In late 1997, Steve and Lou decided to leave the band, and they were replaced with Joe Rolland and Mark Burkert. They independently recorded and released a second EP entitled "Undone".
They were signed to Nuclear Blast Record's new label Revolution Entertainment in the fall of 2000, and released a full length recording “The Damage” in 2002.
On June 2, 2009 the band released a new CD titled "Another Day Down" on the label Dancing Ferret Discs.
Another Day Down
Tapping the Vein Lyrics
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Gifted me a length of rope
Tied in a lovely bow
I wonder if it will hold
But I am not defeated yet
Because I believe we'll meet again
Another day down
Another day down
Another day down
I feel my only chance is
Filtering through my hands
And pulling, as it goes
Trembling flesh from bone
But I cannot admit it yet
Another day down
Another day down
Another day down
Another day down
Day down
If there was a way that
I could get my head around this
Don't you think I would?
Why did you say all the things that you said to me?
I don't know how you could
But I'm planning to stay alive
I am planning to stay alive
Long enough to see for myself
Another day down
Another day down
Another day down
Another day down
The lyrics to Tapping the Vein's song "Another Day Down" describe the feeling of being at a low point and feeling hopeless. The opening lines describe the gift of a rope, which could be interpreted as a suicidal gesture, but the singer wonders if the rope will hold, suggesting hesitation towards taking their own life. The second verse continues to describe the feeling of losing control and the fear of death. The lines "But I cannot admit it yet" and "If there was a way that I could get my head around this, don't you think I would?" suggest denial and a struggle to come to terms with their situation. However, the chorus ("Another day down") is repeated throughout the song, suggesting a determination to keep going and survive, despite the difficulties.
Overall, "Another Day Down" is a powerful song about struggling with mental health and finding the strength to keep moving forward. The lyrics may be interpreted in different ways, but the overall message is one of resilience and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
My one and only hope
The thing I depend on the most
Gifted me a length of rope
Provided a tool for me to end my life
Tied in a lovely bow
Made it look beautiful, like a gift
I wonder if it will hold
I doubt its effectiveness and ability to carry out the act
But I am not defeated yet
I'm still fighting
Because I believe we'll meet again
Because I long to see my loved ones again
Another day down
One more day survived
I feel my only chance is
I think it's my only opportunity
Filtering through my hands
Slipping away despite my efforts to hold on
And pulling, as it goes
Escaping me, slipping further away
Trembling flesh from bone
My fear and desperation is consuming me
But I cannot admit it yet
I can't come to terms with my current situation
If there was a way that
If only there was a solution
I could get my head around this
I could understand and process everything that's happening
Don't you think I would?
I would definitely do it if possible
Why did you say all the things that you said to me?
I don't comprehend why you spoke to me in that tone or manner
I don't know how you could
I can't fathom how you'd do such a thing
But I'm planning to stay alive
I'm determined to continue living
I am planning to stay alive
I'm taking steps to ensure my survival
Long enough to see for myself
To witness the truth behind everything
Another day down
Yet again, I've survived another day
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.