Featuring former Carry On vocalist Ryan George and one time Carry On drummer Nat Keefer, Drew on guitar, and Max on bass; this foursome plays catchy pop music.
Signed to V2 Records, they have released a five song EP in 2005 with a debut album entitled A New Language, slated for release in July.
TV Riot
The Adored Lyrics
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She found herself in the television riot.
Someday conversation will be back in vogue,
and we'll have to clean up this mess.
I'll say something unrecited, but right now i just don't know what it is.
These days, we're so obsessed with the emptiness of the cable set.
She'll say that nothing's changed but she's mirroring the lines of this foreign movie.
Your two eyes had a good thing going, now I try so hard to understand.
Switching channels for dreams, but I still don't know what it means.
We get stuck in reruns
-- we should be getting things done.
We're locked into a television riot.
She found herself in the television riot.
Programs have me questioning every good thing that comes out of you.
My hands are feeling uninspired, but the digital coma keeps me true.
These days we need a rest from the emptiness of the cable sect.
She'll say that nothing's changed, but she's tearing up my time with this.
Your two eyes had a good thing going, now I tried so hard to understand.
Switching channels for dreams, but I still don't know what it means.
We get stuck in reruns
-- we should be getting things done.
Channels changing your mind when I gave up on everything...
The song TV Riot by The Adored is a commentary on how people have become so obsessed with television that they are missing out on real-life experiences. The lyrics paint a picture of a society that is stuck in a digital coma, unable to escape the endless barrage of television programming that dominates their lives. The phrase "television riot" refers to the chaos and sensory overload that television can create, as viewers are bombarded with so many different images and messages that they lose sight of what is truly important.
The opening lines of the song, "We're locked into a television riot / She found herself in the television riot," suggest that the singer and his partner have become trapped in this digital world. The repetition of the phrase "television riot" throughout the song emphasizes the all-consuming nature of television, which has become a kind of addiction for many people. Despite recognizing the problem, the singer and his partner feel powerless to break free from it, as they are "stuck in reruns" and unable to "get things done."
The chorus of the song, "Your two eyes had a good thing going, now I try so hard to understand / Switching channels for dreams, but I still don't know what it means," highlights the disconnect between the real world and the fantasy world of television. The singer is struggling to understand why his partner has become so caught up in the digital world, and is searching for a way to reconnect with her. Ultimately, the song suggests that society needs to find a way to wean itself off of television and rediscover the value of face-to-face interaction and genuine human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
We're locked into a television riot.
We are completely consumed by television, unable to break away.
She found herself in the television riot.
She too is trapped in the television culture.
Someday conversation will be back in vogue,
Eventually, people will realize the value of real-life communication.
and we'll have to clean up this mess.
We will need to fix the consequences of our addiction to TV.
I'll say something unrecited, but right now i just don't know what it is.
I have an important thought, but I cannot articulate it yet.
These days, we're so obsessed with the emptiness of the cable set.
Our fixation on shallow TV programming has become extreme.
She'll say that nothing's changed but she's mirroring the lines of this foreign movie.
She claims everything is the same, yet her behavior imitates what she sees on TV.
Your two eyes had a good thing going, now I try so hard to understand.
Our relationship used to be strong, but now I struggle to connect with you.
Switching channels for dreams, but I still don't know what it means.
I try to escape reality through TV, but I am still confused.
We get stuck in reruns
We repeat the same unfulfilling routines.
-- we should be getting things done.
We need to take action and be productive instead of wasting time on TV.
Programs have me questioning every good thing that comes out of you.
TV influences me to doubt your positive qualities.
My hands are feeling uninspired, but the digital coma keeps me true.
TV numbs my creativity, but I continue to watch regardless.
These days we need a rest from the emptiness of the cable sect.
We require a break from the superficial, meaningless TV shows.
She'll say that nothing's changed, but she's tearing up my time with this.
She denies any changes, yet TV takes up her time, harming our relationship.
Channels changing your mind when I gave up on everything...
TV affects your opinions, while I have lost motivation for everything.
Contributed by Nolan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ethanblair7351
Saintsrow 1 definitely had the best soundtracks
@thellamasorcerer4785
Yeah.
@WennKillz
Ryan (the singer) left the band and they continued for a while without him but it was never the same. From what I remember, Ryan was much more into Punk. Not sure if he's doing anything now. It's been at least 7 yrs or so since I saw them live.
@authenticvegas
They played a show on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, at The Plaza, in the space that is now Oscar's Steakhouse. Bloody brilliant band.
@stephenmartinez642
Saints row best game :)
@vince.420
Yes
@larsthemartian9554
You can tell Volition really liked this song. It's probably the most frequent song in the game, playing often on at least two channels. Not that I'm complaining, it's a great song
@SJMetastatek11
Ryan George is now in a band called Youth Code. They are heavily influenced by Wax Trax Records stuff from late 1980s/ early 1990s. They are shaking up the L.A. Industrial music scene with their old school sound!
@sizzlingtumor2386
S.J. Metastatek good
@WennKillz
Don't know about "saints row" but the Adored put on a KICK ass show! I first saw them when they opened for Butch Walker (one of the best musicians and producers EVER) and they quickly became one of my favorite bands. I still listen to their CD to this day! Ryan is a dollface and I had a ton of fun with him. I MISS "the Adored!"