't let me fall
You assured me that you would prevent any harm from coming to me
All the times I shared with you
All the memories and experiences we had together
Were you even there at all?
Did you truly participate and engage in our relationship, or were you just going through the motions?
Why'd you have to up and run away
Why did you leave without a word or explanation?
A million miles away
You are physically and emotionally distant
I wanna close my eyes and make believe
I wish I could pretend that everything is fine
That I never found you
That I never met you and our relationship never happened
Just when I put my guard away
When I let myself trust and love you again
It's the same old story
You betrayed me just like you did before
You left me broken and betrayed
You caused me pain and hurt by deceiving me once more
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY MCCOY, JUSTIN MARK RIMER, SKIDD MILLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Our candle burns away
The ashes full of lies
I gave my soul to you
You cut me from behind
Nowhere to run and nowhere to hide
You're scared of the truth, I'm tired of the lies
'Cause who I am, is where you wanna be
Don't act like an angel
You fallen again
You're no super hero
I found in the end
So lie to me once again
And tell me everything will be alright
Lie to me once again
And ask yourself before we say goodbye
Well goodbye
Was it worth it in the end
You said you were there for me
You wouldn't let me fall
All the times I shared with you
Were you even there at all?
Nowhere to run and no where to hide
You're scared of the truth, I'm tired of the lies
'Cause who I am, is where you wanna be
Don't act like an angel
You fallen again
You're no super hero
I found in the end
So lie to me once again
And tell me everything will be alright
Lie to me once again
And ask yourself before we say goodbye
Well goodbye
Was it worth it in the end
Why'd you have to up and run away
A million miles away
I wanna close my eyes and make believe
That I never found you
Just when I put my guard away
It's the same old story
You left me broken and betrayed
It's the same old story
Don't act like an angel
You fallen again
You're no super hero
I found in the end
So lie to me once again
And tell me everything will be alright
Lie to me once again
And ask yourself before we say goodbye
Well goodbye
Was it worth it in the end
Lie to me once again
It's the same old story
Lie to me once again
It's the same old story
Was it worth it in the end
@lizdavis6611
2022 and just remembered this band and literally every songs makes me happier and happier! God they are soo good !
@MTSPORTSCARDS
Sitting on my deck tonight remembering sitting on my deck 12 years ago listening to this - still hits just as hard!
@zorampianthanga318
Same with me
@davidgcavada
Christian ✝️ rocks
@larou2626
Same thing just happened to me in 2023
@Mattithias
2023 same!
@justinc470
I can’t believe 12 stones never blew up for the big time! They are a awesome band!
@jimmyneutron8682
Justin C well said
@andresfeliperamirezalvarez2710
Very sad
@ethanogrady5003
Think of this way. They aren't but everyone who know them are legends because we have more knowledge of music