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.
Quake
Balance and Composure Lyrics
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This one leaves me with a permanent stain, all over me.
I can't take the way you look at me.
Those eyes could never lie.
The truth will find its way out.
In time I'll pour it out,
Until then I'll keep you inside my head.
Flowers that once made you smile
Have turned to stone now they're grinding down your teeth.
Walls around your mind can't keep you safe,
Build them up with steel and stone and watch your soul escape.
Get through today and know that you are secure.
Get a grasp on the fact that this is what you're here for.
You can quake at the thought of it.
Shakes you up quite a bit
And all you do is think and thinking gets you nowhere.
Just wait for clarity you say this will all make sense.
Just stay here with me.
I can't take the way you look at me.
Control, I have lost.
There's no sense in clawing myself out
And I know you can't live without taking all that's left inside my head.
Take a look at what's beneath your feet,
Flowers that once made you smile have turned to stone
Now they're grinding down your teeth.
The walls around your mind can't keep you safe,
Build them up with steel and stone and watch your soul escape, away.
The lyrics to Balance and Composure's song Quake speak of the internal struggles that one faces while dealing with relationships, emotions, and the world around them. The first verse talks about the singer's feelings towards a person who has left a permanent mark on their life. The line "I can't take the way you look at me, those eyes could never lie" suggests that the relationship between the singer and the other person was not honest or healthy. The singer hopes that eventually, they will be able to let go of their emotions and move on. However, until then, the other person will remain a constant presence in their head.
The second verse speaks of the struggles of daily life and the constant need for self-preservation. The line "walls around your mind can't keep you safe, build them up with steel and stone and watch your soul escape" suggests that while one can build up barriers to protect themselves, it also prevents them from experiencing life in its entirety. The chorus speaks of the fear of being stuck in a cycle of overthinking and not taking action. The line "and all you do is think and thinking gets you nowhere" suggests that dwelling on a problem without acting upon it will not lead to any resolution.
In summary, the lyrics to Quake speak of the internal battles that one faces while dealing with life's struggles. The song encourages the listener to break free of their mental barriers and take action to move on from their past and to live in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't complain about everything,
I can't be mad at everything, only at certain things.
This one leaves me with a permanent stain, all over me.
The situation I am in has left a permanent mark on me.
I can't take the way you look at me.
Your gaze makes me uncomfortable.
Those eyes could never lie.
Your eyes always tell the truth.
The truth will find its way out.
The truth will be revealed eventually.
In time I'll pour it out,
Eventually I will express my feelings.
Until then I'll keep you inside my head.
For now, I will keep my thoughts about you to myself.
Take a look at what's beneath your feet,
Take a moment to examine what surrounds you.
Flowers that once made you smile,
Things or people that once made you happy.
Have turned to stone now they're grinding down your teeth.
Those once happy things now cause you pain.
Walls around your mind can't keep you safe,
Mental barriers can't protect you from emotions.
Build them up with steel and stone and watch your soul escape.
Strengthen those barriers and find ways to deal with those emotions.
Get through today and know that you are secure.
End each day feeling secure.
Get a grasp on the fact that this is what you're here for.
Realize that this is your purpose.
You can quake at the thought of it.
You can be afraid of your purpose.
Shakes you up quite a bit
It can make you feel uneasy.
And all you do is think and thinking gets you nowhere.
Overthinking can be counterproductive.
Just wait for clarity you say this will all make sense.
Wait for things to become clear, they will make sense eventually.
Just stay here with me.
Don't leave me.
Control, I have lost.
I have lost control of the situation.
There's no sense in clawing myself out
It's pointless to struggle against my emotions.
And I know you can't live without taking all that's left inside my head.
You can't function without knowing what's going on in my head.
Take a look at what's beneath your feet,
Take a moment to look at your surroundings.
Flowers that once made you smile have turned to stone
Good memories can turn to bad ones.
Now they're grinding down your teeth.
Those bad memories can become overwhelming.
The walls around your mind can't keep you safe,
Mental barriers can't always protect you.
Build them up with steel and stone and watch your soul escape, away.
Strengthen those barriers and find ways to escape from those emotions.
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Tony Ed
Can’t complain about everything,
This one leaves me with a permanent stain all over me.
I can’t take the way you look at me.
Those eyes could never lie.
The truth will find its way out.
In time I’ll pour it out,
Until then I’ll keep you inside my head.
Take a look at what’s beneath your feet,
Flowers that once made you smile
Have turned to stone now they’re grinding down your teeth.
Walls around your mind can’t keep you safe,
Build them up with steel and stone and watch your soul escape.
Get through today and know that you are secure.
Get a grasp on the fact that this is what you’re here for.
You can quake at the thought of it.
Shakes you up quite a bit
And all you do is think and thinking gets you nowhere.
Just wait for clarity you say this will all make sense.
Just stay here with me.
I can’t take the way you look at me.
Control, I have lost.
There’s no sense in clawing myself out
And I know you can’t live without taking all that’s left inside my head.
Take a look at what's beneath your feet,
Flowers that once made you smile have turned to stone
Now they're grinding down your teeth.
The walls around your mind can't keep you safe,
Build them up with steel and stone and watch your soul escape, away
Dante
This whole album rips. Such a weird time in my life when this came out. It’s crazy to listen to this and go back to those times in my mind but at the same time this sound is timeless and could release today and rip or even 20 years ago. Wild. I hope B&C comes back.
baem 00
Me 2 buddy
ebrizzle2
@baem 00 Anthony green posted on Insta today sayin he was doing a show in SF tonight with Jon Simmons opening
Beezy Beez
This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘
Mazz man
Same here.Tho I think half the band signed off ,at The Philly Fillmore show.
Dante
@Mazz man just released a new EP today. Rejoice
SawcyRose Entertainment
Dear balance and composure,
I just want to say thank you, the music you've made saved my life, and I mean that with no exaggeration,
your music came into my life while I was at my lowest point, I felt like I was drowning,
but your music came to me like a life raft carrying me ashore saving me from the depths of my depression,
Nexus King
this hit me crazy.. me too man me too .
Mike Ryan
Same
Beezy Beez
This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “The Wave” by SLT 🤘