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.
Through and Through
Life of Agony Lyrics
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It's working overtime
Worried about where I'm gonna spend my life
But it's much too late, it's much too late
Oh it's much too late to start picking fights
You said: where ya been, where ya been
Where ya going to, where ya going to, where ya going to?
Can't it wait, can't it wait, can't it wait
Just a minute now, just a minute now, come on
I need some air to breathe
I need some space, just leave
'Cause I'm colder than ever (colder than ever)
I said I'm colder than ever
I'm empty, empty through and through
Someday they'll see, someday I'll be
Unwanting of somewhere to hide
But for now I'll take shelter
Deep in the back of my mind
Can it wait? can't you wait?
'Cause I ain't ready to lay it on the line
I still shake, I still shake
From this chill in my spine
I've got this chill yeah
In the back of my spine
Baby all the time now
Chilling my bones, chilling all alone now
Find a way, find a way, I've found a way
To cope with the everyday now
Raise your hands if you understand
I need some air to breathe
I need some space, just leave
'cause I'm colder than ever (colder than ever)
I said I'm colder than ever
I'm empty, empty through and through
Smiling's just a phase yeah
And nothing can phase me
The song ‘Through And Through’ by Life of Agony explores the turmoil and anxiety of the singer as they receive constant questioning and criticism from those around them. The lyrics begin with the singer being confronted about their life choices and concerns about their future. However, they feel it’s too late for anyone to tell them what to do or to pick fights with them. The lyrics highlight their frustration with the constant questioning, urging the person to wait for a moment before pressing further. The singer feels like they need space to breathe and to escape the overwhelming emotions they are experiencing. They describe feeling empty and colder than ever before, which suggests that they may be dealing with depression.
The song continues with the singer acknowledging that someday they will be ready to face the world and find their place in it. However, for now, they just need to take shelter and find a way to cope with the everyday. The song ends with the singer stating that smiling is just a phase, and nothing can phase them. This suggests that they have found a way to cope with their anxiety and to continue living their lives, in spite of the judgments and pressures they face.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got that look in your eye again
I can see the worry in your eyes
It's working overtime
Your mind is preoccupied with thoughts
Worried about where I'm gonna spend my life
Concerned about my future
But it's much too late, it's much too late
It's too late to start trying to control my life
Oh it's much too late to start picking fights
Arguing won't solve anything
You said: where ya been, where ya been
Asking where I've been
Where ya going to, where ya going to, where ya going to?
Asking where I'm going
'Cause I'm right here, yeah
But I'm right here with you now
Can't it wait, can't it wait, can't it wait
Can we discuss this later?
Just a minute now, just a minute now, come on
Let me catch my breath first
I need some air to breathe
I need some space to think
I need some space, just leave
Please give me some alone time
'Cause I'm colder than ever (colder than ever)
I feel emotionally numb
I said I'm colder than ever
I'm repeating myself because I'm struggling to communicate
I'm empty, empty through and through
I feel completely hollow and alone
Someday they'll see, someday I'll be
Maybe someday people will understand me
Unwanting of somewhere to hide
I hope to eventually stop feeling the need to escape
But for now I'll take shelter
For now, I need to find comfort where I can
Deep in the back of my mind
I'm keeping my emotions hidden
Can it wait? can't you wait?
I'm not ready for this conversation yet
'Cause I ain't ready to lay it on the line
I'm not ready to be completely honest yet
I still shake, I still shake
I'm still scared and anxious
From this chill in my spine
My fear is physical and all-consuming
I've got this chill yeah
I feel this way all the time
In the back of my spine
This fear is deeply rooted in me
Baby all the time now
I'm always feeling this way now
Chilling my bones, chilling all alone now
I feel isolated and cold
Find a way, find a way, I've found a way
I've found ways to cope with my anxiety
To cope with the everyday now
To deal with my anxiety on a daily basis
Raise your hands if you understand
If you can relate to this feeling, show me
Smiling's just a phase yeah
Appearances can be deceiving
And nothing can phase me
Despite my struggles, I will keep going
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN ROBERT, JOEY ZAMPELLA, KEITH CAPUTO, SAL ABRUSCATO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pizdafrdamana
You got that look in your eye again
It's working overtime
Worried about where I'm gonna spend my life
But it's much too late, I said it's much too late
I said it's much too late to start picking fights
You said: where ya been, where ya going
Where ya going to, where ya going to, where are ya going?
'Cause I'll be right here, yeah
Can it wait, can't you wait, can't you wait
Just a minute now, just a minute now, come on
I need some air to breathe
I need some space, just leave
'Cause I'm colder than ever colder than ever
I said I'm colder than ever
I'm empty
Empty through and through
Someday they'll see, someday I'll be
Unwanting of somewhere to hide
But for now I'll take shelter
Deep in the back of my mind
Can it wait? Can't you wait?
Can't you wait?
'Cause I ain't ready to lay it on the line
I still shake, I still shake
I still shake
And from this chill in my spine
I've got this chill oh yeah
In the back of my spine
Baby all the time now
Chilling my bones, chilling all alone now
Find a way, find a way, I've found a way
To cope with the everyday now
Raise your hands if you understand
'Cause I'm colder than ever colder than ever
I said I'm colder than ever
I'm empty
Empty through and through
Smiling's just a phrase yeah
And nothing can phrase me
Smiling's just a phrase yeah
And nothing can phrase me
Come on
@roguelead72
River Runs Red is probably one of the most overlooked concept albums ever.
@MrAlh1997
Agree man🤘🤘
@briancannon3987
What's the concept
@roguelead72
@@briancannon3987 Teenage kid who's life is falling to shit, bitchy stepmom, gets fired, gf breaks it off and he's failing school(all connected with messages on the answering machine), end of the album he locks himself in the bathroom a slits his wrists, and ends with the stepmom screaming after she busts in and finds him.
@briancannon3987
@@roguelead72 oh wow....I found a vhs tape with a bunch of unknown 90s bands. Life of agony was the best band on there
@bmgsantos
True Story!
Brooklyn metal scene...
LOA / Carnivore / Biohazard
@DonnyBoSox
River Runs Red, without question, is one of the best albums from beginning to end. It has been 23 years since it was released, and it never gets old to me.
@thorthunderlungs5171
1993 for me was 4 CDs... River Runs Red, Bloody Kisses- Type O Negative, Blind- COC, and Vulgar Display of Power- Pantera. There were some others too but those four were in full rotation for a couple of years straight. Good damn stuff.
@dennisfinan7977
Thor Thunderlungs blind sure was good man.
@ThomasFullery
Donald Knepper Why am I OT surprised to find you here at the top of the comments section, D Mat Knep? You are the reason I know who Life of Agony is. Long live Vince Henderson and that weird fuck Christiansen. #BabiesAblaze