Releasing an independently distributed 6-track EP to wide and commercial success, the quartet hit the road and built their fan base through extensive touring playing with established acts such as Chevelle, Breaking Benjamin, Theory Of A Deadman, Collective Soul and more. They eventually signed with Element Records for their debut full-length album, "Truth Is Currency", which was released in September 2005; the first single off the CD is "Slowburn".
Slowburn
Revelation Theory Lyrics
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We cover and carry on, like everything’s copasetic and
Courage we felt at all, feels like failure overcome
Sometimes I feel like I can't wake up
I'm trying to breathe, I wanna let go
So I can feel again
If I can let go (I wanna pull away) and feel again
Sober we pulled it off, I'm clean and I'm cursed it's one in all
We forget the chemicals, faking the sense of self and heart
Sometimes I feel like I can't wake up
I'm trying to breathe, I wanna let go
So I can feel again
I break up, I trying to see
If I can let go (I wanna pull away) and feel again
Wake up
(I'm not awake) I'm slowly burning away
(I'm not ok) falling flat on my face
Down on the pavement, I'm fighting the weight
(I'm not awake) I'm slowly burning away
Sometimes I feel like I can't wake up
I'm trying to breathe, I wanna let go
So I can feel again
I break up, I trying to see
If I can let go (I wanna pull away) and feel again
I'm not awake
Feel again
I'm not ok
The lyrics to Revelation Theory's song Slowburn encapsulate the feeling of being lost and struggling to overcome inner turmoil. The opening lines suggest a sense of resignation and acceptance of one's current situation. The phrase "we cover and carry on" implies that the individual is putting on a façade of normalcy while struggling internally. The sense of courage that was once present in the person's life now seems like a hurdle that they have overcome, but at the same time it feels like a failure.
The chorus delves deeper into the person's emotional state, with the repetition of "sometimes I feel like I can't wake up" indicating a sense of detachment from reality. This detachment is further emphasized in the lines "I wanna let go so I can feel again" where the person desires to break free from their emotional numbness and feel something, anything.
The outro adds a layer of desperation to the song, with the repetition of "I'm not awake, I'm not okay" creating a sense of hopelessness. The line "falling flat on my face, down on the pavement" paints a vivid picture of hitting rock bottom, while "fighting the weight" suggests an internal struggle to keep going.
Overall, Slowburn conveys a powerful message about the struggles of mental health and the desire to break free from emotional numbness.
Line by Line Meaning
After, after all, we are the same as we always were
Despite everything that has happened, we have not changed and still face the same struggles.
We cover and carry on, like everything’s copasetic and
We pretend everything is fine and carry on with life despite our issues.
Courage we felt at all, feels like failure overcome
The times we felt brave now seem like moments of defeat.
Sometimes I feel like I can't wake up
There are moments where it feels like we are stuck in a dream and unable to snap out of it.
I'm trying to breathe, I wanna let go
So I can feel again
I break up, I trying to see
If I can let go (I wanna pull away) and feel again
The desire to escape from life's struggles and feel something again is strong.
Sober we pulled it off, I'm clean and I'm cursed it's one in all
We forget the chemicals, faking the sense of self and heart
Being sober allows us to face life but we still struggle with maintaining our true self and emotions.
Wake up
(I'm not awake) I'm slowly burning away
(I'm not ok) falling flat on my face
Down on the pavement, I'm fighting the weight
(I'm not awake) I'm slowly burning away
Realizing that something is wrong but feeling helpless and stuck in the situation, slowly falling apart.
I'm not awake
Feel again
I'm not ok
Admitting to oneself that there is a problem, and hoping to find a way to feel better.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE AGOGLIA, JULIEN JORGENSEN, MATTY MCCLOSKEY, RICH LUZZI
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Jeff Roitero
No fucking idea at all why these guys didn't take off big time. Really fucking solid rock band.
Braisedin
They sold out and chased radio fame. This first album was solid. Every album after was worse that the last.
Jeff Roitero
@Braisedin I didn't follow much after the first album. I actually saw them live at some club in NYC before I had ever heard any of their shit and they were fucking great. Pulled me in. Expected big things for them at the time.
Luke Thompson
Extremely underrated song
Jerónimo J. Montenegro
Yes, its so beautiful, i dont understand
Craig Mullins
Here in 2021! Same way we see stars because the light shines bright after they are gone we hear the screams and roars of bands like these because we have their echoes in our heads and deep in our souls and can never forget the emotions they create. Like burns from an exploding sun. Thank you for the rays my friends! I'll hear you always!
Rev Theory
An incredible way yo describe the emotions thank you for such a touching comment
Ivanslav1
This CD kicks ass from start to finish
Bruce Oi Murphy
Seen these guys years ago in Traverse City Michigan they were up and coming selling cds for like $5 dollars and I bough $100 worth of cds and bought one of every shirt! I went to see some other band I can't remember who but these guys stole the show for me and this fucking album rocks
SW Outer Rim Empire
For some reason this song just popped into my head today and damn it’s so good to hear again