AM Conspiracy (AMC for short) arose, phoenix-like, out of the ashes of Orlando-based rock group Canvas. Their nascent sound so impressed vocalist Jason "Gong" Jones, who'd just come off three years on the road as lead singer for Platinum act Drowning Pool, that he jumped at the opportunity to front the group. Two years and one name change later, AM Conspiracy's "While You Were Sleeping" is the ultimate end-product of the quintet's determination, patience and creative expression.
Jones, a South Carolina native, initially moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the music industry. He soon befriended Ming "Lucky" Cheng, brother of Deftones bassist Chi Cheng, who bestowed upon Jones the nickname "Gong." Jones quickly established himself in Los Angeles, both as a respected tattoo artist in the daytime and while performing with bands along the Sunset Strip at night. In 2002 he signed on as lead singer of the Platinum-selling metal band Drowning Pool in the wake of the tragic death of original vocalist Dave Williams. Scarcely missing a beat, over the next three years he helped the group earn a pair of top "Billboard" singles.
Despite the success, all was not well. "The situation was making me miserable," confesses Jones, detailing his decision to split from Drowning Pool. "While it did give me the opportunity to meet some really great musicians, such as Dimebag Darrell, I found myself sickened by the feelings of selling out. I didn't get into this business for the purpose of being a one-dimensional songwriter. That's not what true rock & roll is about and that's not what I'm about."
Happily, after completing his final tour with Drowning Pool Jones found his next musical passion: AM Conspiracy. The dual-axe attack of guitarists Brian Diemar and Clint Campbell, complemented by a rockin' rhythm section comprised of bass player Kenny Harrelson and highly acclaimed drummer Dean Andrews, proved to be an irresistible lure for the well-traveled singer.
In January 2007 Jones and Diemar commenced producing debut album "While You Were Sleeping," collaborating with co-producer Rae DiLeo (Filter and Army of Anyone). "Rae DiLeo has been a personal friend of mine for over 15 years; we go way back," observes Diemar. "When Jason and I discussed producing our debut album, we instantly thought about asking Rae if he would be interested in our project. We went over to his studio and played him the demos. He loved what he heard and agreed that we had something really special going on. From that point on Rae was involved in the complete process, traveling coast to coast to record and working around the clock."
"AM Conspiracy is bringing back the rock," enthuses DiLeo, "with big guitars and heavy, melodic vocals--things that are desperately needed on modern radio today. They go from sublime sonic tapestries to heavy guitars that will tear your head off, while Jason's voice adds the perfect finishing touch. I enjoyed the entire process and am so pleased to say I was a part of it."
AM Conspiracy's first single, "Far," has already been favorably received by the listeners of XM Radio's premier Rock station, SQUIZZ, where it currently resides in regular rotation--weeks prior to its official release. Unconcerned with being glued to any genre and determined to stay true to the type of music they want to make, AM Conspiracy is certain to appeal to a wide range of the music-loving masses.
Welt
AM Conspiracy Lyrics
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And what gets you here, keeps you there
And now I watch you walk through the air
[Bridge]
A part of me dies
As tears roll out your eyes ...Why?!
And now wounded knees watch you crawl
[Bridge]...
[Chorus 1]:
When I close my eyes (eyes!)
I still see you, looking back at me
And I don't know what to do
...(Give in, give in) (x4)
[Chorus 2]
(Give in, give in) Don't you really want to,
(repeat x3)
(Give in, give in) Don't you really want
I only die, as tears roll out your eyes ...Why?!
[Chorus 1]...
...When I close my eyes, I still see you!
[Chorus 2] (1st line repeat x6)
The lyrics of AM Conspiracy's song "Welt" capture the pain and confusion of a person watching someone they love fall apart. The repeated lines of "Why?! ...Why?!" reveal the singer's desperation to understand what led to this person's downward spiral. The line "And what gets you here, keeps you there" shows that this person is trapped in their pain and seems unable to break free. Watching them "walk through the air" suggests that they are disconnected from reality and perhaps even close to suicidal.
The following lines of the song reveal that this person's suffering is causing the singer to suffer as well. "A part of me dies, as tears roll out your eyes" shows the deep emotional connection between the singer and the person they are watching suffer. The singer is also struggling with the aftermath of this person's fall, as they watch them "crawl" with "wounded knees." The chorus of the song expresses the singer's overwhelming sense of helplessness and the feeling that there is nothing they can do to make things better. The repetition of "Give in, give in" suggests that the singer is resigned to the fact that they can't save this person, and that the person themselves may need to "give in" to their pain in order to heal.
Overall, "Welt" is a powerful and emotionally charged song about watching someone you love fall apart and struggling to come to terms with the fact that you may not be able to save them.
Line by Line Meaning
...Why?! ...Why?!
The singer is questioning why something is happening or why someone is behaving in a certain way.
And what gets you here, keeps you there
The singer is commenting on how certain choices or circumstances in life can trap someone in a certain situation or mindset.
And now I watch you walk through the air
The singer is observing someone moving on or leaving, possibly with a sense of loss or sadness.
A part of me dies
As tears roll out your eyes ...Why?!
The artist is expressing their emotional pain and loss as they watch someone they care about cry and leave.
And now the hardest part is the fall
And now wounded knees watch you crawl
The artist is commenting on how difficult it is to fall and recover from hardship, while also acknowledging the pain and struggle of moving forward.
When I close my eyes (eyes!)
I still see you, looking back at me
And I don't know what to do
...(Give in, give in) (x4)
The singer is haunted by memories of the person who has left, and doesn't know how to deal with their feelings of loss and confusion.
(Give in, give in) Don't you really want to,
(repeat x3)
(Give in, give in) Don't you really want
The repeated phrase 'give in' suggests the idea of succumbing to one's overwhelming emotions or desires, possibly to reconnect with the departed person.
I only die, as tears roll out your eyes ...Why?!
The artist is emphasizing how painful it is to witness someone they care about crying and leaving, as it feels like a part of them is dying too.
When I close my eyes, I still see you!
The artist is expressing how much they miss the person who has left, as they continue to see them in their mind's eye even when they try to forget.
(Give in, give in) Don't you really want to,
(repeat x6)
The song ends with a repeated plea to give in to one's desires and emotions, suggesting that it's better to embrace them than to try and fight them.
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@luisfernandoveizagatapia1994
...Why?! ...Why?!
And what gets you here, keeps you there
And now I watch you walk through the air
[Bridge]
A part of me dies
As tears roll out your eyes ...Why?!
And now the hardest part is the fall
And now wounded knees watch you crawl
[Bridge]...
[Chorus 1]:
When I close my eyes (eyes!)
I still see you, looking back at me
And I don't know what to do
...(Give in, give in) (x4)
[Chorus 2]
(Give in, give in) Don't you really want to
(repeat x3)
(Give in, give in) Don't you really want
I only die, as tears roll out your eyes ...Why?!
@gaijinempire964
And what gets you here
Keeps you there?
And now I watch you walk
Through the air
A part of me dies
As the tears roll out your eyes
And now the hardest part
Is the fall
And now the wounded knees
Watch you crawl
A part of me dies
As the tears roll out your eyes
When I close my eyes
I still feel you
Looking back at me
And i don't know what to do
NO GIVE IN FUCKER IN AND WALKED
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OUT GIVE IN FUCKER IN AND WALKED
OUT GIVE IN FUCKER IN AND WALKED
OUT I KNOW YOU NEVER LOVED
Part of me dies
As tears roll out your eyes
When I close my eyes
I still feel you
Looking back at me
And i don't know what to do
When I close my eyes
I still see you
NO GIVE IN FUCKER IN AND WALKED
OUT GIVE IN FUCKER IN AND WALKED
OUT GIVE IN FUCKER IN AND WALKED
OUT GIVE IN I KNOW YOU NEVER LOVED
@WaveyGamer
I would stay on the main menu just to rock out to this as a kid
@UltramanMebiusBrave
You can use Create-A-Wrestler to create your own female wrestler and still bop to this song.
@nowhere3600
Another band that should have been way bigger and deserved more recognition than they got.
@Lizard1582
They were way late, piggy-backing off trends that peaked in like 2001. Great songs, but that's not what gets you popular.
@luisfernandoveizagatapia1994
...Why?! ...Why?!
And what gets you here, keeps you there
And now I watch you walk through the air
[Bridge]
A part of me dies
As tears roll out your eyes ...Why?!
And now the hardest part is the fall
And now wounded knees watch you crawl
[Bridge]...
[Chorus 1]:
When I close my eyes (eyes!)
I still see you, looking back at me
And I don't know what to do
...(Give in, give in) (x4)
[Chorus 2]
(Give in, give in) Don't you really want to
(repeat x3)
(Give in, give in) Don't you really want
I only die, as tears roll out your eyes ...Why?!
@Superb_0wl
āWhen i close my eyes i still c uā
Best part!
@cristianestrada4028
apparently dies*
@SxBxSxPx
this song is so underrated
@xKCAZxLEADER
This my childhood. I use to always play Smackdown vs Raw 2008
@TheLoganSomers
This EP version is the best version! Love the anguish and passion felt thru this mix.