This Century is a pop/rock band from Phoenix, Arizona.

Members Joel… Read Full Bio ↴This Century is a pop/rock band from Phoenix, Arizona.

Members Joel Kanitz (Vocals)
Sean Silverman (Guitar)
Ryan Gose (Drums)

Past Members: Alex Silverman

Forming back in 2007, This Century have quickly become one of the more exciting pop/rock bands to enter the scene. With their first LP release on Action Theory/Warner Bros. entitled “Sound Of Fire”, the band solidified their spot amongst the top tier of the pop/rock circuit. Soon after the release, AP Magazine named the them as one of the “100 Bands You Need To Know for 2011”. Their unique combination of anthemic pop and die hard grassroots fan base has led them to extensive tour dates with the likes of Good Charlotte, The Maine, The Ready Set, Breathe Carolina, Hey Monday and many others.

The band has recently teamed up with producer Colby Wedgeworth (The Maine) to work on music for their upcoming second LP that is yet to be released. ”We’re always trying to push the limits of what a pop band can be and we feel that we strive to top ourselves each time around.” says guitarist Sean Silverman about the upcoming release. The band is gearing up for a busy year that kick-starts with their brand new single. The song is an upbeat tour de force of pop that frontman Joel Kanitz calls ”the perfect summer anthem with a larger than life sound.”

This Century has most recently seen a large rise in popularity in Southeast Asia, where their songs “Sound of Fire” and “Everywhere, Everything” have both reached #1 on top 40 radio formats and continue to receive consistent radio attention. Plans for 2012 will include a run of international dates in support of their recent success. “We really feel like we’re developing something special internationally, something completely organic and new.” says bassist Alex Silverman, “There’s an excitement surrounding it that makes you eager to find out where our amazing fans are going to take the band next.”

Discography:
2007 EP
Look What We Made EP
No Way Out Digital Sampler
To Love and Back EP
Hopeful Romantic Sampler
Sound of Fire single
Sound of Fire
Kiss Me Like It's Christmas (acoustic) single
Acoustics EP
Bleach Blonde single
Someone For Everyone (ft. Austin Gibbs) single
Skeletons single
Slow Dance Night single
Biography of Heartbreak

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No Way Out
This Century Lyrics

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We could take a journey down memory lane
But where would it really go?
I already know you
We could write it out while playing it by ear

But how could you play it ohh
You hardly ever listen

And there's no (way out, way out)
Whoa oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh

And there's no (way out, way out)
Whoa oh oh oh, oh oh

And there's no (way out, way out)
Whoa oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh

And there's no (way out, way out)
Whoo whooo

Coulda woulda should-have I left it up to you
Willing to take control
So I could just follow (So I could just follow)

But time reveals a lot about yourself
And I'm not getting younger, younger

And there's no (way out, way out)
Whoa oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh

And there's no (way out, way out)
Whoa oh oh oh, oh oh

And there's no (way out, way out)
Whoa oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh

And there's no (way out, way out)
Whoa oh oh oh ohhh

Whoa oh oh oh ,oh oh,oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh, oh oh,oh oh,
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh ohhhhhhh

And there's no (way out, way out)
Whoa oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh

And there's no (way out, way out)
Whoa oh oh oh, oh oh

And there's no (way out, way out)
Whoa oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh

And there's no (way out, way out)
Whoa oh oh oh ooohhhhhhh!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "No Way Out" by This Century talks about exploring the past and reflecting on the things that could have been. The opening lines, "We could take a journey down memory lane / But where would it really go?" suggest that the past is unpredictable and uncertain, and there's no guarantee that revisiting it will lead to any satisfactory outcome. The singer already knows the person he's addressing, and he wants to write out their story while playing it by ear, but he doubts if the other person can listen.

The chorus of the song says, "And there's no way out." It could mean that the singer feels trapped in his situation, and there's no escape from the things that bother him. He even considers leaving things up to the other person, but time has revealed a lot about himself, and he's not getting any younger. The lyrics suggest that the singer is frustrated with the way things have turned out, and he's looking for a way out of the situation. The song ends with an extended "Whoa" that sounds like a plea for help or a cry for release.

Overall, "No Way Out" is a melancholic song that reflects on the past and the things that could have been. The lyrics express a sense of frustration and hopelessness, suggesting that sometimes there's no way out of a situation, no matter how hard you try.

Line by Line Meaning

We could take a journey down memory lane
We could revisit old times and memories

But where would it really go?
But what would that really accomplish?

I already know you
I already understand you

We could write it out while playing it by ear
We could improvise and figure it out as we go

But how could you play it ohh
But how could you do that?

You hardly ever listen
You rarely pay attention

And there's no (way out, way out)
There's no escape or solution

Coulda woulda should-have I left it up to you
I could have let you handle it, but didn't

Willing to take control
Ready to take charge

So I could just follow (So I could just follow)
So I could just follow your lead

But time reveals a lot about yourself
But over time, you learn a lot about yourself