History:
In Early 2003, Nural signed with Hopeless Records in their first deal with a major record company. They then released their first major, full-length album titled The Weight Of The World. The Album was released August 9, 2005, gaining immediate attention. In the beginning of the summer, they began touring as one of the invited bands on the Warped Tour, a summer long rock tour of the United States. The single, "Tension", off The Weight Of The World album, appeared as one the songs on the Warped Tour 2-disc compilation that was released through Side One Dummy records.
Tension
Nural Lyrics
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Assuring you once again I'm there
'Cause you break my trust,
You break my heart
I'll break your fall
So I lied
Don't say you've done the same
'Cause once you've but tasted
Of this fruit that lay,
A serpent swayed your ways
Which brings me to my next thought
Walk these roads as crooked as they be
So I lied, and so we lie
Can you feel the tension in the air?
Assuring you once again I'm there
'Cause you break my trust,
You break my heart
I'll break your fall
So I lied,
This time I face the sky without a smile,
Without a trace
And I don't just see blue I choose to
With still no sign of you
Which brings me to my next thought
Don't be fooled by the cunning ways of the truth
So I lied, and so we lie
Weakened knees
Belong to those who find it hard to believe
But so intrigued
By the thought of someone,
Somehow, meeting their needs
By the thought of someone,
Somewhere, meeting our needs
Without tension in the air
Assuring you one again I'm there
You break my trust,
You break my heart
I break your fall
You fall, your fall
Your fall
But can you feel the tension in the air?
Assuring you once again I'm there
'Cause you break my trust,
You break my heart
I'll break your fall
You break my trust, your fall
You break my heart, your fall
I'll break your fall
Your fall
The lyrics of Nural’s song “Tension” explore the concept of trust and how it can be broken within a relationship. The first lines of the song ask if the listener feels the tension in the air, highlighting the unease and uncertainty that comes with distrust. The singer then assures their partner that they will still be there for them, even after their trust has been broken. The lyrics indicate that trust is not easily given or regained, as breaking trust can lead to the breaking of someone’s heart. However, the singer says that they will be there to support their partner and “break [their] fall.”
The next lines suggest that the singer has lied before, and implies that their partner has too, as they say “so we lie.” The lines “don’t be fooled by the cunning ways of the truth” suggest that the truth can be difficult to discern when there is deception involved. The song acknowledges the difficulty in trusting someone again after they have broken it, and the emotional toll that it takes on both individuals. The song’s bridge explores the idea that those who find it hard to believe may have weakened knees, indicating the impact of a broken trust.
Overall, Nural's "Tension" depicts the damage that can be done to a relationship when trust is broken, and the challenges and complexity of rebuilding that trust. The song's power lies in its honest and raw portrayal of how difficult it can be to navigate a relationship that has been impacted by dishonesty and deceit.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you feel the tension in the air?
Asking if the other person senses the underlying unease and strain in the atmosphere
Assuring you once again I'm there
Reassurance that the singer is present and available
'Cause you break my trust,
Implying that the cause of tension is the other person's untrustworthy behavior
You break my heart
Expressing emotional hurt and pain caused by the other person's actions
I'll break your fall
Promise to protect the other person from harm despite the tension and conflict
So I lied
Admitting to being dishonest in the past
Don't say you've done the same
Challenging the other person's integrity and suggesting they are also dishonest
Without a smile upon your face
Implying that the other person is not being truthful or genuine
'Cause once you've but tasted
Once someone has experienced a particular situation or emotion
Of this fruit that lay,
Of the consequences of their actions or decisions
A serpent swayed your ways
A metaphor for the deceptive and cunning influence of temptation
Which brings me to my next thought
Moving on to another related point or idea
Walk these roads as crooked as they be
Navigating through difficult and challenging situations that are not straightforward or easy
So I lied, and so we lie
Acknowledging that both parties have been untruthful at times
This time I face the sky without a smile,
Feeling remorseful and regretful for past actions
Without a trace
Without leaving a visible mark or indication
And I don't just see blue I choose to
Perspective that the artist chooses to look beyond a simple, superficial view
With still no sign of you
Not being able to find or reach the other person
Don't be fooled by the cunning ways of the truth
Warning against deception that may appear truthful but is still misleading
Weakened knees
A sign of feeling overwhelmed, lost or uncertain
Belong to those who find it hard to believe
Those who struggle to have faith or trust in others or situations
But so intrigued
Despite reluctance, still curious or interested in something or someone
By the thought of someone, somehow, meeting their needs
Hopeful and open to the possibility that someone can fulfill their emotional or physical requirements
By the thought of someone, somewhere, meeting our needs
Similar to above, the artist also hopes to find someone who can meet their needs
Without tension in the air
Without any underlying feeling of discomfort or conflict
Assuring you one again I'm there
Reassurance that the singer is still present and available
You break my trust,
Repeating the earlier accusation of untrustworthy behavior from the other person
You break my heart
Reiterating emotional pain caused by the other person's actions
I break your fall
Still promising to protect the other person from harm despite the lack of tension
You fall, your fall
Describing a potential negative consequence if the other person does not change their actions
Your fall
Reiterating the above point
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AL FRAZIER, JOHN HARRIS, PAUL HARTNOLL, PHILIP HARTNOLL, CARL WHITE, TURNER JR. WILSON
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Megan Faye
Can you feel the tension in the air?
Assuring you once again I'm there
'Cause you break my trust,
You break my heart
I'll break your fall
So I lied
Don't say you've done the same
Without a smile upon your face
'Cause once you've but tasted
Of this fruit that lay,
A serpent swayed your ways
Which brings me to my next thought
Walk these roads as crooked as they be
So I lied, and so we lie
Can you feel the tension in the air?
Assuring you once again I'm there
'Cause you break my trust,
You break my heart
I'll break your fall
So I lied,
This time I face the sky without a smile,
Without a trace
And I don't just see blue I choose to
With still no sign of you
Which brings me to my next thought
Don't be fooled by the cunning ways of the truth
So I lied, and so we lie
Weakened knees
Belong to those who find it hard to believe
But so intrigued
By the thought of someone,
Somehow, meeting their needs
By the thought of someone,
Somewhere, meeting our needs
Without tension in the air
Assuring you one again I'm there
You break my trust,
You break my heart
I break your fall
You fall, your fall
Your fall
But can you feel the tension in the air?
Assuring you once again I'm there
'Cause you break my trust,
You break my heart
I'll break your fall
You break my trust, your fall
You break my heart, your fall
I'll break your fall
Your fall
Vikki Caudillo
I booked these guys years ago for gigs and they are amazing. Hope you
guys are still together because you guys had and still have that shit we all want to hear.
X x
Pretty much non existent since 2012.
D4NI3LSCR43M
I absolutely love this band and would love to see them get back together.
Vikki Caudillo
I love these guys! Wish they would of made it. They were so good!
david Nettles
Hes got a voice man. I woke up with this song in my head
Daniel Simon - Newmark Grubb Pearson Commercial
Saw these dudes in a POS venue in Fresno, CA in '06! They were awesome! Still listen to this song. The surprise breakdown at the end is epic.
Troy Foubester
I was there also such an amazing band
Megan Faye
Can you feel the tension in the air?
Assuring you once again I'm there
'Cause you break my trust,
You break my heart
I'll break your fall
So I lied
Don't say you've done the same
Without a smile upon your face
'Cause once you've but tasted
Of this fruit that lay,
A serpent swayed your ways
Which brings me to my next thought
Walk these roads as crooked as they be
So I lied, and so we lie
Can you feel the tension in the air?
Assuring you once again I'm there
'Cause you break my trust,
You break my heart
I'll break your fall
So I lied,
This time I face the sky without a smile,
Without a trace
And I don't just see blue I choose to
With still no sign of you
Which brings me to my next thought
Don't be fooled by the cunning ways of the truth
So I lied, and so we lie
Weakened knees
Belong to those who find it hard to believe
But so intrigued
By the thought of someone,
Somehow, meeting their needs
By the thought of someone,
Somewhere, meeting our needs
Without tension in the air
Assuring you one again I'm there
You break my trust,
You break my heart
I break your fall
You fall, your fall
Your fall
But can you feel the tension in the air?
Assuring you once again I'm there
'Cause you break my trust,
You break my heart
I'll break your fall
You break my trust, your fall
You break my heart, your fall
I'll break your fall
Your fall
melissaAKAme
Love this song!! I heard it on a cd it is track 21!
afvnsx
This band is so underrated :(