Ben has released songs on both The Punisher and Fantastic Four soundtracks (the former also features fellow Evanescence co-founder, Amy Lee performing with Seether).
On Tuesday December 16, 2008 he released his Mutiny Bootleg EP, which came free with a copy of Hana Pestle's EP that night. Moody is quoted as saying "there’s a duet between Hana and I on there that won't be on the record and won’t be released anywhere ever again. It’s free because I want this sh*t spread everywhere, so be sure that all your friends share the four songs with as many people as possible!" The EP is therefore available for free download from http://drop.io/benmoodymutinybootlegep.
His debut solo album, All For This, featuring Hana Pestle on backing vocals, has been in the works since 2005 and was released June 9, 2009 on iTunes, Amazon MP3 and Amie Street via his own record label. The physical release is forthcoming.
We Are The Fallen, featuring Ben Moody, John LeCompt and Rocky Gray (all formerly of Evanescence), along with Carly Smithson and Marty O'Brien, debuted on June 22, 2009 with the song "Bury Me Alive."
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All for This
Ben Moody Lyrics
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Hold it in, it's not a sin, it's just a shame
You're not alone, this man he loves you
In spite of everything you are
But not by my grace
Of the shadows cast in corridors of human hearts
Faith is fact my favorite fiction by far
In its grip, the core's the same
I've fallen on my face
I, I'm no more than what you see
Never let me halfway on a cross or on my knees
Time took all the faith I need
Born to stand on trial, abandoned by the hand that feeds
Close your eyes and hold on, this will all be over soon
Just another pound of flesh before you go
And after all the dirt and pain and hate and sin has washed away
What's left of me to love?
If you love me at all
Just let me go and be no more
Jesus, though I don't believe in this whole give-and-take
Won't you just deliver me once more for old times' sake?
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My faith, my fears, all I believe
My home, my heart is all I have free
My smile, my tears, all I have free
Will die with you and this to see
The lyrics of Ben Moody's song "All for This" speak of a troubled, self-assured seventeen-year-old who feels she is to blame for a secret she holds inside. Despite this, she is comforted by a man's love for her - a love that isn't given by the grace of the singer. The themes of shame and faith continue as the singer reveals that he has fallen on his face and that his faith has been tested over time. He speaks of feeling abandoned and standing trial, abandoned by the hand that feeds. The lyrics go on to describe a plea to be delivered once more by Jesus, even if the singer does not believe in the concept of give-and-take. The final lines of the song speak of the singer's fears and beliefs, which will die along with the person they are speaking to.
The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling with their faith and feeling alone despite the love they receive from another. The themes of shame, guilt, and questioning one's beliefs are all present in the song, making it a poignant and relatable message for those who may be feeling lost or unsure in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Seventeen and self assured in secret so to blame
At seventeen, confident but hiding a secret that seems to carry the blame.
Hold it in, it's not a sin, it's just a shame
The secret is something that shouldn't be talked about, but it's not a sin, it's just shameful.
You're not alone, this man he loves you
There is someone who loves you despite of everything you are.
In spite of everything you are
Regardless of your flaws or secrets.
But not by my grace
But this love doesn't come from me, it comes from someone else.
Of the shadows cast in corridors of human hearts
The parts of ourselves that are hidden away in the depths of our hearts.
Faith is fact my favorite fiction by far
Faith, though based on fiction, is still my favorite because it provides comfort.
And every step I've ever taken
Throughout my life.
In its grip, the core's the same
Even though life has its ups and downs, the core of my faith remains the same.
I've fallen on my face
I've failed and stumbled along my path, but my faith still remains.
I, I'm no more than what you see
I am just what you see, nothing more.
Never let me halfway on a cross or on my knees
Don't let me suffer halfway or leave me hanging in a difficult situation.
Time took all the faith I need
Over time, my faith has been tested so much that it's all I need now.
Born to stand on trial, abandoned by the hand that feeds
I've been destined to be judged, but the hand that I thought would support me has abandoned me.
Close your eyes and hold on, this will all be over soon
Brace yourself and wait, this will be finished soon.
Just another pound of flesh before you go
You just have to give a little more before you can leave.
And after all the dirt and pain and hate and sin has washed away
Once everything bad is gone.
What's left of me to love?
What will be left of me that you can still love?
If you love me at all
If you truly love me.
Just let me go and be no more
Let me go and no longer exist.
Jesus, though I don't believe in this whole give-and-take
Although I don't believe in the concept of giving and taking.
Won't you just deliver me once more for old times' sake?
Can't you just save me one last time like you used to?
My faith, my fears, all I believe
My fears and everything I believe is based on my faith.
My home, my heart is all I have free
My home and my heart are the only things I have that are truly mine.
My smile, my tears, all I have free
Both my happy and sad emotions are all I have left.
Will die with you and this to see
I will die and leave behind only this state of being.
Contributed by Aubrey E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jetmir Rumija
really nice song can you hear how beautifull is the second voice great music
Fear No Evil
I love Amy. and I love Ben. For what they created and put into my world with their music. Regardless of what happened to one of my favorite bands in 2003, I still went on to love Amy's direction with Evanescence and today I understand Ben's reasons for leaviing and appreciate his art still as well. People change, we grow apart from those we never thought we could, but it doesnt change the wonderful things we made together when we were one. This album is great.
Theresa Schaper
great song.=)
kafelka123
Thank You for lyrics !! :D
A_New_Leaf
I like these lyrics
TheCrimsonMelody
@haleyrockerz There was alot of tension, Ben explained how he was less adventurous than she was he wanted to keep the same sound and make a new album every year but Amy wanted to change it and make it different (like the open door was) they never saw eye-to-eye on that so he left abruptly in their tour. He decided to leave because he knew it he stayed he and Amy would have destroyed the band and he didn't want to because he loved Evanescence.
TheCrimsonMelody
My pleasure
KAPalmer56
Sounds like the last words are "this disease" to me.
Kim Sander
Isn't it at the end "will die with you and this disease"instead of "to see"?
TheCrimsonMelody
@rockandmetalfan1000 I found the lyrics from a WATF Forum, it was the ONLY lyrics from this song on the internet. So I'm not sure.