"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.
Not Afraid
Acceptance Lyrics
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Getting tired, hating all I've known
Holding on, like it's all I have
Count me out, when it's clear that I, find it hard to say
And you, find it hard to care
I wanted to see something that's different, something you said would change in me
Wanted to be, anything different, everything you would change in me
Got this way, upfront but never true
God I'm wrong, it's just the way I am
Crashing down, any chance you hear
Caving in, any chance that you, could see inside of me
And I don't know what to say, it's fine
This isn't Hollywood
So fine, getting in your way
I wanted to see something that's different, something you said would change in me
Wanted to be, anything different, everything you would change in me
I'm taking a chance, this could be different
This could be all I'm waiting for
Taking a chance, this could be different
This could be all I'm waiting for
I wanted to see something that's different, something you said would change in me
Wanted to be, anything different, everything you would change in me
The lyrics of Acceptance's "Different" explore the theme of feeling inadequate and wanting to change, but struggling to do so. The opening lines describe the singer's journey home, feeling exhausted and discontented with their life. They are holding on to what they have, despite feeling disconnected and uncertain. The lines "Find it hard to say, and you, find it hard to care" suggest that the singer is struggling to express their feelings, and the other person is not giving them the attention or support they need.
The chorus, where the line "I wanted to see something that's different, something you said would change in me" is repeated, is about the singer's desire for change. They want to be different, to become someone they think the other person will approve of. The repetition of "anything different, everything you would change in me" highlights their insecurities and need for validation.
The bridge of the song builds up to an expression of hope, with the singer taking a chance that "this could be different" and "all I'm waiting for." The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the singer still wanting change but unsure if they can achieve it.
Overall, the lyrics of "Different" are about the desire for change and the struggle to achieve it, especially when faced with self-doubt and a lack of support from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell myself, on the ride home
Conversing with my thoughts while driving back home
Getting tired, hating all I've known
Feeling drained and disliking everything familiar
Holding on, like it's all I have
Clinging tightly as if it's the only thing left
Count me out, when it's clear that I, find it hard to say
Exclude me, when I struggle to express myself
And you, find it hard to care
And you, have difficulty showing concern
Got this way, upfront but never true
Adopted this personality, but it's not genuine
God I'm wrong, it's just the way I am
I'm mistaken, but that's my nature
Crashing down, any chance you hear
Declining rapidly, any opportunity you catch
Caving in, any chance that you, could see inside of me
Collapsing, if there's a possibility you could understand me
And I don't know what to say, it's fine
I'm unsure of what to say, but it's okay
This isn't Hollywood
This isn't a movie with a perfect ending
So fine, getting in your way
It's alright if I'm causing hindrance
I'm taking a chance, this could be different
I'm risking something, this could be a change
This could be all I'm waiting for
This could be everything I've been anticipating
Wanted to see something that's different, something you said would change in me
I yearned for something altered, something you said would transform me
Wanted to be, anything different, everything you would change in me
Wanted to become anything distinct, everything you believed needed alteration in me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTIAN MCALHANEY, JASON VENA, KAYLAN CLOYD, NICK RADOVANOVIC, RYAN ZWIEFELHOFER
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スマートジル
I’m 20 now & I used to listen to this when I was 11 😭 I still come back to it from time to time.
malachi1984
One of the best voices/bands that ever has existed :) They're music changed me too
ReddersTV
Acceptance were one of the bands that helped change my life :( I wish they'd get back together, there music is truely amazing. Jason Vena's voice is so soothing
malachi1984
One of the best voices/bands that ever has existed :) They're music affected me so much
Jojo M
One of my favorite songs from them.
brober28
WHY?! They are still one of my favorite bands since i found them back in 2005. I'm going to fly up to washington and DEMAND Jason to start singing again!!!!
Danielle
what's funny... and great... is that i knew about acceptance like 4 years ago ( i think), and now looking back, i found like 3 or 4 songs i'd never heard before (including this one) and i fell in love all over again <3 its too bad they weren't ever really recognized, they've soooo much talent. FAVORITE BAND FOR SURE! wish they were back together :(
miserycord0666
Love the new album. Was hoping this would be on it tho
John Smith
Might finally get an official release of this song all these years later
Ravi D
Amazing!!!! I wish They'd get back Together!!!