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)
Heavy
Theory of a Deadman Lyrics
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Like we ever had a choice
Life's a never ending void
So what'cha gonna do about it?
All we hear is static
In a constant state of panic
We're pissed off and abandoned
Take those horns, throw them up
Show them we don't give a fuck
We like our hair down, volume up
Kick like a machine gun
Cold beer, stage dives
Scream along all night
Metal brings us to our knees
Motherfucking therapy
Wear it like a scarlet letter
It's what brings us all together
Hit the floor, turn it up
Everybody ready?
'Cause when it comes to music
We all lose it when it's heavy
They'll push you to the edge
'Til all you see is red
'Cause tonight we raise the dead
That's what we're gonna do about it
We'll burn this mother down
We're gon' have it now
We all want it loud
So what'cha gonna do about it?
Take those horns, throw them up
We live for it, it's in our blood
We like our hair down, volume up
Kick like a machine gun
Cold beer, stage dives
Scream along all night
Metal brings us to our knees
Motherfucking therapy
Wear it like a scarlet letter
It's what brings us all together
Hit the floor, turn it up
Everybody ready?
'Cause when it comes to music
We all lose it when it's heavy
Take those horns, throw them up
Show them we don't give a fuck
We like our hair down, volume up
Kick like a machine gun
Cold beer, stage dives
Scream along all night
Metal brings us to our knees
Motherfucking therapy
Wear it like a scarlet letter
It's what brings us all together
Hit the floor, turn it up
Everybody ready?
'Cause when it comes to music
We all lose it when it's heavy
When it's heavy, when it's heavy
Heavy
In "Heavy" by Theory of a Deadman, the lyrics talk about feeling overwhelmed by the noise and chaos of life. The opening lines, "All we hear is noise / Like we ever had a choice / Life's a never-ending void" express the feeling of being trapped in a world that's constantly bombarding us with information and stimuli. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "We like our hair down, volume up / Kick like a machine gun / Cold beer, stage dives / Scream along all night" serves as an almost cathartic release from those feelings of stress and frustration. The lyrics suggest that heavy music is what brings people together and allows them to let go of their worries and stress, if only for a moment.
One interpretation of the song is that it's a reflection of the modern world and the overwhelming noise and chaos that we experience on a daily basis. The lyrics suggest that heavy music is a way of coping with that chaos and finding solace in the loud, powerful sound of the music. The chorus, with its encouragement to "Take those horns, throw them up / Show them we don't give a f***" is a call to arms, urging people to embrace the power of the music and let it take over.
In a larger sense, the lyrics of "Heavy" can be seen as an anthem for anyone who feels like they're struggling to cope with the pace of modern life. The message is clear: turn up the volume, let the music take over, and forget about everything else for a while.
Line by Line Meaning
All we hear is noise
We are surrounded by meaningless and overwhelming sound
Like we ever had a choice
We feel powerless against the noise and chaos of life
Life's a never ending void
Life feels empty and without meaning
So what'cha gonna do about it?
What actions will you take to confront these feelings and experiences?
All we hear is static
We are constantly bombarded by confusing and unsettling information
In a constant state of panic
We feel constantly on edge and overwhelmed
We're pissed off and abandoned
We feel angry and let down by the world around us
Take those horns, throw them up
We express our defiance through the symbol of raised horns
Show them we don't give a fuck
We refuse to be beaten down by the world or conform to its expectations
We like our hair down, volume up
We embrace a rebellious and wild lifestyle
Kick like a machine gun
We are full of energy and intensity
Cold beer, stage dives
We seek enjoyment and adrenaline through partying and risk-taking
Scream along all night
We let out our frustrations and emotions through music and shouting
Metal brings us to our knees
We find solace and release in the raw and powerful music of heavy metal
Motherfucking therapy
This music serves as a form of therapy for us, helping to alleviate our pain and frustrations
Wear it like a scarlet letter
Our love of heavy metal is a badge of honor and identity
It's what brings us all together
Our shared passion for this music is a unifying force
Hit the floor, turn it up
We let loose and go wild when the music starts playing
Everybody ready?
Are you prepared to embrace the music and join us?
'Cause when it comes to music
Music is a powerful and important part of our lives
We all lose it when it's heavy
We surrender to our emotions and let the music take control
They'll push you to the edge
Others will try to break us or test our limits
'Til all you see is red
We become consumed by anger and rage
'Cause tonight we raise the dead
Through our music and energy, we bring life and excitement to those around us
We'll burn this mother down
We will go all out and give our all to this experience
We're gon' have it now
We will take what we want and enjoy it to the fullest
We all want it loud
We crave and seek out intense and powerful experiences
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTINE CONNOLLY, TYLER PATRICK CONNOLLY, DEAN HENNING BACK, DAVID J. BRENNER, JOE DANDENEAU
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MrOSUrocker
I cannot stop rocking out to this song! Glad Theory has crafted a song in the true spirit of Rock n' Roll
PsychoPsyneGaming
@MrOSUrocker cough everything we need by adtr
Elliot Law
Vince Rusev pop or crap*
Vince Rusev
MrOSUrocker Yes lets just be glad its not mainstream garbage like pop or rap.
MrOSUrocker
Let's not argue semantics my friend, we are both fans of the genre, whether it's rock or metal, let's just be glad it's not the pop/rap radio garbage
Lewis Dover
I think you'll find this is in the spirit of metal.
Robert Johns
Best track of the best Theory of a Deadman album so far, the heavier they go the better I like them.
Communist Ham
Shame with the new album.
Volunder
I feel as though this song was made to be played live. I hope they play this when they come to UK \m/
Kathleen Sorce
I used to think I didn't like metal. This is the song that changed my mind. I love it