Tremonti's debut album, All I Was, was released in July 2012. The first single of that album You Waste Your Time reached the iTunes rock top-10 in multiple countries. A second single Wish You Well was released in January 2013.
Additionally, Mark Tremonti redirects here. This is the name for Tremonti's swing projects. In 2022 he released an album where he covered various Frank Sinatra songs (with the original Sinatra band) in aid of Down Syndrome charities. Following this, he released a Christmas album in October 2023, which continues in the same vein, covering classic Christmas songs, alongside an original track, "Christmas Morning".
Sympathy
Tremonti Lyrics
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and in here i still believe
that the path we walked is still
right here if i find the will
i've chased the greater good
and i've always understood
when i take my final stand
i will proudly face the end
Sympathy my friend
abandoned me again
their empty minds we'll read 'em
their frozen hearts we'll feed 'em
honesty my love
again now you're gone
let's take these wounds
and throw 'em all away
I hope that i find it still
i've tried and i always will
i'm lost until i see this place
it speaks words that i can't erase
all the years that i've had to wait
they have all that i had to take
but it can't change the way i feel
cause i know what i seek is real
Sympathy my friend
abandoned me again
their empty minds we'll read 'em
their frozen hearts we'll feed 'em
honesty my love
again now you're gone
let's take these wounds
and throw 'em all away
Grown oh so tired i'll always chase a dream
pulled by something inside
led by the light i always fail to reach
how it calls how it pleads, how it shines
where are you now my friend
where could you be my friend
Sympathy my friend
abandoned me again
their empty minds we'll read 'em
their frozen hearts we'll feed 'em
honesty my love
again now you're gone
let's take these wounds
and throw 'em all away
throw 'em all away
The song Sympathy by Tremonti explores the theme of abandonment, both by people and by one's own sense of purpose. The first stanza speaks to the singer's belief in the path they had walked, but now finds themselves lost and searching for meaning. However, even in this state of uncertainty, the singer still believes in their purpose and that it is real. The chorus then reflects the singer's feelings of abandonment by those who they once relied on for comfort - sympathy and love - but who have left them behind. The second verse continues the theme of searching, with the singer seeking a place that can help them erase the negative feelings and wounds that they have accumulated. The bridge then reveals the singer's fatigue but also their determination to keep going, as they are pulled by an internal drive to achieve something greater than themselves.
In terms of musical elements, the song has a strong rock sound with heavy guitar riffs and a driving rhythm section. The chorus is particularly powerful, with an anthemic quality that encourages listeners to sing along. Mark Tremonti's vocals are emotive and passionate, making the lyrics all the more impactful.
Overall, the lyrics to Sympathy are a poignant exploration of the struggle to find meaning and purpose in the face of abandonment and uncertainty. The song encourages listeners to not give up, even when it feels like everyone else has turned their backs.
Line by Line Meaning
Now i've found a space between
I have come to a point where I can see the space between things differently
and in here i still believe
Despite everything, I still have faith in what I believe in
that the path we walked is still
I am convinced that the path we took is still valid
right here if i find the will
I can find my way back to the path if I gather the willpower to do so
i've chased the greater good
I have always pursued what I consider to be the greater good
and i've always understood
I have never lost sight of this greater good
when i take my final stand
When I am faced with the end, I will be ready to confront it
i will proudly face the end
I will face the end without fear and with pride in my beliefs
Sympathy my friend
Oh sympathy, my friend
abandoned me again
You have left me feeling abandoned once more
their empty minds we'll read 'em
We will read their empty minds and see their true intentions
their frozen hearts we'll feed 'em
We will nourish their frozen hearts with our warmth and love
honesty my love
Oh honesty, my love
again now you're gone
Once again, you have left me
let's take these wounds
Let us take these wounds and pains
and throw 'em all away
And throw them all away, leaving them behind us
I hope that i find it still
I hope that I can still find what I am looking for
i've tried and i always will
I have tried and will continue to try to find it
i'm lost until i see this place
I feel lost until I am able to find my way back to where I belong
it speaks words that i can't erase
This place holds meaning that cannot be erased
all the years that i've had to wait
All the years I have waited for this have not been in vain
they have all that i had to take
All the trials and hardships I have gone through were necessary for me to reach this point
but it can't change the way i feel
But nothing can change the way I feel about this place and what it means to me
cause i know what i seek is real
Because I am convinced that what I am looking for is real
Grown oh so tired i'll always chase a dream
I have grown so tired, but I will always continue to pursue my dreams
pulled by something inside
I am driven by something deep within me
led by the light i always fail to reach
I am led by a light that I cannot seem to reach
how it calls how it pleads, how it shines
It calls to me, it pleads with me, and it shines brightly
where are you now my friend
Where are you now, my friend?
where could you be my friend
Where could you possibly be, my friend?
Contributed by John P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.