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
Yes
Ten After Two Lyrics
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Its nothing more than a disguise
It's all a lie
I simply lost my way
Every last lie all the details
It's all a lie
It's nothing more than a disguise
My dreams are more than fame
And this red carpet
I'm worth a million dollars
Theres no persuading me now,
You choose to fail
You chose to fail
You're just a worthless entity
You lied to me
I'm worth more than you weight in gold
I am the taste of what you want
Because I'm all you've got
Are we alive cause I'm losing my fucking mind
Are you alive are we breathing
Am I alive
Are we breathing
Won't you part the sea with me
I could use this space to breathe
Come part the sea with me
Had their fifteen of fame
My dreams are more than fame
And this red carpet
I'm worth a million dollars
Theres no persuading me now,
You choose to fail
You chose to fail
You're just a worthless entity
You lied to me
A worthless entity
The lyrics to Ten After Two's song "Yes" seem to be about the struggles of fame and how it can lead to a loss of identity. The line "It's all a lie" repeats throughout the song, suggesting that the public persona is a façade and that the true self is hidden beneath it. The singer has "simply lost [their] way," suggesting that they have lost sight of who they truly are in the midst of the fame and glamour. The line "You chose to fail" could be directed at someone who didn't understand the struggles of fame and expected the singer to maintain the façade indefinitely.
The repeated references to red carpets and being worth a million dollars seem to emphasize the shallowness of fame and how it can lead people to believe that it is the ultimate goal in life. However, the singer's dreams are "more than fame" and they want to be valued for who they truly are, not just for their public image. The lines "I'm worth more than your weight in gold" and "I am the taste of what you want" suggest that the singer has something more valuable than money or fame - their true self.
The chorus "Are we alive cause I'm losing my fucking mind / Are you alive are we breathing / Am I alive / Are we breathing" could be a reflection of the disorientation and confusion that can come with fame. The line "Won't you part the sea with me / I could use this space to breathe / Come part the sea with me" suggests that the singer is looking for someone to help them find their way back to their true self.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all a lie
Everything that seems true is actually false
Its nothing more than a disguise
All the apparent things are a mere cover-up
I simply lost my way
I am just directionless and clueless
Every last lie all the details
Each fabricated instance has convincing details
Had their fifteen of fame
Others had their fair share of glory and attention
My dreams are more than fame
My aspirations go beyond mere admiration
I'm worth a million dollars
I have an inherent value that is immensely high
There's no persuading me now
No argument can convince me at present
You choose to fail
It's your decision to not succeed
You're just a worthless entity
You are someone/thing that holds no value
You lied to me
You spoke untruth to me
I'm worth more than your weight in gold
I have more value than you possess
I am the taste of what you want
I am what you desire
Because I'm all you've got
I am the only thing/entity you have
Are we alive cause I'm losing my fucking mind
Am I/we living because I am slowly losing my sanity
Are you alive are we breathing
I am unsure if we are alive and still breathing
Am I alive
I am questioning my own existence
Won't you part the sea with me
Will you help me clear my path
I could use this space to breathe
I need to take a break and find clarity
Contributed by Mason F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Patrick
i just noticed something....this band is amazing!
Fit Machoman
I guess their dreams were bigger than fame and the red carpet :( I'm still pissed they broke up :( This was my shit man!!!
Courtney Drill
I've come a conclusion.. I FREAKINGGG LOVE RISERECORDS that is all (:
Paolo Pace
Not sure why but the beat of 1:58 - 2:26 gets me every time, I can't help but to headbang as hard as I can :)
H4LO1001
That was the most fucking epic ending ever.
yage .0k
Friend: hey want me to go buy you something at shops? me: plays song
lilmikehokage
i stumbled apon them beacause there gonna be coming they'll be performing pretty soon...i cant wait ^^
A_Fellow_Playa BR
It's 2018 and I still miss them, god fucking dammit ;_;
BryGuyNo
Mind = Blown
Robert Velasquez
Poor Vinnie...he's living on MacDonalds that his mom and dad buy him...but in his mind, he's a rock star..lol