They broke up in March 2009.
Members
Cliff Brien Worsham - Vocals, Keys
Jim Debardi - Guitar, Keys, Vocals
Tucker Ensley - Guitar
Justin Elrod - Guitar, Vocals
Josh Carden - Bass
Travis Moss - Drums
Discography:
The Cut and Thrust of Clear Thinking (Divisional Media, EP, 2004)
This Was Built to Make You Dance (Astro Magnetics, 2005)
Weekend Warriors (Victory Records, February 19, 2008)
Music Videos:
It Only Took A Whisper
Life Begins At 40 oz.
Xanax
Secret Lives Of The Freemasons Lyrics
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A fist full of love is all you get.
Your mouth is like a faucet.
It's a shame time hasn't healed shit.
I'm just as bitter as I was then.
We had fun; I remember it was all we bragged about.
Why are you addicted to all these roof tops
And the people under looking up at your sadness?
I dare you to do it.
Well this is life and this is death.
Teeth clinched as I'm sinking into the carpet.
Eyes wide open and I'm remembering my life before you were in it.
If you are 1, then I am 10.
I wanna keep a safe distance.
We had fun; I remember it was all we bragged about.
Oh my god, what have we done?
It's been so long since I lost myself.
I think maybe we've all been lied to.
Maybe we're all just searching for a little bit of truth
The lyrics to Secret Lives Of The Freemasons's song XanaX is about bitterness and addiction. The song is about a past relationship that had gone wrong and the bitterness that still lingered. The line "This is a line drawn in the sand and I'm daring you to cross it" could be interpreted as a warning that the singer is no longer willing to tolerate any more hurt from the other person. The singer also talks about a "fist full of love" being all the other person will get now which could mean that there is still some love there but it is guarded and not easily given.
The singer then goes on to talk about the other person's addiction to rooftops and the people below, possibly referring to their need for attention or validation. The singer dares the other person to do something about it, which may be a sign of frustration that the other person is not taking any steps to improve their own situation. The lines "Well, this is life and this is death. Teeth clinched as I'm sinking into the carpet. Eyes wide open and I'm remembering my life before you were in it" refers to the idea that life is fleeting and the singer is trying to move on and not let the past define them. The singer also talks about keeping a safe distance which could mean that the bitterness still remains and they don't want to be hurt again.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a line drawn in the sand and I'm daring you to cross it.
I've set a boundary and I'm challenging you to try and challenge it.
A fist full of love is all you get.
I care about you, but I have limited capacity for expressing it.
Your mouth is like a faucet.
You talk too much.
It's a shame time hasn't healed shit.
Although time has passed, the pain and anger still remain.
I'm just as bitter as I was then.
I haven't moved on from the past and still feel resentful.
We had fun; I remember it was all we bragged about.
Our past experiences were enjoyable and we often boasted about them.
Why are you addicted to all these roof tops And the people under looking up at your sadness?
Why do you seek attention by going to high places and being melancholy in front of others?
But, you won't do it.
You talk a lot about doing something, but in reality, you won't follow through.
I dare you to do it.
I want to challenge you to prove me wrong.
Well this is life and this is death.
This is the reality of existence.
Teeth clinched as I'm sinking into the carpet.
I'm filled with tension and anxiety.
Eyes wide open and I'm remembering my life before you were in it.
I'm contemplating my life before our relationship began.
If you are 1, then I am 10.
If you're not doing well, then I'm doing much better.
I wanna keep a safe distance.
I want to protect myself from getting hurt.
Oh my god, what have we done?
I'm realizing the impact of our actions and what it's done to us.
It's been so long since I lost myself.
It's been a significant amount of time since I last felt like myself.
I think maybe we've all been lied to.
I'm considering the possibility that we've been deceived in some way.
Maybe we're all just searching for a little bit of truth.
Perhaps everyone is looking for some degree of honesty and authenticity.
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
james findlay
i miss these guys so much! i was blessed to hang out with them for a whole day when my friends band played with them & across 5 aprils....RIP TO BOTH BANDS!
kl3312
i just found this band... soooo gooood :]
Bruno Cardana
The best music for me
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And I think I think i think maybe we’ve all been lied to