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.
Things Don't Always Turn Out That Way
The Calling Lyrics
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And he can't do what's right
It was all because she came into his life
It's a deep obsession, taking up his time
She's all that he wants, she's all that he needs
She's everything he just won't believe
Take away his doubt, turn him inside out
But things don't always turn out that way
And he must confess
All the impure thoughts of his beautiful temptress
Although he keeps it all bottled up inside
Although he keeps it all safe within his mind, oh yeah
She's all that he wants, she's all that he needs
She's everything he just won't believe
Take away his doubt, turn him inside out
Then she can see what he's been dying to say
But things don't always turn out that way
So wipe that smile off your face
Before it gets too late
There's only so much time
For you to make up your mind
She's all that he wants, she's all that he needs
She's everything he just won't believe
Take away his doubt, turn him inside out
Then she can see what he's been dying to say
But things don't always turn out that way
The song "Things Don't Always Turn Out That Way" by The Calling is a melancholic melody about unrequited love and the deep obsession that comes with it. The verses describe a man who is haunted by the woman that he cannot have. The lyrics indicate that she is all that he wants and needs, but he cannot do what is right because of his obsession with her. He is unable to sleep, and his time is taken up in his deep obsession with this beautiful temptress. Although he hides it deep inside his mind, he must confess his impure thoughts about her, described as "his beautiful temptress."
The chorus of the song is a plea to turn his world upside down, to take away his doubts, and make him feel the way he is dying to say. However, the lyrics suggest that things don't always turn out as we expect, and the song ends on a poignant note, asking the woman to make up her mind before it gets too late.
Overall, "Things Don't Always Turn Out That Way" is a song that explores the complex and often painful emotions of unrequited love, obsession, and the uncertainty of how our lives will unfold. The lyrics highlight the raw emotions experienced by someone who is consumed by their feelings for someone else but ultimately powerless to act on them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well he can't sleep at night
He suffers from sleep deprivation due to his deep obsession with a woman
And he can't do what's right
His obsession has taken over his life and he is unable to make sound decisions
It was all because she came into his life
He believes that his problems started when the woman entered his life
It's a deep obsession, taking up his time
His obsession with the woman consumes all of his time and thoughts
She's all that he wants, she's all that he needs
The woman is his sole desire and he needs her to be happy
She's everything he just won't believe
Despite his desire for her, he has trouble accepting that she could reciprocate his feelings
Take away his doubt, turn him inside out
He wants the woman to reassure him and make him feel vulnerable
Then she can see what he's been dying to say
He hopes that if he confesses his feelings, she will understand how much she means to him
But things don't always turn out that way
Unfortunately, things may not go as planned and his hopes may not be fulfilled
And he must confess
He feels the need to reveal his innermost thoughts and feelings to the woman
All the impure thoughts of his beautiful temptress
He has lustful and improper thoughts about the woman he desires
Although he keeps it all bottled up inside
Despite his desire to confess, he keeps his thoughts and feelings to himself
Although he keeps it all safe within his mind, oh yeah
Even though he doesn't express his feelings, he keeps them alive in his thoughts
So wipe that smile off your face
He wants the woman to take his feelings seriously and not dismiss them with a smile
Before it gets too late
He feels a sense of urgency as he may lose his chance to confess his feelings
There's only so much time
He believes that there is a limited amount of time to act on his feelings
For you to make up your mind
He wants the woman to decide whether or not she reciprocates his feelings
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON KAMIN, ALEX BAND
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