Theory of a Deadman's fourth studio album, The Truth Is.. was released on July 12, 2011. The Truth Is... (I Lied About Everything) Songfacts reports it was inspired by the divorce that Tyler Connolly went through in 2010.
Current bandmembers:
Tyler Connolly – lead vocals, lead guitar (2001–present)
Dave Brenner – rhythm guitar (2001–present)
Dean Back – bass (2001–present)
Joey Dandeneau – drums (2009–present)
Former members
Tim Hart – drums (2001–2004)
Brent Fitz – drums (2004–2007)
Robin Diaz – drums (2007–2009)
Discography
Theory of a Deadman (2002)
Gasoline (2005)
Scars & Souvenirs (2008)
The Truth Is.. (2011)
Savages (2014)
Wake Up Call (2017)
Say Nothing (2020)
Any Other Way
Theory of a Deadman Lyrics
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I always wondered where you got it from
You haven't heard a damn word I've said,
You never believed in anything I did
I don't care what you're doing, do what you want to,
Look where it got you
You can't help yourself
You say you don't need anyone
And wouldn't have it any other way
Just try to open your eyes and try my life on for size
I always wondered who you're hiding from
You haven't heard a damn word I've said,
You never believed in anything I did
I don't care who you're doing, do who you want to,
Look what it got you
Well you can't help yourself
I know you'll never change
You say you don't need anyone
And wouldn't have it any other way
Oh you made a big mistake, and won't admit it
You say you don't need anyone
Oh you made a big mistake, so don't forget it
I know you'll never change
And wouldn't have it any other way
You can't help yourself
I know you'll never change
You say you don't need anyone
You say you don't need anyone
You say you don't need anyone
You've tried to open your mind and leave your last life behind
I always wondered what you're running from
Oh you made a big mistake, and won't admit it
You say you don't need anyone
Oh you made a big mistake, so don't forget it
I know you'll never change
And wouldn't have it any other way
You say you don't need anyone, anyway
You say you don't need anyone
And wouldn't have it any other way
You say you don't need anyone, anyway
You say you don't need anyone
And wouldn't have it any other way
The song "Any Other Way" by Theory of a Deadman is about a person who refuses to change and has lost touch with reality. The first verse talks about how the person being addressed tries to speak, but only nonsense comes out. The singer wonders where that behavior comes from, indicating that it's not the first time the person has acted this way. The second verse advises the person to try on the singer's life for size by opening their eyes, but they still haven't heard anything he's said.
The chorus repeats the statement that the person being addressed can't help themselves and that they'll never change. They claim that they don't need anyone and wouldn't have it any other way, which makes the singer feel like they're talking to a brick wall. The bridge of the song talks about how the person being addressed has made a big mistake but won't admit it. They still say that they don't need anyone, but the singer knows they'll never change.
In summary, the song "Any Other Way" encourages the person being addressed to change their ways and try to see things from a different perspective. However, the singer realizes that the person is unlikely to change and is frustratingly obstinate. It's a poignant warning that it's not good to be so self-sufficient that one doesn't listen to anyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
You've tried to open your mouth but only shit would come out
You attempted to speak, but all that came out was nonsense
I always wondered where you got it from
I was curious as to the source of your poor speech
You haven't heard a damn word I've said,
You never listened to me,
You never believed in anything I did
You never had faith in my actions or decisions
I don't care what you're doing, do what you want to,
Your actions are of no concern to me; do what you please
Look where it got you
See where your choices have led you
You can't help yourself
You're unable to control your behavior
I know you'll never change
I'm aware that you will never alter your ways
You say you don't need anyone
You claim you don't require anyone's assistance or companionship
And wouldn't have it any other way
You wouldn't want it any differently
Just try to open your eyes and try my life on for size
Attempt to view life from my perspective and experience it for yourself
I always wondered who you're hiding from
I've always been curious about who you're attempting to avoid or conceal yourself from
Well you can't help yourself
You are powerless to change your behavior
Oh you made a big mistake, and won't admit it
You've made a significant error but refuse to take responsibility for it
And wouldn't have it any other way
You're content with your current situation and wouldn't prefer an alternate outcome
You say you don't need anyone, anyway
You continue to insist that you don't require the assistance of others, regardless
You've tried to open your mind and leave your last life behind
You've attempted to expand your thinking and move on from your previous lifestyle
I always wondered what you're running from
I'm wondering what you're attempting to escape or evade
So don't forget it
Don't forget the mistake you've made
You say you don't need anyone
You persist in claiming that you don't require anyone's assistance
And wouldn't have it any other way
You're happy with your current way of life and wouldn't prefer an alternate outcome
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David J. Brenner, Dean Henning Back, Timothy R. Hart, Tyler Patrick Connolly
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