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.
Wicked Ways
Life of Agony Lyrics
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Would come to save us all
It seems that he left us - to fend for ourselves - just
To try and make us strong
How can I face another day
Knowing he's done me wrong
Never told - But I tried - I tried
All they stole left me brokenhearted
They left me there, to die
Seein's believing - Don't know what I'm feeling
Don't know who I am anymore
I tried to embrace it - but fell on my face - it's
Been laughing at me all along
All ends are frayed and I've been betrayed
Scarred to the bone
Should've known what those wolves had wanted
Never told - But I tried - I tried
All they stole left me brokenhearted
They left me there, To die, to die, to die, to die
Sooner or Later - I thought that a savior
Would come to save us all
I'm not afraid of wicked ways
Knowing he's done me wrong
Should've known what those wolves had wanted
Never told - But I tried - I tried
All they stole left me brokenhearted
They left me there
Should've known what those wolves had wanted
Never told - But I tried - I tried
All they stole left me brokenhearted
Never Told - But I tried - I tried
Tried - I tried
Tried - I tried
The lyrics of Life of Agony's Wicked Ways speak of a loss of faith in a higher power and the struggle to cope with life's difficulties in the absence of one. The singer expresses a belief that a savior would come and save them but is now disillusioned by their absence. They feel abandoned and must learn to fend for themselves in a world that can be cruel and unforgiving.
The lines "All ends are frayed and I've been betrayed, scarred to the bone" convey a sense of deep-seated emotional pain and betrayal. The singer is left to deal with the aftermath of being wronged, feeling helpless and abandoned. However, in the face of adversity, they refuse to succumb to "wicked ways" and stand firm in their resilience.
Wicked Ways is an introspective and emotive song that highlights the struggles of losing faith, confronting lies and deception, and ultimately finding the strength to persevere.
Line by Line Meaning
Sooner or Later - I thought that a savior
Hoping for someone to rescue us from our troubles, but it was just wishful thinking
Would come to save us all
Expecting someone to bring salvation to our lives
It seems that he left us - to fend for ourselves - just
Realizing that we are on our own to deal with our problems
To try and make us strong
The challenges we face are meant to toughen us up
How can I face another day
Feeling overwhelmed by the difficulties of life
Knowing he's done me wrong
Blaming the absent savior for abandoning us
Should've known what those wolves had wanted
Regretting not seeing through the intentions of those who took advantage of us
Never told - But I tried - I tried
Attempting to prevent the harm caused by others, but failing to do so
All they stole left me brokenhearted
Feeling emotionally devastated because of the loss or betrayal
They left me there, to die
Abandoned and neglected by those who were supposed to help
Seein's believing - Don't know what I'm feeling
Doubting one's senses and emotions, feeling confused and lost
Don't know who I am anymore
Having an identity crisis due to the experiences and traumas endured
I tried to embrace it - but fell on my face - it's
Trying to confront the reality of the situation, but failing miserably
Been laughing at me all along
The harshness of reality seems to mock and ridicule the singer
All ends are frayed and I've been betrayed
Feeling like everything is falling apart and that trust has been broken
Scarred to the bone
Deeply wounded, hurt and traumatized by what happened
I'm not afraid of wicked ways
Not being intimidated by the hardships and struggles of life
Never Told - But I tried - I tried
Continuing to regret not being able to prevent the harm caused by others
Tried - I tried
Feeling guilty and responsible for not being able to stop or fix the situation
Tried - I tried
Repeating the same idea of feeling powerless and helpless to change anything
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALAN ROBERT, JOEY ZAMPELLA, KEITH CAPUTO, SAL ABRUSCATO
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