“There’s a brand of rock for every taste, but if I had to pick my poison, I’ve always gravitated towards a heavy, driving, edgy rock song more than any other. If it’s loud with a dash of frantic or angry pace to it, then sign me up, I’m interested. The guys from 3 Years Hollow subscribe to the same rock preference, and they successfully modeled their sound to fall in line accordingly. – Chris Brack, Rocksposure.com
Three Years Hollow’s debut album ‘Ascension’ has been well received by fans and critics alike. It’s an album that is aggressive on tempos, heavy on guitar riffs, yet well-defined and melodic on vocals. ‘Ascension’ contains fan favorite tracks ‘Wasted’ and ‘The End of Demise’ among others. One can’t help but notice the edge the album has from a lyric perspective. “The motivation for me on Ascension was that I was ticked off at girls. I was ticked off at everything!” says 3YH front man Jose Urquiza.
'Remember', the long awaited follow up to 'Ascension' was released on March 10, 2012 to a sold out crowd. The recording process for this EP took them to Groovemaster Studios in Chicago, IL to work with Tadpole (Disturbed, Staind, Adelitas Way, Seether) on production and mixing, then on to Brad Blackwood of Euphonic Masters (Adelitas Way, Evanescense, Sick Puppies, Skillet) for mastering. “In the years since Ascension, so much has happened for us personally. Life has happened for us. The subject of Remember has a positive message. It’s hard to write dark, angry songs when you’re so happy about everything” says Jose. With all of these positives, it’s no wonder why the band has been anxious to give the fans a taste of what they’ve been working on. That taste is the first single, ‘Chemical Ride’.
The video release for Chemical Ride occurred on New Year's Eve 2011 and received 6000 views in the first week alone. The reaction from the fanbase has been overwhelming and humbling. The band couldn't be more excited.
But don’t think that this album will have one single and a bunch of fluff to accompany it. As Jose states, “The song I’m most excited for people to hear is ‘We Belong’. It is so different from everything else that we do. It has so much harmony work in it. The whole message of the song is where ever I need to be, that’s where I want to be. Take me where we all belong.”
In June of 2012, 3YH collaborated with Clint Lowery (Sevendust, Call Me No One, Hello Demons Meet Skeletons) to compose the next generation of 3YH music. Release dates for those songs are still pending.
Three Years Hollow isn’t just a great studio band. They take a tremendous amount of pride in their live show as well. “We are commonly told that we sound even better live than we do on our album. That is something we take a lot of pride in.” says guitarist Tony Reeves. That pride in the live show has been noticed by promoters and has afforded them the privilege to compile an impressive resume of stage mates. That resume includes the likes of Chevelle, Buckcherry, Puddle of Mudd, Pop Evil, Taproot, Black Stone Cherry, Soil, Evans Blue, Tesla, The Veer Union, Janus, Eye Empire, The Used, Candlebox, Anew Revolution, Kyng, Destrophy, Caroline's Spine, Marc Rizzo (Soulfly), Ben Kenney & DJ Kilmore (Incubus), Psychostick, Straight Line Stitch, Texas Hippie Coalition, 40 Below Summer and The Burden Brothers, among others.
From here, the sky is the limit for Three Years Hollow. 2012 brings a new album and a new level of excitement. They intend to get the music out to as many people as possible through distribution, promotion, and touring. The goal is to attract the right support to help 3 Years Hollow take their musical career to the next level and every level beyond. That level is definitely somewhere the band believes, to quote the song, “Where we all belong.”
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Ascension
Three Years Hollow Lyrics
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You never take me unless I try
Our lie is over before it's begun
You know we both would die, it's suicide
[chorus]
Now i know i've been walking down the wrong road
But I will survive
I survive this all
Another step in the wrong direction
Another taken too far, decide
How much longer can you fight temptation?
Is it enough to try, enough to take sides?
[chorus]
I can take away your pain
Slowly open your eyes one last time
Can you show me how you make
The things in your life hold on
For nothing at all
[chorus variant]
The song 'Ascension' by Three Years Hollow is a reflection on a relationship that has gone wrong. The lyrics are about a desire to be close to someone even though the relationship is toxic. The singer longs to touch the other person without reason, but the other never reciprocates unless the singer makes an effort. The 'lie' of their relationship is that it is over before it has even begun, and they both know that they are headed towards destruction if they continue. The chorus is a declaration of determination to survive despite the wrong turns and struggles, and the singer slowly fades away from the only place of comfort.
The second verse of the song continues to emphasize the wrong choices in the relationship, describing them as steps in the wrong direction. The singer questions how much longer they can fight the temptation to remain in this relationship. However, there is a sense of uncertainty about the other person's intentions, which lead to the confusion of whether it is enough to try or take sides in the situation. The bridge, though cryptic, suggests that the singer can take away their pain and asks the other person to show them how to hold on to things in their life, even if it's for nothing at all.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to touch you without a reason
I want to connect with you on a deep level, without needing an explanation or justification for our bond.
You never take me unless I try
I know that you won't reciprocate my feelings unless I take a chance and make the first move.
Our lie is over before it's begun
Our relationship can never be authentic or honest, as we are already starting off with a false premise or foundation.
You know we both would die, it's suicide
We both understand that pursuing this connection would be harmful or even deadly, as it goes against logic and reason.
Now I know I've been walking down the wrong road, But I will survive, I'm slowly fading away from the only place, I survive this all
I acknowledge that I have been making poor choices that lead to pain and heartache, but I am strong enough to overcome them and move on from the toxic environment I am in.
Another step in the wrong direction, Another taken too far, decide, How much longer can you fight temptation?
I keep making mistakes and going down the wrong path, and I must decide how much longer I can resist my urges and impulses.
Is it enough to try, enough to take sides?
I question whether my efforts or choices are sufficient to resolve the issues at hand and bring clarity or resolution to the situation.
I can take away your pain, Slowly open your eyes one last time, Can you show me how you make, The things in your life hold on, For nothing at all
I offer to support and comfort you, even if it means easing your pain in your final moments. I am curious about your outlook on life, and how you find purpose or meaning in seemingly insignificant things.
Now I know I've been walking down the wrong road, But I will survive, Maybe I'm falling, falling apart, But I will survive
I reaffirm my strength and resilience, even if I may be struggling or experiencing difficulties. I will persevere and emerge stronger than before.
Contributed by Joseph D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.