On November 22nd, 2002, the band released Trapt, along with the single "Headstrong". "Headstrong" became a fantastic hit, reaching #1 on alternative charts and #16 on pop. Follow-up singles "Still Frame" and "Echo" (with a video featuring Michelle Trachtenberg) did respectably, although they never reached the heights of "Headstrong". "Headstrong" became the official theme song of WWE Bad Blood for June 2003. Trapt eventually hit platinum. After more than one year an EP followed on March 30th, 2004, that included a new song called "Promise" along with live versions of "Made Of Glass" and "Echo".
On September 13th, 2005, the band released their sophomore album "Someone In Control" along with the single "Stand Up". "Stand Up" failed to do as well as any of their previous singles, although it still made an excellent run on active rock stations. "Waiting" and "Disconnected (Out Of Touch)", were also released as singles, and have yet to repeat the success of any of Trapt's self-titled radio hits. The band spent the first half of 2006 co-headlining with Shinedown as part of the Equinox Tour.
A live album was released in September, 2007, containing live tracks from both previous albums with new studio tracks "Stay Alive" and "Everything to Lose".
Trapt hit the studio in July 2007 to begin recording their 3rd album, which was released on 5th August 2008 named "Only Through the Pain...".
Trapt announced in late fall/early winter 2009 they were working on a new album for summer or fall release in 2010. On July 20, 2010, Trapt released their first single "Sound Off," for the upcoming album "No Apologies," due out in stores October 12, 2010.
Wasteland
Trapt Lyrics
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You don't read the signs,
And give me way too many reasons,
For me to want to get by.
Standing tall between my four walls,
I've never felt before,
So look into my eyes tonight,
I am lost,
I am lost,
So crucify me on your cross.
Whats the cost,
Whats the cost,
To erase what I've been taught.
Get off my back,
Don't attack,
So what if I fell off the tracks.
Your master plan,
Don't understand,
I'd rather live on your wasteland.
I'm already gone,
I'm already gone,
My own wasteland.
I don't belong,
I don't belong,
My own wasteland.
Scream at me until I shut down,
Don't hear a sound,
Can only take so many cheap shots,
Down on the ground.
I've got to go my own way this time,
Leave you behind,
Said it all but not enough for your,
Simple mind.
I am lost,
I am lost,
So crucify me on your cross.
Whats the cost,
Whats the cost,
To erase what I've been taught.
Get off my back,
Don't attack,
So what if I fell off the tracks.
Your master plan,
Don't understand,
I'd rather live on your wasteland.
I'm already gone,
I'm already gone,
My own wasteland.
I don't belong,
I don't belong,
My own wasteland.
You tell me what you want from me,
You never ask me what I need,
Just let me go,
Just set me free,
And turn these nightmares into dreams.
I am lost,
I am lost,
So crucify me on your cross.
Whats the cost,
Whats the cost,
To erase what I've been taught.
Get off my back,
Don't attack,
So what if I fell off the tracks.
Your master plan,
Don't understand,
I'd rather live on your wasteland.
Another waste,
Another day,
It doesn't matter what we say,
(My own wasteland),
You'll never change,
[unknown].
I'd rather live on your wasteland,
I'm already gone,
I'm already gone,
My own wasteland.
I don't belong,
I don't belong,
My own wasteland.
I'm already gone,
I'm already gone,
My own wasteland.
I don't belong,
I don't belong,
My own wasteland.
The song Wasteland by Trapt speaks about the feeling of being lost and out of place. The first few lines of the song point out that the singer is not being understood by the person he is addressing. The singer feels ignored as the other person does not read the signs, making it difficult for him to express himself. He feels caged as if he is standing tall between four walls, and he has had enough of it. He wants the person to look into his eyes tonight and have a conversation about all that he is going through.
The song portrays the feeling of wanting to break free from societal norms and expectations. The chorus "I'd rather live in your wasteland" means that it's better to be lost and free than be caged in someone else's preconceived notions. The singer feels as if he doesn't belong in this world and is ready to go his own way, even though the person he is addressing is not ready to understand his point of view. The song concludes by stating that turn these nightmares into dreams, and the singer is ready to live on his own wasteland, whether others understand it or not.
Line by Line Meaning
Because you don't ever ask me why,
I feel unheard and unimportant because you never ask me about my thoughts and feelings.
You don't read the signs,
You seem oblivious to the things that are bothering me and don't see when I'm struggling.
And give me way too many reasons,
Your actions and words make it difficult for me to feel like I can succeed or be happy.
For me to want to get by.
I'm struggling to find the motivation to keep going when everything feels so difficult.
Standing tall between my four walls,
I'm trapped and alone, trying to hold myself up despite feeling like I'm falling apart.
I've never felt before,
I'm experiencing emotions and feelings that are new and overwhelming.
So look into my eyes tonight,
I'm begging you to see the pain and suffering that I'm trying to hold inside.
Say it all.
I need you to understand and acknowledge what I'm going through.
I am lost,
I feel helpless and uncertain about my future.
So crucify me on your cross.
I feel like you're judging me and punishing me for being different or flawed.
Whats the cost,
What will it take for me to escape the pain and suffering I'm experiencing?
To erase what I've been taught.
I want to break free from the expectations and limitations that have been placed on me.
Get off my back,
Stop pressuring me and criticizing me for being myself.
Don't attack,
Your words and actions are hurting me and making everything worse.
So what if I fell off the tracks.
I've made mistakes and gone off the path, but that doesn't mean I can't find my way back.
Your master plan,
I feel like you're controlling me and trying to force me into a mold that I don't fit.
Don't understand,
You don't comprehend the pain and difficulty that I'm experiencing.
I'd rather live on your wasteland.
Even though it's painful and difficult, I'd rather live in a world that I understand and can control.
I'm already gone,
I've already started to retreat and pull away from everything and everyone.
My own wasteland.
I've created my own world where I feel safe and in control, even if it's a lonely and difficult place to be.
Scream at me until I shut down,
Your anger and frustration are overwhelming me and causing me to withdraw and shut down.
Don't hear a sound,
I'm pretending not to hear you because I can't handle the conflict and negativity.
Can only take so many cheap shots,
I'm tired of being attacked and criticized, especially when it's done in a cruel or unfair way.
Down on the ground.
I feel defeated and powerless to fight back or defend myself.
I've got to go my own way this time,
I need to follow my own path and make my own decisions, even if it means leaving you behind.
Leave you behind,
I'm separating myself from you and your expectations in order to find my own way forward.
Said it all but not enough for your,
I've tried to communicate my feelings and thoughts, but you're not listening or understanding me.
Simple mind.
I feel like you're not capable of understanding the complexity and depth of my emotions and thoughts.
You tell me what you want from me,
You're always demanding things from me without considering what I want or need.
You never ask me what I need,
You're not showing any interest in my well-being or happiness.
Just let me go,
I need to be free to make my own choices and live my own life.
Just set me free,
I'm begging you to stop controlling me and allow me to live on my own terms.
And turn these nightmares into dreams.
I want to find hope and positivity in my life, even though it feels like everything is dark and scary right now.
Another waste,
I feel like everything is slipping away and being wasted, with no hope of redemption or change.
Another day,
I'm trapped in this cycle of pain and suffering, with no sign of relief or escape.
It doesn't matter what we say,
Our words are falling on deaf ears and aren't making a difference in our lives or relationship.
(My own wasteland),
I'm creating my own world and identity, even if it means isolating myself from others.
You'll never change,
I don't believe that you're capable of understanding or supporting me in the way that I need and deserve.
I'd rather live on your wasteland,
I'd rather deal with the difficulties and loneliness of my own life than continue to be controlled and oppressed by you.
I don't belong,
I feel like I'm an outsider and don't fit in with the world around me.
My own wasteland.
I've created my own world where I feel safe and in control, even if it's a lonely and difficult place to be.
I'm already gone,
I've already started to retreat and pull away from everything and everyone.
I don't belong,
I feel like I'm an outsider and don't fit in with the world around me.
My own wasteland.
I've created my own world where I feel safe and in control, even if it's a lonely and difficult place to be.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Christopher Brown, Dave Bassett
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