1) Alex Band, former lead sin… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Alex Band, former lead singer and songwriter of The Calling.
2) Alex Band, a Polish funk band founded in 1979.
1)Alex is taking a break from The Calling and working on his first Solo CD, entitled "We've All Been There", which will be released in May 2010. Beautiful, heartfelt lyrics, light rock or alternative rock style, Powerful Voice. Influenced by U2 and Pearl Jam as well as older rock styles of Pink Floyd, The Beatles, David Bowie, etc.
To follow Alex Band on Twitter, go to: www.twitter.com/alex_band
Right now Alex is pre-releasing his new album on Black Star Bracelets (blackstarbracelet.com). This is the first time that music has been released in this fashion. He has formed his own record label called AMB records. He will start touring and promoting the album in early 2010.
For more information on Alex and to listen to new demo songs check out his MySpace profile and his official website at www.alexband.net.
To order the EP please visit:
-> www.alexmaxband.com for international Fans
-> www.alexband.eu for european Fans
To order the new album please visit:
www.blackstarbracelet.com
To download Alex Band's Christmas Song "Silent Night" visit Amazon or Itunes.
The Truth
Alex Band Lyrics
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You say you want to taste the truth
Just swallow it down
And it will all be over soon
Don't try to fight
Just listen to the sound of my voice
I know you want to run baby
But you don't really have a choice, don't have a choice
Cause they've become addicted
Turning our world to trash
And right now you are their victim
There is no turning back…
Your every move
They're watching you
And there is nothing you can do
Your every breath
Could be you last
Cause they will break your heart in two
No one can save you
Cause they will take you
Well hey you wanted the truth
When you sleep
When you eat
They're always there
Looking to bury the living
And bring life to the dead, to the dead
One hundred years of waiting
Thirty six thousand days
Fifty two million seconds
Six billion start to pray…
Your every move
They're watching you
And there is nothing you can do
Your every breath
Could be you last
Cause they will break your heart in twov No one can save you
Cause they will take you
Well hey you wanted the truth
They're gonna steal your soul
They're gonna take control
Playing games with your mind
And it's only a matter of time
Till your fighting for your life
Lay me down to sleep
Pray my soul you'll keep
They have become addicted
Turning our world to trash
And right now you are their victim
There is no turning back…
Your every move
They're watching you
And there is nothing you can do
Your every breath
Could be you last
Cause they will break your heart in two
No one can save you
Cause they will take you
Well hey you wanted, well hey you wanted the truth
In "The Truth," Alex Band warns of a mysterious, malevolent force that has become addicted to something and is manipulating our world. The singer offers a choice to the listener: swallow the truth and accept that there is nothing you can do to escape the power of this force, or run away and be chased down. The lyrics paint a picture of constant surveillance, where your every move and breath is being watched, and there's a sense of impending doom. At the end of the song, the singer reveals that the force is going to steal your soul, take control, and play games with your mind. The only hope is to pray that your soul will be kept.
There is a sense of urgency and paranoia in the lyrics, and the message seems to be that we are all in danger of being consumed by some kind of dark force that we cannot see or fight against. The song carries a strong warning about the dangers of addiction and the negative impact it can have on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Well hello
Opening line
You say you want to taste the truth
Addressing the listener's curiosity to know the truth
Just swallow it down
Implying that the truth might be hard to swallow
And it will all be over soon
Suggesting that the truth will end the confusion
Don't try to fight
Advising the listener not to resist the truth
Just listen to the sound of my voice
Asking the listener to pay attention to the message
I know you want to run baby
Acknowledging the listener's fear of the truth
But you don't really have a choice, don't have a choice
Pointing out the inescapability of the truth
Cause they've become addicted
Referring to those who manipulate the truth as addicts
Turning our world to trash
Condemning the negative effects of such manipulation
And right now you are their victim
Asserting that the listener is at risk of being affected
There is no turning back...
Warning that once the truth is known, there is no going back
Your every move...
Repeating the fact that the listener is being monitored
They're watching you
Explaining who is responsible for this surveillance
And there is nothing you can do
Implying that resistance is futile
Could be you last
Highlighting the potential danger of the situation
Cause they will break your heart in two
Explaining the intentions of those in control
No one can save you
Emphasizing the listener's isolation
Well hey you wanted the truth
Ironically reminding the listener that they sought the truth
When you sleep...
Repeating the concept of being watched even during personal moments
Looking to bury the living...
Explaining that the watchers are focused on destruction
One hundred years of waiting...
Providing statistics to show the gravity of the situation
Cause they will take you
Repeating the dire consequences of knowing the truth
They're gonna steal your soul
Using a metaphor to describe the effect of manipulation
Playing games with your mind
Describing the malicious intent of those who manipulate the truth
And it's only a matter of time
Reiterating that the outcome is inevitable
Till your fighting for your life
Painting a picture of the battle that will unfold
Lay me down to sleep...
Referencing a traditional bedtime prayer
Pray my soul you'll keep
Expressing hope for some form of protection
Well hey you wanted the truth
Final repetition of the ironic statement
Contributed by Aiden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nicholas Adamson
Butt rock and shitty horror movies go together like drinking and night swimming 🏊♀️ 🍸
sedona garner
Love this song
Annette Green
Love this song. Very catchy. Alex can sing anything and sound good as he has a lovely voice.
EnkisAdvocate
This is the best Alex Band can do? Signing onto a B horror movie? Why doesn't he produce a real album, he was a huge part of the Calling.
Bone Marrow
He's father made this movie, that's probably the only reason he wrote a song for it
Okay! Productions
Why is it bad to sign into a B horror movie?
Bone Marrow
@Okay! Productions it's not
WillieManga
Charlie Band's son sounds a bit like Voltaire.
EL AGULIMT
canción muy infravalorada pese a que es bastante buena , aun sabiendo que la película de donde proviene no es tan buena