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.
Victim
Eighteen Visions Lyrics
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You can't be saved
You've gone and dug your grave
And it's getting deeper by the minute
Well you had to turn your back
Ain't cutting you no slack
Hooked on your lies you had me going
(So give me one)
Good reason I should be forgivin' you when I don't care anyway
(So give me two)
Good reasons I should be forgivin' you when I'm the victim today
You threw it all away
Still gettin' high today
You'll crash and burn before you know it
Addicted to your lies
Think I've been victimized
Same day same night same situation
(So give me one)
Good reason I should be forgivin' you when I don't care anyway
(So give me two)
Good reasons I should be forgivin' you when I'm the victim today
Go!
And I feel like I'm the victim
And I feel like I'm the victim
I feel like I have been criticized (yeah yeah)
By every little thing you say
Now I don't really care 'cause you're the one that's going down
And now I've left you here for dead
(So give me one)
Good reason I should be forgivin' you when I don't care anyway
(So give me two)
Good reasons I should be forgivin' you when I'm the victim today
(So give me one)
Good reason I should be forgivin' you when I don't care anyway
(So give me two)
Good reasons I should be forgivin' you when I'm the victim today
(So give me one)
Good reason I should be forgivin' you
(So give me two)
Good reasons I should be forgivin' you
And I feel like I'm the victim
"Victim" by Eighteen Visions is a song that explores themes of betrayal, addiction, and victimization. The song opens with a strong, driving beat and the lyrics "You can't be saved / You've gone and dug your grave / And it's getting deeper by the minute." The singer is addressing someone who has turned their back and betrayed them, leading them to feel like a victim. The imagery of digging a deeper grave emphasizes the severity of the situation and the consequences of the betrayal.
The chorus of the song is where the singer expresses their feelings of victimization most strongly. They demand good reasons to forgive the person who has hurt them and make it clear that they don't care anyway. The repetition of "good reasons" highlights the singer's skepticism and unwillingness to believe in forgiveness. The lyrics "And I feel like I'm the victim" are repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the overarching theme of victimization.
Overall, "Victim" by Eighteen Visions is a powerful and emotive song that illustrates the pain and betrayal that can come from toxic relationships. The lyrics speak to anyone who has ever felt victimized or betrayed and serves as a reminder to stand up for oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't be saved
You have made choices that cannot be undone
You've gone and dug your grave
Your actions have led to your own downfall
And its getting deeper by the minute
The consequences of your actions are becoming more severe
Well you had to turn your back
You chose to betray the trust of others
Ain't cutting you no slack
Your behavior will not be excused or tolerated
Hooked on your lies you had me going
You were able to deceive me for a period of time
(So give me one) Good reason I should be forgivin' you when I don't care anyway
I have no motivation to forgive you for your actions
(So give me two) Good reasons I should be forgivin' you when I'm the victim today
You have caused harm to me and I have no obligation to forgive you
You threw it all away
You squandered opportunities or relationships
Still gettin high today
You continue to engage in self-destructive behavior
You'll crash and burn before you know it
Your behavior will lead to negative consequences in the future
Addicted to your lies
You cannot stop yourself from deceiving others
Think I've been victimized
I believe that you have caused me harm
Same day same night same situation
The cycle of destructive behavior continues
And I feel like I'm the victim
I perceive myself as having been wronged
I feel like I have be criticized (yeah yeah)
I believe that you have unfairly judged or attacked me
By every little thing you say
Your words and actions have a negative impact on me
Now I don't really care cause you're the one that's going down
I am no longer invested in the outcome of your actions, as they will ultimately lead to your own downfall
And now I've left you here for dead
I have distanced myself from you and the consequences of your actions
(So give one) Good reason I should be forgivin' you
You have not provided a compelling argument for why I should forgive you
(So give me two) Good reasons I should be forgivin' you
You have not provided any reasons for me to forgive you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: James Stephen Hart, Keith Barney, Ken William Floyd, Mick Morris, Trevor Robert Friedrich
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@oscaroliva3323
(One Two Three GO!)
You can't be saved
You've gone and dug your grave
And its getting deeper by the minute
Well you had to turn your back
Ain't cutting you no slack
Hooked on your lies you had me going
(So give me one)
Good reason i should be forgivin' you when I don't care anyway
(So give me two)
good reasons i should be forgivin' you when I'm the victim today
You threw it all away
Still gettin high today
You'll crash and burn before you know it
Addicted to your lies
Think I've been victimized
Same day same night same situation
GO!
And I feel like I'm the victim x2
I feel like I have been criticized (yeah yeah)
By every little thing you say
Now I don't really care cause you're the one thats going down
And now I've left you here for dead
(So give one)
Good reason I should be forgivin' you
(So give me two)
Good reasons I should be forgivin' you
And I feel like I'm the victim
@armoredcorefan2719
I remember discovering this band from MySpace years ago as a high school student. Such an underrated song.
@kokorodokidoki6437
I saw in concert twice. Such raw energy & passion! Their music helped me while I was going through a lot, growing up. Miss them.
@DRUNKWOLFSOFFICIAL
They're back you know? Been back since 2017
@salehinthedark7585
V E N G E N C E 2006 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@cpnscenekid1126
these guys are really good like a mix of papa roach and avenged sevenfold combined with some awesomeness
@hereticdeth7986
this guys are back to roots of metalcore
@MegaPurpleSquirrel
This is the first time I have ever heard of them or any of their songs. At first I thought they looked creepy, but as I listened on... I'm now in love with this band!
@bandicootmania4599
Ive had this song on repeat for the last 2 days
it's way too addictive
@oscaroliva3323
(One Two Three GO!)
You can't be saved
You've gone and dug your grave
And its getting deeper by the minute
Well you had to turn your back
Ain't cutting you no slack
Hooked on your lies you had me going
(So give me one)
Good reason i should be forgivin' you when I don't care anyway
(So give me two)
good reasons i should be forgivin' you when I'm the victim today
You threw it all away
Still gettin high today
You'll crash and burn before you know it
Addicted to your lies
Think I've been victimized
Same day same night same situation
GO!
And I feel like I'm the victim x2
I feel like I have been criticized (yeah yeah)
By every little thing you say
Now I don't really care cause you're the one thats going down
And now I've left you here for dead
(So give one)
Good reason I should be forgivin' you
(So give me two)
Good reasons I should be forgivin' you
And I feel like I'm the victim
@zahidperezmaldonado8999
cuando la escuche por primera vez tenia 7 años, actualmente tengo 21 y la escucho cuando hago enduro en ciclismo xd