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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Nothing Left of Me
Ben Moody Lyrics
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You see your door has darkened
For only dead men does the Devil come no more
Don't hasten to deny your own desire
For these bitter hands have seen this blood before
You wanna take me
What are you waiting for
So I'll drink your poisoned words
So sweet that I almost believe you
I'll play the villain to your victim
But tell me who's the hero in your tragedy
I know what no one knows
This senseless hate has held me
To what degree
Will you sentence me
You spread disease
Until there's nothing left of me
Name[?] yourself as though you're still a person
I'd want to know
It's just a forgotten soul decays
You wanted war
Just a scared little girl
But do you know what you're fighting for
You wanna take me
What the fuck are you waiting for
Are we having yet
I know what no one knows
This senseless hate has held me
To what degree
Will you sentence me
You spread disease
Until there's nothing left of me
You can't silence words you spoken
Can't mend the bones you've broken
There's no escaping
And no one's getting out alive
You can't silence words you spoken
Can't mend the bones you've broken
There's no escaping
And no one's getting out alive
You wanna take me
What the fuck are you waiting for
I know what no one knows
This senseless hate has held me
To what degree
Will you sentence me
You spread disease
Until there's nothing left of me
You can't silence words you spoken
Can't mend the bones you've broken
There's no escaping
And no one's getting out alive
You can't silence words you spoken
Can't mend the bones you've broken
There's no escaping
And no one's getting out alive
You can't silence words you spoken
Can't mend the bones you've broken
There's no escaping
And no one's getting out alive
The first verse begins with the singer addressing someone who is hesitating to give into their desires. The metaphorical "door has darkened" indicating that the opportunity may not be open for long, as "only dead men does the Devil come no more". He urges them not to deny their desires, as the singer has experienced the bitter consequences before. The following line is a challenge to the person, to take action and not hold back. The following lines highlight the singer's willingness to take risks and indulge in the life of the person he's addressing.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges sweet but poisonous words that he's willing to consume, indicating that he is willing to play the villain to the person's victim. The final line poses an intriguing question, challenging the idea of who is the hero and the villain in the ongoing tragedy of their lives. The chorus highlights the singer's desperation and fear of being consumed by someone else's hatred, ultimately being reduced to nothing.
The third verse begins with the invitation to the addressed person to reintroduce themselves as a person whose beauty has decayed over time. It's an indication that the desire to fight or the desire for dominance is pointless in the grand scheme of things. The chorus repeats, reminding us of the desperation behind the singer's words, worried that there will be nothing left of him if he continues on the path he's on, ultimately challenging the inescapable nature of fate, where "no one's getting out alive".
Line by Line Meaning
Steady now
Be calm and composed
You see your door has darkened
You've become self-aware that your life has become dark
For only dead men does the Devil come no more
Once you die, the devil can no longer tempt you
Don't hasten to deny your own desire
Don't be hasty in turning away from your real feelings
For these bitter hands have seen this blood before
Because of my past experiences, it's hard for me to be open and trusting
You wanna take me
You want to have me
What are you waiting for
Why delay?
Let's have some fun now, baby
Let's enjoy ourselves
So I'll drink your poisoned words
I'll listen to your lies even though I know they're not true
So sweet that I almost believe you
You speak so convincingly that it's hard to discern the truth
I'll play the villain to your victim
I'll be the bad guy to your good guy
But tell me who's the hero in your tragedy
Who is actually winning in this situation?
I know what no one knows
I have a secret
This senseless hate has held me
I've been consumed by irrational anger
To what degree
To what extent
Will you sentence me
Will you judge me
You spread disease
You're poisonous to those around you
Until there's nothing left of me
Until I'm completely destroyed
Name[?] yourself as though you're still a person
Identify yourself as who you really are
I'd want to know
I'm curious to learn more
It's just a forgotten soul decays
A person without purpose or direction will waste away
You wanted war
You were looking for a fight
Just a scared little girl
You're actually just afraid
But do you know what you're fighting for
Are you really aware of what you're battling against?
What the fuck are you waiting for
Why are you hesitating?
Are we having yet
Are we finally starting?
You can't silence words you spoken
You can't take back what you've already said
Can't mend the bones you've broken
You can't heal the hurt you've inflicted
There's no escaping
There's no way out
And no one's getting out alive
No one is coming out of this situation unscathed
Contributed by Jackson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.