Acceptance is an alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in … Read Full Bio ↴Acceptance is an alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1998. They consist of Jason Vena (vocals), Christian McAlhaney (guitars and vocals), Kaylan Cloyd (guitars), Ryan Zwiefelhofer (bass guitar) and Garrett Lunceford (drums). They released two EPs entitled Lost For Words (November 5, 2002) and Black Lines To Battlefields (May 20, 2003). They also released their first LP, Phantoms, on April 26, 2005. They hoped to have a new album out by August 2006 and started recording it in April 2006, according to an interview with lead singer Jason Vena on MySpace. The album was never finished, and Acceptance disbanded in 2006. The band reunited in 2016, Acceptance announced that they would release their first album In 11 years with the original lineup of Jason, Kaylan, Ryan, Christian, and Garrett.

"Different", a single of their latest album, has had some radio play and peaked at #25 in US Modern Rock Chart. The song "This Conversation Is Over" from the same album was re-recorded in Simlish for The Sims 2: University.

During the band's hiatus, Jason Vena is apparently currently working for his family's business in Mercer Island, Washington. Kaylan Cloyd has joined Ryan Van Wieringen and Bobby Darling of Gatsby's American Dream to form Search/Rescue. The band released their debut album The Compound in 2007. Nick Radovanovic, Christian McAlhaney, and Kyle Flynn started a band called Thunder Thunder with Jerrod Bettis. Their current status is unknown due to McAlhaney's commitment with Anberlin.

Black and White
Acceptance Lyrics

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Another day in my life, another day,
I'm insecure, how I'm portrayed in this world.
Maybe it's my skin, I know that it's not my mind,
That's brought on this social attack.
And now I know, what you see isn't what's inside of me.
And now I know what you think isn't based upon my mind.
So analyze our hate, find out where it is based, maybe you will see it's not me.
The world has spit you out and you don't have a reason why.

See we're not that different after all.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Acceptance's song Black and White talk about the struggles of being judged based on one's appearance rather than their personality or character. The singer begins by stating how he feels insecure and uncertain about how he's portrayed to the world. He acknowledges that maybe it's because of his skin but he knows that it's not a reflection of his mind or true self. The song then takes a turn as the singer reflects on how others perceive him and come to conclusions about him. He urges them to analyze their hate and try to find out where it's based, maybe then they'll see that it's not him that's the problem.

The lyrics of Black and White speak to the broader issue of prejudice and discrimination. The singer's struggle is a common one that so many people face. The constant pressure to conform to societal standards can be overwhelming and lead to self-doubt. The song encourages listeners to look beyond the surface and see each other as humans with shared experiences and commonalities. It's a message of hope and unity in a world that can be divided by prejudice.

Line by Line Meaning

Another day in my life, another day,
I am living my life like any other day.

I'm insecure, how I'm portrayed in this world.
I feel unsure about the way the world defines and depicts me.

Maybe it's my skin, I know that it's not my mind,
My physical attributes might be the reason behind the way I'm treated, but it's not because of my character or personality that it's happening.

That's brought on this social attack.
These attacks came on me because of my physical attributes due to society.

And now I know, what you see isn't what's inside of me.
Just because society perceives me a certain way because of my physical attributes, it does not reflect who I am intellectually or spiritually.

And now I know what you think isn't based upon my mind.
Judgements and beliefs made about me are not based on my intellectual capabilities.

So analyze our hate, find out where it is based, maybe you will see it's not me.
Reflecting upon the reasons behind the hate can help realize that it's not based on my character.

The world has spit you out and you don't have a reason why.
The world has looked down upon you, and you don't know why it's happening.

See we're not that different after all.
In spite of the differences in our appearances and backgrounds, humans essentially share common goals, fears, and values.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CLOYD, VENA

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