On February 26, 2010, Thomas announced that the band were parting ways following their upcoming "The Marked Men of 2010" tour. Between 2010 and 2013, he formed Just Like Vinyl and joined Chiodos. Andrew Forsman also joined The Monday Mornings, and Frank Black joined Chineke.
The original lineup of The Fall of Troy reunited for three nights in December 2013 in Austin, Texas. Each night, the band performed one of its first three albums (The Fall of Troy, Doppelgänger and Manipulator) in its entirety. During the VIP reunion show, the band announced they would continue making music in 2014 by releasing a free album.
The new album, titled OK, was self-released on April 20th, 2016 (three weeks after its formal announcement) through the band's website for a pay what you want model, in addition to a vinyl release.
As a followup, on May 20th, 2016, the band released an alternate mix of OK simply titled OK #2, which bears more resemblance to their earlier material and production sound. "OK#2 represents a different version of us; the raw fury you hear at our shows and our earlier albums." The band later released instrumental versions of both mixes, entitled OK #3.1 and OK #3.2
Discography as The Thirty Years War:
2002 - Martyrs Among the Casualties
2002 - Live at the Paradox
Discography as The Fall of Troy:
2003 - The Fall of Troy
2004 - Ghostship Demos (unofficial release)
2005 - Doppelgänger
2007 - Manipulator
2008 - Phantom on the Horizon (EP)
2009 - In the Unlikely Event
2016 - OK, OK #2, OK #3.1, OK #3.2
2020 - Mukiltearth
Act One Scene One
The Fall of Troy Lyrics
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Tort the mind.
Constantly, we dance in sheets,
It feels so right to be so wrong
Normal love set aside, leave your
Heart at the bedside...
Contaminate the air like you do,
Swear I'm telling you the truth.
Jaded Masquerade. No Names.
Contradicting fates.
It's all the same.
I'm telling you the truth, telling
You the truth I swear...
I just want your attention baby,
Every sweat-soaked night, every
Taunting fight!!!
Lock the doors, turn off the lights,
Remove all your clothes!!!
By:
::..Sergio Ramirez..:: a.k.a Glassjaw-Sparta
The Fall of Troy's song Act One Scene One is a complex and thought-provoking piece that displays the band's prowess in creating a vivid, electric atmosphere in their music. The lyrics themselves contain a deep and intricate meaning that ranges from the political to the personal, with themes of revolution, empowerment, and intimacy. The opening line, "Open wide! space and time dis-tort the mind," is a call to arms, a challenge to break free of the constraints of convention and to embrace the unknown. This sense of liberation is mirrored in the lyrics, "Constantly, we dance in sheets, it feels so right to be so wrong," which suggest that rules and boundaries are meant to be broken, and that true freedom lies beyond the confines of social norms.
The song then delves into the emotional complexity of relationships, with the lines "Normal love set aside, leave your heart at the bedside... Contaminate the air like you do, swear I'm telling you the truth." Here, the singer is challenging their partner to break free from the expectations of monogamy and traditional relationships, suggesting that true intimacy is found in the willingness to be vulnerable and explore one's desires. The chorus, "Jaded Masquerade, No Names. Contradicting fates. It's all the same," speaks to the futility of trying to maintain the illusion of control in love, and the inevitability of fate.
Overall, Act One Scene One showcases The Fall of Troy's ability to tackle complex themes and emotions through their music, creating a sound that is both visceral and intellectual.
Line by Line Meaning
Open wide! space and time dis-
The vastness of the universe can warp our understanding.
Tort the mind.
It can be mentally taxing to comprehend the magnitude of existence.
Constantly, we dance in sheets,
We engage in intimate acts recklessly and often.
It feels so right to be so wrong
Although our actions may not align with our moral compass, we find pleasure in them.
Normal love set aside, leave your
Conventional love has no place in these experiences.
Heart at the bedside...
We have to put our emotions aside to engage in these fleeting moments.
Contaminate the air like you do,
The actions we take can be toxic and harmful.
Swear I'm telling you the truth.
Despite the negative consequences, I still believe this lifestyle is what I want.
Jaded Masquerade. No Names.
We are disillusioned and hiding behind a facade with no real identity.
Contradicting fates.
Our actions go against what fate may have in store for us.
It's all the same.
Despite the differences in circumstances, the outcome is always similar.
I'm telling you the truth, telling
I want to emphasize that everything I'm saying is completely honest.
You the truth I swear...
I promise to tell you the truth regardless of how it may make me appear.
I just want your attention baby,
I crave your undivided attention and validation.
Every sweat-soaked night, every
Every experience, no matter how exhausting or draining, is worth it.
Taunting fight!!!
Even the conflicts that arise in these moments become a thrill.
Lock the doors, turn off the lights,
Secrecy and privacy are crucial to these experiences.
Remove all your clothes!!!
We strip ourselves bare in more ways than one during these moments.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@alexivandavilaperez5671
@@doppelganger9848
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Abierto!
Open wide!
Espacio y tiempo
Space and time
Distorsionar la mente.
Distort the mind.
Constantemente bailamos en sábanas
Constantly, we dance in sheets,
Se siente tan bien estar tan equivocado.
It feels so right to be so wrong.
Amor normal puesto a un lado
Normal love set aside,
Deja tu corazón al lado de la cama ...
Leave your heart at the bedside...
Contamina el aire como tú lo haces
Contaminate the air like you do,
Juro que te estoy diciendo la verdad.
Swear I'm telling you the truth.
Mascarada hastiada.
Jaded masquerade.
Sin nombres.
No names.
Destinos contradictorios.
Contradicting fates.
Todo es lo mismo.
It's all the same.
Te estoy diciendo la verdad,
I'm telling you the truth,
Te digo la verdad, lo juro ...
I'm telling you the truth, I swear...
Te estoy diciendo la verdad,
I'm telling you the truth,
Te estoy diciendo la verdad, lo juro !!!
I'm telling you the truth, I swear!!!
Solo quiero tu atención bebe
I just want your attention baby,
¡Cada noche empapada de sudor, cada pelea burlona!
Every sweat-soaked night, every taunting fight!!!
Cierra las puertas, apaga las luces
Lock the doors, turn off the lights,
Quítate toda la ropa !!!
Remove all your clothes!!!
Cierra las puertas, apaga las luces
Lock the doors, turn off the lights,
Quítate toda la ropa !!!
Remove all your clothes!!!
Mascarada hastiada.
Jaded masquerade.
Sin nombres.
No names.
Destinos contradictorios.
Contradicting fates.
Todo es lo mismo.
It's all the same.
Te estoy diciendo la verdad,
I'm telling you the truth,
Te digo la verdad, lo juro ...
I'm telling you the truth, I swear...
Te estoy diciendo la verdad.
I'm telling you the truth.
Te estoy diciendo la verdad.
I'm telling you the truth.
Cierra las puertas, apaga las luces
Lock the doors, turn off the lights,
Quítate toda la ropa !!!
Remove all your clothes!!!
Cierra las puertas, apaga las luces
Lock the doors, turn off the lights,
Quítate toda la ropa !!!
Remove all your clothes!!!
@lilvegan
I remember being so young and in such awe of this band when I first heard them. Crazy to think 15 years has passed since then.
@kalvindotcom
Seriously!! It’s so hard to believe sometimes!!
@asemic
💿🔥🔥🚒
@xlordamber
That's exactly how it happened to me also!
@C1RCtt
I was a freshman in high school when this album came out, it was game changing for me
@rayrayallday
Me too. Used to brag about them being the best trio on the planet and Thomas ability to play lead and sing vocals
@jamessmartin
The outro on act one scene on stays to this day one of the hardest pieces of music ever written
@hasonexable
This song is insane. I would love to learn how to play guitar like this dude. Super creative
@lifeisdead01
I bought the tab book and it only solidified my opinion that Thomas is from a different planet. He's not just absurdly proficient, he's insanely creative
@ThuJ4
If you listen to some of their earlier stuff, he sounded like dog 😬 but he definitely perfected his own craft over time.