There are at least two bands with the title Tenet.

1. A five piece t… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands with the title Tenet.

1. A five piece thrash / death metal band from Vancouver, British Columbia.
2. A five piece rock band from Hartford, Connecticut.

1. TENET is a heavy metal band formed as a side project by Jed Simon and Gene Hoglan of Strapping Young Lad and Zimmers Hole. They originally started out in the summer of 1996 for Jed Simon, founder of the band. Together with Steve Wheeler (Zimmer's Hole drummer at the time), they started getting Jed's ideas down to demo-tape form, but while both continued along with Zimmer's Hole and Strapping Young Lad, nothing much happened for Tenet apart from some casual jam-sessions, which among others also included players like Stu Carruthers (Grip Inc.). Jed then initially met guitar-partner Glen Alvelais (ex-Forbidden) way back in 1997 when SYL was touring with Testament, for who Glen was playing guitar at the time. After quickly becoming friends, Jed eventually asked Glen if he would be interested in playing together in Tenet and long years later when they re-connected, Glen’s first question was “Whatever happened to that album we were gonna record ?”. They laughed and Jed said “Soon, are you still into it ?” His response was “FUCK YEAH!”

After signing a deal with Century Media Records Jed started out working on “Sovereign” with bassist Byron Stroud (SYL, Zimmer's Hole, Fear Factory) as well as drummer Adrian Erlandsson (At The Gates, The Haunted, Cradle Of Filth, Paradise Lost, etc.), but after reviewing the fact that not enough attention could be given to the project by Adrian due to the immense geographical distance and other pending commitments, Jed turned back to his long-time partner in Gene Hoglan (Death, Dark Angel, SYL, Devin Townsend, ...) to take care of the final drum duties. Tenet was still looking for a vocalist though and after a few auditions were done, Steve “Zetro” Souza (Legacy / Exodus) turned out to be the perfect man for the album, as he instantly gave the band that 'classic' metal feel that Jed was looking for. Jed quickly flew to the Bay Area twice to first oversee a very smooth vocal recording with Zetro and then later on to mix the album with Vincent Wojno (Machine Head, Kreator, Trouble, ...). Finally, Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Opeth, Arch Enemy, ...) was recommended for the mastering of “Sovereign” and the album’s artwork comes courtesy of Travis Smith (Opeth, Death, Nevermore).

2. Tenet is an original five-man band based out of Hartford, Connecticut. Their sound covers a plethora of musical genre’s ranging from pop rock to funk jam. They have been compared to styles in the vain of Matchbox 20, 311, and Maroon 5, with vocals diversifying soulful, raspy emotion. Tenet strives to set themselves aside from the rest by generating an artistic sound that people can relate to on the most personal of levels. Furthermore, they will stop at nothing to share their music with the world.

Indulge Me
Tenet Lyrics

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Wonders, I have seen through these eyes
But all the sounds I heard were lies
Failing, file my hopes under dreams
Set it all die

Indulge me my senses, indulge me my vices
Forgive my rant and... indulge me

Right now, it's too hard to let go
So many songs to sing
Tomorrow, the wind could blow it all away
Am I just wasting time

I say I must hate, it's my faith, my sanity
I love my hate, and it loves me...

If you ever made a mistake
Tell me, would you tell me

So indulge me, while I speak my mind
It never rains, you know, it fucking pours
Hold fast your spirit... it never lies
Don't let it go, don't let me go

Indulge me my senses, indulge me my vices
Forgive my rant and... indulge me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics "Wonders, I have seen through these eyes, but all the sounds I heard were lies" suggest that the singer has experienced incredible things, but the stories they were told about these things were not entirely true. This could imply that the singer has a tendency to romanticize their experiences, perhaps to the point where the truth becomes distorted. The next line, "Failing, file my hopes under dreams, set it all die," indicates that the singer has encountered disappointment and is struggling to reconcile their dreams with reality. The phrase "set it all die" could either mean that the singer is ready to give up on their dreams entirely or is prepared to let go of their distorted perceptions of reality.

The singer then goes on to request indulgence: "Indulge me my senses, indulge me my vices, forgive my rant and... indulge me." This suggests that the singer craves pleasure and sensory stimulation, even if it means indulging in behaviors that may be considered unhealthy or self-destructive. The phrase "forgive my rant" could indicate that the singer is aware of their tendency to become overly emotional or dramatic and is asking for patience from their listener.

The rest of the lyrics touch on the themes of impermanence and the importance of holding onto one's own spirit in the face of difficult times. The line "Am I just wasting time" suggests that the singer is questioning the value of their experiences and wondering if they are truly making the most of their life. The final repetition of "indulge me" could be interpreted as a plea from the singer for others to allow them to live their life on their own terms, even if those terms are unconventional or unpopular.

Line by Line Meaning

Wonders, I have seen through these eyes
I have seen remarkable things in this world and have experienced life in unique ways.

But all the sounds I heard were lies
Unfortunately, the things I have heard throughout my life were not always truthful or accurate.

Failing, file my hopes under dreams
Despite my efforts, sometimes my aspirations do not come to fruition and instead become unattainable dreams.

Set it all die
In order to move on, I must let go of what did not work and allow it to die out.

Indulge me my senses, indulge me my vices
Allow me to indulge in my senses and vices, as I am trying to find ways to cope with the harsh realities of life.

Forgive my rant and... indulge me
Please forgive me for my emotional outbursts and allow me to continue to express myself freely.

Right now, it's too hard to let go
At the moment, it is difficult to move on from the past and accept what cannot be changed.

So many songs to sing
There are many opportunities for me to create and express myself in this world.

Tomorrow, the wind could blow it all away
The future is uncertain and anything can happen, which is both exhilarating and frightening.

Am I just wasting time
I question whether my efforts are leading me in the right direction and if my time is being used effectively.

I say I must hate, it's my faith, my sanity
I proclaim that I must have anger and hatred in order to maintain my sanity and remain true to my beliefs.

I love my hate, and it loves me...
Despite its negative connotations, I have become comfortable and even fond of my feelings of hate.

If you ever made a mistake
If anyone has ever made an error in judgment or decision-making.

Tell me, would you tell me
Would you honestly confess your mistakes to me and allow me to know the truth?

So indulge me, while I speak my mind
Please allow me to express my opinions and thoughts freely without interruption or judgment.

It never rains, you know, it fucking pours
In times of trouble, it seems as though bad things happen all at once and in overwhelming amounts.

Hold fast your spirit... it never lies
Despite the challenges we face, we must hold onto our inner strength and integrity as it will guide us towards the truth.

Don't let it go, don't let me go
Please do not let go of your spirit or let me go, as we must support each other through this difficult journey.

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