Members:
Christian Fisher - Vocals
Ricky Uhlenbrock - Guitar/Vocals (Previously in Radio Rescue)
Patrick Bryant - Guitar/Vocals
Caleb Smith - Drums (Previously in Radio Rescue)
Jeffrey Borer - Bass
Discography:
2021 - Retrofit
2018 - Better Luck Tomorrow
2016 - The Wilderness
2015 - Settle Your Scores
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Zero Hour
Settle Your Scores Lyrics
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I've been staring into the rearview
Forever doubting every step that I take
I spent so much time looking backwards
I missed everything happening right in front of my face
Another day, another week, another year I've wasted
On pointless self-hatred
Second guessing if I've got what it takes
But I've bent too far to break
I keep telling myself
I'm short selling myself and I just might make it
I keep telling myself
I'm short selling myself, it's a chance I'll take
So I'll break down these walls I've built so tall
To hide myself from everyone else but
I've found out despite all doubt that I was born for this
With any other opportunity, well, let's face it
I'd just waste it
I've thought this over half a thousand times
And my mind is made up I know what I want
Ever since I've undertaken
This new sense of determination
I finally feel like I've got what it takes
To handle everything that life throws my way
This time I refuse to lose I've made up my mind
I'm ready for whatever's coming
On my own two feet again
I keep telling myself
I'm short selling myself and I just might make it
I keep telling myself
I'm short selling myself, it's a chance I'll take
So I'll break down these walls I've built so tall
To hide myself from everyone else but
I've found out despite all doubt that I was born for this
All along I've wondered
If I'll ever make it anywhere
But if I don't at least I'll know I tried to make my life my own, yeah
On my own two feet again
I keep telling myself
I'm short selling myself and I just might make it
I keep telling myself I'm short selling myself and its time to break
Down these walls I've built so tall
To hide myself from everyone else
But I've found out despite all doubt
That I was born for so much more
I've never been so sure I know that I was born for this
"Zero Hour" by Settle Your Scores is a song about self-doubt and overcoming it. The singer has spent their whole life looking back at their mistakes and feeling like they're not good enough. But they've finally realized that they were born for something greater, and they're ready to break down the walls they've built and chase their dreams.
The lyrical language is powerful and emotive. The singer paints a vivid picture of their struggles and how they've been holding themselves back. They describe wasting days, weeks, and years on pointlessness self-hatred, and resenting themselves and the world for their mistakes. But despite all their doubts, they've come to the realization that they were born for more, and they're not going to let anything stand in their way.
One of the most inspiring aspects of this song is the sense of determination that permeates throughout. The singer has made up their mind and they're ready to face whatever comes their way. They refuse to lose this time and they know that they have what it takes to handle whatever life throws at them. This is a powerful message that resonates with anyone who has ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like they weren't good enough.
Line by Line Meaning
My whole life
From the beginning, I've been alive
I've been staring into the rearview
I've been constantly looking at the past
Forever doubting every step that I take
I never trust the decisions I make
I spent so much time looking backwards
I focus only on what's behind me
I missed everything happening right in front of my face
I didn't take notice of important moments around me
Another day, another week, another year I've wasted
I've spent so much time on things that didn't matter
On pointless self-hatred
I've been too hard on myself
Second guessing if I've got what it takes
I don't trust my abilities
And resenting the world for all my mistakes
I blame the world for my problems
But I've bent too far to break
I've been through too much to give up now
I keep telling myself
I remind myself repeatedly
I'm short selling myself and I just might make it
I'm underestimating my potential but still have a chance to succeed
So I'll break down these walls I've built so tall
I'll remove the barriers I've created
To hide myself from everyone else but
To protect myself from others
I've found out despite all doubt that I was born for this
I've discovered that despite my self-doubt, I have a purpose in life
With any other opportunity, well, let's face it
I know I would waste any other chance I get
I'd just waste it
I know I wouldn't use it wisely
I've thought this over half a thousand times
I've contemplated about this many times
And my mind is made up I know what I want
I've finally made a decision and know what I desire
Ever since I've undertaken
Since I started
This new sense of determination
This newfound motivation
I finally feel like I've got what it takes
I feel capable now
To handle everything that life throws my way
To tackle any obstacle that comes my way
This time I refuse to lose I've made up my mind
I'm determined to win this time and have made a decision
I'm ready for whatever's coming
I'm prepared for any situation
All along I've wondered
I've always had this question in my mind
If I'll ever make it anywhere
If I will ever achieve anything
But if I don't at least I'll know I tried to make my life my own, yeah
Even if I don't succeed, I know I tried to live the life I wanted
I keep telling myself it's time to break
I am convincing myself that it's time to change
Down these walls I've built so tall
I need to break down these barriers I created
To hide myself from everyone else
To isolate myself from others
But I've found out despite all doubt
I have realized despite my self-doubt
That I was born for so much more
That I have a greater purpose in life
I've never been so sure
I've never had such conviction
I know that I was born for this
I have a strong feeling that I have a purpose in life
Writer(s): Ricky Uhlenbrock
Contributed by Claire K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Timoruz
You probably won’t see this but this song has worked wonders for me… I’ve been suffering from Social Anxiety and Anhedonia for so long and this song has been so inspirational to me. Thank you.
Lukas S.
I love the easycore bands, Sharptone signed. Just amazing music. ❤
Settle Your Scores
Lukas Schäfer thanks so much!
Lukas S.
Settle Your Scores No problem. Keep up the good work and greetings from Germany. ✌
Anthony Padura
Settle Your Scores you guys sound fantastic!! Love the new album!
SleepingWithPanic!AtTheDisco
Settle Your Scores isn't really Easycore. More like Post-Hardcore or Melodic Hardcore if that. Now bands like Tidus Is Alive, Call Off The Search, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, Sink The Ship, etc. are Easycore.
H4wkeye
SYS definately IS easycore. The first album is completely written in major. On this album they are variing in different styles. They have minor, as well as mixolydian styles. That doenst make them less easycore.
TaysonPlaysGuitar
Heard these guys on Spotify and decided to check them out and really like their stuff. I'm surprised how underground they still are. Most bands don't write music anywhere near this good early on in their careers.
Settle Your Scores
TaysonPlaysGuitar thanks so much for the kind words! We really appreciate it
TaysonPlaysGuitar
Hey thanks for replying! Can't wait for future music. If you guys ever come to Utah I'll definitely be there!