(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.
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12 Stones Lyrics
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Washing over me
You say nothing will ever change
What do I believe?
You fall deep inside again
Nothing left to see
Weakness fills your heart again
You put it to rest
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
I try to see your face again
A photograph for me
Your voice calling out again
Nothing left for me
You try to find your place again
Waiting just to breathe
Weakness takes your heart again
You put it to rest
Locked inside again
Locked inside again
Locked inside again
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
Did you forget about the things I said?
Fight the lies inside your head
Deny those who try to bring you down
Kill the pain and emptiness
Find a love and lose yourself
Without this life you're just a memory
Locked inside again
Locked inside again
Locked inside again
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
The lyrics to 12 Stone's Photograph are a poignant commentary on the struggle against fear, weakness and inner demons. The first few lines of the chorus "Forfeit everything because you were never strong enough" reveal the self-doubt that plagues the singer. The singer is struggling to deal with the pain and the emptiness that comes with feeling locked inside oneself. The imagery of fear falling like rain and washing over the persona not only communicates the idea of being overwhelmed, but it also highlights the physical and emotional toll that fear and anxiety can take on a person. It's interesting to note that this particular line hints at the underlying motif of water as a purifying and cleansing force that is continued throughout the song.
The following stanza explores themes of hopelessness and despair, suggesting that the singer has come to a point where they see no way out. The use of the word "forfeit" also foregrounds the idea of loss that is present throughout the song. The idea of getting lost in a memory, particularly a photograph, is explored in the refrain "try to see your face again" which suggests that the memory of the person in the photograph may be a source of comfort for the singer.
The bridge of the song, which incorporates a mode change, serves as a call to action, urging the singer to "deny those who try to bring [them] down" and to "kill the pain and emptiness". This suggests that there may be a path to redemption for the singer, if they can find the strength to wage the battle against their inner demons. The final repetition of the chorus serves as a message of hope, imploring the listener to keep their eyes shut and to keep hoping that "life will not give up".
Line by Line Meaning
Fear falls hard like rain again
The singer is feeling overwhelmed by fear and it's hitting them hard.
Washing over me
The fear is engulfing the singer.
You say nothing will ever change
Someone has told the singer that their situation will never get better.
What do I believe?
The artist is questioning whether or not to believe what they've been told.
You fall deep inside again
The same person who said nothing would change is now experiencing their own struggles.
Nothing left to see
The person has given up and can't see a way out of their situation.
Weakness fills your heart again
The person is feeling weak and vulnerable, like they can't handle their problems.
You put it to rest
The person tries to ignore their struggles and push them aside.
Forfeit everything
The artist feels like they have to give up everything they hold dear in order to deal with their problems.
Because you were never strong enough
The artist feels like they're not strong enough to handle their problems on their own.
Close my eyes again
The singer wants to escape their problems and not face reality.
And pray that life will not give up
The artist hopes that they won't give up on life, even though they feel overwhelmed.
I try to see your face again
The singer is trying to remember someone they lost or who is no longer around.
A photograph for me
The singer has a photo of the person they're trying to remember.
Your voice calling out again
The singer hears the voice of the person they're trying to remember.
Nothing left for me
The artist feels like they've lost everything they care about.
You try to find your place again
The person who was struggling is now trying to get their life back on track.
Waiting just to breathe
The person is taking a moment to just breathe and relax.
Weakness takes your heart again
The person is feeling vulnerable again.
You put it to rest
The person tries to ignore their struggles and push them aside once again.
Locked inside again
The artist feels trapped inside their own thoughts and emotions.
Did you forget about the things I said?
The artist is wondering if someone they trusted forget their promises or advice.
Fight the lies inside your head
The singer is telling themselves to push past their own negative thoughts and self-doubt.
Deny those who try to bring you down
The artist is encouraging themselves to not let others bring them down or discourage them.
Kill the pain and emptiness
The singer wants to rid themselves of their emotional pain and emptiness.
Find a love and lose yourself
The singer is suggesting that finding love can help them heal and forget their problems.
Without this life you're just a memory
The singer is saying that life is what makes us who we are and without it, we're nothing.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: KEVIN DORR, ANTHONY MCCOY, PATRICK QUAVE, ERIC WEAVER
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Kenao Konthoujam
Fear falls hard like rain again
Washing over me
You say nothing will ever change
What do I believe?
You fall deep inside again
Nothing left to see
Weakness fills your heart again
You put it to rest
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
I try to see your face again
A photograph for me
Your voice calling out again
Nothing left for me
You try to find your place again
Waiting just to breathe
Weakness takes your heart again
You put it to rest
Locked inside again
Locked inside again
Locked inside again
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
Did you forget about the things I said?
Fight the lies inside your head
Deny those who try to bring you down
Kill the pain and emptiness
Find a love and lose yourself
Without this life you're just a memory
Locked inside again
Locked inside again
Locked inside again
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
EntertainmentChaos
Still one of my favorite songs of all time in 2022
Jason
Same. I've been listening to this song since it came out when I was a kid, and I just paid attention to the lyrics today. What a great song!
Colton Staley
I wonder if they are going to make another album last one was probably back in 2012 or 2014 I don't remember but one of there songs was on tv called The N.X.T wrestling and one of there's songs they had one there that they would remember what song they had on there wright in the comments on here and see if anyone is close or right good luck to everyone thats going to put down what song it was because I remember the song they had
Raquel Lima
Há doze anos eu escutava essa música pela primeira vez... amo!
12 Stones é bom demais
Kenao Konthoujam
Fear falls hard like rain again
Washing over me
You say nothing will ever change
What do I believe?
You fall deep inside again
Nothing left to see
Weakness fills your heart again
You put it to rest
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
I try to see your face again
A photograph for me
Your voice calling out again
Nothing left for me
You try to find your place again
Waiting just to breathe
Weakness takes your heart again
You put it to rest
Locked inside again
Locked inside again
Locked inside again
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
Did you forget about the things I said?
Fight the lies inside your head
Deny those who try to bring you down
Kill the pain and emptiness
Find a love and lose yourself
Without this life you're just a memory
Locked inside again
Locked inside again
Locked inside again
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
Forfeit everything
Because you were never strong enough
Close my eyes again
And pray that life will not give up
Alguém no mundo
Mil memórias desbloqueadas depois de uns 7 anos sem escutar esse som maravilhoso
Monte Montemayor
This is probably my favorite song of all time. I have listened to it hundreds of times. I seems to come back to this song when I am feeling a little down. I saw them play live in Seattle and was able to meet Paul and Eric after the show. They were so cool and nice to us. I was sad they didnt play this song but I knew every other song. Such an awesome band.
spaztaztic 24
12 stones got me through alot growing up. They were by far more spiritual than any other music to be. Loved seeing these guys when they came to town.
RonieDev
Uma das melhores músicas dessa banda. Bons tempos
Raquel Lima
Genteee, eu amo essa música.
Tanto tempo que eu não escutava.