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.
Take A Long Line
Tenet Lyrics
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... of yourself
Take a long line
... breathe it in
Egos fly, and egos soar
And all this time, you don't know what you're looking for
My ego tries, your ego soars
Where are the promises you made
Who are the heroes that you've saved
I wrote the book, I have the power
And I embrace the rage
Take a long line
... of yourself
Take a long line
... breathe it in
Egos fly, and egos soar
At every turn, our faith was beaten to the floor
To the blood we shared, I am sworn
For that my thanks and I'll just wish it could have been more
Where are the promises you made
Who are the heroes that you've saved
I wrote the book, you have no power
And I embrace the rage
Take a long line
... of yourself
Take a long line
... breathe it in
The lyrics of Tenet's song "Take A Long Line" are reflective of the ego-driven nature of human beings, where the need to establish dominance and superiority often overshadows the search for truth and meaning in life. The chorus "Take a long line of yourself, take a long line and breathe it in" suggests that one needs to introspect and understand oneself before attempting to understand the world around them. The repetition of the line emphasizes the importance of self-discovery.
The verses discuss the power plays and ego battles that people engage in, leading to disillusionment and the loss of focus on one's goals. The lines "My ego tries, your ego soars" and "And all this time, you don't know what you're looking for" highlight the futility of such behavior. The questions "Where are the promises you made? Who are the heroes that you've saved?" point towards the societal pressure to achieve greatness and make a difference, which often leads to the glorification of individuals and the neglect of the collective good.
The phrase "I wrote the book, I have the power, and I embrace the rage" suggests that the singer has taken charge of their life, and though they have experienced setbacks, they have learned to channel their anger constructively. Overall, the lyrics of "Take A Long Line" urge the listener to question their motives, recognize the flaws in their thinking, and embrace self-discovery as a means towards personal and societal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a long line
Look deep within yourself
... of yourself
Of who you truly are
Take a long line
Take a deep breath
... breathe it in
Feel it fill your lungs and soul
Egos fly, and egos soar
Our pride can lead us astray
And all this time, you don't know what you're looking for
Often we search for something we can't name
My ego tries, your ego soars
We compete with each other
After all these years, tell me what you are looking for
Are we any closer to finding what we truly want?
Where are the promises you made
Why haven't you kept your word?
Who are the heroes that you've saved
Who have you helped in this world?
I wrote the book, I have the power
I control my own fate
And I embrace the rage
I accept all of my emotions
Egos fly, and egos soar
Our pride can lead us astray
At every turn, our faith was beaten to the floor
Life is a constant struggle and test of faith
To the blood we shared, I am sworn
I am loyal because of our shared experiences
For that my thanks and I'll just wish it could have been more
I am grateful for what we had and wish we had more
Where are the promises you made
Why haven't you kept your word?
Who are the heroes that you've saved
Who have you helped in this world?
I wrote the book, you have no power
I am responsible for my own life
And I embrace the rage
I accept all of my emotions
Take a long line
Look deep within yourself
... of yourself
Of who you truly are
Take a long line
Take a deep breath
... breathe it in
Feel it fill your lungs and soul
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SackBoy105
Wish they would record a new album. I bought Sovereign and I really dig it. :3
Kuba Galiński
@Byron Stephens
How reliable is it?
Byron Stephens
I know from a very reliable source that new Tenet music is forthcoming, possibly by the end of this year.
Byron Stephens
I happen to know from a very reliable source that new Tenet music is coming out, possibly by the end of this year.
diegocarrerop
Daaaaaaaaaaaanm this is fking gooood
Nebula Frigidum
could you please pass me the link to download this album?
Luis Angel Crespi Oliveras
In myzcloud.me is available and free
Corrosive1
STRAPPING YOUNG EXODUS
Raul Logan
Exodus Forbbiden Lads
196393
copy the URL and Use Video2MP3 and you will get the song