Debut-albums always give a good indication for qualities and identity of ne… Read Full Bio ↴Debut-albums always give a good indication for qualities and identity of new bands. 16Downs firstborn Headrush has brought quite some people in surprise, They showed their subtle and sensitive side with their radiohits Subtle Movements and Heaven still cries, but they suddenly change settings and overwhelm you with dynamic, in your face guitar rocksongs. This diversity brought the band a lot of media attention, as Subtle Movements has been the song with highest airplay-rates for weeks on National Radio. On stage, 16Down impressed on the bigger Dutch outdoor festivals like Lowlands, Parkpop and Bospop; with their variety of songs they succeeded in pleasing the big crowds. Their new album was due to release spring 2003, but the band had to reschedule their recording sessions. Dutch rockstar Anouk asked 16Down to do supports during her Graduated Fool Tour, visiting 17 sold-out venues across Holland. Second Surprise: Andreas Ahlenius, known for his production on Saybias the Second you Sleep, has been introduced to 16Down and joined singer/guitarist Marco Hovius as a co-producer. October 2003, the new album Life in a Fishbowl has been released. The album is a balanced result of influences, character and variety, emphasizing the strong elements of 16Down: dynamics, melody, surprise and renewal. The album has been pre-announced by feature-single The Day that I met You. After some weeks, this single brings again a great radio-success for 16Down. All eminent radiostations have had the song on rotation, as well as major videochannels like The Box and MTV. MTV also broadcasted a special on the band. With their new album Life in a Fishbowl, 16Down proves to be ready for the step ahead. They have convinced themselves that not only budget and image are important, but more or less talent, craftsmanship and self-esteem are the elemental keys to success. Their blueprint has been enforced, as well as their identity. More variety and dynamics in their liveshows, more and more people visit the shows. In 2004, 16 Down has moved forward, with the second part of their clubtour and presence at many summer festivals. Most surprising was their performance at Mysteryland Dance Festival, collaborating with rising star DJ Don Diablo. This collaboration showed a brillant mix of rock and dance music, showing their highly musical skills and ability to cross musical borders. His excellent musical skills are also shown during his interactive workshops for students, as well as his solo acoustic performances. Apart from this, Marco has started working on a new 16Down-album, which will be released in 2006. In the meantime, you can be surprised when you watch a German Tv channel, as Marco has composed 2 commercial tunes for the renowned beer brand Becks. Theres no way you wont recognize this voice

Torn
16 Down Lyrics

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And these eyes are so true
And at times are so blind
Why is it that I will never understand
What or why

And every time I wear this
It reminds me of you why
And the thoughts that you didn't know

Is that I will remember the joy and time spent
And I won't forget that look you gave
When I walked out from your front door
If you only would have said something
On behalf of me I wouldn't be so

Alone and tired
Along comes you
Along come this pain and sorrow
And I know
I know it's not your fault

It's yours
The skies are grey and I won't cry
But he did
You come into my life and runaway
It's not your fault
You didn't even know
To speak anymore
It just hurts too much

And I want to fly
To fly away
'Cause your waiting
Would you just hold my hand
'Cause they will never know how much
And I love you

And they blew it
It's so away

Overall Meaning

The song Torn in 2-3 by 16 Down is a melancholic song that expresses the feeling of being torn between the past and the present. The lyrics signify the confusion that the singer is experiencing. The first verse talks about the singer's eyes being true at times and blind at others. The singer is unable to understand why they feel the way they do. The singer then talks about wearing something that reminds them of their past, it brings back memories of the person they were with. They regret not being able to express their feelings and it hurts that they cannot go back to the time when things were better.

The second verse talks about how the singer is tired and alone. They feel pain and sorrow, but they know it is not the fault of the person they are referring to in the song. It is their own fault that they are feeling this way. The singer talks about the grey skies, but they won't cry. They mention that the person who caused this pain cried, but the singer is strong and won't. They then address the person and ask them to hold their hand, as they are waiting. The singer talks about how much they love them and how it hurts that things had to end.

In conclusion, the song talks about a person who has been torn apart by their emotions. They are trying to move on, but their past keeps haunting them. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the singer's voice complements the feeling of the song perfectly.

Line by Line Meaning

And these eyes are so true
My sincere eyes can be trusted

And at times are so blind
However, sometimes I fail to see things clearly

Why is it that I will never understand
Despite my best efforts, I will never truly comprehend

What or why
The reason behind things that happen or the purpose they serve

And every time I wear this
Whenever I put on this article of clothing

It reminds me of you why
I'm reminded of you, but I'm not sure why

And the thoughts that you didn't know
The things I was thinking that you had no idea about

Is that I will remember the joy and time spent
I'll always cherish the happy moments we shared together

And I won't forget that look you gave
I'll never erase the memory of your expression when I left your house

When I walked out from your front door
After I exited from your entrance

If you only would have said something
Had you expressed your feelings vocally

On behalf of me I wouldn't be so
For my benefit, I wouldn't be feeling so

Alone and tired
Lonely and worn-out

Along comes you
And then you entered my life

Along come this pain and sorrow
But so did the hurt and grief

And I know
I'm aware

I know it's not your fault
You're not to blame

It's yours
The fault lies with me

The skies are grey and I won't cry
Although the atmosphere is bleak, I won't shed a tear

But he did
But someone else did cry

You come into my life and runaway
You entered my life, but quickly disappeared out of it

It's not your fault
You're not responsible for it

You didn't even know
You weren't even aware

To speak anymore
To say anything more

It just hurts too much
The pain is too much to bear

And I want to fly
I desire to soar

To fly away
To escape

'Cause your waiting
Since you're waiting

Would you just hold my hand
Will you please grasp my hand

'Cause they will never know how much
Those people will never comprehend the extent to which

And I love you
I have feelings of affection towards you

And they blew it
But those people ruined everything

It's so away
It's so far gone

Writer(s): Anne Preven, Phil Thornalley Copyright: Songs Of Polygram Int. Inc., Weetie Pie Music, Universal Music Publishing Mgb Ltd.

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