Rising from the ashes of Aztec Jade, Ascension Theory was formed by Tim Bec… Read Full Bio ↴Rising from the ashes of Aztec Jade, Ascension Theory was formed by Tim Becker and Leon Ozug in 2002. They quickly began recording their debut album Regeneration in Tim's spare bedroom at his apartment. Tim worked on programming the drums, bass, and keyboards. Leon covered the guitars and vocals. After seeing some success with their album they began to work on their next album, Answers. Chad Lenig was brought in to take care of the drums. Right now, all three are taken up with side projects (Driven Worship, Black Tooth Grin, and Primitive Groove) but have expressed interest in making a third album when they all feel the time is right.

To Be Content
Ascension Theory Lyrics

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I tried so hard to sleep last night
But rest eluded me
So many problems on my mind

If I knew what I know now
I might not have begun
I don't know how to turn back now

In this life I lead
Even when all things are right
There's always something else
My soul will reach out for - I can't understand
Why I'm not glad to be content

The image of your face
Sent from miles away
Haunts me everyday

I want to know the things you see
How different your life must be
Things will never be the same again

My spirit longs to be set free
Why is there always more to need
Why did I go and change everything

Why do I see my life in your eyes
Why can't I be glad to be content

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "To Be Content" by Ascension Theory describe the inner struggles and conflicts of the singer who is finding it hard to get some sleep while grappling with numerous problems that are weighing him down. The singer reflects on the choices he has made in his life and wonders if he might have made different decisions if he had known then what he knows now. He expresses his confusion about moving forward and longs to be free from the constant restlessness that plagues him.

The lyrics also mention the image of a face that haunts the singer daily and his desire to know the perspective of the person behind the face. He acknowledges that their life must be different from his, but he cannot help but compare his own life with theirs. The song ends with the singer questioning why he cannot be content with what he has and why there always seems to be something more that he needs.

Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing and questioning about one's choices in life, and the struggle to find contentment in the midst of constant restlessness.

Line by Line Meaning

I tried so hard to sleep last night
Sleeping proved difficult no matter how much I tried

But rest eluded me
Despite my efforts to sleep, I was unable to find rest

So many problems on my mind
Numerous issues weighed heavily on my mind

If I knew what I know now
Knowing the outcome, I might've made a different choice

I might not have begun
Perhaps choosing not to take action would have been best

I don't know how to turn back now
Undoing what's been done may not be an option

In this life I lead
The existence I live

Even when all things are right
Even if everything seems to be going well

There's always something else
There's always another issue or problem to address

My soul will reach out for - I can't understand
My innermost being yearns for something unexplainable

Why I'm not glad to be content
Why am I not happy with the status quo?