Band members described their home town as a place where "old people retire" such that "it's like the walking dead". Geffen Records, who had recently been acquired by MCA Records, bought the band a spot on the second stage of the 2003 Ozzfest tour. Despite being in contract limbo for quite a while, things were looking up when Geffen indicated they would finance a second album, even putting them on tour with Dope twice in 2004 and recording demos in June with Edsel Dope. They toured with Dope and Motograter in 2004 as part of the American Apathy tour.
In July 2005, Twisted Method went on an "indefinite hiatus" after guitarist Andrew Howard and drummer Ben Goins had quit the band. Howard left because he wanted to be with his family after becoming a father, and Goins "left the band for God".
Andrew Howard was found dead on Friday afternoon of September 16, 2005. He was only 23 years old. Over four years after his passing, his death still remains unsolved. Remaining Twisted Method members, Derrick Tribbett and Derek DeSantis formed a new metal group named MakeShift Romeo.
Aside from Makeshift Romeo, vocalist Derrick "Tripp" Tribbett is filling in on bass for Dope, and bassist Derek DeSantis has joined the band EkoTren, who is currently on tour with Ill Nino. Tribbett also recorded solo material under the name Sinister and collaborated with John Rich.
Reach
Twisted Method Lyrics
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Why can't I get it right?
Tell me what I'm going through.
Where are we going to turn to?
You feel alone I feel abused.
Tell me what are we supposed to do, suffer?
Reach out your hands to me
It won't go away
This pain will never go away
I see it in your eyes.
You cannot hide your faces.
You're going through it too.
Where are we going to turn to?
You feel alone I feel abused.
Tell me what are we supposed to do, suffer?
[Chorus]
It's building up inside I know I've had enough
One, two, three blow it up!
You feel alone I feel abused.
We share the same pain.
I know there's one thing we can do
And that's fight together and get away
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Twisted Method's song "Reach" capture the feeling of isolation, uncertainty, and despair that one can experience when going through a difficult time. The singer is searching for answers, wondering why they can't seem to find their place in life, and looking for someone to turn to. The repeated question of "Where are we going to turn to?" emphasizes the feeling of helplessness and the desire for comfort and guidance. The lyrics also speak to the idea that suffering is a shared experience and that reaching out to others can provide a sense of understanding and support.
The chorus of the song, with its repeated refrain of "Reach out your hands to me", serves as a call to action for both the singer and the listener. It emphasizes the importance of connection and encourages empathy and solidarity. Despite the recognition that the pain being experienced may never go away, the singer seems to suggest that there is hope in banding together and fighting against the forces that cause it.
Overall, "Reach" is a powerful exploration of the struggle to find meaning and purpose in difficult circumstances. Its message of togetherness and resilience resonates strongly with anyone who has ever faced adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Where is my place in life?
I am questioning where I fit in this world and what my purpose is.
Why can't I get it right?
I am struggling to make the right decisions and achieve my goals.
Tell me what I'm going through.
I need someone to explain and understand the difficulties I am facing.
Where are we going to turn to?
We are lost and searching for guidance and support.
You feel alone I feel abused.
We are both suffering and feeling victimized in different ways.
Tell me what are we supposed to do, suffer?
We are questioning why we have to endure so much pain and hardship.
Reach out your hands to me
Extend your support and understanding to me.
I understand you because I feel the same
I empathize with you because I am going through similar struggles.
It won't go away
The pain and difficulties won't disappear on their own.
This pain will never go away
The anguish and suffering will never completely subside.
I see it in your eyes.
I can tell from your expression that you are also struggling.
You cannot hide your faces.
Your true emotions and feelings are clearly visible on your faces.
We share the same pain.
We are both experiencing similar emotional distress and agony.
I know there's one thing we can do
I believe that there is a solution or a way out of our difficulties.
And that's fight together and get away
We must band together and battle our way out of this situation.
It's building up inside I know I've had enough
The stress and pressure is mounting, and I can't take it anymore.
One, two, three blow it up!
We need to release our frustrations and anger to work through this turmoil.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
Written by: Diane Eve Warren, Gloria M. Estefan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
öylesine biri
1, 2, 3 BLOW IT UP!
Oh, oh. oh, oh.
Where is my place in life?
Why can't I get it right?
Tell me what I'm going through.
Where are we going to turn to?
You feel alone I feel abused.
Tell me what are we supposed to do... suffer?
Reach out your hand to me.
I understand you because I feel the same.
It won't go away.
This pain will never go away. ohh-oh... woah oh
I, see it in your eyes.
You, cannot hide your faces.
I know, going through it too.
Where are we going to turn to?
You feel alone I feel abused.
Tell me what are we supposed to do, suffer?
It's building up inside I know I've had enough!(x3) oh, oh. oh, oh
1, 2, 3 BLOW IT UP!
You feel alone I feel abused.
We share the same pain.
I know there's one thing we can do.
And that's fight together and get away.
It's building up inside I know I've had enough!(x3) oh, oh. oh, oh
1, 2, 3 BLOW IT UP!
Jboneabs3445
This whole album is way before it's time!
Zane Goodeker
I think Nu Metal was something that was hated at the time and loved retrospectively. Something that felt hoaky at the time and maybe endearing in retrospect which I think is very common really. There was a ton of corperate bullshit Nu Metal too which I think turned a lot of people off from the genre but some really enduring bands full of personality and creative energy too.
Zane Goodeker
I'm sorry for how long winded my previous comment was. Basically I think that Nu Metal has a more favorable critical view retrospectively. I know that's pretentious but they really didn't respect it at the time and it's something that actually aged surprisingly well for 2000s Rock,which if all is honest Nu Metal is more listenable than 90% of other Ots Rock was. Lot of it aged well even which cannot really be said for almost any other rock type bands from this time.
SlippyDips
@Zane Goodeker itll always be like that man. Unless the world goes through some sort of drastic change
Zane Goodeker
@SlippyDips I mean I think it was slightly before the internet so in a way that fucked it but yeah kinda,look at half the bullshit that Pitchfork hypes and tell me genuinely that it will be remembered in 5 years.
NoSoyAllowed
@Zane Goodekerthe internet became mainstream in the mid late 1990’s. This came out in 2002/2003.
Eric 7-Strings
One of the best song on music history. Yes! you read music history. \m/ O_o \m/
Murio x Ti
I agree Eric!
öylesine biri
1, 2, 3 BLOW IT UP!
Oh, oh. oh, oh.
Where is my place in life?
Why can't I get it right?
Tell me what I'm going through.
Where are we going to turn to?
You feel alone I feel abused.
Tell me what are we supposed to do... suffer?
Reach out your hand to me.
I understand you because I feel the same.
It won't go away.
This pain will never go away. ohh-oh... woah oh
I, see it in your eyes.
You, cannot hide your faces.
I know, going through it too.
Where are we going to turn to?
You feel alone I feel abused.
Tell me what are we supposed to do, suffer?
It's building up inside I know I've had enough!(x3) oh, oh. oh, oh
1, 2, 3 BLOW IT UP!
You feel alone I feel abused.
We share the same pain.
I know there's one thing we can do.
And that's fight together and get away.
It's building up inside I know I've had enough!(x3) oh, oh. oh, oh
1, 2, 3 BLOW IT UP!
NoSoyAllowed
Brings me right back to the summer of 2003. GOD I MISS THOSE BEAUTIFUL TIMES! 😢