Wasteland
10 Years * Track #1 On Killing All That Holds You
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Wasteland by 10 Years
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10 YearsProduced by
Josh AbrahamWrited by
Brian Vodinh & Matt Wantland & Ryan “Tater” Johnson & Jesse HasekAbout
Initially appearing as the opening track to 10 Years‘ 2004 album Killing All That Holds You, “Wasteland” was re-recorded as the lead single and 5th track of their 2005 album and major label debut The Autumn Effect. It became the band’s biggest hit, reaching #1 on the US Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tra...
Wasteland Lyrics
[Intro]
Change my attempt, good intentions
[Verse 1]
Crouched over, you were not there, living in fear
But signs were not really that scarce, obvious tears
But I will not hide you through this, I want you to help them
Please see the bleeding heart perched on my shirt
Die, withdraw, hide in cold sweat, quivering lips
Ignore remorse, naming a kid, living wasteland
This time you've tried all that you can, turning you red
[Chorus]
Change my attempt, good intentions
Should I? Could I?
Here we are with your obsession
Should I? Could I?
[Verse 2]
Crowned, hopeless, the article read, "living wasteland"
This time you've tried all that you can, turning you red
But I will not hide you through this, I want you to help
[Chorus]
Change my attempt, good intentions
Should I? Could I?
Here we are with your obsession
Should I? Could I?
[Bridge]
Heave the silver, hollow sliver
Piercing through another victim
Turn and tremble, be judgmental
Ignorant to all the symbols
Blind the face with beauty paste
Eventually, you'll one day know
[Chorus]
Change my attempt, good intentions
Limbs tied, skin tight
Self inflicted his perdition
Should I? Could I?
Change my attempt, good intentions
Should I? Could I?
[Outro (Only in the 2005 version)]
Should I? Could I?
Wasteland Q&A
Who wrote Wasteland's ?
Wasteland was written by Brian Vodinh & Matt Wantland & Ryan “Tater” Johnson & Jesse Hasek.
Who produced Wasteland's ?
Wasteland was produced by Josh Abraham.
So what is the overall meaning of this song? Just curious
as noted by this interview in 2008, the song is inspired by the struggles of Brad Renfro, Jesse Hasek’s cousin and former child actor who was going thru a drug addiction at the time. This song is asking if he could or even should try to help him at all, considering his predicament.
What did 10 Years say about "Wasteland"?
“Wasteland” was written with Brad [Renfro, Jesse Hasek’s cousin] in mind. That song was Jesse saying, “Should I change my attempt? I have good intentions, but should I help? Could I even help this guy?”
The band at ARTISTdirect, 2008