Being one of the youngest bands in the local scene, with ages ranging from 18-21, Texas in July hails out of Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Texas in July can be described as nothing but dedicated to their music, fans and promoters. They are signed to CI Records. Back in the summer of 2009, Texas in July and An Early Ending started their tour together hitting Elmira, NY first and then to travel across the US.
The band was formed in early 2007 after individually playing music throughout childhood. They have finished recording their highly-anticipated full length album 'I Am,' which was released on July 26th 2009.
On July 8th, 2010, the band announced their signing to Equal Vision Records.
Texas in July's new album, One Reality, was released on April 26, 2011 through Equal Vision Records. The album was produced by the notable Chris "Zeuss" Harris, known for producing for bands like whitechapel, All That Remains, Born of Osiris, Hatebreed, and Shadows Fall.
Band Members:
Adam Gray - drums
Ben Witkowski - bass guitar
Chris Davis - rhythm guitar
J.T. Cavey - lead vocals
Cam Welsh - lead guitar
Former Members:
Logan Maurer - rhythm guitar (2007ā2010)
Alex Good - lead vocals (2007ā2014)
Christian Royer - lead guitar (2007ā2014)
Cyclops
Texas in July Lyrics
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And you can't see beyond,
Your addiction,
That has you holding on,
To worthless courage,
You were the only one,
That I had faith in,
That I had faith in.
Trust was abandoned,
When you took me for granted.
I know that you're suffering,
Although you know it's all your fault,
I tried so hard to rescue you,
But only you can save yourself.
There comes a time when we figure out,
What's right and wrong, you were mistaken.
One-eyed monster you're killing yourself,
You've lost everything and anything,
That you've come across.
Trust was abandoned,
When you took me for granted.
Slowly we sank to nothing together,
I never wanted to be in this place you put me in,
I will never get back,
The time I spent,
Trying to make things right again.
The lyrics for Texas in July's song Cyclops describe the painful experience of watching someone you care about struggle with addiction. The opening lines set the stage for a heartbreaking scenario in which the person in question is "lifeless" and blind to the consequences of their actions. The singer discovers that trust has been abandoned, with the person taking them for granted despite the faith they once had in them. Despite the singer's efforts to help, they acknowledge that ultimately, it is up to the person to save themselves.
The chorus highlights the emotional toll this situation has taken on both the person struggling with addiction and the singer themselves. They are suffering, but the person in question "knows it's all [their] fault." However, no matter how hard the singer tries, they cannot rescue them from the depths of their addiction. The person has become a "one-eyed monster" who is destroying everything they come across, including their own life.
The final verse sees the singer looking back on their attempts to help and wishing they could have that time back. They have been dragged down with the person struggling, and it has left them with nothing. It's an emotional and honest portrayal of the powerlessness felt when watching someone you care about struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
You are lifeless,
You are devoid of energy and vigor.
And you can't see beyond,
You are unable to perceive anything beyond your current state.
Your addiction,
Your compulsive dependency on drugs or other substances.
That has you holding on,
You are clutching onto your addiction despite its negative effects.
To worthless courage,
You have misplaced bravery that is not worth anything.
You were the only one,
You were the sole person I had hope and trust in.
That I had faith in,
I placed my trust in you and believed you could recover.
Trust was abandoned,
You betrayed my trust and faith in you.
When you took me for granted.
You took advantage of my support and help.
I know that you're suffering,
I am aware that you are experiencing pain and distress.
Although you know it's all your fault,
Despite being aware that your predicament is self-inflicted.
I tried so hard to rescue you,
I made efforts to help you overcome your addiction.
But only you can save yourself.
You have to take responsibility for your recovery and do the necessary work yourself.
There comes a time when we figure out,
There is a point in time when we understand.
What's right and wrong, you were mistaken.
You made the wrong choices despite knowing what was right.
One-eyed monster you're killing yourself,
Your addiction is the monster with one eye that is destroying you.
You've lost everything and anything,
You have suffered losses in all aspects of life.
That you've come across.
Everything that has been in your path has been taken away by your addiction.
Slowly we sank to nothing together,
We both gradually descended into a state of ruin.
I never wanted to be in this place you put me in,
I did not choose to be in the situation you placed me in as a result of your addiction.
I will never get back,
I can never recover or regain.
The time I spent,
The amount of time and effort I invested.
Trying to make things right again.
Attempting to rectify the damage caused by your addiction.
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@Fr33Candy
It's really a shame that this band split. They were so good I wish I saw them live more than I had. Band is highly underrated
@xxHardC0R3xx
They've returned recently
@tiagocarvalho1141
It's really a shame this album isn't available at Spotify.
@djfox3804
Apple music has it š
@kamiryne7091
It's on spotify now
@tiagocarvalho1141
@Calem Klinger not in brazilian Spotify sadly
@TheMetalrockerdude
One of the best songs ever written!!
@ItsSauIGoodman
The ending still gets me to this day. Man that's good
@karnagefails333
"Trust was cemented, when you took me for granted"
@BrokenInBeauty
Itās āTrust was abandonedā, not āTrust was cementedā.
Unless youāre joking and I didnāt catch it š¤š¼