Zack got his feet wet fronting the San Diego Band, Handful, but has also toured America as a solo artist. He locked himself in his home studio for a few months and wrote and recorded a bunch of songs and shortly after 3rd Alley was formed and a lot of those songs turned into Alley songs, i.e. "i need sleep," the original demo version, was released on the Martian Church/LBR Compilation "More Propaganda" in 2005.
Tyson aside to his sparkling personality has played bass in Indonesian Mules and fills in for Randy Bradbury in Glue Factory on occasion. Rumors of Tyson's ambitious attempt at becoming a child star are rampant and are based on our previous bio mentioning his Sunny Delight fame.
Augmentation brought in some new members: Todd Forman (of sublime fame) on sax, keyboard and occasional cabbage patch.
Seachange brought in Todd Elrod (from Bargain Music) on Drums and occassional dog barks, long beach style of course.
theese guys come from Longbeach and have a great sound.
for more info check their labels in the us, japan and europe.
www.longbeachrecords.com
www.longbeachrecords.de
www.fondoflife.net
www.inyaface.jp
Battlewounds
3rd Alley Lyrics
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I swear, i put my foot in my mouth
too much for comfort, a car without a bumper
what's wrong with me i got my eyes in my head
but the mind doesn't work, kick me i'm brain dead
cuz, you're an angel, and i'm a jackass
wish that i could change it but the clocks tick too fast
but there's lots of empty pages to stomp with our feet
for your battlewounds i'm sorry,
for your battlewounds i'm sorry, yeah
battlewounds i'm sorry,
for your battlewounds i'm so damn sorry
this not so fresh feelin's cuttin' deep thru my soul
pullin on my arms spillin out my bowl
flashlight out, run down, no doubt
eatin' hamburger meat with no buns and dry sprout
if you wanna beat me, i deserve it
you can make it long but try and make it quick
cuz hangin upside down is not a good feeling
middle of the night i'm still starin' at the ceiling
for your battlewounds i'm sorry,
for your battlewounds i'm sorry, yeah
battlewounds i'm sorry,
for your battlewounds i'm sorry
In the song "Battlewounds" by 3rd Alley, the lyrics talk about the singer's regret and apologies for the pain they have caused to someone they care about. The opening lines describe how the singer often says the wrong things, causing discomfort and regret for themselves. The image of a car without a bumper suggests a sense of vulnerability and lack of protection. The singer acknowledges their attractiveness to the other person, but recognizes that they are coming across as foolish and immature. The clocks ticking too fast shows that the singer knows they need to change, but it seems like time is slipping away from them.
Moving on to the chorus, the singer expresses their remorse for causing pain with the line "for your battlewounds, I'm sorry." The repetition of this line emphasizes how deeply the singer regrets their actions. The image of "battlewounds" implies that the hurt runs deep, but also suggests that the other person is a fighter, that they are strong despite the pain they have endured.
The second verse continues the theme of the singer's remorse, saying that the feelings are "cutting deep through my soul," causing physical pain. The image of "eating hamburger meat with no buns and dry sprout" evokes a sense of unpleasantness and dissatisfaction, suggesting that the singer feels unfulfilled without the other person. The line "if you wanna beat me, I deserve it" shows how the singer takes responsibility for their actions, recognizing that they have hurt someone they care about.
Overall, the song "Battlewounds" is a heartfelt apology from the singer to someone they have hurt. The lyrics suggest a sense of regret and the desire to make things right, but also a feeling of helplessness as time keeps moving and apologies can't always fix everything.
Line by Line Meaning
I swear, i put my foot in my mouth
I am always saying the wrong thing and embarrassing myself
too much for comfort, a car without a bumper
I am causing too many problems and discomfort, like a car without a bumper that can't absorb impact
what's wrong with me i got my eyes in my head
I have the ability to see what's going on but I still mess up
but the mind doesn't work, kick me i'm brain dead
My mind is not functioning properly and I am unable to think clearly
cuz, you're an angel, and i'm a jackass
Compared to you, I am a terrible person
wish that i could change it but the clocks tick too fast
I want to change myself but time is moving too quickly for me to catch up
delete doesn't work, trashcans are obsolete
I can't just delete or forget about the mistakes I've made, they will always be there
but there's lots of empty pages to stomp with our feet
There are opportunities to start fresh and make new memories together
for your battlewounds i'm sorry,
I apologize for the emotional pain I have caused you
this not so fresh feelin's cuttin' deep thru my soul
I am feeling guilty and ashamed of myself for hurting you
pullin on my arms spillin out my bowl
I am losing control of my emotions and it's affecting my physical state
flashlight out, run down, no doubt
I am feeling lost and helpless, with no clear solution in sight
eatin' hamburger meat with no buns and dry sprout
I am feeling unsatisfied and incomplete, like a burger with no bun or toppings
if you wanna beat me, i deserve it
If you want to punish me for my mistakes, I understand and accept it
you can make it long but try and make it quick
I want to get past this and move forward as quickly as possible
cuz hangin upside down is not a good feeling
Being in this uncomfortable and painful situation is taking a toll on me
middle of the night i'm still starin' at the ceiling
I am unable to escape my thoughts and feelings, even when I am trying to sleep
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HairFIip
Thank you for posting this! Couldn't find any other videos of this and I love this song.
@missie.ann.317
2020.. haven't heard this song in forever.. still bangin
@gizmotron1989
i love this band but theyare so underground. awesome
@PetePlusFour
Zac is a freaking melodic genius.
@reinacl6818
awesome song might beat I just wanna run by downtown fiction