(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.
The One Thing
12 Stones Lyrics
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I feel it taking over
Do you feel the same
Yeah I feel the same
The waiting takes forever
It's finally come together
Now it's in my brain
Making me insane
My feet on the ground
My head in the clouds
I'm one step away
Hope I never come down
It's the chill down my spine
The thrill that I need
I can't get enough
It's the one thing, the one thing
The burning inside
That keeps me alive
I can't give it up
It's the one thing, the one thing I need
Feels like a roller-coaster
Running free and off the track
Do you feel the same
Yeah I feel the same
This rush is like no other
A super sonic drive
And I love the way
It's making me insane
My feet on the ground
My head in the clouds
I'm one step away
Hope I never come down
It's the chill down my spine
The thrill that I need
I can't get enough
It's the one thing, the one thing
The burning inside
That keeps me alive
I can't give it up
It's the one thing, the one thing I need
It's the chill down my spine
The thrill that I need
I can't get enough
It's the one thing
It's the chill down my spine
The thrill that I need
I can't get enough
It's the one thing, the one thing
The burning inside
That keeps me alive
I can't give it up
It's the one thing, the one thing I need
The one thing I need
The one thing
The one thing
The lyrics of 12 Stones's song The One Thing express the feeling of an intense and addictive rush that the singer cannot resist. The song starts with the singer feeling this rush getting closer and taking over, asking if the listener also feels the same way. After waiting for what seems like forever, the feeling finally comes together and is now in the singer's brain, driving them insane. The singer's feet are on the ground, but their head is in the clouds, and they feel only one step away from experiencing this feeling again.
The rush is described as "the chill down my spine" and "the thrill that I need", and the singer expresses that they cannot get enough of it. This feeling keeps the singer alive and is the one thing they need to keep going. The rush is compared to a roller-coaster, running free and off the track, and the singer loves the way it makes them feel insane. The lyrics suggest that this feeling is dangerous and out of control, but the singer cannot give it up because it is the one thing that gives them a reason to live.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel it getting closer
I am sensing that something important is about to happen
I feel it taking over
The sensation is becoming stronger and more dominant
Do you feel the same
Are you experiencing the same sensation as I am?
Yeah I feel the same
Yes, I am also feeling the same way
The waiting takes forever
The anticipation for this moment is unbearable and feels like it's taking forever
It's finally come together
Everything has finally fallen into place and it's the right time for this moment
Now it's in my brain
This sensation has become a fixation in my mind
Making me insane
It's driving me crazy with excitement and anticipation
My feet on the ground
I am grounded in reality
My head in the clouds
I am in a dream-like state, carried away by my thoughts and feelings
I'm one step away
I am almost there, just one step closer to reaching my goal
Hope I never come down
I hope this feeling of excitement and achievement never goes away
It's the chill down my spine
I feel a tingle down my back, a physical manifestation of my emotions
The thrill that I need
This feeling of excitement and accomplishment is what drives me
I can't get enough
I want more and more of this sensation
It's the one thing, the one thing
This sensation, this feeling is the most important thing in my life right now
The burning inside
There is a fire inside me, an intense energy that fuels my passion
That keeps me alive
This passion is what keeps me going, it gives me purpose and meaning in life
I can't give it up
I cannot let go of this feeling or lose the motivation it provides me
It's the one thing I need
This feeling is the one thing that is essential for my happiness and well-being
Feels like a roller-coaster
This sensation is like riding on a roller-coaster, with all its ups and downs
Running free and off the track
This sensation is taking me off the usual course and making me feel free
This rush is like no other
This feeling is unlike any other sensation I have experienced before
A super sonic drive
This sensation is like a powerful blast of energy, driving me forward
And I love the way
I am enraptured by this feeling and find it thrilling
The one thing
This sensation is the only thing I need right now
The one thing I need
This feeling is the only thing that can fulfill me
The one thing
This feeling is the most important thing in my life
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PITviper217
Keep on rockin' 12 Stones!!!
Squall1982
Favorite song off the album. Wish these guys got more recognition in the music world.
suvasuva
Omg, I love 12 Stones! I wish that more people had heard of them! They deserve the attention that the Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, JB and 1D has. Haha, how come One Tree Hill is related to 12 Stones anyway..? :D
OshaMario
Kim, just keep posting these songs please. I got into 12 Stones not to long ago, but I love certain 12 Stones songs more than I like some of Journey's songs
안석환
우리한국에서 인기가 있었으면 좋겠는데
Will Tiron
Thank you Paul McCoy For All your song :*:*:*:*:*
therealShockley
You know who helped produce this song? Jasen Rauch former member of band RED!!!
RugbyObsessedBloke Studios
Sounds a little like Papa Roach's American Dreams and Alter Bridge's My Champion to be honest!
Killerpoison25
while you yet speak I am downloading this song XD
Robin Lewis
All my love~