“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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Run Away
Three Years Hollow Lyrics
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I tried to pick myself up off the floor again. Was so blind, I thought you were my friend.
Pick up yourself and take another look around.
They're running as fast as they can.
Calm yourself, take a breathe instead of breaking down.
Don't lose your way.
Run away
from the pain you hide 'cause there's another way.
So step up and take all the things you hide.
There's another way
Another way
Do you really think I'll find it? I've walked this road so long.
If this is my past, when does it end?
Pick up yourself and take another look around.
They're running as fast as they can.
Make me or break me, alone I'll try to find my way.
Run away
from the pain you hide 'cause there' another way.
There's another way to take you down.
So step up and take all the things you hide.
There's another way
Another way
(Solo)
Did you want me to find myself alone again?
Run away
from the pain you hide 'cause there's another way.
There's another way
Down.
So step up and take all the things you hide.
There's another way
Another way
Run away
from the pain you hide 'cause there's another way.
There's another way to take you down.
So step up and take all the things you hide.
There's another way
Another way
The lyrics to Three Years Hollow's song Run Away depict the struggles of someone who is feeling lost, alone and in pain. The opening line suggests that the person feels disconnected from their current situation and surroundings. The next few lines reveal that the person has experienced a disappointment or betrayal from someone they considered a friend. The lyrics then prompt the listener to calm down and take a breath instead of breaking down. The person is being encouraged not to give up and to look for a way out of their pain. The chorus urges the person to run away from the pain, but not to lose their way, as there is another way to take them down. The struggle becomes more apparent as the lyrics state "Do you really think I'll find it? I've walked this road so long" which seems to suggest that the person has been struggling for some time and has yet to find the way out.
The tone of the song changes slightly in the second verse, as the person is urged to pick themselves up and take another look around. However, it is noted that others are running as fast as they can, which appears to be a reference to the person's life moving quickly by while they're struggling to keep up. The lyrics suggest that the person will try to find their way alone and that they're willing to make or break themselves to do so. The song ends on the same note as it began with the chorus being repeated. Overall, the lyrics to Run Away showcase the struggles of someone who is feeling lost and alone, but who is also being encouraged to find a way out of their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so far away .
Feeling distant and disconnected from oneself and others
I tried to pick myself up off the floor again. Was so blind, I thought you were my friend.
Struggling to overcome past mistakes, confused about who to trust
Pick up yourself and take another look around.
Encouraging oneself to take a fresh perspective on things
They're running as fast as they can.
Feeling left behind, unable to keep up with others
Calm yourself, take a breathe instead of breaking down.
Encouraging oneself to remain composed and focused
Don't lose your way.
Urging oneself not to lose sight of their goals
Run away
from the pain you hide 'cause there's another way.
Encouraging oneself to confront and overcome inner pain
There's another way to take you down.
Belief in the existence of a better path forward
So step up and take all the things you hide.
Encouraging oneself to be honest and open about their feelings
Do you really think I'll find it? I've walked this road so long.
Questioning whether change is possible after a long history of struggle
If this is my past, when does it end?
Reflecting on the cyclical nature of one's struggles
Make me or break me, alone I'll try to find my way.
Determination to keep pushing forward despite external obstacles
(Solo)
Musical interlude
Did you want me to find myself alone again?
Feeling abandoned and betrayed by someone
Down.
Sense of finality or conclusion
Contributed by Emma P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christopher Gilchrist
Here it is 2019 and I'm still listening to this band and I'm still in awe because they are just that badass.
Linda Bergmann
This is a very powerful piece of art and message delivered in soooo much talent .!!!!! Thank you !
BioRaz
great work!! can't get enough of your music, such an amazing band...keep it coming!!
S8ER01Z
It's amazing watching you guys mature as a band... another solid song and video. Nice work guys!!!
fatmanjumprope
Only recently started listening to you dudes. Very impressed by what I'm hearing! You earned a new fan.
s0cKe
Great Song and fantastic Video! Keep it up guys! Greetz from Austria!
Timbo
This deserves so many more views!!
Paul Steier
THE MOST UNDERRATED BANDS EVER!!!!
Jackie
One of the best bands to ever come out of Illinois seriously. \m/
Daniela Bunbury
Oh I love Urquiza!! Great song. Happy to see a new vid.