Ciaran Cahill joined in 2003 and the band toured with: Eden Maine, My Awesome Compilation, Jairus, and Tribute to Nothing.
In 2005 Piano signed to Japanese label Zestone records through whom the debut EP ‘Monogamy is Encouraged’ was released; selling many thousands over the first few months.
Shortly afterwards came the departure of then vocalist Ben Jones, enforcing a 6 month hiatus. Piano bounced back recruiting talented vocalist, Daniel Tompkins in 2005.
A UK tour followed with Secondsmile, Second Monday and The Abner. As a result of the success of the EP and a growing fan base, Piano were invited to headline a tour of Japan in late 2006, playing packed venues with Lost, Envy and Palm.
In 2007 the band started work on new material, which was noticed by SikTh duo Dan Weller and Justin Hill; who joined the band in the studio.
In 2008 Piano returned to Japan for a second tour.
The band is currently working on a debut full length release for Zestone Records.
Piano is:
Ciaran Cahill (drums, pianoforte) | Chris Haywood (bass, contrabass, vocals) | Jeremy Mortimer (guitar, vocals) | Dan Tompkins (vocals)
Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right
Piano Lyrics
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A seven year old child is unaware of the horror's of this world.
Do not believe your parents when they say "there is no such thing as monsters".
Only thirty six months in and this young girl is forced to see that purity
Will be taken from you.
Hope has vanished into the night.
Tears once saved for a skinned knee are now shed for something far worse.
Steel bars can not contain the intentions that will remain.
This assasination will be televised.
You have no say.
You have no right.
You are not a man.
My only compromise is that I look into your eyes so that you can see
What it looks like when innocense dies.
I know that two wrong's don't make a right but it will help her sleep tonight
The lyrics of Piano's song "Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right" tell a story of a tragic event that involves a seven-year-old girl. The first line, "Four years removed," suggests that this event happened in the past and the singer is reflecting upon it. The second line, "A seven year old child is unaware of the horror's of this world," sets up the innocence of the child and contrasts it with the reality of the situation that is about to unfold.
The next line, "Do not believe your parents when they say 'there is no such thing as monsters,'" warns about the dangers that exist even if adults try to shield children from them. The following lines describe the loss of purity and hope, and the shedding of tears for something far worse than a skinned knee. The line "Steel bars cannot contain the intentions that will remain" suggests that the perpetrator will never be truly punished for their actions.
The next lines, "The red light is on. This assassination will be televised," suggest that the event is being broadcast, perhaps as a way of raising awareness about the prevalence of such crimes. The lines that follow describe the helplessness of the victim, who has no say or right in what is happening to her. The singer then compromises by looking into the perpetrator's eyes so that they can see the impact of their actions.
The final line, "I know that two wrongs don't make a right but it will help her sleep tonight," suggests that the singer is contemplating taking revenge against the perpetrator, in the form of violent retribution. This line is a way of rationalizing their actions by suggesting that it will provide some comfort to the victim.
Line by Line Meaning
Four years removed.
Four years have passed, referring to a past event.
A seven year old child is unaware of the horror's of this world.
A young child at the age of seven is naive and doesn't know about the harmful and terrifying aspects of the world.
Do not believe your parents when they say 'there is no such thing as monsters'.
The phrase 'there is no such thing as monsters' is contradicted as it is warning children that there are harmful individuals disguised as monsters.
Only thirty six months in and this young girl is forced to see that purity
Will be taken from you.
Despite only being thirty-six months or three years old, this young girl witnesses and experiences the loss of purity in life, implying a traumatic event.
Hope has vanished into the night.
There is a lack of hope that is evident and present, leaving with no light or assurance.
Tears once saved for a skinned knee are now shed for something far worse.
The tears that were previously shed for minor injuries are now cried for more significant and hurtful experiences.
Steel bars can not contain the intentions that will remain.
The tools that are meant to prevent crime and capture criminals will not stop harmful individuals' intentions.
The red light is on.
The red light is a common signal used in media to indicate 'on-air,' representing the live broadcasting of an event.
This assassination will be televised.
The event that is happening will be broadcasted live on television.
You have no say.
You have no control or contribution towards the situation at hand.
You have no right.
You have no justification or entitlement for your actions that have caused harm.
You are not a man.
Your behavior and actions lack the qualities and characteristics of what is expected of a responsible and respectable man.
My only compromise is that I look into your eyes so that you can see
What it looks like when innocense dies.
The singer's only exception in the situation is to confront the harmful individual so that they can see the destruction their actions have caused, especially towards the loss of innocence.
I know that two wrong's don't make a right but it will help her sleep tonight
The singer acknowledges that revenge or retaliation is not always the answer to wrongdoing, but it may bring some comfort or closure to the victim.
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@世界尽头的鼠
the riffs are so sensitive