The band broke up in 2016 but announced their comeback, along with 2 singles under the title "Too Quick to Forgive", on April 11th, 2023. The singles were produced by Will Yip and released under Memory Music.
10
Balance and Composure Lyrics
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The way it's never been
The eyes and ears surround you
Hesitation takes it's turn
Anticipation burns
Enough to light the way before you
Silence is broken into nothing more than lies
Ten more tales of grand illusion
Ten more tales of life
Beyond your inner soul
The heart controls the mind
The mind was made to wonder
And if nothing more is said
When all your truths are read
The masses are left to ponder
Another empty promise another empty lie
Glorify imagination try to justify
the lie
The lyrics of the song "10" by Balance and Composure seem to be talking about the internal struggle of finding balance between the heart and the mind. The first line "Go wash your conscience clean the way it's never been" talks about how one must cleanse their conscience to eliminate the negativity that has been clouding their mind. The use of "eyes and ears surround you" in the second line talks about how people are constantly being watched and judged, and this can lead to hesitation. However, one must let go of their fears and take a leap of faith, as "anticipation burns enough to light the way before you."
The chorus talks about grand illusions and lies that people tend to believe in to justify their actions. The repetition of "ten more tales of grand illusion, ten more tales of life" show that people tend to create false realities to avoid facing their own problems in life.
The final stanza further emphasizes the conflict between the heart and the mind. The heart controls the mind, but the mind is designed to wander, which creates an endless loop of overthinking and confusion. Even when the truth is spoken, people tend to glorify their imagination and try to justify their lies.
Overall, "10" seems to be a reflection of the self-doubt and internal struggles one experiences while trying to find their own balance in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Go wash your conscience clean
Cleanse your soul and be true to yourself
The way it's never been
Do it thoroughly, without any pretense
The eyes and ears surround you
Be aware of your surroundings
Hesitation takes it's turn
Overcome any doubts or fears
Anticipation burns
Feel the excitement of new beginnings
Enough to light the way before you
Be driven by your passion
Silence is broken into nothing more than lies
The truth is revealed when you speak up
Just another token telling just for the surprise
Don't say anything just to make an impact
Ten more tales of grand illusion
People often get lost in the illusion of life
Ten more tales of life
Each individual's life is full of stories to tell
Beyond your inner soul
There's more to life than just your inner thoughts
The heart controls the mind
Listen to your heart and let it guide your decisions
The mind was made to wonder
Curiosity is a natural human tendency
And if nothing more is said
If there's nothing else to add
When all your truths are read
When all the facts are uncovered
The masses are left to ponder
Others will be left to contemplate what they've learned
Another empty promise another empty lie
Don't make promises or tell lies that you can't keep
Glorify imagination try to justify
Don't get lost in your imagination, instead justify your actions
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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kai keating
Reflection 0:30
parachutes 4:44
void 9:34
tiny raindrop 12:18
fade 16:11
stonehands 20:33
more to me 25:54
lost your name 31:27
quake 35:10
notice me 39:32
Leandro Antelo
parachutes may break and faaall
Ian H
front and center for this one. god i miss this era
Michael Spoto
some of the most fun ive had was at their shows.
Jimbo Jones
Sunny should've covered more BAC shows :( this is great
hate5six
Balance and Composure at Royale in Boston, MA on 2013-10-10
Other BALANCE AND COMPOSURE Videos:
2011-09-03 - Philadelphia, PA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlYUv_Mcl7E
2011-03-12 - Baltimore, MD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To-L_39yxeE
2013-11-30 - Glen Lyon, PA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxQ6KKSWdBg
Other Videos From The Show:
Title Fight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw4IFSUyCm0
Cruel Hand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4WR5SrIcvg
Slingshot Dakota - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsfD0QWnKxA
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Chris Aguilar
12:38 great angle
Andrés Rubiales
<3
Kurt lunsford
Oh damn