The same year he met Stephan Jenkins, and Third Eye Blind formed shortly after. In 1997 they released their self-titled debut album, on which Cadogan cowrote ten of the fourteen tracks. He also cowrote six of the songs on their second album, Blue.
After disagreement and a dispute over an EP deal, Cadogan was fired from the band. He filed a lawsuit against the band and manager. The lawsuit ended in 2002 with Kevin receiving an unknown amount.
Cadogan started a new band called Bully. The band completed a few tracks, but they were not available to buy. The band then split and Kevin went solo. He went on to release three albums: 12 Nights in Studio A, Thousand Yard Stare, and Wunderfoot, all of which included Bully-era tracks as well as new stuff.
In early 2007, Cadogan announced on MySpace that he had joined Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell and Stroke 9 drummer Eric Stock to form Radio Angel.
On August 2, 2008, Kevin and new bandmates (Jude Gold, Keith Graves, and Dave Berners) played in Virginia City, NV, at the famous Piper Opera House for the V&T Railway Benefit. It was a huge success. As well as playing some 3EB songs, Kevin introduced some of his new songs. He plans to record very soon.
This Life
Kevin Cadogan Lyrics
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Your arms go limp, your body's dry.
You have no control.
The voice in my head is telling me,
"you're gonna be dead, so go with me"
No I don't want to go.
I know how your face looks when you're down.
You won't have me with you, so just rage.
Where do we go when we die?
I think she knows, I think she'll try
To keep it all inside.
The life we live can be denied.
Will there always be this doubt in your mind?
This ain't the way to die.
I know how your face looks when you're down.
You won't have me with you, so just rage.
Put your faith in this life.
I know how your face looks when you're down.
You won't have me with you, so just rage.
Put your faith in this life.
Where do we go?
Where do we go?
Put your faith in this life.
The lyrics to Kevin Cadogan's song "This Life" are incredibly introspective and contemplative, exploring the idea of what happens after we die, and how we can find meaning in our lives whilst we are alive. The opening lines suggest a sense of powerlessness and resignation in the face of death, with the singer feeling as though they have no control over the situation, and the voice in their head urging them to give up and accept their fate. However, the following lines suggest that the singer does not want to go, and is actively resisting the idea of death and what it represents.
The chorus of the song seems to suggest that the best way to find meaning in life is to "put your faith in this life", and to live fully in the moment, rather than worrying about what may come after death. The lines "I know how your face looks when you're down. You won't have me with you, so just rage" suggest that the singer wants the listener to make the most of their time on earth, rather than dwelling on negative emotions or experiences. The repeated question of "where do we go when we die?" speaks to the universal human fear of the unknown, and the uncertainty that comes with the end of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this what it's like when you die?
The uncertainty of death and what it really feels like.
Your arms go limp, your body's dry.
Illustrating the physicality of death and how it affects a person's body.
You have no control.
Highlighting how powerless a person feels when faced with death.
The voice in my head is telling me, 'you're gonna be dead, so go with me'
The constant reminder of death and the temptation to give up and accept it.
No I don't want to go.
Despite the temptation, there's still a deep desire to stay alive.
I know how your face looks when you're down.
A reference to a previous experience of seeing someone in despair.
You won't have me with you, so just rage.
Encouraging the listener to hold onto anger and fight against death.
Put your faith in this life.
Encouraging the listener to find hope and purpose in their current existence.
Where do we go when we die?
The age-old question about the afterlife.
I think she knows, I think she'll try to keep it all inside.
A belief that someone else may have the answers to the afterlife, but they choose to keep it to themselves.
The life we live can be denied.
Acknowledging that some may choose to reject or deny their current life and its value.
Will there always be this doubt in your mind?
Contemplating whether or not a person will always have reservations about the afterlife.
This ain't the way to die.
A rejection of giving up and accepting death as the only option.
Where do we go?
Repeating the question of the afterlife and its mysteries.
Put your faith in this life.
A final call to find purpose and joy in the present life.
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bear-qe7ep
Awesome song. One of my favorites of all the times.