"All in a days work," laughs Hicks, who spends most of his nights producing tracks after coming home from his day-time web programming job.
"I feel like musicians have gotten 'soft,'" he continues. "I'm constantly looking for a way to keep a listener's interest, and studying what it really means to have a good 'hook' and grab attention. I grew up listening to all types of music and was able to identify quickly what justified a solid sound. I hope that people hear that through my work."
The Words You Speak
Ascendant Stranger Lyrics
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If we can't find the truth?
From the outside looking in,
Where should we begin?
It seems like we should be moving on
From the things we're caught up on that keep us in the wrong —
And disguise the real you
And pretend its alright
To live inside your lie.
Promise me
That the words you speak are what you mean;
That you'll disregard your apathy
And find peace in the air you breathe.
Tell me there's a common ground
In the meaning behind all the sounds
That leave your mouth.
Promise me now,
And let's rewrite our future.
Spilling lies,
Acting like nothing exists
Outside of your excuses
And your judgement
While I clinch my fists!
Promise me
That the words you speak are what you mean;
That you'll disregard your apathy
And find peace in the air you breathe.
Tell me there's a common ground
In the meaning behind all the sounds
That leave your mouth.
Promise me now,
And let's rewrite our future.
The lyrics of Ascendant Stranger's song The Words You Speak express the frustration of the singer towards someone who seems to be living a lie. The singer is looking for the truth but is being held back by the lies and excuses of the other person. The first stanza questions the usefulness of searching for the truth if it cannot be found, and asks where to begin when looking at things from the outside perspective.
The second stanza indicates that the singer believes it is time to move on from the things that keep them in the wrong, things that hide or disguise the truth and the real identity of the other person. The singer asks for a promise that the other person will speak honestly and not give in to apathy, and that they will find peace in being truthful. The final stanza reiterates the need for a common ground in communication, where the true meaning behind words can be understood, and implores the other person to promise to rewrite their future.
Overall, the lyrics of The Words You Speak express the singer's desire for authenticity and honesty in their relationship with the other person, and their frustration with the lies and false personas that seem to be holding them back from finding the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you tell me there's no use
Do you believe we shouldn't even try if we can't find the truth?
If we can't find the truth?
Is it really fair to give up if we can't find the truth?
From the outside looking in,
From an objective perspective, how should we approach this situation?
Where should we begin?
What steps should we take to address this problem?
It seems like we should be moving on
We might be better off leaving behind the things that keep us stuck in the wrong.
From the things we're caught up on that keep us in the wrong —
What are the things holding us back from finding the truth and doing what's right?
From the things that mock the truth
We need to avoid things that make light of the truth, or even try to obscure it.
And disguise the real you
We must also be careful of things that prevent us from expressing our true selves.
And pretend its alright
It's not good to accept things that are really just lies or self-deception.
To live inside your lie.
We can't live fulfilling lives if we're not being honest with ourselves and others.
Promise me
Can you make a commitment to me?
That the words you speak are what you mean;
Whatever you say, you must mean it and back it up with action.
That you'll disregard your apathy
You can't let indifference or lack of caring stop you from doing what's right.
And find peace in the air you breathe.
If you're being true to yourself and others, you'll find peace in every breath you take.
Tell me there's a common ground
Is there an agreement we can all come to?
In the meaning behind all the sounds
Can we all understand each other's perspectives and reasons behind our words?
That leave your mouth.
Can we all communicate clearly and with honesty?
Promise me now,
Can you make the commitment right now?
And let's rewrite our future.
Together, we can create a better future for ourselves and others by being honest and true.
Contributed by Landon R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@2bullettootht
Spaceuntravel, your channel is phenomenal. Every time I look for some solid tunes, you NEVER disappoint.
@Solarious
Amazing band
@ImLucky7en
Yet another awesome song and band that I found thanks to you Spaceuntravel! You are still the best ;)
@StylezOnline
Funny enough this is the Singer from the band "Ventura Lights" doing his side solo project, all of this was done on his own
@shawnimhoff8062
Sick song
@seizeimmunity4113
Holy shit.... This is fucking great where have these guys been?
@hiei2120
Muito boa
@dome5157
sick
@Cherrma9000
That one person who thumbs downed this masterpiece was surely on copious amounts of sedatives.
lol
@malkhaz.jokhadze
+Yeahyeahyeah1964 on crystal meth actually