The proficient musician played nearly every instrument on the upcoming album. The drums were handled by his A Perfect Circle band mate Josh Freese. Maynard James Keenan’s 11 year old son, Devo, added some gorgeous cello. With Howerdel providing such a rich and layered production style to the sessions, legendary engineer, Alan Moulder (My Bloody Valentine, Nine Inch Nails) was enlisted to mix the results. Fans of APC and bands like The Cure and Smashing Pumpkins will fall for the album’s alluring blend of rock bombast and dark atmospherics. The internet has been buzzing about the debut single “The Stone,” and rock and alternative radio has already added the song to their rotations. The album, Keep Telling Myself It’s All Right, will be released in March. In the meantime, Howerdel is putting a touring band together for a worldwide tour.
United States
2005
Defamed
ASHES dIVIDE Lyrics
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My face pressed against the glass wanting to know
They press their lips to your ass and smile
Hoping you won't find out who they are
I watched you slip away from growing old with innocence or integrity
My face pressed against the glass
They press their lips to your ass and smile
Hoping you won't find out who they are
Conjure up the thoughts of pure denial
You're trying hard to change, they won't let you
Demanding prophecies when you speak
You're trying hard to change, but they won't let you now...
You're trying hard to change, they won't let you
They hang on every word that you say
You're trying hard to change, they won't let you
You would know the way lies could ship away from you
You're trying hard to change, but they won't let you
They press their lips to your ass and smile
Hoping you won't find out who they are
Conjure up thoughts of pure denial
You're trying hard to change, they won't let you
They hang on every word that you say
You're trying hard to change, they won't let you now...
You don't owe them anything
You don't owe me anything
You don't owe them anything now
You don't owe them anything
You don't owe me anything
You don't owe them anything now
The lyrics of "Defamed" by ASHES dIVIDE talks about a person who is struggling to change and leave behind their past but is held back by those around them. The song highlights the idea of a person being trapped in their own reputation and not able to break free from it. The singer watches this person struggle from a distance, wishing to help, but feeling helpless in the face of outside pressures.
The lines "They press their lips to your ass and smile, hoping you won't find out who they are" imply that people around the person being observed are only interested in taking advantage of them, gaining something from their reputation. They pretend to be their friends, but they are just seeking personal gain. The lyrics suggest that these individuals do not want the person to change, as it would expose their true motives.
The repeated phrase, "You're trying hard to change, but they won't let you" emphasizes the idea that the person is making efforts to better themselves, but they are still held captive by their past. The final lines, "You don't owe them anything, you don't owe me anything, you don't owe them anything now" signifies that the person is finally free from the burden of what others think of them and can move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I watched you wash away any chance of coming clean to anyone
I saw you get rid of any opportunity to confess your faults to anyone.
My face pressed against the glass wanting to know
I was leaning against the window and hoping to understand what was happening.
They press their lips to your ass and smile
They flatter you with words and fake smiles, hoping to gain something from you.
Hoping you won't find out who they are
They are afraid that you will discover their true intentions.
Conjure up the thoughts of pure denial
Imagine denying the truth completely.
You're trying hard to change, they won't let you
You're making an effort to improve yourself, but they don't want to allow the change.
Demanding prophecies when you speak
They are forcefully trying to extract information or secrets from you.
But they won't let you now...
They are making it impossible for you to change.
You would know the way lies could ship away from you
You are aware of how lies can take you away from your true self.
They hang on every word that you say
They pay close attention to everything you say.
You don't owe them anything
You don't have any obligation towards them.
You don't owe me anything
You don't need to pay me back for anything.
You don't owe them anything now
You are not in debt to them anymore.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY HOWERDEL, WILLIAM L. HOWERDEL
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