Inspired by the likes of ALICE IN CHAINS and TOOL, FOR THE TAKING fashion infectious, melodic hard rock that would remind one of BREAKING BENJAMIN or early STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, all punctuated by Green’s distinctive vocal delivery, which he’d became known for during his years with FUEL. FOR THE TAKING possess an emotive, innovative style that’s bound to inspire a larger shift towards originality amid a genre that’s overrun with uniformity.
FOR THE TAKING’s powerful sound first started taking shape after Green began working on material with Brian Vodinh of 10 YEARS, material that will serve as the foundation upon which FOR THE TAKING’s debut will be built.
“It’s a new sound,” Green explains of the songs he’s been recording with FOR THE TAKING. “I think a lot of times, it’s a weird thing to have a modern sound and yet, maintain a sound that is completely original. With us, we’ve got a lot of the elements of what a modern sound would be, but with my voice it still has its own feel to it.”
Band members
Toryn Green - Vocals
Eddie Raccioppi - Guitar/BG vocals
Ray Rossler - Drums
Mike Zagel - Guitar
Joe Meyer - Bass
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Time Is Running Out
For The Taking Lyrics
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blood sweat and tears are all I give
you'll never break me down no
never ever
a time of sacrifice you see
you live to take it all from me
I'll never be controlled no
never ever
our time is running out
as the beat of this heart keeps racing
the thunder before the storm
and the tick of this clock keeps breaking
the calm before all explodes
To understand's to walk these days
and nights in shoes imprisoning me
You'll never see inside no
never ever
the dancing face of jealousy
the ups and downs are where you breathe
respecting all we vowed that day
never ever
our time is running out
our time is running out
as the beat of this heart keeps racing
the thunder before the storm
and the tick of this clock keeps breaking
the calm before all explodes
Pacing, Now doubt it's breaking
this pill we're taking
to make this go away
conflict inside of chaos
remaining blameless
beneath the skin the abyss
The lyrics to For The Taking's song "Time Is Running Out" speak to the struggles of living in a "house of pain" and sacrificing everything in order to survive. The lyrics speak of enduring blood, sweat, and tears in order to avoid being broken down by external forces. The song's catchy hook, "our time is running out", adds to the sense of urgency and the need to hold on to what little control we have left. The ticking clock and the beat of the heart create a sense of time speeding up and a feeling of impending doom.
The artist highlights the importance of understanding and empathy, of walking in someone else's shoes in order to comprehend their struggles. The mentioned "dancing face of jealousy" and "ups and downs" are a reminder that life is not a smooth-sailing journey, and that we must respect the promises we've made to ourselves and others.
Overall, the song speaks to the human condition and our need to fight against external factors that seek to break us down. It is a message of resilience and the importance of holding onto hope even as time seems to be slipping away.
Line by Line Meaning
This house of pain is where I live
This is the environment I live in - a painful one that I'm used to.
Blood sweat and tears are all I give
I give everything I have, even if it causes me pain.
You'll never break me down no, never ever
I won't be broken, no matter what anyone does.
A time of sacrifice you see, you live to take it all from me
You take everything from me at my expense, always taking and never giving.
I'll never be controlled no, never ever
I won't allow anyone to control me or my decisions.
Our time is running out
We're running out of time to solve our problems.
As the beat of this heart keeps racing, the thunder before the storm
Things are intensifying and building up before they burst, much like the way a storm approaches.
And the tick of this clock keeps breaking, the calm before all explodes
The ticking of the clock represents the tension building up and eventually leading to chaos.
To understand's to walk these days and nights in shoes imprisoning me
Understanding the situation requires experiencing what I go through day and night, as if walking in my shoes while I feel trapped.
You'll never see inside no, never ever
You can't understand what I go through or how I feel, as it is something I keep hidden away.
The dancing face of jealousy, the ups and downs are where you breathe
Jealousy is a constant presence, and navigating through the ups and downs of life is how one can endure it.
Respecting all we vowed that day, never ever
I will always honor the promises made and never let them slip away.
Pacing, Now doubt it's breaking, this pill we're taking, to make this go away
The situation has caused stress, and we're using a remedy to mask the effects.
Conflict inside of chaos, remaining blameless, beneath the skin the abyss
There is constant chaos inside my mind and life, but I'm trying not to be the cause of the problem. However, deep down, there is still turmoil brewing.
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.