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“One of Britain’s brightest new hopes and best live bands… pure awesomeness ****” Kerrang
To say that Exit Ten have worked hard to achieve their current status as one of the most promising bands in UK rock and metal would be an understatement. The band’s critical acclaim belies their relative youth, and this combined with a iron determination and adept technical skill, makes for a band with world-conquering potential.
Formed in 2000 as a metal covers band, the close-knit four-piece consisted of the three Steele brothers; Chris (drums), twins Stuart and James (guitar and bass respectively) and lifelong friend Joe Ward (guitar). After a lengthy audition process, the Reading band discovered a unique vocal talent in Ryan Redman in 2003 – his distinctive vocals and aversion to faux-macho screaming, instead opting for soaring melodies, instantly set them apart from their indentikit scene contemporaries.
The following year, in April 2004 Exit Ten ventured into Criterion Studios in London with producer Mark Williams (Sikth, Oceansize, yourcodenameis:milo) to record their self titled EP. Their growing reputation for astounding live shows, coupled with the release of their EP rocketed them into the big league – playing the NME stage of V Festival as well as support slots with Deftones and Avenged Sevenfold and being championed on Richard Branson’s reality TV show Richard Branson: Rebel Billionaire was just the start.
The band continued touring & writing, recording their acclaimed mini-album in 2006 with metal producer extraordinaire Andy Sneap (Arch Enemy, Machine Head, Killswitch Engage). 'This World They’ll Drown' (2006) brought more attention Exit Ten’s way, with national press championing the band as one of the most exciting UK bands around, and tours supporting the likes of Every Time I Die. The band then took time out to focus on their sound and further develop their hook laden prog/metal/rock sound.
The band returned with an album to silence critics, astonish fans, and prove that Exit Ten were back and stronger than ever. 'Remember The Day' was released in 2008 to widespread critical acclaim with the track ‘Warriors’ made into a single. Throughout 2009 and 2010 the band took the new material on the road on headline tours throughout UK and Europe and in late 2010 the band headed out on the Jagermeister tour alongside Sylosis and The Defiled.
Towards the end of 2010, Exit Ten holed themselves up to begin recording their 2nd full length album with Jon Mitchell at Outhouse Studios (Enter Shikari, You Me At Six, Funeral For A Friend). Entitled 'Give Me Infinity', the album was released on 10th October 2011.
Out of Sight
Exit Ten Lyrics
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Semi-sober thoughts now I can't tell
What happened to the dreams I had
What ever will I do when things turn bad
I've lost my sense of self
Lost my eye for detail
Eyes fixed on what you're doing
Lately I've not been myself
It's one of the many things that I do well
And if you were to follow my lead
Then our dance would soon end in defeat
Eyes fixed on what you're doing
His voice vanished in to the dark
We've given little thought to them
How they've been living
They spent so much time
And left so much behind
Look to the climactic ends can't find my way down
I need some violence to make me fell alive
When I know it's safe love me love me
And then I'm drifting out I'm lost and out of sight
I don't think sympathy
Averts tragedy
We've given little thought to them
How they've been living
They spent so much time
And left so much behind
We've been sacrificed
We'll be well tonight
But we wont belong
We'll be fighting force
We've been sacrificed
We'll be well tonight
And we won't belong
We'll be fighting force
We're sacrificed
And we'll be well tonight
And we wont belong
We'll be fighting force unknown
The lyrics to Exit Ten's "Out Of Sight" convey a sense of confusion and loss of identity. The opening lines describe the use of drugs as a coping mechanism, which has clouded the singer's thoughts and sense of self. They feel lost and unable to achieve their dreams or handle difficult situations. The second stanza expresses a desire for someone to follow their lead, but warns that this will result in defeat. Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the theme of sacrifice and the toll it can take on individuals.
The chorus repeatedly mentions how little thought has been given to others, who have lost much despite investing a lot of time. The bridge conveys a sense of desperation, with the singer expressing a need for violence to make them feel alive. At the same time, they're aware of the safety offered by love, but still drift away and become lost. Finally, the song ends with the repetition of the line "We've been sacrificed, we'll be well tonight, and we won't belong, we'll be a fighting force unknown."
Line by Line Meaning
Two white lines a strong cocktail
Referring to drug use as a coping mechanism
Semi-sober thoughts now I can't tell
Blurred thoughts and inability to distinguish reality due to drug use
What happened to the dreams I had
Feeling disillusioned and lost amidst life's challenges
What ever will I do when things turn bad
A fear of not being able to handle difficult situations that may arise
I've lost my sense of self
A feeling of not recognizing oneself anymore
Lost my eye for detail
Difficulty in seeing things clearly and paying attention to important details
Eyes fixed on what you're doing
Being consumed by someone or something else's actions
His voice vanished in to the dark
Feeling alone and unsupported
Lately I've not been myself
Not feeling like oneself due to external pressure or influence
It's one of the many things that I do well
Being able to mask one's true feelings or identity
And if you were to follow my lead
Warning against following in one's footsteps or making the same mistakes
Then our dance would soon end in defeat
Predicting a failed or negative outcome if actions continue down a certain path
We've given little thought to them
Ignoring the consequences or impact of one's actions on others
How they've been living
Neglecting the hardships and struggles of others
They spent so much time
Acknowledging the time and effort put into something
And left so much behind
Leaving behind important things or people in pursuit of something else
Look to the climactic ends can't find my way down
Feeling lost or overwhelmed by a situation without a clear way out
I need some violence to make me feel alive
Desiring intense experiences or risk-taking behavior to feel something
When I know it's safe love me love me
Seeking affection and validation from others when there is no real danger present
And then I'm drifting out I'm lost and out of sight
Feeling disconnected and invisible, both internally and externally
I don't think sympathy averts tragedy
Believing that kindness or pity is not enough to prevent negative outcomes or tragedies
We've been sacrificed
Having been overlooked or neglected for someone or something else's gain
We'll be well tonight
Despite challenges and sacrifices, still finding a way to have a good time
But we wont belong
Feeling like an outsider, despite being in the midst of a group or situation
We'll be fighting force
Continuing to fight and push forward, despite obstacles and setbacks
We'll be fighting force unknown
Continuing to fight and push forward, not knowing what lies ahead or what the outcome will be
Contributed by Amelia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.