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.
Whispers
Life of Agony Lyrics
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You probably heard every word
It didn't take long for them to spread it
It didn't take long to spread the word
You can whisper if you want to
You can call me shat you will
You can cower in your corner
Smiles come from the fake ones
They'll pretend to be your friend
They'll cut you down just to have fun
Then kiss your ass to make amends
And I wish I may and I wish I might
You never know who really starts it
You never know who's talking shit
In the end it doesn't matter
Cause in the end, they're all on your list
The lyrics to Life of Agony's song "Whispers" speak to the theme of rumors and gossip, and how they can quickly spread and escalate. The opening lines mention how the subject of the rumors may have heard every word about something that was said about them. The lyrics go on to suggest that rumors can be hurtful and are often spread by cowards who hide behind whispers. The chorus of the song speaks to the idea that the subject of the rumors can choose to ignore them or confront them head-on. The lyrics suggest that fake and insincere people may offer false friendship only to cut someone down later.
The second verse reinforces the message that rumors and gossip are hurtful and the people who spread them may not be trustworthy. The lyrics also suggest that trying to figure out who starts rumors and talking about them does not really matter since ultimately they all end up on the same "list".
Overall, "Whispers" is a song that speaks to the idea that rumors and gossip can be very damaging and hurtful, and that it's important to either ignore them or confront them head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
You probably heard all about it
It is likely that you have heard about the situation
You probably heard every word
It is likely that you have heard all the details about the situation
It didn't take long for them to spread it
The information about the situation was spread quickly by those involved
It didn't take long to spread the word
The information about the situation was spread quickly by those involved
You can whisper if you want to
You have the option to speak about the situation in a secretive manner
You can call me shat you will
You can refer to me however you want
You can cower in your corner
You have the option to hide away in fear
Or you can say it to my grill
Alternatively, you can confront me directly and say it to my face
Smiles come from the fake ones
People who are being insincere will often smile to conceal their true feelings
They'll pretend to be your friend
These insincere people will act like they are your friend
They'll cut you down just to have fun
However, they will take pleasure in disparaging or mocking you for their own amusement
Then kiss your ass to make amends
But they will turn around and try to make up for it by being excessively kind or flattering
And I wish I may and I wish I might
This line is likely an intro or segue leading into the next verse
You never know who really starts it
It's impossible to always identify who initiated the situation
You never know who's talking shit
You can't know for sure who is spreading untrue or hurtful information
In the end it doesn't matter
Ultimately, the specifics of the situation don't hold much importance
Cause in the end, they're all on your list
Because in the end, everyone involved is affected by it, so it's best to move on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN ROBERT, DAN RICHARDSON, JOEY ZAMPELLA, KEITH CAPUTO, SAL ABRUSCATO
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