12 Stones is a post-grunge band that formed in 2000 in Mandeville, Louisian… Read Full Bio ↴12 Stones is a post-grunge band that formed in 2000 in Mandeville, Louisiana, a suburb north of New Orleans. The first line-up consisted of Paul McCoy (vocals), Kevin Dorr (bass), Eric Weaver (guitar), Stephen Poff (guitar/vocals) who left to finish One Like Son's Goodbye and Patrick Quave
(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.

Only human
12 Stones Lyrics

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The blood is in the water
The cuts no longer bring me down
Don't you even bother
I've seen enough to take you down
Love, hate, pride
Bottled up inside
Let it go, I'm gonna let it go

Bang, I'm feeling superhuman
Bang, I'm invincible, I'm bulletproof
Bang, I'm on a revolution
Bang, I'm invincible, I'm bulletproof
Don't you know I'm bulletproof?

The fight has made me stronger
I could never turn back now
Don't you point the finger
Your words no longer break me down
I'm finally take over
The truth has surfaced all around
The days of going under
Have risen up and can't be found
Love, hate, pride
Bottled up inside
Let it go, I'm gonna let it go

Bang, I'm feeling superhuman
Bang, I'm invincible, I'm bulletproof
Bang, I'm on a revolution
Bang, I'm invincible, I'm bulletproof
Don't you know I'm bulletproof?

Superhuman!
Revolution!

Love, hate, pride
Bottled up inside
Let it go, I'm gonna let it go

Bang, I'm feeling superhuman
Bang, I'm invincible, I'm bulletproof
Bang, I'm on a revolution
Bang, I'm invincible, I'm bulletproof

Bang, I'm feeling superhuman
Bang, I'm invincible, I'm bulletproof
Bang, I'm on a revolution
Bang, I'm invincible, I'm bulletproof

Love, hate, pride

Bottled up inside
Let it go, I'm gonna let it go

Overall Meaning

The song "Only Human" by 12 Stones is about a person who has been through a lot, faced numerous challenges and obstacles but has emerged stronger and invincible. The first two lines of the song - "The blood is in the water, The cuts no longer bring me down" - depict a situation where the singer has faced some difficulties and challenges in the past but has come out of it stronger. The singer is telling his critics not to bother since he has seen it all and can take anyone down.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's strength and invincibility with lines like "Bang, I'm feeling superhuman, Bang, I'm invincible, I'm bulletproof". The singer is now in a position to have a revolution and take over since he is no longer under anyone's control. The lyrics "Don't you point the finger, Your words no longer break me down" show that the singer is immune to criticism and negative comments from people.

In conclusion, "Only Human" by 12 Stones is an empowering and inspiring song about overcoming obstacles and emerging stronger. It encourages listeners to let go of things that hold them back and embrace their strength and potential to be invincible.

Line by Line Meaning

The blood is in the water
I've been through tough times and they've only made me stronger. I'm ready to take on any challenge.

The cuts no longer bring me down
I've learned to pick myself up after getting knocked down, and I won't let others bring me down either.

Don't you even bother
I'm confident in myself and don't need anyone to try and tear me down.

I've seen enough to take you down
I've been through a lot and I'm resilient enough to handle anything you might throw at me.

Love, hate, pride
I've experienced different emotions, both positive and negative, which have shaped me into who I am.

Bottled up inside
I've been keeping my emotions to myself, but now it's time to let them out.

Let it go, I'm gonna let it go
I'm ready to move past my emotional baggage and start fresh.

Bang, I'm feeling superhuman
I feel unstoppable, like I can take on anything.

Bang, I'm invincible, I'm bulletproof
No one can bring me down, I'm untouchable.

Bang, I'm on a revolution
I'm making a change and I won't back down until I've achieved my goals.

The fight has made me stronger
I've been through a lot of difficult times, but they've only made me more resilient.

I could never turn back now
I'm dedicated to my goals and won't give up, no matter what.

Don't you point the finger
Don't blame me for anything, I'm in control of my own destiny.

Your words no longer break me down
I refuse to let anyone's negativity or criticism affect me.

I'm finally take over
I'm taking control of my own life and destiny.

The truth has surfaced all around
My eyes are open to everything that's been going on around me, and I'm ready to make a change.

The days of going under
I'm done with feeling overwhelmed and defeated.

Have risen up and can't be found
I've come out on top and am now in a better place.

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BLAIR DALY, SKIDD MILLS, ANTHONY PAUL MCCOY, JUSTIN MARK RIMER, ERIC SCOTT WEAVER

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