Only Crime plays a style of melodic but hard-hitting punk rock that borrows heavily from early-1980s hardcore bands. They have released two records: To the Nines (2004) and Virulence (2007).
In early 2007, Zach Blair became the new guitarist for Rise Against, replacing the recently departed Chris Chasse.
The Well
Only Crime Lyrics
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Who takes the blame and the disrespect we
Strip away the goals we're forever reaching
Another page from a shattered book
I want to die when I see that look I still
Remember when we had something relevant to say
Where the bitter taste of yesterday keeping coming around again
So I'll see you later down the line
The possible the cup's half full
We seize the moments here in time
No tears for the things I've missed
I don't align with the pessimistic few
If we could turn it back could we help but falter
I'm listening to Funeral
Just one more time is all I need
You can't regret the past any more than you can wish it all away
And I'm no different
Got no monopoly
On assimilation
Of another casualty
Just like me
And I don't understand
There's no sense inside
Obsessed with ourselves
We fall short and subside
The lyrics to Only Crime's song The Well describe a sense of regret and nostalgia for a past that is now gone. The singer reflects on moments that were once important and relevant but have since faded away. The first verse speaks to the idea of cause and effect, highlighting how we tend to focus on who is to blame and the disrespect we feel rather than striving towards our goals. The second verse focuses on the "might have been" - the moments we missed out on and our attempts to re-live them. The singer recognizes that the past cannot be changed, but still longs for those moments.
The chorus of the song references the idea of drinking from the "well of might have been", suggesting that we are constantly revisiting the past and the missed opportunities it holds. Despite this bitterness, the singer still holds hope for the future and the moments yet to come, seizing the present and looking forward to what is ahead. The final verse is a reflection on how we tend to be preoccupied with ourselves and our own problems, ultimately falling short instead of reaching our full potential.
Overall, The Well is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the importance of seizing the moment. While nostalgia for the past can be bittersweet, it is ultimately more productive to focus on the present and the possibilities that lie ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
I see your eyes and the cause and effect
I perceive your eyes and the consequences of what we do
Who takes the blame and the disrespect we
Who draws accusations and receives no respect
Strip away the goals we're forever reaching
Let go of our ambitions we'll never fulfill
Another page from a shattered book
Another negative experience in a series of many
I want to die when I see that look I still
I feel dejected when I see that expression on your face
Remember when we had something relevant to say
Recall a time when our conversations held meaning
And we all drink from the well of might have been
We all reminisce the past and what could have been
Where the bitter taste of yesterday keeping coming around again
We keep being reminded of the unpleasant experiences from the past
So I'll see you later down the line
I'll see you again in the future
The possible the cup's half full
We should focus on the opportunities instead of the limitations
We seize the moments here in time
We make the most of the present times
No tears for the things I've missed
I harbor no regret for the things I couldn't achieve
I don't align with the pessimistic few
I don't share the negative attitude of a minority
If we could turn it back could we help but falter
If we had the chance to undo past mistakes, would we still fail?
I'm listening to Funeral
I'm listening to music that reflects my emotions
Just one more time is all I need
I just need to experience it one more time before I let go
You can't regret the past any more than you can wish it all away
We can't change the past and wishing for it to change is useless
And I'm no different
I'm not an exception or unique in this experience
Got no monopoly
I have no exclusive control or power over anything
On assimilation
On the process of absorbing a new culture or mannerism
Of another casualty
Of another person who suffered loss or injury
Just like me
Similar to how I'm feeling or experiencing
And I don't understand
I don't comprehend
There's no sense inside
There's no reason or logic to it
Obsessed with ourselves
Overly focused on ourselves
We fall short and subside
We fail to meet expectations and become weaker
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