In 1999, the band independently released their self titled EP (referred to as "The Green Album"). At this time, they were also opening for bands such as Amen, Disturbed, Nickelback and Nothingface.
They later signed with Arista Records, where they released two major label albums in One Nation Under (which features many re-recorded songs from their self titled album) (2001) and My So-Called Life (2003). They had two music videos which are for their songs "Check Ya" and "Smack", both of which can be viewed over on You Tube. Before the recording of My So-Called Life, bassist Rob Ruccia left the band to do production work on other bands, leaving vocalist Jett to record the bass for the album. They later recruited Avi Kopernik to play bass for the group's live shows.
After being dropped by Arista less than a month after the release of My So-Called Life, they went to work preparing for their third album. As time went on, writing music became a chore and Jett with nothing to fall back on, needed to concentrate on a day job to support his family. Joe Pettinato, who already had a construction business, then left the band, and the rest of the group called it quits in 2005. Two songs from the intended album, "Middle of the Road" and "My Own Destiny", can still be streamed on their official PureVolume page.
Although they have not gained widespread popularity within the music community as a whole, they are well recognized both in the Chicago area and among nu metal fans.
Horrors
From Zero Lyrics
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Is it someone we didn't know?
And we see that's to be is to be
And even that's still a big unknown
And if we try to be real
There's a sense that I lose
Just to get it right
I can't believe you don't see
That you're holding tight
Well it's my way this time
It makes me feel like I've moved from the back to front
And the choice is mine
So let me practice as to what I preach
Running away it seems to be the only choice I ever come by
By getting my back against the wall you make me realize I've come this far
Again and again you make me feel like something that I have is nothing
Your taking your time but then you'll realize that all of this has made you
Look so complicting..yeah
We're all just whores
A time, a place, a mood
But you won't get it out of me
Ya step, ya play, ya fool
I got the shit pouring' out of me
It's in the way that I think
And I follow what I think is very nesessary
So come on let's a step up
Want to find out what it's like to be me
All these decisions
Now who's to believe?
It's all contradiction
So who should I be?
Cause your decisions
Not my decision
So please just go away
We're all just whores
The lyrics of From Zero's song Horrors are about the struggle of finding one's own identity in a world where people often judge you based on your outward appearance and actions rather than who you really are. The lyrics point out that people tend to label others as "whores" based on their behavior in a certain time, place, or mood, without understanding the complexity of their true selves. The song questions who is to blame for not making a name for yourself, and ponders whether it is someone unknown or simply a result of our own choices.
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself and following one's own path, even if others don't understand it. The singer states that you have to "practice what you preach" and follow your own intuition, even if it means running away or getting your back against the wall. The song's overall message is that it's important to find your own way in life and not let others dictate who you should be.
Overall, Horrors is a powerful and introspective song that speaks to the struggle of finding one's own identity in a world that can be harsh and judgmental at times. Its lyrics encourage listeners to stay true to themselves, follow their own path, and not let others define them.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's to blame if we don't make a name
Whose fault is it if we fail to succeed and make a name for ourselves?
Is it someone we didn't know?
Did we not know the person to blame for our failure?
And we see that's to be is to be
We realize that existence is what it is, without explanation or reason.
And even that's still a big unknown
Despite our understanding of existence, it is still a great mystery.
And if we try to be real
When we attempt to be our true selves,
There's a sense that I lose
We risk a feeling of loss.
Just to get it right
In order to succeed and do things correctly.
I can't believe you don't see
I am surprised that you can't recognize or understand.
That It's me and not the ink
My true self, not just the words written on a page, is what matters.
That you're holding tight
That you are clinging onto and valuing so highly.
Well it's my way this time
This time, I am doing things the way that I want to.
It makes me feel like I've moved from the back to front
It makes me feel like I have gone from a position of little importance or influence to one of greater significance.
And the choice is mine
I get to decide what I want to do.
So let me practice as to what I preach
Allow me to act on the things that I advise and promote.
Running away it seems to be the only choice I ever come by
Escaping or avoiding problems seems like the only solution I ever encounter.
By getting my back against the wall you make me realize I've come this far
Being backed into a corner has made me recognize how much progress I have made.
Again and again you make me feel like something that I have is nothing
You repeatedly make me feel like something important to me is meaningless or insignificant.
Your taking your time but then you'll realize that all of this has made you Look so complicting..yeah
You are moving slowly, but eventually you will see that your actions have made things more complicated for yourself.
We're all just whores
We are all willing to do whatever it takes to achieve our goals, similar to prostitutes.
A time, a place, a mood
Our willingness to take certain actions depends on our circumstance and feelings in the moment.
But you won't get it out of me
However, I am not willing to share or reveal my true intentions or motivations.
Ya step, ya play, ya fool
You act, you put on a show, and you deceive others.
I got the shit pouring' out of me
I have a lot of emotions and thoughts that I cannot control.
It's in the way that I think
The way I perceive things and my mindset contribute to who I am.
And I follow what I think is very nesessary
I act on what I believe to be essential or crucial.
So come on let's step up
Let's take action and move forward.
Want to find out what it's like to be me
Do you want to know what it's like to see things from my perspective?
All these decisions
Having to make all of these choices.
Now who's to believe?
Questioning who to trust or rely on.
It's all contradiction
Everything seems to contradict itself.
So who should I be?
Asking who I should strive to become.
Cause your decisions, not my decision
Your choices do not dictate or influence my own.
So please just go away
Leave me alone and let me make my own choices.
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sønar
I almost forgot how groovy and funky this track is.
Never gets old!
So underrated.
jaclyn everson
Many People Have Never Heard Of This Band :( but it's cool cause i like showing them off!!!
Kenneth Aquino
Where ya from
XodusOnan
Love this band so much. Pity they're no longer together.
Joshua Tilley
this band was straight fucking bad ass
M4ND1NG0X
@journ145 Totally agree... From Zero knew how to release all the stress inside, specialy on this song!... pity they broke up...!!
jairin rising
i loved..... i love this band. anyone remember liquid gang? full devil jacket? the livid? minus/ minus driver?
VolcomInfinity
Praise to M4ND1NG0X, Swear he always has things on here I haven't heard in forever..\m/ Rock on!
degas
yes please...