The Fall of Troy is a post-hardcore trio formed in 2002 in Mukilteo, Washin… Read Full Bio ↴The Fall of Troy is a post-hardcore trio formed in 2002 in Mukilteo, Washington, United States. The lineup consists of Thomas Erak (guitar, vocals), Tim Ward (bass, vocals), and Andrew Forsman (drums). Tim Ward left the band in 2007 and was replaced by Frank Ene.

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

Tom Waits
The Fall of Troy Lyrics

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Look, now just because we can't seem to get along without breaking the rules,
Doesn't mean we can't walk on the wild side.
It doesn't mean we can't talk on the dirty side...

(This malnutrition you've forced upon everyone), is still eating away at your insides,
(fill your mind with this idiosyncrasy), fill your head with indigenous lies...
Shut up, get down, you're blowing our cover!!!

A startling glance at the future and past, in our games we hide, in our ways we surpass.
But in all of my life, I've found nothing... like this.
I walk down these roads, you drive them like highways.
Not a care in your mind if you're doing the right thing. In all of my life,
I've never been so ashamed to say that I was right.

(Your contribution has hoarded the masses now), and te thieves have decided to hide,

(Ante up! Cause the enemy's coming), And get your gun cause I'm already reloading...
(Arm yourselves!!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Fall of Troy's song "Tom Waits" explore the idea that just because people may have trouble following rules and societal norms, it doesn't mean they can't live on the edge and embrace a little bit of chaos. The lines "It doesn't mean we can't talk on the dirty side..." suggest that while some individuals may have a hard time conforming to societal expectations, they can still push boundaries and have fun doing so.

The song also touches on themes of societal inequality, with lines like "(This malnutrition you've forced upon everyone), is still eating away at your insides" suggesting that those in power may be keeping others oppressed or impoverished. The refrain of "Shut up, get down, you're blowing our cover!!!" implies a sense of rebellion, with the characters in the song standing up against authority and taking matters into their own hands.

Line by Line Meaning

Look, now just because we can't seem to get along without breaking the rules,
We may not be able to coexist peacefully and follow the conventional norms, but that doesn't mean we can't embrace the adventurous side.

Doesn't mean we can't walk on the wild side.
It's alright to embrace the unconventional and daring aspects of life.

It doesn't mean we can't talk on the dirty side...
We can be open about taboo and risqué subjects without being judged or condemned.

A startling glance at the future and past, in our games we hide, in our ways we surpass.
Examining both the past and future, we discover that we often conceal our true selves and outsmart others in unexpected ways.

But in all of my life, I've found nothing... like this.
Despite everything, nothing has ever been this particular experience.

I walk down these roads, you drive them like highways.
While I tread cautiously through these paths, you recklessly charge ahead like it's second nature.

Not a care in your mind if you're doing the right thing. In all of my life,
You're indifferent about the morality of your actions, and it makes me feel ashamed to have been correct in my judgments.

(Your contribution has hoarded the masses now), and the thieves have decided to hide,
Your unlawful gain has resulted in wealth for many, and now some are concealing their share from potential robbers.

(Ante up! Cause the enemy's coming), And get your gun cause I'm already reloading...
Prepare yourself and take up arms in anticipation of the arrival of an adversary.

(Arm yourselves!!)
Sharpen your weapons and make ready for an altercation.

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