In 2009, the five piece released their debut full length album for Eulogy Recordings Called Embrace. Their posterity not only holds new material and extensive tour dates across the U.S., but a drive and will to push towards the top. One thing is certain, the future is bright for THICK AS BLOOD.
Brandon-(Bass)
Gino-(Vocalist)
Randy-(Guitar)
Jerry-(Guitar)
TBA-(drummer)
All or Nothing
Thick As Blood Lyrics
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Waiting for what I deserve
I see right through you!
You're flesh with no bones!
So hollow!
So fabricated
was nothing but meaningless
All I wanted was a thank you!
So fuck you!
All I wanted was a thank you!
So fuck you!
It's all or nothing!
There no in between
I will not give in
To your halfhearted try
You could never lead me in
You could never kill my dream
Give up!
Give in!
My life is costly for this
Give up!
Give in!
I won't sit here in silence
I can't help you if you don't want to help yourself
I can't save you if you can't save yourself
Save yourself!
It's all or nothing!
There no in between
I will not give in
To your halfhearted try
You could never lead me in
You could never kill my dream
Give up!
Give in!
My life is costly for this
Give up!
Give in!
I CAN'T SAVE IF YOU CAN'T SAVE YOUR FUCKING SELF!
I will not sit here in silence!
It's all or nothing!
No in between!
The lyrics to Thick As Blood's song "All Or Nothing" express a deep frustration with someone who the singer has invested a lot of time and effort into, only to feel unappreciated and betrayed. The opening line, "I'll stand here forever, waiting for what I deserve," sets the tone of a person who has been let down by someone else, and is demanding to be treated better. The second verse reveals the singer's perception of the other person as "flesh with no bones," hollow and manufactured without any real depth or substance. The repetition of the phrase "All I wanted was a thank you!" underscores the singer's sense of being taken for granted, and the lines "It's all or nothing, there's no in between" and "You could never lead me in, you could never kill my dream" show a determination to take a stand for what he or she believes in.
The chorus contains more anthemic lines, with "My life is costly for this" and "I won't sit here in silence," showing a sense of empowerment and defiance. The bridge acknowledges that the singer cannot fix or save the other person, and that the individual needs to take responsibility for their own life. The song ultimately ends with a resounding declaration of "It's all or nothing, no in between!" emphasizing the importance of standing up for oneself and not settling for less than what one deserves.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll stand here forever
I am willing to wait indefinitely for what I deserve
Waiting for what I deserve
Waiting for my rightful rewards
I see right through you!
I understand your true nature
You're flesh with no bones!
You lack any real substance or integrity
So hollow!
You are empty and meaningless
So fabricated
You are fake and insincere
All the efforts I put into you
My hard work and dedication towards you
was nothing but meaningless
Were unsuccessful and unappreciated
All I wanted was a thank you!
I expected gratitude for my efforts
So fuck you!
I am angered and resentful towards you
It's all or nothing!
I demand either complete success or utter failure
There's no in between
There is no middle ground or compromise
I will not give in
I refuse to surrender or compromise
To your halfhearted try
To your lack of genuine effort
You could never lead me in
You cannot direct or control me
You could never kill my dream
You cannot extinguish my ambitions or aspirations
Give up!
Surrender!
Give in!
Compromise!
My life is costly for this
My efforts towards this are expensive and demanding
I won't sit here in silence
I refuse to remain passive or quiet
I can't help you if you don't want to help yourself
I cannot assist you if you lack self-initiative and motivation
I can't save you if you can't save yourself
I cannot rescue you if you lack self-reliance and responsibility
Save yourself!
Take responsibility for your actions and future
I CAN'T SAVE IF YOU CAN'T SAVE YOUR FUCKING SELF!
I am incapable of rescuing you if you lack self-dependence
No in between!
No middle ground or compromise!
Contributed by Anthony J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lucasgmaraes Lucasgmares
Saudades dessa banda 💪
Son Of Odin
Very All out War! Love it!
Steezy J
just on the "metalcore" topic, metalcore was originally what people and victory records called bands like Hatebreed/All out war/ Earth crisis. They were metal based hardcore so it was metalcore, but now in todays standard of "metalcore" you need harmonies and scales and shit for bands like idk killswitch engage, unearth, as i lay dying etc. Thick as Blood is just metal based hardcore.
tomek k
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L.K. // Evidence-Based Money & Lifestyle
Hell yeah. This is sick
Kyle Ahlstrom
This song is soooooo fukin HARD. That pit would be sooo fucking nuts on that breakdown. I need to cover this shit
SecondWindAVHxC661
The breakdown was so heavy that it could no longer process it... Word.
Squeeze43
Hell yea. Croc Rock in Allentown PA. Fuckin represent!
JimboJ0n3s
Awesome!
AJ BW
Fuck i miss these days RIP RAYS, TALENT FARM & MORE