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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Running
This Century Lyrics
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Don't mean, don't mean a thing to me
Cause you're from concentrate, you don't know how to keep it straight
When you're around me, around me
So I'mma concentrate on keeping sure you don't try to come back for more
Running me, running me in circles
Yeah you're doing it, doing it again
That we were never friends, we were never friends, we were never friends
Running me, running me in circles
Yeah you're doing it, doing it again
But I can see that obviously in the end
We were never friends
Your eyes hide lies, lies you never tell
You tried keeping me under your spell
But you're from concentrate, you don't know how to keep it straight,
When you're around me, around me
So just concentrate on keeping sure you don't try to come back for more
Running me, running me in circles
Yeah you're doing it, doing it again
Why would you, why would you deny
That we were never friends, we were never friends, we were never friends
Running me, running me in circles
Yeah you're doing it, doing it again
But I can see that obviously in the end
We were never friends
Stop talking the talk
Start walking the walk
Another mess, another mess you'll have to clean up
Stop talking the talk
Start walking the walk
The walk, the walk
You're eyes hide lies, lies you'll never tell
Running me, running me in circles
Yeah you're doing it, doing it again
Why would you, why would you deny
That we were never friends, we were never friends, we were never friends
Running me, running me in circles
Yeah you're doing it, doing it again
But I can see that obviously in the end
But I can see that obviously in the end
We were never friends
We were never friends
We were never friends, we were never friends, we were never friends
"Running" by This Century is a heartbroken, yet empowering song about a former lover who keeps coming back and trying to manipulate their way into the singer's life, despite their disinterest. The lyrics describe how the manipulative tactics used by the ex-lover are ineffective, as the singer sees through them and recognizes the lack of genuine connection between them.
The chorus of "Running" is particularly strong in conveying this message, with lines such as "Running me, running me in circles, yeah you're doing it, doing it again, why would you deny that we were never friends" and "running me, running me in circles, yeah you're doing it, doing it again, but I can see that obviously in the end we were never friends". The repetition and emphasis on the phrase "we were never friends" reflects the singer's realization that the relationship they had was built on a facade rather than genuine friendship and love.
The verses of the song provide more detail on the manipulative tactics used by the ex-lover, such as hiding lies and trying to keep the singer under their spell. However, the singer is able to see through these tactics and remains firm in their decision to cut the ex-lover out of their life.
Overall, "Running" is a strong, emotional song about recognizing emotional manipulation and standing up for oneself. It is empowering and relatable, as many people have experienced similar situations in their own relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Your head, your toes, and everything that's in between
Every part of you is insignificant to me
Don't mean, don't mean a thing to me
You hold no value in my life
Cause you're from concentrate, you don't know how to keep it straight
You're fake and can't stay true to yourself
When you're around me, around me
You act phony when you're in my presence
So I'mma concentrate on keeping sure you don't try to come back for more
I'm focused on ensuring that you don't try to deceive me again
Running me, running me in circles
You're playing games with me and causing confusion
Yeah you're doing it, doing it again
You're repeating your manipulative actions
Why would you, why would you deny
Why are you pretending that we were ever friends?
That we were never friends, we were never friends, we were never friends
Our relationship was never genuine
Your eyes hide lies, lies you never tell
You're deceitful and dishonest, even if you don't vocalize it
You tried keeping me under your spell
You tried to manipulate and control me
So just concentrate on keeping sure you don't try to come back for more
Stay focused on not trying to deceive me again
Stop talking the talk
Stop making empty promises
Start walking the walk
Prove your words with actions
Another mess, another mess you'll have to clean up
You'll have to face the consequences of your deceitful actions
The walk, the walk
Proving yourself through actions is what matters
But I can see that obviously in the end
It's become clear to me what our relationship was
We were never friends
Our relationship was never genuine
Contributed by Natalie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.