Ten After Two delivered a melodic yet heavy sound, and were part of the 'golden era' of post-hardcore and metalcore. Many will say this period consists of the years approx around 2005-2012. Years where this scene of music was vibrant and the sound wasn't as chuggy and bland as the years to come.
Drummer Vinny Adorno and guitarist Patrick Hennion now plays in a band called Our People (https://www.facebook.com/OurPeopleBand/)
Vocalist Sean Wall went on to do some electronic music under the name Taste.
Other guitarist Josh Doty went on to play in a band called Cemetery Sun (https://youtu.be/YYz5Hd84hE8)
Members:
Sean Wall - Vocals
Patrick Hennion - Guitar
Josh Doty - Guitar, Vocals
Danny Clark - Bass
Vincent 'Vinny' Adorno - Drums, Vocals
Dead After Dallas
Ten After Two Lyrics
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Not so much a catch and you fall apart
It's such a sad excuse
I'll hang Hang Hang
Until it's done
Don't ever tell me we're the fucking same
I've got bigger plans than this
And it's not for the fame
It's such a sad excuse
It's all the same
A sad excuse
I've got a layer of hell sitting under my skin
All these strings have become knots
Let's cut them all
With only regrets I can hardly see straight
So wash me white as snow
With no persuasion and only contradiction
These lies are all I know
I need an answer
I need the truth
I need an outing
(Why have we pushed so hard)
All these strings have become knots
And I'm bound to fall if I'm left on my own
I have had it up to the brink
So hang hang hang until it's done
The Ten After Two's song "Dead After Dallas" is a thought-provoking and emotional piece with deep lyrics. The song starts with the singer rejecting the idea of doing something for fame. He says that he has a grander plan than seeking fame and would rather hang or give up on things until they are done correctly. The singer secures his identity, saying that he is no longer part of the crowd and not the same as everyone else.
The second verse dives deep into the singer's personal struggles. He feels like he is living in a state of hell as the strings in his life have become knots that are causing him pain. He now realizes that he has made some terrible decisions and seeks redemption. He wants to be washed clean and have his slate wiped clean of all the regrets he has accumulated throughout his life. The singer admits that he is living in a world of lies, and that's all he knows.
The chorus of the song is almost desperate as the singer pleads for an answer to his questions. He doesn't want half-truths or lies but wants a complete and honest answer. He feels like he is alone and that these strings that have become knots would be the undoing of him. In conclusion, "Dead After Dallas" presents a powerful message of authenticity, redemption, and the struggle one endures while achieving their personal goals.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not for the fame
I'm not doing this for the sake of becoming famous.
Not so much a catch and you fall apart
It's not an easy task to handle, it may cause a breakdown.
It's such a sad excuse
The reason behind my actions is so weak and worthless.
I'll hang Hang Hang
I'll persevere through this challenge, even if it gets harder and harder.
Until it's done
Until the goal is achieved, I won't stop trying.
Don't ever tell me we're the fucking same
Don't assume that our struggles and ambitions are similar.
I've got bigger plans than this
My aspirations go beyond this particular thing that I'm doing now.
It's all the same
Everything seems to feel the same, regardless of what I do or where I am.
I've got a layer of hell sitting under my skin
I'm going through a lot of pain and distress internally.
All these strings have become knots
All the problems and challenges I'm facing are becoming too difficult to manage.
Let's cut them all
I need to eliminate all these issues in order to move forward.
With only regrets I can hardly see straight
I'm so consumed by all these regrets that I can't even focus properly.
So wash me white as snow
I want to start fresh as if nothing ever happened.
With no persuasion and only contradiction
I want to make a decision that feels authentic to me, not something that I was convinced to do by others.
These lies are all I know
I've been told so many lies that now I can't differentiate between truth and falsehood.
I need an answer
I need a solution to my current problems.
I need the truth
I need to uncover what's real and what's not.
I need an outing
I need to find a way out of my current situation.
(Why have we pushed so hard)
I'm questioning why we have put so much effort and time into something that doesn't bring us joy or satisfaction.
And I'm bound to fall if I'm left on my own
I can't do this alone, I need help and support or else I'll fail.
I have had it up to the brink
I'm at the limit of my patience and endurance.
So hang hang hang until it's done
I'll keep going until I finish what I started, no matter how difficult it gets.
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Krystal Stennett
..why did it take me almost a year to get into this band?! They are amazing!!
makayla tully
I fucking love the lyrics.
RaiXVortex
Still Mind Blown after 30 listens..
JWalkersAnonomous
their all freakin good and the oldest member is only 20!!!!
ThatSmotPoker
this band reminds me alot of Woe is Me and Bullet For A Pretty Boy
Assidon
Christmas Chaos 2011 In ONE HOUR! Ten After Two and Jamie's Elsewhere! So pumped.
kymatica astoria
This song fucking hits hard and it hits home for me. I cant wait to tab out this album. I love the progression in your songs, and the balance of screaming and singing is perfect, along with alot of other things i look for in a band, for instance: its melodic, its technical, timing is perfect, the guitar and synthesizer were equilized perfectly. Whoever mastered or produced this cd did an amazing job recording it. Considering how young they are, they have a mature sound
May Fire Sixx
What happened to this band why did they stop making music THIS BAND IS DO FUCKING BADASS
Nick McMillen
@mbphofan If someone in Rise Records produced it, that's why they're there :). To produce well!
RaiXVortex
lyrics please.