The band announced on December 15, 2011 that they were in the process of recording an album consisting of both original material and Dokken covers, due to be released October 31, 2012. On September 24, 2012, the album's title was announced as Slave to the Empire, to be released on October 31 by Rat Pak Records.
In support of Slave to the Empire, T & N went on tour in late 2012, playing shows in the United States, eastern Asia and Europe between October and December. According to Lynch, the band has recorded music for another album, though the release date is undetermined.
The Sound
Tooth and Nail Lyrics
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And Mainstreet was my street that night
So I called up Samantha
And asked her the chance of us runnin' out neath the moon light
Well shes not with me now, she can always be found
When I rewind the radio dial
And like it was then I feel her on my skin
And I'm back there for a while
So I labor for hours 'cause I know the power of a song
When a song hits you right
Poured my soul into stories of life
Hopin' someone will hear one tonight.
Maybe my voice will cut through the noise
And stir up an old memory
And out of these piano keys
Comes the sound
The sound of a million dreams
My 18th summer I was a cocky up and come'er
Crankin' up "Born To Run"
Turn left out the drive with the pistons open wide
And I came back a prodigal son
My spirit was broken, she threw the door open
I love you not I told you so
When I hear momma tried I still break down and cry
And pull to the side of the road
And I labor for hours 'cause I know the power of a song
When a song hits you right
Poured my soul into stories of life
Hopin' someone will hear one tonight.
Maybe my voice will cut through the noise
And stir up an old memory
And out of these piano keys
Comes the sound
The sound of a million dreams
So I labor for hours 'cause I know the power of a song
When a song hits you right
Poured my soul into stories of life
Hopin' someone will hear one tonight.
Maybe my voice will cut through the noise
And stir up an old memory
And out of these piano keys
Comes the sound
The sound of a million dreams
The sound of a million dreams
In the song "The Sound" by Tooth and Nail, the singer reminisces about past experiences and how music has impacted his life. He talks about how listening to Bob Seger's "Mainstreet" brought back memories of a night spent with a girl named Samantha. Although she is no longer with him, whenever he hears that song, he feels like he's back there for a while. The singer also reflects on how music has the power to touch people's emotions and memories. He writes about how he "poured his soul into stories of life" in hopes that someone will hear his music and be able to relate to it.
As the song progresses, the singer switches to a more personal anecdote. He recalls driving his car recklessly with the windows down while blasting Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" during his 18th summer. He was a "cocky up and comer" at the time but came back a "prodigal son." The singer reveals how music helped him cope during a difficult time when his spirit was broken, and how he found solace in his mother when everything else seemed to be falling apart. He describes how the song "Momma Tried" can still bring him to tears when he thinks about the love his mom had for him.
Line by Line Meaning
Seger was singin' words I could believe in
The artist relates to the authenticity of Bob Seger's lyrics.
And Mainstreet was my street that night
The artist felt a deep connection to the song Mainstreet, and how it resonated with his life.
So I called up Samantha
He reached out to someone he cared about, hoping to share this experience with them.
And asked her the chance of us runnin' out neath the moon light
He hoped to make a special memory with Samantha, sharing the moment he was experiencing.
Well shes not with me now, she can always be found
Even though Samantha is no longer present in his life, the artist can still feel her presence through music.
When I rewind the radio dial
When he listens back to songs that were significant to him, he can relive those moments fully.
And like it was then I feel her on my skin
The artist feels a visceral response to the music, and relives past experiences through it.
And I'm back there for a while
The artist is transported back in time through the power of music.
So I labor for hours 'cause I know the power of a song
The artist works hard to craft meaningful music that has a profound impact on the listener.
When a song hits you right
When a song resonates with the listener, it can be a powerful, transformative experience.
Poured my soul into stories of life
The artist puts his entire being into the stories he tells through his music.
Hopin' someone will hear one tonight.
The artist hopes that his music will connect with someone in some way, no matter how small.
Maybe my voice will cut through the noise
The artist hopes to rise above the cacophony of everyday life with his music.
And stir up an old memory
Music has the ability to evoke powerful emotional responses and transport the listener to a different time and place.
And out of these piano keys
The artist channels his emotions and experiences into his music, using the piano as his tool.
Comes the sound
The culmination of his hard work and emotional investment in his music results in a specific sound or feeling.
The sound of a million dreams
The artist hopes that his music will touch the hearts and minds of people everywhere, making their dreams a reality.
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Written by: Phil Vassar, Scooter Carusoe
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Jae Won Chung
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