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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So Cruel
This Century Lyrics
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You leave at night without a sound
I'm sure that I had my doubts
But now I know you're the one who messed around
I can't forget you messed around
And after it all, I had found...
You can be so cruel, I was such a fool
But I know where you've been, you're far from innocent
I'm tired of letting you win, whenever you end, I begin
Blame, blame, blame myself
I stayed with you, you cried for help
I should have just said farewell
But now I know you can only love yourself, love yourself, you love yourself
Much more than anyone else, much more than anyone else.
You can be so cruel, I was such a fool
I could never keep you from bending the rules
But I know where you've been, you're far from innocent
I'm tired of letting you win, whenever you end, I begin
Whenever you end, I begin
Whenever you end, I begin
Whenever you end, I begin
Whenever you end, I begin
You can be so cruel, I was such a fool
I could never keep you from bending the rules
But I know where you've been, you're far from innocent
I'm tired of letting you win, whenever you end, I begin
Whenever you end, I begin
Whenever you end, I begin
Whenever you end, I begin
Whenever you end, I begin
The lyrics to "So Cruel" by This Century express the frustration and pain of a person who has been betrayed by their partner. The opening lines set the stage for the emotions that will be explored throughout the song. The line "down, down, you get me down" suggests that the singer is feeling low and depressed as a result of their partner's actions. The next line, "you leave at night without a sound," implies that the partner is not being transparent or honest in their actions.
The chorus highlights the central message of the song: the partner is "so cruel" and the singer was a "fool" to try to keep them in line. The lyrics suggest that the partner is someone who habitually breaks rules and engages in shady behavior. The line "you can only love yourself" further emphasizes the partner's self-centeredness.
The second verse explores the guilt that the singer feels for not ending things sooner. The line "blame, blame, blame myself" suggests that the singer is taking responsibility for not recognizing the partner's true nature. However, the chorus makes it clear that in the end, the partner is the one who is truly at fault.
Overall, "So Cruel" is a relatable and emotionally charged song that explores the pain of betrayal and the difficulty of ending a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Down, down, you get me down
You constantly bring me down and make me feel low
You leave at night without a sound
You sneak out without making any noise or saying goodbye
I'm sure that I had my doubts
I had suspicions about your actions and intentions
But now I know you're the one who messed around
But now I know that you cheated on me
I can't forget you messed around
I can't forget that you were unfaithful
And after it all, I had found...
And after everything, I discovered...
You can be so cruel, I was such a fool
You can be heartless and mean, and I was foolish to not see it earlier
I could never keep you from bending the rules
I could never stop you from breaking the rules or doing what you want
But I know where you've been, you're far from innocent
I know that you've done things you shouldn't have, and you're not innocent
I'm tired of letting you win, whenever you end, I begin
I'm tired of letting you come out on top, and I'm always left picking up the pieces
Blame, blame, blame myself
I keep blaming myself for staying with you and not seeing the truth
I stayed with you, you cried for help
I stayed with you even though you needed help, and you took advantage of my loyalty
I should have just said farewell
I should have ended things with you and not kept giving you chances
But now I know you can only love yourself, love yourself, you love yourself
But now I know that you can only care for yourself, and you're selfish
Much more than anyone else, much more than anyone else.
You care about yourself more than anyone else, including me
Whenever you end, I begin
Whenever you cause problems or end things, it's me who has to deal with the consequences and start over
Whenever you end, I begin
Whenever you leave, I have to pick up the pieces and move on
Whenever you end, I begin
Whenever you cause problems, I'm the one left to fix them
Whenever you end, I begin
Whenever you mess up, I'm the one who has to start over and clean up the mess
Contributed by Aria T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andrea Luque
he was so tanned here :O