In 2002, Vaux moved to Orange County independent label Volcom Entertainment and released the EP On Life; Living, and the following year, second full-length There Must be Some Way to Stop Them. The album received widespread critical acclaim, prompting Alternative Press magazine to include Vaux in their 100 Bands to Watch feature. During this time, the band embarked upon successful tours supporting Thrice, My Chemical Romance, Coheed and Cambria and The Used.
In January 2004 Vaux signed to major label Atlantic Records. Shortly after, the band released a 5-song EP, Plague Music, on Equal Vision Records. The band's major label debut, Beyond Virtue, Beyond Vice was due for release on November 8th, 2005. However, Vaux recently severed ties with Atlantic. The band has since released the album themselves which was available to purchase on their last headlining tour and is available on their webstore in limited quantities.
After severing ties with Lava Records, Vaux formed their own record label called Vx Records and released "Beyond Virtue, Beyond Vice" independently with distribution through Outlook Music Co. in August of 2006 and also released two limited edition CD singles.
On Tuesday, 22 August 2006, the song Are You With Me? was released as the Single of the Week in the iTunes Music Store.
In Fall 2006 Vaux announced the departure of bassist, Ryder Robison, and that they would continue on as a 5-piece.
On July 28th, 2007 Vaux played their last ever show at the Bluebird Theater in Denver, CO.
On
Vaux Lyrics
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When turning out means turning on
And dial tones lost for all too long
Orders placed and then withdrawn
All is just five minutes gone
Wires hold up all that's wrong
When it's just us and...
Time won't deal this penance
Sign for small talk session
Found with nothing to say
It's no more right
Than it's the same
Silent tonight
Silent to...
Pass the sounds that pass all wrong
Until all interest stumbles down
Begin the pull of siren's song isn't that what drives us on
And your just here to tag along
Trail so far then left alone
Answers fall as red lips on the receiver of your telephone
God damn this pace
It's much too slow
It's much too old
It's nearly stalling
It's holding back
It's loosing ground
And giving way
It's tried not true
And can't pursue
We're loosing patience
When palms are read
And forced tongue said
Nothing's changed
Why should we waste this teenage land
Why should we bow for anything
The song "On" by Vaux is about the frustrations and pressures of life. The opening lines "Your answers fall as red lips on the receiver of your telephone" refers to how the singer's words and responses are futile, just like kisses given over the phone. The next lines, "When turning out means turning on, and dial tones lost for all too long," suggest that the singer is unhappy with their current situation and is looking for a way out. They are tired of waiting for things to change.
The lyrics go on to state that orders are placed and then withdrawn, indicating that plans are made but never followed through with. The verse "Wires hold up all that's wrong when it's just us and time won't deal this penance" highlights the feeling of frustration and stagnation. The singer feels trapped and unable to move forward in life.
The chorus "It's no more right than it's the same, silent tonight, silent to" suggests a feeling of hopelessness and being stuck in a cycle. The line "Pass the sounds that pass all wrong until all interest stumbles down" further reinforces this idea. The singer is no longer interested in what is going on around them and is just going through the motions.
The song ends with the lines "Why should we waste this teenage land, why should we bow for anything." This line suggests that the singer is young and doesn't want to waste their youth on things that don't matter. They don't want to conform to societal expectations and want to live their life on their own terms.
Overall, "On" by Vaux is a song about feeling trapped and frustrated with life, with a desire to break free and live on one's own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Your answers fall as red lips on the receiver of your telephone
Your responses to my calls are like red lipstick marks on the phone, indicating a momentary connection.
When turning out means turning on
Sometimes disconnecting can become an invitation to reconnect and grow closer.
And dial tones lost for all too long
The absence of a call tone reminds me of how long it has been since we last spoke.
Orders placed and then withdrawn
You make commitments and then back away from them, leaving me feeling abandoned and confused.
All is just five minutes gone
Time passes so quickly when we talk, that even five minutes feel like a fleeting moment.
Wires hold up all that's wrong
The physical connections between us only serve to amplify the emotional distance that we experience.
When it's just us and...
Our relationship is defined by the moments when it is just the two of us, without the distractions of the outside world.
Time won't deal this penance
Time will not forgive us for our mistakes or allow us to escape the consequences of our actions.
And try burn look away
It is difficult to look away from the pain of our broken relationship and pretend that everything is okay.
Sign for small talk session
We are signaling that we are only capable of surface-level interactions, lacking the depth that our relationship used to have.
Found with nothing to say
Our conversations lack substance and are filled with awkward silences because of the emotional distance between us.
It's no more right
Our relationship has lost its sense of morality and direction.
Than it's the same
Our current state is no different than it was before, despite our best efforts to fix it.
Silent tonight
Our communication has broken down and we are unable to find the words to bridge the divide.
Silent to...
Our silence is pervasive and does nothing to close the gap between us.
Pass the sounds that pass all wrong
The sounds between us are distorted and filled with static, reflecting the negative energy in our relationship.
Until all interest stumbles down
Our relationship is on the brink of collapsing because no one is invested enough to keep it alive.
Begin the pull of siren's song isn't that what drives us on
We are drawn to the dangerous allure of a fledgling relationship because we are driven by the thrill of the unknown.
And your just here to tag along
You are only interested in being a part of something new and exciting, without any long-term commitment or investment.
Trail so far then left alone
We have come so far in our relationship, only to be abandoned in the end.
God damn this pace
The lack of progress in our relationship is infuriating and causing us both to lose patience.
It's much too slow
The pace at which our relationship is moving is too slow and we are quickly losing momentum.
It's much too old
Our relationship is grounded in the past and we are unable to move forward or progress into something new and exciting.
It's nearly stalling
Our relationship is on the brink of collapsing and is rapidly losing steam.
It's holding back
Our relationship is being held back by our inability to communicate and connect authentically.
It's losing ground
Our relationship is slipping away and we are both losing our grip on what used to be.
And giving way
Our relationship is giving way to the inevitable end that is slowly approaching.
It's tried not true
We have tried to make our relationship work, but it is simply not true or genuine anymore.
And can't pursue
We are unable to take our relationship any further and are both feeling stuck and unfulfilled.
We're losing patience
Our frustration with the current state of our relationship is causing us to lose our patience with each other.
When palms are read
We are trying to read each other's body language, hoping to decipher what the other is feeling and thinking.
And forced tongue said
Our conversations feel robotic and artificial, lacking the genuine emotion and connection that we used to share.
Nothing's changed
Our relationship is stagnant and we are both feeling trapped in the same old patterns and routines.
Why should we waste this teenage land
We are both young and full of potential, and it seems like a waste to squander our time in a relationship that is no longer fulfilling or genuine.
Why should we bow for anything
We are both independent and strong-willed, and it seems pointless to continue in a relationship that requires us to compromise our values and desires.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JASON TOOP COOPER, PERRY BAMONTE, ROBERT JAMES SMITH, ROGER O'DONNELL, SIMON GALLUP
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@MrBootyfruity
this song is legit. mtx mototrax. sooo underated.
@bradyhenricks6601
MTX mototrax might have the best soundtrack of any game, so many absolute classsics
@josephmaddox5944
Grew up on this band. Both their records are legendary.
@josephmaddox5944
Grew up on this band. They had a huge influence on rock and post hard core. Denver kids
@mightymightyrise0788
mtx motorax got me hooked into these guys
@shibanah
Nah Fr man good times
@cyclea6183
Saw you guys with Letters To Organize in Houston. There was like 10 people in the audience but it blew my fucking mind.
@nickw.9716
Take Action! Vol. 3 That's my jam.
@leonilsson9310
The song of mtx mototrax! <3
@misantropico_inconformista
old school post hardcore rockers era