Tony C. and the Truth is an underground Upstate NY band. They play a mix of… Read Full Bio ↴Tony C. and the Truth is an underground Upstate NY band. They play a mix of hip hop music, punk rock, heavy metal and boogie rock. Their debut album, Demonophonic Blues, was well received by critics overall. Standout tracks include a cover of the Beastie Boys hit Fight for Your Right (To Party) and the single, Little Bit More which gained some airtime on some radio stations, despite its drug and sex related content. They were featured at the 26th annual DC101 Chili Cook Off, where they were the crowd favorite, thanks to an enthralling stage show and single Little Bit More having popular airplay on the DC101 station.

Their fans anxiously await a follow up to "Demonophonic Blues". While the band has stated that new material is in the works, their main website has been taken down and their 'myspace' site has not been updated by band members since August 2006, leaving fans to wonder if "Tony C and the Truth" are to ever fulfill their immense promise.

No Pain
Tony C And The Truth Lyrics

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My whole life
Spent living like a gimmick
I don't know why
I've just been mad ignorant
My mother tried, it ain't her fault Living a lie, it's too late to stop
This is a song for assholes
Quiet quitting life
We've tried so hard

To stop messing up
But yet again, here we are
Go it alone alone
Seen it before
It's all fucked up
At least we tried to make shit right

Spit truth, coming to you
Here to break all the rules

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tony C And The Truth's song "No Pain" reflect a sense of self-reflection and introspection regarding the singer's past behaviors and attitudes. The opening lines convey a feeling of living inauthentically or following societal expectations ("My whole life, spent living like a gimmick"). The lyrics express a sense of frustration and confusion about why the singer has been ignorant or oblivious to their actions and choices ("I don't know why, I've just been mad ignorant").

The next lines hint at the influence of the singer's mother in their upbringing, suggesting that she may have tried to guide them in a different direction, but ultimately, it was too late to change their course ("My mother tried, it ain't her fault, living a lie, it's too late to stop"). This realization is followed by the acknowledgment that the song itself is dedicated to those who have behaved poorly ("This is a song for assholes").

The chorus signifies a desire to break free from negative patterns and strive for improvement ("We've tried so hard to stop messing up, but yet again, here we are"). The repeated phrase "go it alone alone" emphasizes a sense of independence and the need to rely on oneself. The lyrics also acknowledge that the world can be chaotic and imperfect, but at least the effort was made to rectify the mistakes ("Seen it before, it's all fucked up, at least we tried to make shit right").

The closing lines of the lyrics highlight the intention of the song to challenge norms and societal rules, suggesting a rebellious and truthful approach to address difficult topics or critique existing systems ("Spit truth, coming to you, here to break all the rules").

Overall, "No Pain" by Tony C And The Truth explores the journey towards self-awareness, acknowledging past shortcomings, and expressing a desire for personal growth and change.

Line by Line Meaning

My whole life
The entirety of my existence

Spent living like a gimmick
I have been living in a superficial and deceptive way

I don't know why
I'm uncertain about the reason

I've just been mad ignorant
I have been extremely unaware and foolish

My mother tried, it ain't her fault
My mother made an effort, but she is not to blame

Living a lie, it's too late to stop
Being dishonest, it is now too late to change

This is a song for assholes
This song targets arrogant and unpleasant individuals

Quiet quitting life
Silently giving up on life

We've tried so hard
We have put in significant effort

To stop messing up
To cease making mistakes

But yet again, here we are
Nevertheless, we find ourselves in the same situation