Forging this sound in 2001, Tub Ring has been a force of nature in the left-of-center world of music, building momentum and inertia with every day that passes. The band's first album of avant-garde pop, Drake Equation, was produced by Mr. Bungle's Trey Spruance. Since, Tub Ring has released a total of 4 albums and a DVD/B-Side double pack.
With each album charting into double digits on the CMJ Top 200, Tub Ring's music has also been featured on Fox Sports, Xbox 360's "Amp Snow Boarder 3", various MTV/MTV2 programs, Spike and Mike's Twisted Animation films, and several Mt. Dew commercials. Most recently, Tub Ring played live in the TRL room on MTV2, and was featured in the MTV reality based contest show "Dew Circuit Breakout".
Tub Ring has created an enormous underground market with their bizarre genre of spazzed pop rock, with no financial help, no manager, NOTHING... except hard work, non-stop touring, and inventive song writing with intelligent lyrics. Clocking in at over 150 shows per year from 2001 to 2009 throughout North America, Europe and Japan, there are few bands that can match Tub Ring's determination and commitment to music. Touring partners include Mindless Self Indulgence, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Kill Hannah, Dog Fashion Disco, Clutch, Karate High School, Black Light Burns, Foxy Shazam!, and more!
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When The Crash Happened
Tub Ring Lyrics
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But I was so enticed by the air that moves around them.
Another man, another woman smoking
All their toys are left alone and broken
It didn't have to end it didn't have to clean me out
But this is what the year was all about.
There's a piece of, there's a piece of
The better parts of me in all of this stuff
And I know there's so much more to life
And time is fleeting but it doesn't change a thing
And I still want so much more
What else is all this for?
So I'll await the things that should be coming to me.
You can give the orders, you can be the captain
But I was in the vehicle when the crash happened
I didn't think of it 'til the lights were flashing,
But I was in the front seat when the car was crashing
It could be avoided and it doesn't change the fact
That I was well aware of this as we made impact
You give the orders, you are the captain
But I was in the vehicle when the crash happened
I was in there when it happened
It was abrupt but I saw it first
I was in there when it happened
And I was hoping for so much worse
I had a bunch to say but lets be realistic
A book about yourself is a tad narcissistic.
I think it's good a healthy obsession
Whoa , so healthy.
Calculate the value of the things you have acquired
You're not impressing me cause you're preaching to the choir.
You've given up, you've left it all to fate.
Now just wait a God damn second here…wait!
And I know there's so much more to life
And time is fleeting but it doesn't change a thing
And I still want so much more
What else is all this for?
So I'll await the things that should be coming to me.
You can give the orders, you can be the captain
But I was in the vehicle when the crash happened
I didn't think of it 'til the lights were flashing,
But I was in the front seat when the car was crashing
It could avoided and it doesn't change the fact
That I was well aware of this as we made impact
You give the orders, you are the captain
But I was in the vehicle when the crash happened
I was in there when it happened
It was abrupt but I saw it first
I was in there when it happened
And I was hoping for so much worse
I was in there when it happened
It was abrupt but I saw it first
I was in there when it happened
And I was hoping for so much worse
In Tub Ring's song "When The Crash Happened," the singer reflects on a moment that changed his life forever. He begins by speculating that if it had happened on a different day, he might be rich now, but he was too fascinated by the world around him to focus on opportunity. He observes other people smoking and playing with their toys, not realizing that their pleasures will be short-lived. He feels that he has lost everything, though he knows that he put himself in this position by his choices throughout the year. The better parts of him are still scattered throughout his experiences, though, leading him to wonder what else there is to life.
Despite the fact that he feels that time is slipping away from him, he is still searching for meaning and purpose. He is willing to wait and trust that what he needs will come to him in time. However, he also acknowledges that he was a passenger in a vehicle that crashed, at a moment when he didn't even realize what was happening. While he might have been hoping for an even more disastrous outcome, he can't deny that he was complicit in the event. Despite the fact that someone else might be in charge, he was still present, still a player in the game of life.
Line by Line Meaning
If it was a Tuesday I would be a rich man
I missed my chance to be rich because I was too preoccupied with something else.
But I was so enticed by the air that moves around them.
I was fascinated by the people around me and neglected my opportunity for wealth.
Another man, another woman smoking
I saw other people smoking.
All their toys are left alone and broken
Their possessions are abandoned and damaged.
It didn't have to end it didn't have to clean me out
The situation didn't have to result in my loss and suffering.
But this is what the year was all about.
This experience was a defining moment of the year.
There's a piece of, there's a piece of
There remains some remnants of
The better parts of me in all of this stuff
My best qualities are reflected in my belongings.
And I know there's so much more to life
I'm aware that there are many other experiences to be had in life.
And time is fleeting but it doesn't change a thing
Even though time passes quickly, it doesn't alter my desires.
And I still want so much more
I still have a strong desire for more in life.
What else is all this for?
I question the purpose of my existence and what I'm striving for.
So I'll await the things that should be coming to me.
I'll wait for the things I hope will come my way.
You can give the orders, you can be the captain
You have leadership roles, but I have my own unique perspective.
But I was in the vehicle when the crash happened
I was involved in the event when everything went wrong.
I didn't think of it 'til the lights were flashing,
I didn't realize how serious things were until the warning signs appeared.
But I was in the front seat when the car was crashing
I was a direct participant in the car crash.
It could be avoided and it doesn't change the fact
The situation had the potential to be prevented, but that doesn't change what happened.
That I was well aware of this as we made impact
I was fully conscious of the impact we would make.
I was in there when it happened
I was present during the event.
It was abrupt but I saw it first
The event happened suddenly, but I was the first to notice.
And I was hoping for so much worse
I was expecting a worse outcome than what occurred.
I had a bunch to say but lets be realistic
I had many thoughts, but I need to be practical about expressing them.
A book about yourself is a tad narcissistic.
Writing a book solely about oneself could be seen as self-centered.
I think it's good a healthy obsession
Having an intense passion for something can be positive.
Whoa , so healthy.
It's very healthy.
Calculate the value of the things you have acquired
Determine the worth of the possessions you've obtained.
You're not impressing me cause you're preaching to the choir.
You're not impressing me because you're telling me something I already know.
You've given up, you've left it all to fate.
You've surrendered and left everything to chance.
Now just wait a God damn second here...wait!
Hold on, let's take a closer look at this.
I was in there when it happened
I was present during the event.
It was abrupt but I saw it first
The event happened suddenly, but I was the first to notice.
And I was hoping for so much worse
I was expecting a worse outcome than what occurred.
Contributed by Julian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kay Dje
Oh hey, I now love this band
Caize
1:18 me when i go to bed at midnight instead of 3 am
roberta sinclair
TUB RING KIKS ASS
Jermarcus M. Robinson Waller
The reason i came here is because of the trailer for the Doom 1, 2, 2 of the Final Doom games ( The Plutonia Experiment & TNT Evilution ), and Heretic called Juvenile Power Fantasy.
Bruva Galathos
I smell incoming Hexen support
ɔɐlıƃɐɹı gordo
It's no brutaldoom or complexdoom
Georges Casimir
Wow this is lit! Test Iciclesesque