Stacey Nelso… Read Full Bio ↴Unfinished Thought began as a duo in 2001 in Kalamazoo, MI.
Stacey Nelson provides beautiful female vocals [often times with 3 or even 4 part harmonies] which combine with Joe Kiser's unique studio sound of crashing industrial guitars and driving, mechanical rhythms to produce a sound that is truly unique.
They've been compared to Evanescence, Garbage, Kidneythieves, Lacuna Coil and Depeche Mode.
UT's first studio album, "Becoming Aware", was released in December 2002 on Shiverstar Records, UT's own Midwest label.
The album sold slowly via the UT website until Evanescence got a hold of the disc and began playing it in between sets on their world tour with Cold. Album sales sky rocketed and put Unfinished Thought on the musical map.
UT's second studio album, "Based On Actual Events" was released in April, 2004.
On 2005 they released their "Exits EP" on Shiverstar Records.
Quiet
Unfinished Thought Lyrics
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To face the day
To hear you say
You're wrong
But I'm right
It's my song
I'm flooding
From the faces
That won't try to fight
From the places
That hide in the night
I'm stopping
I'm drowning
How are you to know
Which way to go
When you haven't heard
The subduing cries
In my head
I know this has been said
But I'm not dead yet
I'm running
I'm flooding
From the faces
That won't try to fight
From the places
That hide in the night
I'm stopping
I'm drowning
The lyrics to "Quiet" by Unfinished Thought seem to speak about a person who is struggling with their emotions and may feel lost or overwhelmed. The opening lines, "So what if I find a different way to face the day" suggest that the singer may be consciously trying to change their patterns or behaviors. However, they seem to be met with resistance or misunderstanding from others, as seen in the lines "To hear you say you're wrong, but I'm right, it's my song." This could indicate feelings of isolation, where the singer feels as though they are not being heard or understood.
Later in the song, the repetition of the lines "I'm running, I'm flooding" and "I'm stopping, I'm drowning" seem to further emphasize the singer's feelings of being overwhelmed or stuck in a loop. The lines "From the faces that won't try to fight, from the places that hide in the night" suggest that these emotions may be linked to specific people or situations that the singer is trying to avoid or escape from.
The final lines of the song, "How are you to know which way to go when you haven't heard the subduing cries in my head / I know this has been said, but I'm not dead yet" seem to emphasize the idea that the singer is struggling internally and that their pain may not be visible to others. They seem to be acknowledging that they have expressed these feelings before, but they are still present and they are not ready to give up.
Overall, the lyrics to "Quiet" are powerful and emotive, conveying a sense of struggle and isolation that many people may be able to relate to. The song seems to encourage listeners to be more understanding and supportive of those who may be struggling in similar ways.
Line by Line Meaning
So what if I find a different way
To face the day
I am considering alternative methods of coping with life's challenges, even if they go against conventional wisdom and expectation.
To hear you say
You're wrong
But I'm right
It's my song
I desire validation for my unique perspective and experience, even if it conflicts with others' opinions.
I'm running
I'm flooding
I feel overwhelmed and unable to cope, as though I am being swept away by a strong current.
From the faces
That won't try to fight
I am trying to distance myself from people who are unwilling to support me or challenge me to improve.
From the places
That hide in the night
I am avoiding situations or environments that make me feel vulnerable, unsafe, or exposed.
I'm stopping
I'm drowning
I am reaching a breaking point, where I can no longer move forward and feel like I am barely keeping above water.
How are you to know
Which way to go
I am asking others for guidance or insight, even though I am skeptical that they can fully understand what I am going through.
When you haven't heard
The subduing cries
In my head
I am feeling isolated or misunderstood, as though others can't appreciate the depth or intensity of my internal struggles.
I know this has been said
But I'm not dead yet
I realize that others may have given up hope for me, but I am still fighting to survive and overcome my obstacles.
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Maginoshei
@Dreznin Thank you, I've been wondering for so long what happened. It's good to know at last.
hiacyntos
Same here, I both love the song and vid, and am curious about what's up with them. The site is closed, unfortunately :-/
Inifus
@iamN0name UT is on indefinite hold due to several issues. Joe and Stacey have been divorced for over a year now, though they remain good friends. Further, Erin (live performance bass) has moved and will need to be replaced. According to Joe, he didn't want it to end here, but life has just worked out this way.