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
Empty the Clip the King Has Been Slain Long Live the Queen!
The Fall of Troy Lyrics
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You're the one to blame
It drives me insane
If you′re seeking closure, then I can help you, dame
Despite what I may say
Today is the day
I'll be knocking on the door
Until the morning light is creeping in
If you have to have it
You want it
You got exactly what you asked for
I'm waiting
You have me right here where you want me
You want it
You got exactly what you asked for
I′m waiting
You have me right here where you want me
Counting seconds, fading minutes, lasting hours
She is so sour
I taste her disdain
If you were hoping
A joke can let you down
The crowds will scream aloud
"The king has been slain!"
I′ll be knocking on the door
Keeping everything alright
Until the morning light is creeping in
If you have to have it
You want it
You got exactly what you asked for
I'm waiting
You have me right here where you want me
You want it
You got exactly what you asked for
I′m waiting
You have me right here where you want me
I'll just wait here ′til I get my own way
Settle down and take a ride
If we're gonna empty the clip of this gun
I hope you intend on having good aim
I′ll be knocking on the door
Keeping everything alright
Until the morning light is creeping in
But if you have to have it
You want it
You got exactly what you asked for
I'm waiting
You have me right here where you want me
You want it
You got exactly what you asked for
I'm waiting
You have me right here where you want me
The lyrics to The Fall of Troy's song "Empty the Clip the King Has Been Slain Long Live the Queen!" are intense and passionate, revolving around the theme of seeking closure and revenge. The singer is suffering from pain and blaming their partner for it, leading them to seek a release of some kind. The lyrics depict the singer waiting for their partner to come along and fulfill their desires, whether it's for love, sex or revenge.
The lyrics begin with the singer staying up all night to kill the pain caused by their partner. They seem to be driven mad by their lover's actions and are seeking some kind of resolution. The singer offers to help their partner seek closure, but at the same time, they admit that they're waiting for them to make the move. The "king" is metaphorically killed which hints at the singer wanting to seek revenge or justice against their lover. The song ends with the singer waiting for their own way to come and settle things as they hope their partner intends on having good aim.
Overall, the song seems to revolve around themes of power dynamics and control within a relationship. The singer is waiting for their partner to come and fulfill their needs while still harboring anger and a desire for revenge. The lyrics paint a picture of a tumultuous and intense relationship that is on the brink of collapse.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been staying up all night to kill the pain
I am suffering emotionally and cannot sleep because of it
You're the one to blame
You are responsible for causing my pain
It drives me insane
My emotional suffering is causing me to lose my composure
If you're seeking closure, then I can help you, dame
If you want to resolve this situation, I can assist you
Despite what I may say
Although I may say or act differently
Today is the day
It is time to take action and resolve this situation
I'll be knocking on the door
I will persist and try to resolve this situation
Keeping everything alright
Making sure everything is okay
Until the morning light is creeping in
Until it is daylight
If you have to have it
If it is something you need
You want it
You desire it
You got exactly what you asked for
You received exactly what you requested
I'm waiting
I am patiently waiting for resolution
You have me right here where you want me
You are in control of this situation
Counting seconds, fading minutes, lasting hours
Time is passing slowly
She is so sour
Her attitude is negative
I taste her disdain
I sense her disapproval
If you were hoping
If you had an expectation
A joke can let you down
Humor may not bring the desired result
The crowds will scream aloud
The people will react emotively
"The king has been slain!"
An incident has occurred resulting in change of authority
I'll just wait here 'til I get my own way
I will persist until I achieve my desired outcome
Settle down and take a ride
Calm down and let this situation play out
If we're gonna empty the clip of this gun
If we are going to take action
I hope you intend on having good aim
I hope you are prepared and able to achieve the desired outcome
Contributed by William D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bav Jr
2021 and this is still one of my favorites 💯
love this song!
J Corridos NYC
Been the band I listen to the most since 2019!!! I fell in love with their sense of rhythm and melody. So unique!
Taylor Gardner
Right here with you, dude.
samster100
Still listening 🎧
Christopher Goulart
23
9Tx0
Thomas took the game of chess very seriously
VampireMetalHead
Memories 😭