Element Eighty formed in 2000, and self-released their debut album Mercuric on June 21, 2001. In April 2003, the band signed a deal with Universal/Republic Records. Their self titled album Element Eighty was released on October 28, 2003. The band toured with such artists as Sevendust, Mudvayne, 3 Doors Down, Slipknot, Shinedown, Korn, Hellyeah, Ill Niño, Flaw, 40 Below Summer and Mushroomhead. The song "Broken Promises" was featured on the Need for Speed: Underground video game soundtrack. The song also peaked at #36 on the U.S. mainstream rock charts.
After several months of touring, the band could see that their label had no interest in pushing the band – there was no music video or any kind of promotion. The band would later split with Universal/Republic late 2004. Soon after their departure, original bassist Roon decided to leave the band to attend college and later graduate study in biomedical research. He was later replaced by Zack Bates, formerly of the bands Bullet Ant and Serosia.
The band released their third album The Bear on November 5, 2005 via their own label, Texas Cries Records. The album was only made available through the band's official website, at shows, and on iTunes.
After reluctantly disbanding in December 2006, Element Eighty have since reunited as of May 2007. They have recently begun recording their 4th album, but according to their Myspace page the recording has been extremely slowed down due to personal issues. They have since announced the end of Element Eighty in 2010.
Ryan Carroll is now playing with the Dallas based band AdaKaiN, which also included Matt Woods for a brief stint
Element Eighty has reunited in 2021 after reluctantly disbanding in 2010 due to overwhelming life circumstances. After they parted ways, all members continued on their own musical journeys; steady gigging with a variety of successful acts and solo projects. After a 12-year-silence, Element Eighty decided that 2021 was time for a full relaunch and began working on a new album slated for release in 2022.
Broken Promises
Element Eighty Lyrics
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There was a feeling I have never shown
The day you told me
There were the words that I have never known
And now it's over
So what's left that I should ever feel
Cause since the day you left me I have been so alone
My heart can't take no more
And now we're left with broken promises
My mind has had enough
Deep inside me
There are things that I have never told
They burn inside me
And now I need to know
Why are you trying to take everything away from me
Well I'm begging you
I'm here with nothing left to show
'Cause since the day you left me I have been so alone
And now we're left with broken promises
My heart can't take no more
And now we're left with broken promises
My mind has had enough
Look at how you turned on me
You ran away and left me here with nothing to see
I'm a man so turn around and say it to me
Don't you think I've got something to say
Look at how you turned on me
You ran away and left me here with nothing to see
I'm a man so turn around and say it to me
Don't you think I've got something to say
Now look at how you turned on me
You ran away and left me here with nothing to see
I'm a man so turn around and say it to me
Don't you think I've got something to say
And now we're left with broken promises
My heart can't take no more
And now we're left with broken promises
My mind has had enough
And now we're left with broken promises
My heart can't take no more
And now we're left with broken promises
My mind has had enough
The song "Broken Promises" by Element Eighty is a powerful ballad that explores the themes of heartbreak, loss, and the feelings of isolation that follow. The song features dark, brooding lyrics that are enhanced by the intensity of the accompanying guitar riffs and percussion. The lyrics begin with the singer expressing his feelings of despair and emptiness since his partner left him. The pain of the breakup is palpable in the lyrics as the singer struggles to come to terms with the end of the relationship.
The chorus of the song, "And now we're left with broken promises, my heart can't take no more, and now we're left with broken promises, my mind has had enough," provides a powerful summary of the singer's feelings. He is left with nothing but broken promises and shattered dreams, unable to move on from the pain of the past. The lyrics also touch on the idea that there were things left unsaid between the two people, things that the singer now needs to know. This sense of uncertainty and longing is a common theme in songs about heartbreak and loss.
Overall, the lyrics to "Broken Promises" paint a vivid picture of a person struggling to come to terms with the end of a relationship. The raw emotions expressed in the song make it a relatable and moving tribute to the pain of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
The day you left me
When you left me, I felt a feeling I've never shown before.
The day you told me
When you told me those words, it was something I've never known.
And now it's over
Now that it's over, I don't know what else to feel.
So what's left that I should ever feel
Since you left, I've been so alone and I don't know what to feel.
Cause since the day you left me I have been so alone
I've been alone since you left me.
And now we're left with broken promises
We made promises we couldn't keep, and now they're broken.
My heart can't take no more
My heart is hurting and I can't handle it anymore.
My mind has had enough
I'm mentally exhausted and can't take anymore.
Deep inside me
There are things within me that I've never spoken about.
There are things that I have never told
There are things I've kept hidden inside that I've never shared.
They burn inside me
These things inside me are causing great pain and anguish.
And now I need to know
I need answers to what's going on between us.
Why are you trying to take everything away from me
Why do you want to take everything I hold dear away from me?
Well I'm begging you
I'm pleading with you for answers and understanding.
I'm here with nothing left to show
I'm here with nothing left to prove, no more explanations to give.
Look at how you turned on me
You turned your back on me, look at the hurt you caused.
You ran away and left me here with nothing to see
You left me and everything we had behind, leaving me with nothing to look at.
I'm a man so turn around and say it to me
I'm a man, don't be afraid to say what you need to say to me.
Don't you think I've got something to say
I have something to say as well, don't dismiss my thoughts and feelings.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LOICK MARK ESSIEN, JERMAINE SINCLAIRE SCOTT, T MAH, KONAN, KREPT
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