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.
Goodbye
Element Eighty Lyrics
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I've tried (I've tried)
I've tried so hard to keep this alive (alive)
But you'll never understand and
How long will I stay before you run away and
How long will this last before you know it's time
To say Goodbye
Say Goodbye
You've tried (you've tried)
You've tried to play these games with my mind (my mind)
And I'll never understand and
How long will I stay before you run away and
How long will this last before you know it's time
To say goodbye
Say Goodbye
Never Cry (you're breaking down again)
Say Goodbye (you're breaking down again)
And I know you don't need me
How was I supposed to know
You'd try to break me
From everything inside of me and everything in front of me
And I don't ever want to feel, I never will but just say it to my face
Say it to my face and tell me
How long will I stay before you run away and
How long will this last before you know it's time
Bye (you're breaking down again)
Say Goodbye (you're breaking down again)
Never Cry (you're breaking down again)
Say Goodbye
Look at you now
You say goodbye
Element Eighty's song "Goodbye" portrays a relationship that has come to an end, but the two individuals can't seem to let go of one another. The lyrics involve dialogue between the two with each one expressing their frustration with the situation. They both acknowledge that saying goodbye is necessary, but can't seem to take the final step. The lyrics reflect the inner conflict of the couple, struggling to move on but lacking the strength to do so.
The repetition of "say goodbye" throughout the song amplifies the urgency and importance of ending the relationship. The lyrics also touch upon the emotional manipulation that occurs in some relationships, with the line "You've tried to play these games with my mind." The song showcases the pain and confusion that can accompany the ending of a relationship, with the singer questioning their own feelings and thoughts.
The song's overall theme is bittersweet, as the emotions of love and wanting to hold on compete with the knowledge that it is time to let go. Element Eighty communicates this theme through powerful melodies and haunting vocals, creating an emotional resonance that reflects the depth of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You say goodbye
You are ending our relationship
I've tried (I've tried)
I have put effort into keeping our relationship going
I've tried so hard to keep this alive (alive)
I have put a lot of energy into keeping our relationship from ending
But you'll never understand and
You don't see what I see in our relationship
How long will I stay before you run away and
I am questioning how long it will be until you leave me
How long will this last before you know it's time
I am wondering how long it will take for you to realize we should end things
To say Goodbye
To end our relationship
You've tried (you've tried)
You have also tried to keep our relationship going
You've tried to play these games with my mind (my mind)
You have been trying to manipulate me to see things your way
And I'll never understand and
I cannot see things from your perspective
Never Cry (you're breaking down again)
Don't become emotional once again
Say Goodbye (you're breaking down again)
End our relationship and don't become emotional
And I know you don't need me
I understand that you don't rely on me
How was I supposed to know
I am unsure how I was expected to know
You'd try to break me
You would attempt to destroy me emotionally
From everything inside of me and everything in front of me
You would ruin my life completely
And I don't ever want to feel, I never will but just say it to my face
I never want to go through this again, but if you want to end our relationship, tell me directly
Bye (you're breaking down again)
Goodbye and don't become emotional
Look at you now
You have transformed from who I used to know
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: POLINA GOUDIEVA, NICHOLAS SHELDON, MICHAEL WOODS
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