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.
The Sacrifice
Element Eighty Lyrics
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Do you remember me
When I was younger
Before there were walls between us
All the times I've been gone
It has changed me
Can you please forgive me
You are the sacrifice I made
Mandi
Do you remember
Before the anger
Took you away from me
After everything we've been through
I still need you
Tell me is it too late
'Cause you are the sacrifice I made
I know we'll never be the same
'Cause you are the sacrifice I made
I know we've changed and the innocence is over now
It's over now
All the times I've been gone
You were left alone
Can you forgive me now
Mandi
Do you remember me
'Cause now I'm older and I realize
You are the sacrifice I made
I know we'll never be the same
'Cause you are the sacrifice I made
I know we've changed and the innocence is over
This is over now
I know I will never be the same
'Cause you are the sacrifice I made
I know we've changed and the innocence is over
This is over now
The lyrics to Element Eighty's song "The Sacrifice" describe a past relationship and a longing for forgiveness. The singer addresses Mandi and asks if she remembers him from when they were younger, before any figurative walls were built between them. The singer acknowledges that their time apart has changed him and asks for Mandi's forgiveness. It is revealed that the sacrifice the singer made was their relationship and the innocence they shared. As a result of the changes that have taken place, the singer knows they will never be the same again.
The theme of nostalgia and longing for a lost relationship is prevalent throughout the lyrics, as well as a sense of regret for the choices that led to the breakdown of the relationship. The lyrics "After everything we've been through, I still need you" suggest that the singer still has strong feelings for their former partner, despite the distance and time that has passed. The use of the word "sacrifice" to describe the end of the relationship evokes a sense of pain and suffering, and implies that the singer had to give up something important to them in order to move forward.
One interesting fact about "The Sacrifice" is that it was included on the soundtrack for the video game "Madden NFL 2005." The song has also been used in several other media, including the TV shows "NCIS" and "WWE Raw." The band Element Eighty was formed in Texas in 2000 and released two major label albums, "Mercuric" and "The Bear." The song "The Sacrifice" was included on their self-titled album, which was released in 2003. The band's sound was categorized as nu-metal and they drew influences from bands like Korn and Slipknot.
Another interesting fact is that the song features heavily distorted guitars and aggressive vocals, which are characteristic of the nu-metal genre. The lyrics were written by lead singer David Galloway, who was known for his emotional delivery and intense stage presence. Despite achieving some commercial success with their music, Element Eighty disbanded in 2006. However, some members went on to form a new band called Hail Sagan in 2015.
Chords (as played on acoustic guitar):
Intro/Verse: C#m, A, E, B
Chorus: B, E, A, C#m
Line by Line Meaning
Mandi
Addressing someone named Mandi, likely someone the singer has a personal connection with
Do you remember me
Asking Mandi if she still remembers the singer
When I was younger
Referencing a past version of the singer
Before there were walls between us
Talking about a time before any issues caused a divide between the two
All the times I've been gone
Acknowledging that the singer has been absent for periods of time
It has changed me
Explaining that these absences have caused the singer to change as a person
Can you please forgive me
Asking Mandi for forgiveness for past actions or absences
You are the sacrifice I made
Implying that the singer had to give up something important to them, likely their relationship with Mandi
I know we've changed and the innocence is over now
Acknowledging that time has passed and the relationship has changed permanently
Before the anger
Referencing a time before negative emotions affected their relationship
Took you away from me
Implying that their relationship was negatively affected by something, potentially this anger
After everything we've been through
Acknowledging that despite the challenges faced in their relationship, the singer still values it
I still need you
Expressing that the singer still desires a relationship with Mandi
Tell me is it too late
Asking Mandi if it's too late to work things out and move forward
'Cause you are the sacrifice I made
Reiterating that the singer made sacrifices for their relationship with Mandi
I know we'll never be the same
Acknowledging a permanent change in their relationship because of past events and conflicts
It's over now
Coming to terms with the fact that their relationship may not be salvageable
You were left alone
Referencing a time when Mandi was alone without the singer
I know I will never be the same
Expressing that the singer has changed irreversibly in relation to their connection with Mandi
This is over now
Accepting that their relationship has come to an end
Now I'm older and I realize
Stating that the singer has gained perspective with the passage of time
This is over
Reiterating that their relationship has ended permanently
This is over now
Making a final statement that their relationship has ended for good
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dave Galloway, MAtt Woods, Zack Bates, Ryan Carroll
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