a) Talla… Read Full Bio ↴There are 8 bands under this name, the two most famous are:
a) Tallahassee, Florida's PRESENCE’s infectious hip-hop-influenced hard rock band, packing the aggressive punch of Rage Against The Machine, the melodic swirl of P.O.D., and a lyrical range that drops from resolute, to utterly tongue-in-cheek.
b) A short lived British band of the early 90's, led by Lol Tolhurst after his departure from the Cure in 1990. They released one album, "Inside" in 1993. They were working on new matiriel when lead singer Gary Biddles (former the Cure roadie) died in 2013. They posthumously released Closer (recorded in 1993)
The 6 other bands under this name:
1) A hard rock / heavy metal japanese band from the 80s. They released 3 studio and 1 live albums for Japanese domestic market.
2) Christian psych folk rock from the 70's.
3) A 1999 one-album project (All Systems Gone - released on Pagan Records) headed by UK deep house producer Charles Webster and featuring collaboration from vocalists Steve Edwards, Sara Jay and Shara Nelson.
4) Not to be confused with "The Presence" which is a Progressive Hip-Hop group.
5) A Progressive Rock Band from Italy.
6) Rock band from Finland 2005-2008, released 2 EP's "Rock'N'Roll Resurrection E.P." and "Connection Thing". Line-up: Kaitsu Appel - Bass, Mertsa Arramo - Vocals, Janmu Hirvonen - Drums, Junde Hietanen - Guitar&Vocals
Again and Again
Presence Lyrics
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The song "Again and Again" by Presence depicts a story of a relationship gone sour, with one person feeling betrayed and hurt. The lyrics convey the message that the singer feels like they were wronged by their partner, who cheated on them. The chorus "Again and again, you just threw it all away" alludes to this feeling of repeated betrayal. It is clear from the song that the singer is struggling to move on from their heartbreak and is still haunted by it, as they say, "my heart is still sewn shut." The singer is left feeling alone, with their life now a reflection of the hurt that they own.
In the first verse, the singer talks about their partner's infidelity and how they always knew things would come back to them. The mood of the song is intense and emotional, with heavy use of metaphors, including "chillin' on the border of a bi-polar disorder." The artist reveals how the singer was vulnerable and had fallen in love with their partner, whom they describe as their "own addiction." The feeling of betrayal is further expressed in the lines "I thought you were different but you're just another trick with a crooked-ass smile and a wicked-ass lip."
The song "Again and Again" is filled with raw emotion and conveys the pain of heartbreak. It is a relatable experience many people go through in life. The song has been widely popular and resonated with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the way that things have to be
Accepting that things happened a certain way and cannot be changed.
Did you think all the things you did wouldn't get back to me
Wondering if the other person realized their actions would have consequences.
Stuck in the middle of every little riddle
Feeling trapped in the confusion and uncertainty of the situation.
You're chillin' on the border of a bi-polar disorder
Describing the other person's unstable behavior and emotions.
I guess you really did trip when you fell on his dick
Making a sarcastic remark about the other person's infidelity.
That's the flame before the fire you lit the wick
Acknowledging that the other person's actions led to the eventual downfall of the relationship.
I thought you were different but you're just another trick
Expressing disappointment in the other person's true nature.
With a crooked-ass smile and a wicked-ass lip
Describing the other person's deceitful and manipulative behavior.
What'd ya think my heart don't sink my drink's half-full
Insisting that the heartache caused by the other person did not break their spirit entirely.
I could leave with a wink you think I'm made of stone
Asserting that they are strong enough to move on from the other person and their actions.
That the only time I ever speak my mind's when I'm clutchin' a microphone
Commenting on the fact that they feel more comfortable expressing themselves through music than in personal situations.
You were my own addiction and I can hardly breathe
Admitting that the other person had a strong hold on them and they are struggling to move on.
I left myself wide open I let you get to me again & again
Blaming themselves for allowing the other person to hurt them repeatedly.
So you just threw it all away
Lamenting the fact that the other person ended the relationship without giving it a chance.
Was it something I said or something I forgot to say
Questioning if they had any role in the other person's decision to end things.
You think you're hot but I'm the one that got away
Asserting that they were the one with the power to leave the relationship and find happiness elsewhere.
You'll live with that until the day you rot away
Predicting that the other person will regret their actions for the rest of their life.
Yet still I will feel the ill leer of lost love
Acknowledging that they will still feel the pain of the lost relationship.
The mighty sword you stuck still cuts and my heart is still sewn shut
Metaphorically describing the pain caused by the other person's actions and the difficulty of moving on.
I wish I didn't know love I wish the pain was enough
Expressing regret for ever being in love and wishing the pain could be enough to forget the other person.
I'm alone cut to the bone hopin' for you're vocal tone
Expressing loneliness and longing for the other person's voice.
When I pick up the phone the caller id reads caller unknown
Noticing that the other person is no longer trying to contact them.
My life now the reflection of the hurt that I own
Acknowledging that the pain caused by the other person has had a lasting impact on their life.
I was so naïve to let you get to me
Admitting that they were blinded by love and allowed the other person to hurt them.
I can hardly breathe with you so close to me
Describing the suffocating feeling of being near the other person after the relationship ended badly.
You threw it all away I'll always love you
Expressing conflicting emotions of hurt and love for the other person.
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