New touring members joined after the album was recorded: Sean Woolstenhulme (guitars), Billy Mohler (bass), and Nate Wood (drums). Band and Kamin returned in June 2004 with Two (also known as 'II'). New touring musicians were hired: Daniel Damico (guitars), Justin Derrico (gutars), Corey Britz (bass), and Justin Meyer (drums). Despite radio-friendly tracks and an enthusiastic fan response, the album failed to meet commercial expectations, leading to tension between the group and the label.
In June 2005, the band announced they were going on hiatus, and frontman Alex Band announced plans to publish a solo album. Alex finished recording his album, entitled We've All Been There, and released it in May 2010, with the first single "Tonight" released the preceeding February. Alex also pre-released the album through a bracelet line called Blackstar Bracelets, which can be purchased at a number of department stores in the U.S. as well as online.
The Calling reformed in 2013, with a new line-up still featuring Alex Band, and this incarnation of the band played its first gig on August 16 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The otherwise joyous event was marred by a kidnapping incident involving Band, with the musician beaten-up and then dumped after being mugged. Having recovered, the group is currently touring for its cult fanbase.
Could It Be Any Harder
The Calling Lyrics
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Fade away, fade away
Fade away, fade away, fade away
Fade away, fade away, fade away
You left me with goodbye and open arms
A cut so deep I don't deserve
Well you were always invincible in my eyes
Could it be any harder to say goodbye and without you
Could it be any harder to watch you go, to face what's true
If I only had one more day
Fade away, fade away, fade away
I lie down and blind myself with laughter
Well a quick fix of hope is what I'm needin'
And how I wish that I could turn back the hours
But I know I just don't have the power, yeah
Could it be any harder to say goodbye and without you
Could it be any harder to watch you go, to face what's true
If I only had one more day
Well I'd jump at the chance, we'd drink and we'd dance
And I'd listen close to your every word
As if it's your last, but I know it's your last
'Cause today, you're gone
Could it be any harder
Yeah fade away, fade away, fade away
Could it be any harder
Yeah fade away, fade away, fade away
Oh yeah yeah, could it be any harder to live my life without you?
Could it be any harder? I'm all alone, I'm all alone
Like sand on my feet
The smell of sweet perfume
You stick to me forever baby
I wish you didn't go, I wish you didn't go
I wish you didn't go away
To touch you again
With life in your hands
It couldn't be any harder, harder
Fade away
Fade away
Fade away
The Calling's "Could It Be Any Harder" is an emotionally poignant song about the pain of loss and the difficulty of letting go. The recurring phrase "fade away" represents the fading away of memories and emotions, as the lead singer struggles to deal with the aftermath of a relationship. The opening lines, "You left me with goodbye and open arms, a cut so deep I don't deserve," sets the tone for the rest of the song, portraying the deep sense of despair and heartbreak that the singer is experiencing.
The lyrics then delve into the conflicting emotions that arise after a breakup or loss. The singer struggles to come to terms with the fact that their loved one is gone, and the only thing left is the memory of them. The lines "And the only thing against us now is time" reflects the realization that time is the only factor that can heal the wound left by the loss of a loved one. Even as the singer tries to find a quick fix of hope, he knows that he cannot turn back the clock and undo the pain.
The chorus "Could it be any harder to say goodbye and without you, could it be any harder to watch you go, to face what's true" echoes the profound sense of loss and loneliness that the singer is feeling. The final lines depicting the scent of sweet perfume and the feel of sand on the feet express the longing to hold onto fleeting moments and memories. In essence, the song is a heartfelt and poignant plea for closure and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Fade away, fade away, fade away
The feeling of loss and loneliness is so deep that everything around slowly fades away
You left me with goodbye and open arms
You said goodbye and left me behind, leaving me vulnerable and exposed
A cut so deep I don't deserve
The emotional pain caused by the parting is almost unbearable and feels undeserved
Well you were always invincible in my eyes
You were always someone strong and enduring in my eyes but now I see you were vulnerable too
And the only thing against us now is time
The only thing that separates and causes rifts between us now is time and distance
Could it be any harder to say goodbye and without you
Saying goodbye and living without you is the most difficult thing I ever had to face
If I only had one more day
If I only had one more day with you, I would cherish every moment and make it last
Well I'd jump at the chance, we'd drink and we'd dance
If we had one more chance, we would spend it making memories and enjoying each other's company
And I'd listen close to your every word
I would listen carefully to every word you said, wanting to absorb everything about you
'Cause today, you're gone
Knowing that you're gone makes everything feel bleak and difficult
Could it be any harder to watch you go, to face what's true
Watching you leave and realizing the truth of the situation is extremely painful
I'm all alone, I'm all alone
Feeling lonely and abandoned after the person you love has left you
To touch you again, with life in your hands
To hold you again, feeling your warmth and knowing that you're alive
It couldn't be any harder, harder
It is so difficult to let go of you and move on with life without you
Fade away
The feeling of emptiness and loss continues to fade away, but never fully disappears
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON KAMIN, ALEX BAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@caaah4614
"Like sand on my feet
The smell of sweet perfume
You stick to me forever baby
I wish you didn't go, I wish you didn't go
I wish you didn't go away
To touch you again With life in your hands.
It couldn't be any harder, harder..."
Um dos trechos mais poderosos que existem em uma canção! Lembro da emoção que senti e ainda sinto, sempre quando a escuto! O The Calling foi/é um presente pra quem gosta e boa música!❤
@bingorichards5084
Fade away, fade away, fade away
Fade away, fade away
Fade away, fade away, fade away
Fade away, fade away, fade away
You left me with goodbye and open arms
A cut so deep I don't deserve
Well you were always invincible in my eyes
And the only thing against us now is time
Could it be any harder to say goodbye and without you
Could it be any harder to watch you go, to face what's true
If I only had one more day
Fade away, fade away, fade away
I lie down and blind myself with laughter
Well a quick fix of hope is what I'm needin'
And how I wish that I could turn back the hours
But I know I just don't have the power, yeah
Could it be any harder to say goodbye and without you
Could it be any harder to watch you go, to face what's true
If I only had one more day
Well I'd jump at the chance, we'd drink and we'd dance
And I'd listen close to your every word
As if it's your last, but I know it's your last
'Cause today, you're gone
Could it be any harder
Yeah fade away, fade away, fade away
Could it be any harder
Yeah fade away, fade away, fade away
Oh yeah yeah, could it be any harder to live my life without you?
Could it be any harder? I'm all alone, I'm all alone
Like sand on my feet
The smell of sweet perfume
You stick to me forever baby
I wish you didn't go, I wish you didn't go
I wish you didn't go away
To touch you again
With life in your hands
It couldn't be any harder, harder
Fade away
Fade away
Fade away
@hooodison
Essa é a música mais poderosa do álbum! O clipe ainda ajuda a machucar mais ainda
@leticiasantos1363
Concordo
@AmandaC.Salles
uma das pouquíssimas músicas que me tocam tão profundamente, que me faz chorar... i love The Calling 2023 and 4ever ♥
@karenm.assmann6474
Recordando essa música linda em 2022 ! Que saudades da época que The Calling estourou no Brasil. Há, praticamente, 20 anos. 🥰Quem mais?
@hectorockbass8841
❤ no dia 04 de dezembrou vou estar la no vivo Rio pra mais um Show , O the calling me inspirou muito como musico, e puts sempre que o alex vem aqui eu vou nos shows
@andrade9014
Curitiba 08/12/2022 ♥
@tiagonapoleao8703
Lembro da estreia deste clipe na Mtv no Disk com a Sarah e depois no Top 20 Brasil, tempos bons.
@tiagonapoleao8703
Bizarro era ver Vavá em " Convite de Camento no mesmo dia no DISK incrivel
@thiagooliveira5741
Pena que ele ficou doente logo após o lançamento do segundo álbum. Se não, eles seriam muito famosos hoje em dia.
@elvist6465
One of the most under rated bands ever, love their music