The band has since disbanded due to Troy Tipton's arm injury. Jasun Tipton stated "...he had the surgery and has been working hard to get back into playing shape. He’ll never be perfect but he’s gaining some strength in his arm and pushing forward. Much of the Zero Hour material Troy played with a lot of left hand strength. In Zero Hour there’s a lot of tapping and legato bass line in the material. Troy can’t and will not put his arm through those problems again as he still has issues." Jasun & Troy are now focusing on two new projects: the instrumental act Abnormal Thought Patterns and the vocally-driven Cynthesis.
Studio albums
Zero Hour (1999)
The Towers of Avarice (2001)
Metamorphosis (Zero Hour re-release) (2003)
A Fragile Mind (2005)
Specs of Pictures Burnt Beyond (2006)
Dark Deceiver (2008)
Face the Fear
Zero Hour Lyrics
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Mind screams to me, useless memories, brings me to my knees, no release
Death was only a vision, away, the only direction I knew
A path forever winding down, sanity find me somehow
So here we are to face the fear
Could dreams portray the true side, before the stars surrender to light?
I feel the earth turning beneath my feet
While the clouds seem to spin above my head
So here we are to face the fear
Divided minds could never see so clear
Could dreams portray the true side, before the stars surrender to light?
Pain still remains!
Darkness gathers, strength infecting me
Emptiness controls my every need
Distant memories are all I see
Spirals downward, drowning endlessly
I hold on tightly, I'm so afraid
And to let go would be my last mistake
Close my eyes, deep breaths
Close my eyes, deep breaths
Forever changing the story told, the inner core lost forevermore (forevermore)
Slowing down, I hit the ground to face the fear (that)
The end is near
Close my eyes, reach my demise, nothing left to fear
The end is here
The end is here
Time, time is lost - not mine, the inner changing ride I live
To tell my story lost in time, I'd live again - I'd live again!
Live again!
The lyrics to Zero Hour's song Face the Fear speak to the struggle of dealing with pain and memories that continue to haunt the singer. They begin by acknowledging that the pain is still present and that the singer desires to redirect the change within themselves. They want to release all of the rage they feel inside to find some kind of relief. However, their mind continues to scream with useless memories that bring them to their knees, leaving them with no release. The singer then reflects on death, as an alluring vision, and the winding path they feel themselves traveling down. They urge themselves to find some sanity within it all.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges that they are facing their fears head-on. They recognize that divided minds could never see so clearly, but they still wonder whether their dreams could portray the true side of things - whether they could provide a sort of understanding before the overwhelming reality of life takes over. The singer then describes feeling the earth turning beneath their feet while the clouds spin above them. It's as if they are motionless but everything is changing around them.
As the song progresses, the singer delves further into the darkness and emptiness that control them. They feel distant memories spiraling them downward, drowning them endlessly. They are afraid to let go, but they know that they must eventually reach their demise. In the end, they reflect on the time that they have lost and the journey they have been on, acknowledging that they would live it all again if given the chance.
Overall, the lyrics to Face the Fear are a powerful reflection on the human experience of grappling with pain, fear, and darkness. They acknowledge the struggle while still finding hope and meaning within it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Pain still remains, redirect this change, release all the rage, that's in me
Despite changes happening around me, I am still hurt and angry. I need to channel this negativity in a positive way to move forward.
Mind screams to me, useless memories, brings me to my knees, no release
My mind is haunted by memories that I can't seem to escape. It's overwhelming and makes me feel helpless.
Death was only a vision, away, the only direction I knew
A path forever winding down, sanity find me somehow
I've thought about giving up, but I know that's not the answer. I need to find my way back to peace of mind.
So here we are to face the fear
Divided minds could never see so clear
Could dreams portray the true side, before the stars surrender to light?
It's time to confront our fears. When we're conflicted, it's hard to find clarity. Is it possible for our dreams to hold answers before dawn breaks?
I feel the earth turning beneath my feet
While the clouds seem to spin above my head
The world keeps moving, but my problems feel all-consuming and make me feel disoriented.
Pain still remains!
My pain is persistent and hard to shake.
Darkness gathers, strength infecting me
Emptiness controls my every need
Distant memories are all I see
Spirals downward, drowning endlessly
My negative emotions weigh heavy on me and it feels like I'm being consumed by sadness and hurt. I'm spiraling out of control.
I hold on tightly, I'm so afraid
And to let go would be my last mistake
It's scary to let go of the things that are holding me back, even if they're causing me pain.
Close my eyes, deep breaths
Close my eyes, deep breaths
I'm trying to center myself and find a sense of calm by taking deep breaths and clearing my mind.
Forever changing the story told, the inner core lost forevermore (forevermore)
Slowing down, I hit the ground to face the fear (that)
The end is near
Close my eyes, reach my demise, nothing left to fear
The end is here
The end is here
I'm at a turning point in my life, realizing that I need to confront my demons and make a change. It's scary and overwhelming, but I'm ready. The end of this chapter in my life is here and it's time to embrace it.
Time, time is lost - not mine, the inner changing ride I live
To tell my story lost in time, I'd live again - I'd live again!
Time is fleeting and I can't get back what's already been lost, but I have control over the present and the narrative I create for my future. If I had the chance, I'd live my life again and make sure to live it to the fullest.
Live again!
I'm ready to start anew and live my life to the fullest.
Contributed by Elijah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rcavemusic2o
I remembering discovering Zero Hour as a young player, I can easily say this band stands out in my life as one that values its community tremendously. Thanks for posting this, and thanks to Zero Hour for all the amazing memories.
@EmanueleRossi-emashirito
Hey thanks a lot for posting this incredible jewel!!!!
@Steinjung
OMG this live is really good! I would really love to see more of that show. Thanks for posting that
@leonlagrey
I've never seen them live before. OMG his voice is amazing! so much nostalgic coming back listening to this band again.
@troytennard2592
Massive riffage and so much power behind the mic. Stunning!
@atena1632
Salinas from Power Of Omens
@sixgunsymphony
Damn!!!!
@jayj8664
One of the few singers that sounds exactly as good live as recorded
@crankmosh
so much yassssss
@mehurar
Blimey!