Figure Four started in 1996 and were signed to Solid State Records. The ban… Read Full Bio ↴Figure Four started in 1996 and were signed to Solid State Records. The band is currently on hiatus, as two of its members are now in the full-time touring hardcore punk band, Comeback Kid, and one of its members is now in a metalcore/crossover band, Grave Maker. They played a few isolated shows throughout 2006.

With their seven year existence they have toured across the world from Europe, Puerto Rico, South America aswell Canada and the US countless times. Releasing 3 full length records, two on Southern California's Facedown Records and their latest entitled Suffering the Loss on Seattle's Solidstate Records. Sharing the stage and touring with such bands as Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Dropkick Murphys and many more they received an amazing loving crowd all across the world.

With the rise of band mates other project - Comeback Kid - Figure Four had slown down a significant amount. Time and time again people have asked us what are plans are for touring and for an upcoming album. At the present moment the only plans we have are a few upcoming shows in the new year. Each member has been very busy doing what they do best. Andrew and Jeremy have kept themselves more then busy with The Comeback Kid. Bailey had been playing in Winnipeg's Endless Fight and more recently New Jersey's Shattered Realm . Steve decided it was time to buy a house and furthur his transformer collection, and while Mel has been hard at work studying and going to University.

With no intention on calling it quits, be prepared to see Figure Four around for a while!

State of Mind
Figure Four Lyrics

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I CAN'T ESCAPE THIS STATE OF MIND. IT ALWAYS STAYS THE SAME. I FAIL TO BELIEVE BECAUSE NOTHING EVER WORKS OUT LIKE IT SHOULD. I TRY TO BELIEVE YOUR WORDS BUT DEEP INSIDE IT EATS AWAY. DEEP INSIDE IT EATS AWAY. SO I'VE LEARNED. I'VE LEARNED NOT TO TRUST. IT DOESN'T COME SO EASILY.IT DOESN'T COME SO EASY ANYMORE.

SO I'VE LEARNED. NOW I'VE LEARNED.

EVERYTIME YOU SEEM SO CONFIDENT, AND EVERYTIME YOU RE-ASSURE ME. TRUST ME NOW, AND I WANNA BELIEVE.TRUST ME NOW.AND I STILL WANNA BELIEVE.I KNOW ITS GOOD INTENTIONS,BUT IT ALWAYS ENDS THE SAME WAY. TRUST ME NOW, AND I WANNA BELIEVE.TRUST ME NOW, AND I STILL WANNA BELIEVE.

NOW I TAKE IT ON.NOW I TAKE TOO MUCH ON MYSELF.

EVERYTIME YOU SEEM SO CONFIDENT, AND EVERYTIME YOU RE-ASSURE ME. TRUST ME NOW, AND I WANNA BELIEVE.TRUST ME NOW.AND I STILL WANNA BELIEVE. TRUST ME NOW AND I STILL WANNA BELIEVE. I STILL WANT TO BELIEVE YOU.THIS STATE OF MIND IS HOLDING ME BACK.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Figure Four's song State Of Mind are about the inability to escape a negative state of mind. The singer is unable to believe in others or their words because every time he does, he ends up hurt and disappointed. He has learned not to trust easily and now takes too much onto himself. The constant reassurances from others only temporarily alleviate the pain of his doubt and skepticism, ultimately leading him back to his negative state of mind. While the singer wants to believe in others, his state of mind is holding him back.

This song speaks to the struggles of trusting in relationships, whether they be romantic or platonic. The endless cycle of being hurt and then attempting to trust again can be traumatizing and can lead to a negative perspective on life. The singer's repetition of "trust me now" signifies a desperate yearning for others to prove themselves trustworthy, but ultimately it is his own mind that is holding him back from fully trusting.

Overall, State Of Mind is a powerful and relatable song that speaks to the struggle of trusting others in the face of past disappointments and hurts.

Line by Line Meaning

I CAN'T ESCAPE THIS STATE OF MIND.
No matter what I try or do, my current mental state remains unchanged and I feel trapped.

IT ALWAYS STAYS THE SAME.
My state of mind does not vary, it remains constant over time.

I FAIL TO BELIEVE BECAUSE NOTHING EVER WORKS OUT LIKE IT SHOULD.
My lack of belief stems from the fact that things never turn out as they are supposed to, leaving me disillusioned.

I TRY TO BELIEVE YOUR WORDS BUT DEEP INSIDE IT EATS AWAY.
Even though I make an effort to trust what you say, my inner doubt and mistrust continue to gnaw away at me.

SO I'VE LEARNED. I'VE LEARNED NOT TO TRUST.
After experiencing repeated disappointment and betrayal, I have learned not to put my trust in anyone.

IT DOESN'T COME SO EASILY. IT DOESN'T COME SO EASY ANYMORE.
Trusting someone is not an easy task for me anymore because of past experiences.

EVERYTIME YOU SEEM SO CONFIDENT, AND EVERYTIME YOU RE-ASSURE ME. TRUST ME NOW, AND I WANNA BELIEVE.
Whenever you appear to be sure of yourself and try to convince me, I really want to trust you.

I KNOW ITS GOOD INTENTIONS,BUT IT ALWAYS ENDS THE SAME WAY.
Although your intentions may be good, the outcome always disappoints me.

NOW I TAKE IT ON.NOW I TAKE TOO MUCH ON MYSELF.
I have started to bear the burden of trust issues by myself, without seeking help from others.

I STILL WANT TO BELIEVE YOU.THIS STATE OF MIND IS HOLDING ME BACK.
Even though it's difficult to trust, I still desire to believe, but my current mental state is hindering me from doing so.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BRYAN ADAMS, JAMES DOUGLAS VALLANCE

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