November 1995, Drummer Eric Fisher, frustrated with previous projects began… Read Full Bio ↴November 1995, Drummer Eric Fisher, frustrated with previous projects began writing on his own. He discovered blending dark alt-rock songwriting with innovative programming would help him become a more creative songwriter, rather than being a conventional rock band. He then dubbed the project Tapping The Vein. Eric brought his ideas to guitarist/songwriter Steve Stegg and bassist Lou Louvenir. He began a search for a vocalist and found the perfect match, Heather Thompson. In May 1996, They recorded their first ep and released it independently.
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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My one and only hope
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
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

Overall Meaning

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