After releasing two albums with this line-up, Sal left due to musical differences, and recruited a drummer for the recording/touring of 'Soul Searching Sun.' Caputo felt that the band's original spirit had left the band, and decided to quit in 1997. After a tour with replacement vocalist Whitfield Crane, the singer from Ugly Kid Joe, the band officially disbanded in 1999.
In 2003, the band reunited with their original line-up and played two sold-out shows before their home-town crowd, receiving great reception. This eventually led to a new studio album in 2005, namely 'Broken Valley'. Caputo came out as transgender in 2011. The band broke up again in 2012.
In 2014 the original 'River Runs Red' line-up returned to stage for several gigs. Their latest album A Place Where There's No More Pain was released in 2017. An upcoming album 'The Sound of Scars' is set to be released in 2019.
Method Of Groove
Life of Agony Lyrics
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Now that you're aware we're gonna give you the message
My father taught me many things
Living deaf, dumb, & blind will get you nothing
So listen up and hear what I have to say
It's never too late to learn in this day and age
We'll point you in a new direction
Passed down to this generation
If you've hread anything from me
It would be to hold on to your dreams
Learn from my mistakes
And it will take off some weight
He said "You got your whole life to live,
And so much more to give,
Never compromise and you will never live a lie"
He said "Son, remember where you came from"
We never doubted ourselves for a minute
Ah they may criticize and compromise, but we were always in it
So come on down and see what this is all about
It's in our soul, on the road, wherever we may go
So wake up, nothing can stop us,
We got the chaos so just let us
Provide the lines that make your mind spend the time
Think before you sink to the bottom
He said "Son, remember where you came from"
The lyrics to "Method of Groove" by Life of Agony serve as a call to action and a message of guidance to the listener. The song opens with the statement that the band has a special method of groove that has caught the attention of the listener. This sets the tone for the remainder of the lyrics, in which the band shares their insights and knowledge with the audience.
The lyrics "My father taught me many things, Living deaf, dumb, & blind will get you nothing" indicate that the singer has been taught valuable life lessons by their father. The message is clear: it is crucial to pay attention and educate oneself in order to succeed in life. The band then proceeds to offer guidance to their listeners, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and learn from the mistakes of others. The final line reinforces the idea of staying true to oneself and one's roots: "He said 'Son, remember where you came from'".
Overall, the song serves as a powerful reminder to stay focused and driven, while also being mindful of the lessons and wisdom passed down from previous generations.
Line by Line Meaning
We've got the method of groove that grabbed your attention
We have a style of music that has caught your eye
Now that you're aware we're gonna give you the message
Now that you're paying attention, we have a message to share
My father taught me many things
My father taught me a lot about life
Living deaf, dumb, & blind will get you nothing
Ignoring the world around you will leave you with nothing
So listen up and hear what I have to say
Pay attention to what I'm about to say
It's never too late to learn in this day and age
No matter what age you are, it's never too late to keep learning
We'll point you in a new direction
We'll guide you towards something different
Passed down to this generation
This message has been passed down to us and we're passing it on
If you've hread anything from me
If you've learned anything from me
It would be to hold on to your dreams
Never give up on your dreams
Learn from my mistakes
Don't repeat the mistakes that I've made
And it will take off some weight
By learning from mistakes, you can ease your burden
He said "You got your whole life to live,
My father told me that I have my entire life ahead of me
And so much more to give,
And I have a lot to offer
Never compromise and you will never live a lie"
If you stick to your principles, you'll never live a false life
We never doubted ourselves for a minute
We always believed in ourselves
Ah they may criticize and compromise, but we were always in it
People may have criticized us or tried to change us, but we stayed true to ourselves
So come on down and see what this is all about
Come see what we're all about
It's in our soul, on the road, wherever we may go
Our music is a part of us and we take it with us wherever we go
So wake up, nothing can stop us,
Wake up and realize that nothing can hold us back
We got the chaos so just let us
We have the energy and intensity, so let us do our thing
Provide the lines that make your mind spend the time
We provide lyrics that make you think
Think before you sink to the bottom
Don't let yourself fall down to the bottom, think before you act
He said "Son, remember where you came from"
My father reminded me to always remember my roots
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN ROBERT, JOEY ZAMPELLA, KEITH CAPUTO, SAL ABRUSCATO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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We've got the method of groove that grabbed your attention
Now that you're aware we're gonna give you the message
My father taught me many things
Living deaf, dumb and blind will get you nothing
So listen up and hear what I have to say
It's never too late to learn in this day and age
We'll point you in a new direction
Passed down to this generation
If you've learned anything from me
It would be to hold on to your dreams
Learn from my mistakes
And it will take off some of the weight
He said, "You got your whole life to live,
And so much more to give
I'll never compromise and you will never live a lie."
He said, "Son, remember where you came from."
We never doubted ourselves for a minute
Oh they may criticize and compromise, but we were always in it
So come on down and see what this is all about
It's in our soul, on the road, wherever we may go
So wake up, nothing can stop us
We got the chaos so just let us
Provide the lines that make your mind spend the time
Think before you sink to the bottom
He said, "Son, remember where you came from."
@fooobarrr4697
Absolutely one of the best albums,ever.
@IAM-bs3le
.....this makes me miss the happier times before life got in the way ....and the music died !
@everkorn311
Best to listen on a good system LOUD! Still my favorite LOA song!
@WeWantYouToStay
The riffs in this song... Oh my
@PeteOG
Saw them at the Fastlane in Asbury Park, and then at Lamour's on Christmas Day 93, they were F'n awesome and brought the house down. Their shows had insane mosh pits of high intensity. Such an incredible live band, can't wait to see them again 20+ years later still love their music.
@rustykuntz94
Def, always a great show. They opened for Type O a lot back in 1993/94.
@Hellwyck
They shared band members.
@cpw1972
Cool that same time frame they seemed to open for all the thrash bands in NYC /NJ sW them a bunch , favorite show was at limelight opening for Overkill
@brianobrian6637
This brings back memories!!
@raymondt.1880
one of my favorite songs by them.