Vayden formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 2005, and currently reside in Los Angeles, California. They released their first full-length album, Children of Our Mistakes, in 2006, and have since shared the stage with many amazing artists, been on national and international tours, received extensive radio airplay and have played festivals for thousands of people. Their latest full-length album, Alone in the Sky, was recorded in Bremen, Germany, and was released on May 5th, 2013.
You can find Vayden's music at http://vaydenmusic.com.
The members of Vayden are:
Curtis Casey (vocals)
Armin Peterson (guitar)
Jeffrey Covey (bass)
Bruce Weitz (drums)
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Nothing To Say
Vayden Lyrics
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Forced deep inside a head,
Consent was never there,
A small incision,
Cut quick and left for dead,
Oh now your brains impaired,
(Chorus)
I really couldn't care,
I don't care
You think you know us,
You think you know our sound,
You feel you have us pinned,
So you won't play us,
We'll take it under ground,
Through the back we'll get in.
(Chorus x2)
You talk a big one,
Let's see you back it up,
You're sitting at the Edge,
(Chorusx2)
The lyrics to Vayden's song "Nothing to Say" seem to address a harsh criticism or judgment that has been imposed on the band or the singer of the song. The first lines suggest that this opinion has been forcibly implanted in their minds, without their consent. The simile "a small incision, cut quick and left for dead" implies that this imposition was a violent act that has caused damage to their mental state. The line "now your brain's impaired" further supports this idea of a harmful impact on their psyche.
The chorus serves as the main refrain and repeats the idea that the singer has nothing to say to the person who has imposed this opinion on them. The use of the phrase "couldn't care" shows a sense of apathy and indifference towards the criticism or the criticizer. The repetition of "I don't care" further reinforces this sentiment.
The second verse addresses the idea that the person who has criticized the band thinks they know them and their sound, but the band will take their music underground and find a way to get their music heard despite this person's attempts to stifle them. The final lines challenge this criticizer to back up their words with actions, rather than just sitting at the edge and talking a big game.
Line by Line Meaning
A harsh opinion,
Someone holds a negative view that they hold deeply and is difficult to change
Forced deep inside a head,
It's an idea or belief that someone has internalized over time, probably starting unconsciously
Consent was never there,
The person who holds this view didn't allow for the input or agreement of others
A small incision,
Whatever caused this attitude or belief was done quickly and seemingly with little effort
Cut quick and left for dead,
The person on the receiving end of the belief was abandoned without any chance to fight or confront it
Oh now your brains impaired,
As a result of this belief or opinion, the person on the receiving end now has difficulty thinking clearly and/or making decisions
I have nothing to say to you,
The person speaking has nothing of value to share or communicate with the person they're addressing
I really couldn't care,
The person speaking is indicating they have no emotional investment in whatever the other person is doing or saying
You think you know us,
The person speaking believes the other person has formed an opinion or understanding of them that is not fully accurate
You think you know our sound,
The person speaking believes the other person has made judgments about their music or artistic output without fully experiencing it
You feel you have us pinned,
The person speaking believes the other person thinks they've figured them out or identified their weaknesses
So you won't play us,
As a result of these presumptions, the other person refuses to engage with the person speaking or their creative output
We'll take it under ground,
The person speaking and their creative team will continue to create and perform, but in a way that is hidden or not openly accessible to all
Through the back we'll get in.
The person speaking and their creative team will find a way to enter a certain space or community without going through the traditional channels
You talk a big one,
The other person has been making bold and confident statements about themselves or their opinions
Let's see you back it up,
The person speaking is challenging the other person to prove their statements or claims with action or evidence
You're sitting at the Edge,
The other person is in a precarious or risky position, likely because of their previous statements or actions
Contributed by Riley I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.