After two albums for Tooth and Nail where the band explored more anthemic avenues, the quintet found itself re-examining its hard rock and metal roots on its third record for the label. The resulting album is an 11-song sonic attack that knows when to slow down the pace and when to pounce back like a slap to the face. "We didn't intentionally go for a heavier sound," guitarist Jef Cunnigham said. "We just wrote what came to mind and I think it turned into some of our best material."
Late last year the band's hectic touring schedule slowed enough for them to start working on the record, though they had a few geographical obstacles to overcome before starting. With members spread across four states, each created a secret Myspace for a non-existent band where they would post song ideas for the others to listen to.
Singer Matt Baird would download these parts to his iPod, where he began to craft the lyrics for the record. His finished work centers on topics like redemption and restoration, and reaches its pinnacle on the album's tenth track, "When Hope is All You Have," which began as a phrase he used during his father's funeral just before recording began.
"There are songs about healing and hope and about moving on after we've made mistakes," Baird said. "I felt some pressure in writing, hoping my parts would turn out as good as the music. But I think it all came out better than I could've imagined." After their internet-aided pre-production, the band decided to set up shop in a one-room cabin in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee for over a month to mold those song ideas into the core of the album. After three weeks of work, Baird joined the band for the final two weeks to add his lyrics to the fray.
With songs in hand the band then headed to Lakeside Studios in Knoxville for a month-long session with producer Travis Wyrick (P.O.D., Disciple), who also produced 2005's "Last Chance to Breathe," a record that helped the band expand its fanbase as it ventured into poppier leanings.
"I'm blown away by the finished record," Cunnigham said. "We wrote these songs to please ourselves, to write songs that we wanted to play live and we ended up with a few that were heavier and harder than anything on the last two records." Wyrick and the band have created a sound less reliant on overdubs and layering and more focused on bringing the band's live show to mind with a more sparse sound that still rocks as hard as ever. Maybe more so. "We wanted to experiment with heavier songs and think further ahead in the lifespan of the band," Baird said. "And with these heavier songs it really feels like a step toward the future and a reflection of the past."
Falling Apart
Spoken Lyrics
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Cause you're never here
And I can't tell anymore
I'm not the voice inside your head
I'm not the bruise upon your heart
The only thing I'm asking for is to be a part of your world
Let me be a part of your world, oh oh
Let me be a part of your world, oh oh, oh oh
You wear your pain, you wear it well
So deep inside, no one can tell
That you are falling apart
You wear your pain, you wear it well
So deep inside, no one can tell
That you are falling apart
So, I will be here for you
I'll never know the darkest part of you
You falling apart
I'll be the one that will forgive
When you can forgive your selve
I'll be the rock that you can crash upon
Let me be a part of your world, oh oh
Let me be a part of your world, oh oh
Let me be a part of your world, oh oh
Let me be a part of your world
You wear your pain, you wear it well
So deep inside, no one can tell
That you are falling apart
You wear you pain, you wear it well
So deep inside, no one can tell
That you are falling apart
So, i'll be here for you
I never know the darkest part of you
you are falling apart
Together we will take on the world
Together we will taken on the world
You wear the pain, you wear it well
So deep inside, no one can tell
That you are falling apart
You wear the pain, you wear it well
So deep inside no one can tell
That you are falling apart
So, i'll be here for you
i'll never know the darkest part of you
You falling apart
You falling apart
You falling apart
In Spoken's song "Falling Apart," the singer is addressing someone who is struggling with their pain, someone who seems to be withdrawing from the world around them. The singer is saying he wants to be a part of this person's world, to offer his support and understanding. But he feels shut out, unable to connect with them. The person's pain runs too deep, and they're falling apart. The lyrics repeat this sentiment, that the person is hiding their pain well, but they're still struggling. The singer promises to be there for them, to forgive them for the mistakes they've made, and to be the rock upon which they can lean.
The song's theme is one of connection and support. It's about the struggle to be there for someone who is suffering, even when they won't let you see their pain. It's about wanting to be a part of someone's world, even when they're shutting you out. The song encourages reaching out and extending a hand to those who are struggling, even when it feels like they're pushing you away.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you tell me who you are?
I don't understand who you truly are because you are never present.
Cause you're never here
Your absence makes it hard to have a meaningful relationship.
And I can't tell anymore
Your behavior and attitude are unpredictable and inconsistent.
I'm not the voice inside your head
I can't read your thoughts or predict your actions.
I'm not the bruise upon your heart
I did not cause the emotional pain you carry with you.
The only thing I'm asking for is to be a part of your world
I just want to be included in your life and have a meaningful relationship.
Let me be a part of your world, oh oh
Please let me be a positive influence and significant part of your life.
You wear your pain, you wear it well
You hide your emotional pain and no one can tell how much you're hurting.
So deep inside, no one can tell
You keep your pain hidden and don't let anyone see how much you're struggling.
That you are falling apart
You are struggling and slowly breaking down emotionally.
So, I will be here for you
I promise to support you and be there for you through your difficult times.
I'll never know the darkest part of you
I'm willing to accept you even if I don't know everything about you, especially the painful parts of your past.
I'll be the one that will forgive
I'll never judge you or hold grudges, and I'll always forgive you when needed.
When you can forgive yourself
I promise to help and support you through your own self-forgiveness.
I'll be the rock that you can crash upon
I'll always be a source of strength and stability for you when you need it.
Together we will take on the world
I have confidence in our relationship and believe we can overcome any challenge together.
You falling apart
You are slowly deteriorating emotionally and need support and help.
You falling apart
You are struggling and need someone to be there for you.
You falling apart
You are hurting and need someone to support you through your difficult times.
Contributed by Callie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@zodiac1763
Can you tell me who you are?
Cause you're never here
And I can't tell anymore
I'm not the voice inside your head
I'm not the bruise upon your heart
The only thing I'm asking for is to be a part of your world
Let me be a part of your world, oh oh
Let me be a part of your world, oh oh, oh oh
You wear your pain, you wear it well
So deep inside, no one can tell
That you are falling apart
You wear your pain, you wear it well
So deep inside, no one can tell
That you are falling apart
So, I will be here for you
I'll never know the darkest part of you
You falling apart
I'll be the one that will forgive
When you can forgive your selve
I'll be the rock that you can crash upon
Let me be a part of your world, oh oh
Let me be a part of your world, oh oh
Let me be a part of your world, oh oh
Let me be a part of your world
You wear your pain, you wear it well
So deep inside, no one can tell
That you are falling apart
You wear you pain, you wear it well
So deep inside, no one can tell
That you are falling apart
So, i'll be here for you
I never know the darkest part of you
You are falling apart
Together we will take on the world
Together we will taken on the world
You wear the pain, you wear it well
So deep inside, no one can tell
That you are falling apart
You wear the pain, you wear it well
So deep inside no one can tell
That you are falling apart
So, i'll be here for you
I'll never know the darkest part of you
You falling apart
You falling apart
You falling apart.
@jnperez7685
I love the sound, I love the vocals, I love this band.
@prototype102010
Same, and they look like a band lol. There's some smaller bands that just don't look like a band, hard to explain but these guys look like one!
@thomaspnew
Spoken is underrated! I hope this song goes #1. Love their style!
@ry22
I was just thinking this when I saw that they only had 600 likes and 14k views like wtf they sound amazing and he has a great voice
@nascarsteve
a couple things. I have listened to Spoken for 15 years. They (more like Matt and different musicians every album) get better every album. I saw them 2 weeks ago with Red and Disciple, and I talked to Matt outside before the show, he's such a nice guy, even handed him my phone to text a friend. Scoop is awesome, I bought a CD from them at their merch table, he signed it and set it aside for me so it wouldnt' get destroyed during Red's set. Awesome group of guys and awesome music!
@jeremycbarnhart2305
True disciples of Jesus Christ.
I thank God for them and for their music.
@bobstone3243
im a christian whos lived a life many shouldnt, and i pray many dont have too, and have a heavy heart for those who are experience the hardest parts of life as i type. but i love rock, i love the up beat feeling. something told me to seach for christian rock. i found this. listened to a few songs multiple times.. couldnt help the tears that flowed from my eyes. God is great ive found my music
@kellykerfoot4178
Amazing band, ever since i seen their debut at Cornerstone fest...in the late 90s...i knew they had something appealing! Then years later i got to see them in my home town on their Breath Again tour! Was blown away...bought the cd and t-shirt on that tour!
@blondizsmilz
I have seen these guys so many times that I can not tell you! I love them and when I am at their show you know the Holy Spirit is with us! God is good!
@JaelWasFramed
Praise Jesus- JUST LIKE THIS!!!!