(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.
That Changes Everything
12 Stones Lyrics
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And change everything that went wrong
It's hard to stay sober
When you feel like love is gone
We both need forgiveness
And we both need to forgive
For the past that hangs above our heads
And drives us to the end
All these things
I should have done
All the times
I try to run from you
If I fall from the ledge
I don't want to die with regrets
I see the ground coming
I'm not going to run anymore
I could make my amend
I swear I won't fail you again
I was ready to die
Until I saw you suffering
And that changes everything
Pieces go together
The images burn in my mind
Everything seems much clear
For this place I can't recognize
Oblivious to the ending
Your shame has covered my eyes
I'm haunted by my feelings
Imprisoned by my denial
All the things
We should have done
All the times
I try to run from you
If I fall from the ledge
I don't want to die with regrets
I see the ground coming
I'm not going to run anymore
I could make my amend
I swear I won't fail you again
I was ready to die
Until I saw you suffering
And that changes everything
Standing on top of the world looking down
Looking down
Searching for something we haven't found
Haven't found
If I fall from the ledge
I don't want to die with regrets
I see the ground coming
I'm not going to run anymore
I could make my amend
I swear I won't fail you again
I was ready to die
Until I saw you suffering
And that changes everything
In "That Changes Everything" by 12 Stones, the singer expresses his desire to start over and fix everything that went wrong in his relationship, acknowledging that both parties need forgiveness and to forgive. He admits to wanting to run away from the problems in the past and feeling powerless to save the relationship. However, he realizes that he doesn't want to die with regrets and wants to make amends before it is too late. He was ready to give up on life until he saw the suffering of his partner and realized that he still has an opportunity to make things right.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who is struggling to come to terms with his mistakes and accept the consequences of his actions. The pain and regret he feels are palpable, and he captures this emotion with his sincere and powerful vocal performance. He is willing to put in the hard work necessary to save the relationship and move forward together, rather than continuing to run away from his problems.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish that we could start over
Expressing the desire to reset the clock and go back to the beginning.
And change everything that went wrong
Wanted to change the past events that led up to the current situation.
It's hard to stay sober
It is a challenge to be rational and maintain composure.
When you feel like love is gone
The sensations that arise when love appears to have vanished.
We both need forgiveness
Both parties require absolution for wrongdoing.
And we both need to forgive
Both parties must pardon one another.
For the past that hangs above our heads
The history that lingers over us and impacts our actions.
And drives us to the end
The past motivates us to act in a specific way, which leads to an unhappy ending.
All these things
All of the things I didn't do.
I should have done
Things that I believed I should have done.
All the times
Each time that.
I try to run from you
I am attempting to avoid you.
If I fall from the ledge
If I fall from the cliff's edge.
I don't want to die with regrets
I don't want to perish with any remorse.
I see the ground coming
I recognize that the ground is approaching.
I'm not going to run anymore
I am no longer going to flee.
I could make my amend
I can rectify my faults.
I swear I won't fail you again
I vow never to disappoint you once more.
I was ready to die
I was prepared to perish.
Until I saw you suffering
Until I witnessed you in distress.
And that changes everything
That one event altered everything.
Pieces go together
Parts unite to form a complete picture.
The images burn in my mind
The images remain in my head, vivid and intense.
Everything seems much clear
Clarity is gained in everything.
For this place I can't recognize
I'm in a location where nothing is familiar.
Oblivious to the ending
Unaware of what the outcome will be.
Your shame has covered my eyes
I blame myself for your shame.
I'm haunted by my feelings
My emotions follow me everywhere I go.
Imprisoned by my denial
I am trapped and cannot accept the truth.
Standing on top of the world looking down
Perched on top of the globe, gazing downwards.
Searching for something we haven't found
Lacking something that we desperately require.
If I fall from the ledge
If I plunge off the cliff's edge.
I don't want to die with regrets
I don't want to perish with any remorse.
I see the ground coming
I recognize that the ground is approaching.
I'm not going to run anymore
I am no longer going to flee.
I could make my amend
I can rectify my faults.
I swear I won't fail you again
I vow never to disappoint you again.
I was ready to die
I was prepared to perish.
Until I saw you suffering
Until I saw you in pain.
And that changes everything
That moment changed everything.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: TOM HAMBRIDGE, JOHNNY VAN ZANT, BLAIR DALY, DONALD N VAN ZANT
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Katherine Martinez
i just found this band and honestly i have no regrets, such beautiful and meaningful music and lyrics. thanks guys 💕
Randy Youngblood
This song fits what I'm going thru so perfectly, i don't know if i love it or hate it.
I just know something hurts when i hear it
Beatriz Brito
I've been a fan of 12 stones for years. and every day there can be no missing one song, 😍 I love it so much it's part of my life
ELIZEU COSTA
Muito boa 🔥
Isa Zan
Voltando depois de 5 anos e voltarei daqui mais 5 anos e continuarei escutando
GrizzlyOne95
12 Stones just has such good, down to earth and heartfelt songs.
Waterproof
How did I miss this? Or I probably heard it and don't remember at all but either way I love it. 12 stones is awesome! So NOSTALGIC
PartyDan
probably the best song they've ever produced
Andrew Miller
One of the songs that helped me through a break up. Thank you.
Arthur Challout
mto boa a musica