Their debut release was the "Lifeless" EP on Life Sentence Records. They followed this with a full-length album titled "Yesterday Is Time Killed" on Cedargate Records. Upon switching to Trustkill Records, they recorded their 2000 album Until The Ink Runs Out. For their next album, "Best Of", the band re-recorded much of their earlier, out of print, material. The music style of the band changed a lot since their 2002 debut "Vanity", which birthed a music video single for "You Broke Like Glass" which played in heavy rotation via MTV2's Headbangers Ball. Eighteen Visions then released "Obsession" in 2004 which would be their last album for Trustkill Records.
On July 18 2006 they released a self-titled album through Epic Records. Their single "Victim" climbed the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks, and was the official theme song of WWE Vengeance that year.
Eighteen Visions broke up in April 2007.
On February 9, 2017, an official Instagram account of the band was launched, with James Hart, Keith Barney, and Trevor Friedrich being tagged on the first picture which contained the message, "the countdown begins..." All three members uploaded the same picture onto their respective private accounts as well. They continued to share studio footage and a teaser of a new song. Mick Kenney (Anaal Nathrakh) was revealed to be producing, mixing, and mastering the band's comeback record at his Huntington Beach, CA studio The Barracks.
On April 20, 2017, ten years from the day of their farewell show at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, the band confirmed details surrounding their comeback album XVIII, which would be released on June 2 via Rise Records. They also released a full stream and music video for "Oath." They released a second single, "Crucified," on May 9 with a lyric video. Both songs are under 2 minutes in length and marked the return of heavy screaming as a prominent element of the band's sound. The band also confirmed that one of the album's tracks, "Live Again," is a tribute to the late former bassist Mick Morris. The third single released was "The Disease, the Decline, and Wasted Time" on May 25.
In June 2017, it was revealed that Ken Floyd couldn't take part in the reunion due to his full-time job as a tour manager for Zedd. It was also reported that the band decided not to replace Mick Morris with another bassist out of respect for him. Instead, his bass tracks will be used at live shows for the songs released prior to 2017. Keith Barney, however, ruled out the possibility of any extensive touring in the near future due to full-time jobs that band members have.
XVIII was released as planned on June 2, 2017, coinciding with the release of a music video for "Live Again" and a show at The Observatory in Santa Ana with Retox and Seizures.
Bleed By Yourself
Eighteen Visions Lyrics
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I know it's been so long
I haven't seen you lately
I know that you've done wrong
Think time has made you crazy
Your mind is oh-so gone
Think time has more than raised me
Shooting your inspiration
Bullets don't feel so good
Turning to desperation
I always knew you would
Think time has made you crazy
Your mind is oh-so gone
Think time has more than raised me
Don't need you anymore
This is where you stand
This is where you pray
This is where you sit, and
This is where you lay
This is where you stand
This is where you pray
This is where you sit, and
This is where you lay
I left you there to bleed by yourself
You left me here to die alone
I left you there to bleed by yourself
You left me here to die alone
I left you there to bleed by yourself
You left me here to die alone
I left you there to bleed by yourself
You left me here to die alone....YEAH!
Think time has made you crazy
Your mind is oh-so gone
Think time has more than raised me
Don't need you anymore
Think time has made you crazy
Your mind is oh-so gone
Think time has more than raised me
Don't need you anymore
The lyrics of "Bleed By Yourself" by Eighteen Visions are about a person who has distanced themselves from someone who has done them wrong. The singer acknowledges that they haven't seen this person in a long time and recognizes that time may have made them crazy. They accuse this person of shooting their inspiration and turning to desperation. The singer declares that they don't need this person anymore and left them to bleed by themselves while the other person left them to die alone.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has moved on from this toxic relationship and is now comfortable standing on their own. The repeated lines of "this is where you stand/ pray/ sit/ lay" emphasize the importance of taking a stance and staying dedicated to a cause. The song may be interpreted as a message to others who have experienced similar relationships to stand up for themselves and not tolerate mistreatment.
Overall, "Bleed By Yourself" is a powerful song about standing up to toxic people and recognizing one's worth. The lyrics encourage listeners to distance themselves from those who do them wrong and to not rely on others for their own inspiration and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven't met you lately
It's been a long time since I've seen you
I know it's been so long
I'm aware we haven't met in a while
I haven't seen you lately
It's been a long time since I've caught a glimpse of you
I know that you've done wrong
I'm aware that you've made mistakes
Think time has made you crazy
Time has affected your mental state
Your mind is oh-so gone
Your mental capabilities may have declined
Think time has more than raised me
I've experienced personal growth over time
Don't need you anymore
I don't require your presence or assistance anymore
Shooting your inspiration
Your source of motivation is misguided
Bullets don't feel so good
Your motivation isn't affecting me positively
Turning to desperation
Your actions show signs of desperation
I always knew you would
I had a feeling that you'd react this way
This is where you stand
This is your current position
This is where you pray
This is where you offer your prayers
This is where you sit, and
This is where you remain, sitting
This is where you lay
This is where you lie down
I left you there to bleed by yourself
I abandoned you in your suffering
You left me here to die alone
You deserted me in my time of need
Don't need you anymore
I'm independent and don't require your assistance
YEAH!
An exclamation of emotion or emphasis
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JAMES ANDRE HART, KEITH BARNEY, KEN WILLIAM FLOYD, MICK MORRIS
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