Isaac Holman (Vocals, Drums) and Laurie Vincent (Guitar, Vocals) released their debut mini-album "Sugar coated bitter truth" through Girl Fight Records in July 2012. Where's Your Car Debbie?, Hey and The Hunter, were all released in 2014. "ARE YOU SATISFIED?", the duo's first full length album, was released in June 2015, preceded by the three track 7" Feed The Mantaray in February. Their second album, Take Control, was released in September 2016. Their third album, Acts of Fear and Love was released in August 17, 2018.
2) The Alt-Rock/Post-Hardcore band SLAVES is now renamed as Rain City Drive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_City_Drive Rain City Drive
Talk to a friend
Slaves Lyrics
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Never mind, that's a lie
I've been going through it
I had a good thing but I blew it
It wasn't her fault and she knew it
Tell me, what kind of man am I supposed to be
When the lines the razor blade made are faded
If a simple conversation's complicated
I know everything I've ever done wrong
That kind of memory won't let me move on
Though there's bound to be some things that you ain't told me
I could never be ashamed of you homie
I wouldn't talk to a friend the way I talk to myself
(I'm turning my life to hell)
See the voice in my head really needs some help
(I figure I might as well)
Step inside this is my confession
I let resentment turn into a deep depression
I spend the next five lines asking bad questions
How could I hit rock bottom never learning a lesson
Do I deserve this hurting
If my body goes limp would I float to the surface
Or can I live in a world with no purpose
How could I change when I'm still the same person
I wouldn't talk to a friend the way I talk to myself
(I'm turning my life to hell)
See the voice in my head really needs some help
(I figure I might as well)
Stuck in a circle
Waiting to die
I won't find a way out
Looking inside
Don't I deserve
To make anything right
I won't find a way out
Looking inside
I wouldn't talk to a friend the way I talk to myself
(I'm turning my life to hell)
See the voice in my head really needs some help
(I figure I might as well)
The song "Talk to a Friend" by Slaves portrays the internal struggle of a person who is dealing with regret, self-doubt, and shame. The singer calls a friend to check on them, but the honesty of the situation prompts him to admit that he's not doing well. The lyrics "I've been going through it, I had a good thing but I blew it, it wasn't her fault and she knew it" reveal a sense of remorse for not taking responsibility for his actions and losing something valuable that could've been saved. He's left questioning himself, asking what kind of man he's supposed to be, and whether there's any hope for him. The following lines, "I wouldn't talk to a friend the way I talk to myself" show how harshly he judges himself without giving the same grace or sympathy he'd offer to someone else. In the midst of his self-loathing, he realizes that he needs to confess his mistakes and shortcomings to find a way out of the negative spiral he's stuck in.
The song speaks to the universal experience of struggle and the complexity of self-judgment. It demonstrates how easy it is to get lost in our own thoughts and how challenging it can be to break the cycle of negativity. But there's hope in the lines "Tell me, what kind of man am I supposed to be when the lines the razor blade made are faded? Is there really any hope for me if a simple conversation's complicated?" which suggest that there's always a way to move forward, even if it seems impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
I just called to see how you're doing
I pretended to be interested in your life
Never mind, that's a lie
Actually, I don't care
I've been going through it
I've been struggling
I had a good thing but I blew it
I messed up something good
It wasn't her fault and she knew it
I can't blame anyone else for my mistakes
Tell me, what kind of man am I supposed to be
I am unsure of who I am supposed to be
When the lines the razor blade made are faded
When my past self-harm scars are gone
Is there really any hope for me
Can I still turn my life around?
If a simple conversation's complicated
If I struggle to have a basic conversation
I know everything I've ever done wrong
I am burdened by my past mistakes
That kind of memory won't let me move on
My past continues to haunt me
Though there's bound to be some things that you ain't told me
Even if you haven't shared all your struggles with me
I could never be ashamed of you homie
I won't judge you for your mistakes
Step inside this is my confession
I am opening up to you
I let resentment turn into a deep depression
My negative emotions have spiraled out of control
I spend the next five lines asking bad questions
I engage in negative self-talk
How could I hit rock bottom never learning a lesson
Why do I keep repeating the same mistakes?
Do I deserve this hurting
Why do I continue to punish myself?
If my body goes limp would I float to the surface
Would anyone even notice if I died?
Or can I live in a world with no purpose
Is there any point to my existence?
How could I change when I'm still the same person
Can I really change who I am?
Stuck in a circle
I feel trapped
Waiting to die
I am depressed and hopeless
I won't find a way out
I feel like giving up
Looking inside
I am introspective and reflective
Don't I deserve
Do I have any worth?
To make anything right
Can I turn my life around?
See the voice in my head really needs some help
My inner voice is negative and harmful
I wouldn't talk to a friend the way I talk to myself
I am cruel to myself
(I'm turning my life to hell)
(My self-talk is making my life worse)
(I figure I might as well)
(I might as well try to change my self-talk)
Lyrics Ā© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Zachary Baker, Weston Richmond, Matt McAndrew, Jimmy Alexander, Colin Vieira, Felipe Sanchez
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@stephenwinchell4280
This dude managed to replace one of the best vocalists in the industry, bringing a fresh sound while still maintaining the bands original feel. Give this guy props.
@auric_musika6248
Stephen Winchell JC uses the same runs rhythms and tones in every song. Heās good. But Matt is way better.
@CGagnon5
Not just Jonny. This band is a Ship of Theseus. I think there is only 1 OG member left. They should have changed the name when Jonny left
@Timk0810
Totally agree. Reminds me of Tillian taking over for Jonny. Hmm
@JohnDoe-mv2be
@@CGagnon5 Colin isn't even the original bassist. It was Jason Mays from Native Suns.
@CEley
Check out: Emerge Restless
@dev4965
Matt is a breath of fresh air for this band. They kept the groove and sound of the previous record and kept it healthy. Itās honestly amazing to see a guy you watched on The Voice somehow join the lineup of a band youāve followed for years.
@xixjamesxix24
Oh no shit! He was on The Voice? Niiiice!
@theuniversaltruth5778
Its so cool that this fanbase is so fine with the change yet other fanbase literally complain about anything once it happens. Like FATN they sound amazing but when the singer changed everyone complained and yet there new album is š„
@dev4965
@@theuniversaltruth5778 Dude i donāt really care for lineup changes. as long as the music is good itās good. FATN new record was heat though!