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 Out
Twisted Method Lyrics
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(Where?!) Is my place in life?
(Why?!) Can't I get it right?
(Tell me!) What I'm going through..
Where we going to turn to, you feel alone I feel abused
Tell me what are we supposed to do?..
Reach out.. Your hand to me.. I understand you because I feel the same (uhh)
It will go away, this pain will never go away.. (ohh)
I see it in your eyes, you cannot hide your faces..
I know your going through it to..
Where 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 (uhh)
It will go away, this pain will never go away.. (ohh)
It's building up inside I know I've had enough
It's building up inside I know I've had enough
It's building up inside I know I've had enough
One, two, three, Blow it up!! (oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh)
You feel alone I feel abused (we share the same pain)
I know theres one thing we can do
And that's fight together and get away!!
I understand you because I feel the same (uhh)
It will go away, this pain will never go away (uhh)
Reach out! Your hand to me I understand you because I .. feel the same! (uhh)
It will go away, this pain will never go away!... (ohh whaa ohh)
The song "Reach Out" by Twisted Method is a powerful message about struggling with the difficulties of life and finding comfort in the knowledge that we are not alone. The song opens with an explosive declaration to "blow it up," setting the tone for the emotional intensity that follows. The first lines pose existential questions, wondering about our place in life and why we can't seem to get it right. The song then turns to a plea for connection and understanding, asking someone to tell the singer what they are going through because they feel alone and abused. The chorus offers a solution: reaching out a hand to someone who feels the same can provide comfort in our shared pain, even if it never truly goes away.
Throughout the song, the repetition of phrases like "I understand you because I feel the same" emphasizes the importance of empathy and solidarity, particularly for people who may feel like they don't have anyone to turn to. The final chorus adds an urgent call to action, urging listeners to fight together and get away from the pain that holds them back.
The overall message of the song is one of hope, emphasizing the power of human connection to help us overcome the struggles we face. By expressing vulnerability and recognizing the pain of others, we can build stronger relationships and find the strength to face even the most difficult challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three... Blow it up!! (Oh oh oh, oh oh oh)
Let's start fresh and make a big change!
(Where?!) Is my place in life?
I feel lost and don't know where I fit in.
(Why?!) Can't I get it right?
I keep making mistakes and can't seem to fix them.
(Tell me!) What I'm going through..
I need someone to listen and understand what I'm experiencing.
Where we going to turn to, you feel alone I feel abused
We both feel isolated and mistreated, and don't know where to seek help.
Tell me what are we supposed to do?.. Suffer..
We can't escape our pain and have to endure it.
Reach out.. Your hand to me.. I understand you because I feel the same (uhh)
Let's support each other, as I know how you feel from personal experience.
It will go away, this pain will never go away.. (ohh)
Our pain may lessen but will always be a part of our lives.
I see it in your eyes, you cannot hide your faces..
I can tell that you are going through a tough time and can't conceal your emotions.
It's building up inside I know I've had enough
My feelings and struggles are becoming unbearable.
You feel alone I feel abused (we share the same pain)
We have similar experiences of feeling neglected and mistreated.
I know theres one thing we can do And that's fight together and get away!!
Let's support each other and overcome our challenges together.
It will go away, this pain will never go away (uhh)
Our pain may lessen but will always be present in our lives.
Reach out! Your hand to me I understand you because I .. feel the same! (uhh)
Let's connect and help each other through our shared struggles.
It will go away, this pain will never go away!... (ohh whaa ohh)
Our suffering may lessen but will never completely disappear.
Contributed by Alexis L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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! 😢