Pentatonix (often abbreviated as PTX) is an American a cappella group of fi… Read Full Bio ↴Pentatonix (often abbreviated as PTX) is an American a cappella group of five vocalists originating from Arlington, Texas. The members are Scott Hoying (baritone lead/harmony), Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo-soprano lead/harmony), Mitch Grassi (counter-tenor lead/harmony), Kevin Olusola (tenor/ percussion), and Matt Sallee (bass). Avi Kaplan was formerly a member of the group; he was replaced by Sallee in 2017. Their work, mostly in, but not limited to, the pop music style, consists of covers of pre-existing songs and some original material, sometimes in the form of medleys. Their music is defined by their own arrangement style, a strong presence of low bass vocals, and a diverse range of vocal percussion.

Pentatonix formed in 2011 and came to prominence the same year by winning the third season of "The Sing-Off" on NBC, their victory earning them $200,000 and a recording contract with Sony. Their debut EP "PTX, Volume 1" was released in 2012, followed by "PTXmas" the same year, with their third release "PTX, Vol. II", debuting at number 1 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart in 2013. 2014 saw the release of "PTX, Vol. III", and their two first full-length albums "PTX, Vols. 1 & 2" (a compilation of Vol. 1 and Vol. II) and "That's Christmas to Me". Their second holiday release, That's Christmas to Me, with the album certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), platinum on December 24, 2014, and double platinum on February 11, 2016, becoming the highest-charting holiday album by a group since 1962, and the fourth-best-selling album in the United States in 2014. The following year, Pentatonix released their album, their first consisting mostly of original material, which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart for the first time in their career, followed by a third Christmas album, A Pentatonix Christmas, in 2016, and a new EP, PTX, Vol. IV – Classics, the following year. In May 2017, Kaplan announced that he would leave Pentatonix due to his inability to keep up with the touring demands of the group; he left after the completion of the tour in September, and was replaced by Matt Sallee the following month.

Pentatonix has won three Grammy Awards: they were the first a cappella act to win Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella, doing so in 2015 and 2016, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2017.

Pentatonix started their popular YouTube channel back in 2012 to promote themselves after the Sing-Off (Season 3, 2011) when they were dropped by their record label, according to a recent November 2014 interview. They also made effective use of social media to interact with their fan base. They have eclipsed almost 15 million subscribers and more than 2.7 billion cumulative views. Their music video for "Daft Punk" recently surpassed 273 million views.

The group's website is: www.ptxofficial.com.
Pentatonix official youtube channel: www.youtube.com/PTXofficial.

See Through
Pentatonix Lyrics

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World under my skin
There for you to find
All I've kept within
Lay before your eyes

I can't afford to lose
Another second with you
I've been waiting a long time

Can't afford to lose
Another second with you
I am yours and you are mine

I am see through, baby
So take a look inside
I am see through, baby
And I don't wanna hide
For the very first time,
For the very first time
I am see through, baby
And I don't wanna hide

Stripped down to my heart
Naked to the core
All of me uncharted
Begs to be explored

Can't afford to lose
Another second with you
I've been waiting a long time
I can't afford to lose
Another second with you
I am yours and you are mine

I am see through, baby
So take a look inside
I am see through, baby
And I don't wanna hide
For the very first time,
For the very first time
I am see through, baby
And I don't wanna hide

Take a look inside
I'm not gonna hide
Who I am inside

I am see through, baby
So take a look inside
I am see through, baby
And I don't wanna hide
For the very first time,
For the very first time

I am see through, baby
And I don't wanna hide

Overall Meaning

In "See Through", Pentatonix is singing about vulnerability and the desire for a deep connection with someone. The song starts by describing the feeling of having the world under one's skin and how they have kept everything within themselves. The singer then expresses their urgent desire to spend time with their loved one and how they can't afford to lose even a second with them. The chorus emphasizes the singer's transparency, inviting their loved one to take a closer look inside them, revealing their innermost thoughts and feelings. The singer feels exposed, having stripped down to their heart, but also excited to be fully seen and explored by their loved one.

The song suggests that true intimacy arises from being fully transparent and allowing oneself to be seen without any barriers or pretense. The lyrics also touch on the fear of rejection and the courage it takes to be vulnerable in a relationship. The singer is taking a risk and hoping that their honesty and openness will be met with acceptance and love. The bridge emphasizes the point that the singer is not going to hide who they are inside, and the chorus repeats the proclamation that they are "see-through" and that they don't want to hide anymore.

"See Through" is a heartfelt and emotionally charged song that speaks to the universal human need for connection and intimacy. It celebrates the courage it takes to be vulnerable and the rewards that come with being fully known and loved.

Line by Line Meaning

World under my skin
I hold all my innermost feelings deep within myself

There for you to find
But for you, my true self is open and accessible

All I've kept within
Everything I hold inside myself

Lay before your eyes
Is revealed to you completely

I can't afford to lose
I cannot bear to lose

Another second with you
A single moment of your time together

I've been waiting a long time
I have longed for this moment for years

I am yours and you are mine
We belong to each other, we are inseparable

I am see through, baby
I am completely and utterly transparent

So take a look inside
Please inspect me as deep as you can

And I don't wanna hide
I do not want to keep anything hidden