Tantric is a post-grunge band from Louisville, Kentucky, that was formed by… Read Full Bio ↴Tantric is a post-grunge band from Louisville, Kentucky, that was formed by three former members of Days of the New, Jesse Vest, Todd Whitener, and Matt Taul, with the addition of Merge singer, Hugo Ferreira. They were signed to Maverick Records in 1999, and recorded their self-titled debut with producer, Tobey Wright in 2000. The record was released in February 2001, which debuted at #193 on the Billboard 200. The record eventually went platinum, largely on the strength of the single "Breakdown" and the band's extensive touring with the likes of Kid Rock and Creed. Follow-up singles "Astounded" and a remixed version of "Mourning" also fared well.

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.

Wishing
Tantric Lyrics

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No need to look around
There's no one here but you
So I scream without a sound
And hope that it gets through

Time is clamping down
It's getting hard to breathe
I can't imagine how to live my life without relief

'Cause I've been wishing so hard
Tell me that you relate
You want something so bad every time
It's too long to wait

'Cause I've been wishing so hard
Tell me that you think that it's true
'Cause everything I've been wishing for
I had in me, in you, oh

There's nothing left to save
There's nothing left to do
Just turn and walk away
And I'll do the same thing too

And when you're all alone
Waiting for a call
There'll be nobody home
Nobody there for you at all

'Cause I've been wishing so hard
Tell me, can you relate?
You want something so bad anytime
It's too long to wait

'Cause I've been wishing so hard
But tell me if you think that it's true
'Cause everything I've been wishing for
I had in me, in you

Oh, 'cause I've been waiting for this life long enough
To survive three lives but I won't give up
This blood, sweat, and tears I've given through the years
I've overcome the fears, too much is never enough

I think I'm wasting my time
I think I'm losing my mind, yeah
I think I'm wasting my time
I know I'm losing my mind, yeah

Tell me, can you relate?
Oh, when the time is too long to wait

'Cause I've been wishing so hard
Tell me, can you relate?
You want something so bad anytime
It's too long to wait

'Cause I've been wishing so hard
Tell me if you think that it's true
'Cause everything I've been wishing for
I found in me, in you

'Cause I've been wishing so hard
Tell me, can you relate?
You want something so bad anytime
It's too long to wait

'Cause I've been wishing so hard
But tell me if you think that it's true

'Cause everything I've been wishing for
I had in me, in you, in you, in you

Overall Meaning

The song "Wishing" by Tantric is about the feeling of longing and the frustration that comes with having to wait for something that you want so badly. The verses describe feeling alone and unheard, hoping that the singer's feelings will somehow get through to someone else. The chorus repeats the sentiment of wishing so hard and waiting for something that feels like it's taking too long to arrive.

The bridge emphasizes the length of time the singer has been waiting and working towards their goal. They describe having given blood, sweat, and tears towards it, and not willing to give up even after all that effort. The last verse turns more introspective, with the singer doubting their efforts and feeling like they are losing their mind.

Overall, the song captures the feeling of desperation that comes with wanting something so badly and feeling like it's always just out of reach. The lyrics are emotive and relatable, and the music aptly conveys the mood of the song, with a gradual buildup towards the powerful final chorus.

Line by Line Meaning

No need to look around
You don't have to search for anything external, just focus on yourself

There's no one here but you
You are alone and should focus on your own thoughts and feelings

So I scream without a sound
You're trying to express yourself but feel unheard

And hope that it gets through
You want your message to get across, even if it seems like no one is listening

Time is clamping down
Time is running out and you feel the pressure

It's getting hard to breathe
You're feeling overwhelmed with stress

I can't imagine how to live my life without relief
You need relief from the stress and anxiety you're feeling

'Cause I've been wishing so hard
You've been hoping and wishing for something

Tell me that you relate
You're asking if others can empathize with your feelings

You want something so bad every time
You have a strong desire for something that seems out of reach

It's too long to wait
You don't want to wait any longer to get what you're wishing for

But tell me if you think that it's true
You're asking someone to confirm if what you're feeling is valid

Cause everything I've been wishing for
You've had a specific desire in mind

I had in me, in you, oh
You realize that what you were wishing for was within you and those around you all along

There's nothing left to save
You've lost all hope of salvaging a situation

There's nothing left to do
You feel like there are no more options or solutions available

Just turn and walk away
You're ready to move on from the situation

And I'll do the same thing too
You're leaving everything behind and starting fresh

And when you're all alone
When you're by yourself

Waiting for a call
You're anxiously waiting for someone to reach out to you

There'll be nobody home
No one will be there to answer or respond

Nobody there for you at all
You'll be completely alone

'Cause I've been waiting for this life long enough
You feel like you've been waiting for something for a long time

To survive three lives but I won't give up
Despite the hardships, you're determined to keep going

This blood, sweat, and tears I've given through the years
You've put in a lot of effort over a long period of time

I've overcome the fears, too much is never enough
You've conquered your fears and don't want to settle for mediocrity

I think I'm wasting my time
You're questioning whether all the effort is worth it

I think I'm losing my mind, yeah
The stress is getting to you and you're starting to feel overwhelmed

Tell me, can you relate?
You're seeking validation and empathy from those around you

Oh, when the time is too long to wait
Having to wait is difficult and frustrating

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HUGO FERREIRA, ERIK LEONHARDT, KEVIN RICHARD MILLER, JOSEPH M PESSIA, MARCUS RATZENBOECK

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