After signing a contract with Island Records in 2002, they released their first single, "Oxygen's Gone", followed by their self-titled debut album on June 10, 2003. Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach appears on the song "Conquer The World" from that album.
The bands name comes from their relentless effort in trying to make it and willingness to do anything. They would either make it or "Die Trying."
"Die Trying" (produced by Neal Avron) reached critical success having been on the Billboard Top Heatseeker Albums for 10 weeks with a peak position at #14.
The lead single "Oxygen's Gone" received heavy video airplay on MTV, MTV2, and Fuse. It also was able to land spots on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks for 8 weeks with a peak position of #35, along with Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks for 6 weeks with a peak position of #29
Die Trying disbanded thanks to what the band states as "shitty management, drugs, lawsuits, band drama, and all kinds of bad luck" in 2004.
In 2006, they reformed as Vanity Kills. In 2007, they changed name to the Sin City Angels and then reverted back to the original name Die Trying.
This was recently stated by Jensen:
"I'm in the studio now actually. Hope to have new music later this year.." on 1/13/08
The band's Myspace page has not been updated or logged into for over a year, leading many to believe they have called it quits.
Members:
Jassen Jensen - vocals
Jack Sinamian - guitar/vocals
Joey Kuna - guitar
Quentin Garcia - bass
Matt Conley - drums
Oxygen
Die Trying Lyrics
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Take this out of me
Take anything you need
I'll still breathe, I'll still breathe
Fading thinner but still it's haunting me
Can't find the words to say to the angels
That took you from me
I cry out to God just to hear me
It's another day still the same with all my pain
Not yet, not yet break me from these visions
Not yet, not yet it's too soon for you
Still choking from knowing the love you've given me
It's hard to believe what I see is no dream
I'm drinking and sinking, still it's haunting me
I medicate my fears with more beers and more tears
I can't sleep, I can't eat
I cry out to God just to hear me
It's another day still the same with all my pain
Not yet, not yet break me from these visions
Not yet, not yet it's too soon for you
I can't sleep, I can't eat
I cry out to God just to hear me
It's another day still the same with all my pain
Not yet, not yet break me from these visions
Not yet, not yet it's too soon for you
The lyrics to "Oxygen's Gone" by Die Trying convey the singer's grief and inability to let go of a loved one who has passed away. The opening line, "Closure is closer," indicates that the singer is trying to find closure, but hasn't quite reached it yet. The repeated line, "Not yet, not yet," suggests that the singer is not ready to let go of the memories and the pain associated with the loss.
The lines "Take this out of me, take anything you need" suggest that the singer is willing to do anything to escape the pain, but at the same time, they acknowledge that they will still go on breathing, even if the pain is hard to bear. The singer is haunted by their loss and struggling to find the words to express their feelings to the "angels that took you from me."
The second verse continues the theme of the singer's grief, with lines such as "Still choking from knowing the love you've given me" and "I medicate my fears with more beers and more tears." The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's desperation and the fact that they are trapped in their pain.
Overall, the song is a moving portrayal of grief and the struggle to move on after the loss of a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Closure is closer
The process of moving on without you is progressing every day.
Take this out of me
Take the pain and sadness away from me, I cannot handle it anymore.
Take anything you need
I am willing to give up everything if it means getting you back.
I'll still breathe, I'll still breathe
Even though you are gone, I will keep moving forward and keep living.
Fading thinner but still it's haunting me
As time passes, the pain may lessen but it still feels like a heavy burden on my heart.
Can't find the words to say to the angels
I can't seem to find the words to express to those who took you from me how much it hurts.
That took you from me
You were taken away from me, and I still cannot fully comprehend why.
I can't sleep, I can't eat
The pain is so deep that it has affected my daily life, I cannot even perform basic activities.
I cry out to God just to hear me
I am so lost and broken that I am hoping that there is someone watching over me, that can hear my plea for help.
It's another day still the same with all my pain
Even though time is passing, it seems like nothing has changed, and I still feel the same amount of pain.
Not yet, not yet break me from these visions
I am not ready to let go of the memories, even though the pain is consuming me.
Not yet, not yet it's too soon for you
Even though I should let you go, it is still too soon to do so.
Still choking from knowing the love you've given me
Knowing how much you loved me, and how much I loved you, it is hard to accept that you are gone.
It's hard to believe what I see is no dream
It feels like everything is not real, like it is a nightmare that I cannot wake up from.
I'm drinking and sinking, still it's haunting me
I am trying to drown out the memories with alcohol, but it seems like it is not helping, and I am still being haunted by your absence.
I medicate my fears with more beers and more tears
Alcohol has become a coping mechanism for me, but instead of healing the pain, it only brings more tears.
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Razorbizkit
Goddamn I'm 40 and this era of music still takes me back to great times.
dog
I grew up in Sacramento and I remember every band at the time looking and sounding just like this. Lol
WhatsHappening783402
I remember going crazy because Papa roach was in there.. I was obsessed with them too at the time
The Silk
Yessssssssir
Matt H
Man 2003, I remember being a junior driving home from high school with my brother in our Dads silver 96 Taurus LX blaring this on the radio, damn that car had a good factory sound system lol shit where did the time go. I'm 32 now and have my own wife and 2 kids. Miss my freedom, being younger and having no worries except school and part time work living home with my family, enjoying my video games, biking, and skateboarding with my bro and buddies.
Raimundo Hernandes
Me too .. ššš¤š¤š·š·š¦š¦
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Anthony
THE WAY THE INSTRUMENTAL IS SET UP DURING THE CHORUS DOE!!! You can't help but feel the adrenaline its just so BEAST!! I miss these days with music as good as this.
foorawker
YES!!!!
foorawker
YES!!!!