The band's sophomore effort, "After We Go", again produced by Wright, was released in February 2004, preceded by the single "Hey Now". Described as heavier than their first record, "After We Go" debuted at #56 on the Billboard 200. Unfortunately, the album did not match the success of their debut, in part due to the poor reception of follow-up singles (the title track "After We Go," and their cover of Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain"). Nevertheless, Tantric soldiered on, touring with Three Doors Down and Shinedown for much of 2004.
In 2005, it was announced that Jesse Vest had left the band to spend time with his family. He was replaced by Bruce LaFrance. For much of that year, Tantric worked on their third record. Some of the songs tracked for the record include "Letting Go", "People", "Worth Waiting For", "Fall Down", "The One", "July", "Locked Out", and "Stay With You". Todd Whitener recorded the bass guitar parts for the album, and also contributed lead vocals to a number of songs.
In January, 2006 Tantric traveled with hard rock group Drowning Pool to Seoul, South Korea to play several shows for U.S. troops currently stationed along the DMZ. Highly appreciative of this, the troops gave members of the band a plaque with actual barbed wire from the 38th parallel barrier.
In March, 2006, Tantric was dropped from Maverick Records, which was collapsing. In 2007, Matt Taul was arrested on drug-related charges, which would further complicate the band's obtaining a new label. Finally, on May 8, 2007, the release of three songs from Tantric III on the band's MySpace was largely overshadowed by Todd Whitener's farewell announcement on the band's website, which cited a feeling of stagnation that caused him to grow tired of the band's struggle to succeed. Ferreira later said in interviews that Whitener, as well as other members of the band had grown frustrated with the band's record label complications. Taul was sent to prison in later months, but has since been released. Bruce LaFrance was replaced.
Hugo Ferreira began searching for a new band, enlisting former Fuel drummer Kevin Miller, Joe Pessia (guitarist Dramagods) through mutual friend Nuno Bettencourt, Erik Leonhardt (bassist), and Marcus Ratzenboeck (electric violin) as new members of the band. Shortly thereafter, Tantric announced their deal with the Silent Majority Group record label, and their new management company, JHMP.
Because Ferreira remained the only original member of Tantric, Tantric III has been shelved for the time being. Ferreira has said the reasoning for this, other than the logical label complications, was he did not want to produce an album under the Tantric name that was partially written by Whitener and Taul. However, in recent interviews, Ferreira's comments increased the likelihood of Tantric III's release. He has stated that although he did not plan to release it in grand style he would have liked to leak it out to the fans as a potential Christmas 2008 gift for their support. With the indefinite shelving of "T3," Ferreira and his new mates recorded 10 new songs, in addition to a totally revamped version of "The One," featuring Kevin Martin of Candlebox, and finally released the band's third album, The End Begins, on April 22, 2008.
On March 9 2009, Tantric announced through MySpace that their new album will be entitled Mind Control and that the band were in the process of recording the album. Produced by Brett Hestla (Creed), they announced a release date of August 4, and it was released in stores, as well as all digital retailers.
Change The World
Tantric Lyrics
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Why all these thoughts are floating through my head
It seems I took myself through seasons
I take it all myself, my pain instead
Break me off a little something
Why do I always have to compromise
Let me be myself just one time
My patience running thin with this state
There's only so much one can really take
I've tried and I've tried just to see it your way
Nothing is better than staying the same
So you can change the world
It's your world, change the world
You're stepping up to me once again
I'm wired, tired, sick of all your lies
You better sit your ass down my friend
I'll decide who angers me inside
I've tried and I've tried just to see it your way
Nothing is better than staying the same
So you can change the world
It's your world, change the world
I've tried and I've tried just to see it your way
Nothing is better than staying the same
So you can change the world
It's your world, change the world
I've tried and I've tried just to see it your way
Nothing is better than staying the same
So you can change the world
It's your world, change the world
I've tried and I've tried just to see it your way
Nothing is better than staying the same
So you can change the world
It's your world, change the world
I've tried and I've tried just to see it your way
Nothing is better than staying the same
So you can change the world
It's your world, change the world
The lyrics of Tantric's song "Change The World" are about the struggle of trying to please someone else and sacrificing one's own desires and feelings in the process. The singer seems to be at a breaking point, tired of compromising and constantly trying to see things from the other person's point of view. The lines "Let me be myself just one time, don't want to search for what I cannot find" express a yearning for authenticity and a feeling of being lost in trying to meet someone else's expectations. The lyrics suggest that change can only come from within oneself, as evidenced by the repeated refrain "It's your world, change the world."
The second half of the song takes a more confrontational tone, with the singer asserting their own autonomy and telling someone else to back off. The lines "You better sit your ass down my friend, I'll decide who angers me inside" indicate a reluctance to let someone else control their emotions or dictate their responses. The overall message of the song seems to be about the importance of staying true to oneself and recognizing the power to effect change lies within each individual.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't have another reason
I cannot find any more excuses
Why all these thoughts are floating through my head
I am trying to make sense of these racing thoughts
It seems I took myself through seasons
I have gone through different phases of life alone
I take it all myself, my pain instead
I choose to bear the burden of my own suffering
Break me off a little something
Give me a small piece of what I deserve
Why do I always have to compromise
I am tired of always sacrificing my own desires
Let me be myself just one time
Allow me the freedom to be authentic for once
Don't want to search for what I cannot find
I do not want to waste my time looking for the unattainable
My patience running thin with this state
I am losing my ability to tolerate this situation
There's only so much one can really take
Everyone has a limit to what they can endure
You're stepping up to me once again
You are approaching me with confrontation once more
I'm wired, tired, sick of all your lies
I am feeling anxious, exhausted, and fed up with your deception
You better sit your ass down my friend
You should calm down and stop provoking me
I'll decide who angers me inside
I am in control of my own emotions and will not let you aggravate me
I've tried and I've tried just to see it your way
I have attempted to understand your perspective multiple times
Nothing is better than staying the same
Sometimes remaining unchanged is the best option
So you can change the world
If you want to make a difference, it starts with you
It's your world, change the world
You have the power to create change in your own life and world
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUGO FERREIRA, HUGO FERNANDO DA SILVA FERREIRA, JESSE VEST, JESSE DOUGLAS VEST, MATT TAUL, MATT ALVIN TAUL, TODD WHITENER, TODD ANDREW WHITENER
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