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.
Strung Out
Life of Agony Lyrics
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I'm looking for that second chance
I've reached out - I've reached out for friends
I think I know how the story ends
If this world has let ya down - Then leave it
If you're lost among the crowd - Defeated
If you can't see past your frown and cheated
Face down - Face down again
Injected just below the skin
Break out - break out of this
I think I've got the itch again
If this world has let ya down - Then leave it
If you're lost among the crowd - Defeated
If you can't see past your frown and cheated
You're feeling like there must be more to life than this
If I gave it all up do you - Do you think I
Do you think I'd survive?
And if I walked right up to you should
Should I greet you?
Or should I lay down and die?
And if I came full circle with you - Would you take me?
Take me back in your life
And I tried so hard so you'd be
Proud of me, proud of me, proud of me, proud of me
Proud all the time
Proud all the time
Proud all the time
Strung outâ?¦
If this world has let ya down - Then leave it
If you're lost among the crowd - Defeated
If you can't see past your frown and cheated
You're feeling like there must be more to life than this
If this world has let ya down - Then leave it
If you're lost among the crowd - Defeated
If you can't see past your frown and cheated
You're feeling like there must be more to life than this
Strung out again
Strung out again
The song "Strung Out" by Life of Agony is about feeling lost and defeated in life, and searching for a second chance. The lyrics suggest that the singer has struggled and perhaps turned to drugs as a way to cope with their pain. The repetition of "strung out again" throughout the song emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of despair.
The chorus serves as a call to action, encouraging the listener to leave behind the negativity of the world and find something better. The line "if you can't see past your frown and cheated" speaks to the idea of feeling like life has let you down and has not turned out the way you had hoped or expected. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in a negative mindset.
The latter half of the song seems to be directed towards a specific person, as the singer asks if they would be accepted and loved if they gave up their past destructive behaviors. The repetition of "proud of me" at the end emphasizes the desire for acceptance and approval from this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Strung out - Strung out again
Feeling helpless and overwhelmed again
I'm looking for that second chance
Searching for an opportunity to start anew
I've reached out - I've reached out for friends
Seeking comfort and support from loved ones
I think I know how the story ends
Anticipating a similar outcome to past failures
If this world has let ya down - Then leave it
If the world has disappointed or hurt you, move on
If you're lost among the crowd - Defeated
If you feel lost and defeated in life
If you can't see past your frown and cheated
If you can't see the bright side and feel cheated
You're feeling like there must be more to life than this
You crave more meaning and fulfillment in life
Face down - Face down again
Overpowered and helpless
Injected just below the skin
Addicted and vulnerable
Break out - break out of this
Breaking free from addiction and despair
I think I've got the itch again
Experiencing craving and temptation once more
If I gave it all up do you - Do you think I
Wondering if giving up everything would be worth it
Do you think I'd survive?
Questioning if he can make it after giving up everything
And if I walked right up to you should
Contemplating whether or not to approach someone for help
Should I greet you? Or should I lay down and die?
Unsure whether to reach out for help or give up completely
And if I came full circle with you - Would you take me?
If I returned to you, would you accept me?
Take me back in your life
Begging for acceptance and love
And I tried so hard so you'd be
Struggling to make someone proud
Proud of me, proud of me, proud of me, proud of me
Desperate for validation and approval
Proud all the time
Hoping to earn continual approval
Strung out
Fighting addiction and despair
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALAN ROBERT, JOEY ZAMPELLA, KEITH CAPUTO, SAL ABRUSCATO
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