Too Close To Touch & Telle Smith - "Hopeless"

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"Hopeless" by ‪@TooCloseToTouch‬ and Telle Smith from the album 'For Keeps', out now
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Produced & mixed by Erik Ron
Written by Keaton Pierce, Telle Smith, Mason Marble, Kenneth Downey & Erik Ron
Engineered by Anthony Reeder & Adrian Alvarado
Mastered by Ted Jensen
Keaton Pierce - vocals
Telle Smith - vocals
Mason Marble - guitar
Kenneth Downey - drums
Erik Ron - bass, vocals
Lyrics
Sleep through the sound of same drum
Like we’re both numb
Till we’re withering away
But decay is a problem
That we welcome
To the home we made
Eyes are grey together
Drain the color in the ashtray
On the bedside table
By the bed in which we lay
Show Me something
That I mean anything to you
But you say nothing
Knowing I can’t admit the truth
I'm Hopeless
I talk to myself but my heart won’t listen
Hopeless
Begging for the help that we know won’t fix it
I'm Hopeless
I talk to myself but my heart won’t listen
Hopeless
Begging for the help that we know won’t fix it
I’m tired of the way that I’m feeling
It’s never ending, but I can’t let you go
fear for my heart I’m not healing
And it’s deceiving how alone this home’s become…
When I think about the memories I cling to
what we could have been
When I think about the way that you “love” me, you never even let me in
Show Me something
That I mean anything to you
But you say nothing
Knowing I can’t admit the truth
I’m Hopeless
I talk to myself but my heart won’t listen
Hopeless
Begging for the help that we know won’t fix it
I’m Hopeless
I talk to myself but my heart won’t listen
Hopeless
Begging for the help that we know won’t fix it
If there’s hope to hold onto
Show me something
Cause this is when I needed you
But you say nothing
But you say nothing
Is the end, I’m ready when when you’re ready to let me go
I’m Hopeless
I talk to myself but my heart won’t listen
Hopeless
Begging for the help that we know won’t fix it
I’m Hopeless
I talk to myself but my heart won’t listen
Hopeless
Begging for the help that we know won’t fix it
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[@TheWordAliveBand]

We love and miss you Keaton, I’m honored to be a part of people hearing the magic of your vocals again. Hope you’re crying happy tears in heaven my friend - T :)

[@dustinhazel9413]

It’s for sure got my crying. I’m so thankful to hear this band again on a track I haven’t absolutely listened to a million times. Thank you all for making a dream come true. I pray there are a few more of these gems. Rip Keaton ❤️😭

[@willblair6054]

What happened? 😢

[@BenjaminFox99]

@@willblair6054Keaton, the vocalist of Too Close To Touch passed away not too long ago and as far as I understand this is one of the final songs he ever recorded

[@JakeIGuess]

Thank you for helping us experience Keaton's voice one more time. If we could all have friends as good as you were to Keaton, the world would be a much better place. I'm honestly hoping that we see some bands cover TCTT songs, maybe like how Bad Omens did with Sympathy. Though we might have lost his voice, his message, his words are still with us. Let's carry them with our own voices, from our own hearts.

[@flamehaze59]

I cried during the whole song 😢 It's just so emotional 💔 But beautiful at the same time

[@zanderj9335]

Hearing Keaton voice again is hauntingly beautiful ❤️‍🩹

[@nokiot9]

I’m almost crying right now. RIP keaton. You will live in our hearts but sleep easy.

[@evdboy2]

This has that OG Too Close To Touch sound right from the first note. Everything about this is them. RIP Keaton. I’m happy to have seen you guys multiple times and met you all at Warped Tour. Still hold onto the picture to this day.

[@RamdogOfficial]

Man, you're missed so much Keaton. Your voice will always live on. Rest in peace buddy.

[@jordan6065]

hearing this broke me and healed me at the same time. some lil backstory on this song too i read about before; this was written in 2017 with erik ron and him and the band brought this idea up a few times. fast forward to 2023, telle helped finish the song and the hell to pay duo reunited one last time. so bittersweet, i’ve needed to hear keats voice so badly, and the fact we’ve gotten this after everything is truly a gift. #KPforever 🖤

[@prevertedoldman]

Who else is crying like a baby? This is beautiful

[@senalena]

I am. Music has never been my "thing" but I adored these guys. I haven't been able to listen to their music since his passing without bawling

[@highraven8891]

i have but now i scream it at the top of my lungs when im driving home...its soo good

[@jessicaelizabeth9628]

Rest In Heaven Keaton! We miss you so so much.

[@Infestsession]

Beautiful. So bittersweet, and yet I am so happy to hear it. Thanks to all you guys for releasing this, whether it’s the last song, or if there’s any more. Just thank you so much.

[@Hellavit]

This was beautiful, Thank you TCTT and Telle for honoring Keaton with this. RIP 🖤

[@jayerwin4544]

This hurts knowing it's the last we'll ever hear of his voice.. but it was an impressively overwhelming surprise. Thank you guys R.I.P Keaton & Eiley 🖤

[@havor4244]

They may or may not have a song still left in the making

[@jayerwin4544]

@@havor4244 I'm praying on it

[@markmoore618]

Celebrity deaths never really hit that hard since they're basically strangers, but this was one that actually hit me. Rip keaton

[@mentaltelepathy24]

some don't most don't for me, but this one, chester, Jordan Blake. tim from DGD, and there are alot more I can't think of right now

[@markmoore618]

​@@mentaltelepathy24man I forgot about Chester. His too. Really shows how expensive music can be. Can connect with total strangers through it

[@arlarimer9305]

Keaton was one of my real life best friends, from our late teen years to a few days before he passed away he never neglected our friendship even when he wasn't in town for long periods of time...I promise he was just as genuine, empathetic, and realistic in person as he is in his music ❤

[@batmoebiel]

Remember that they're people too

[@rodwhatzittoyah9836]

Soon as Keaton started singing, the tears started as well. 🥺😭

[@samcore5820]

Beautiful, rest in peace amazing singer Keaton.

[@jacobthralow9991]

Rip This is sooo damn good. What an honor to have one last song.

[@RiverroseTN]

I was NOT prepared to hear Keaton's voice and instantly lost it. That hurt, but in the most beautiful way possible.

[@frozenorange]

Absolutely amazing. Keaton’s scream in the middle gave me chills. Miss him and his voice so much. It was so nice to hear it again 💜

[@Ducklover253]

I wasn't expecting to see this when I opened Spotify the other day. There is a sadness in it, but I appreciate the opportunity to hear Keaton's vocals one last time. Thank you, TWA, and TCTT for finishing this song and giving us this. RIP Keaton

[@yatztherainbowpunk]

Keaton's voice will always be one of the bests ever 🥺🖤

[@mandiknz]

Crying because of how lyrically deep this song is and Keaton’s emotions coming through. Love & comfort to all his people; & peaceful rest to Keaton.

[@josephcorrao-cm7rq]

RIP Keaton 😢 You are greatly missed

[@midnightskyofficial]

R.I.P Keaton ❤ this is absolutely beautiful

[@Alpha_Runaway]

Rest easy Keaton we miss you and love you. You guys are a part of us always 🤍

[@Void-Realm]

I hope the other recordings of Keaton get shared with the world. Even if it's a short song. His voice needs to be out there!

[@StarlordStavanger]

RIP, I will forever play these albums for the rest of my days.

[@jedvalenciaa]

not a lot of people could ever do it like keaton did. what hauntingly beautiful voice, so full of emotion and honesty. it really hurts that this is some of the last we’ll hear of him. keaton forever 🕊️

[@neekowhitehead5972]

Miss you so much Keaton! My heart hurts every time I hear your voice but, I know you were hurting even more when you were here.. I hope you see now looking down on us that we were always here for you, buddy. Always will 💪🏼

[@mitchellduke7998]

These lyrics hit home for me 😢

[@RJacobs8907]

Man….song hits like a truck. Rest in peace Keaton 🥺

[@modern_agony]

Of what you had left, you made the absolute best out of it. You'll always be remembered

[@bottomofastairwell]

wow. i didn't expect to see this in my recommended. and i definitely didn't expect to be crying in the bathroom at work, but here we are. what a bittersweet surprise. on the one hand, i'm so glad i get to hear keaton's voice again and get new music, even if it's just one song. but on the other hand, it sucks, knowing that i won't get to hear his voice anymore in the future. i can only imagine how it must feel for you guys, so i want to say thank you for this. and thanks so much to keaton, for creating music that so many of us connected with. You'll always be remembered.

[@schecter0elite21]

I loved this before I heard it 💙 Long live Keaton Pierce 🤘 You were so loved

[@SuperLurjus]

Thank you for this beautiful, bittersweet song. Rest easy, Keaton. You truly are missed all around the world.

[@Ryantank33BRUTAL]

Literally have chills hearing Keaton's voice again. Rest in peace K.P.❤

[@user-qz9oi2gy2t]

My fiancee and I were just talking about how much his music influenced me and how much we love it. I was heartbroken when she told me of Keatons passing. She told me about this song as soon as it was dropped and we shared it together. So amazing so heartfelt. Brother you will truly be missed. From your angelic voice to you beautiful lyrics and the emotion that is so raw in your voice.

[@Altroburst]

Beautiful person, Wonderful voice, Rest in peace Keaton. your songs always live with me

[@dotorisjeno]

Just listened to this song for the first and fell in love with the vocals, and reading the comments made me bawl like a baby; what a gift to be able to know about Keaton and this band!

[@NicholasKimber]

The worlds gonna miss your voice keaton , such a great talent gone too sooon

[@WittenmyerMusic]

Not a day goes by that I don't miss your music. Thank you guys so much for releasing this in his honor.

[@FabDrek]

i wasn't prepared for how beautiful this is. i'm sobbing 😭 thank you for this

[@cog1130901]

Powerful

[@PhantomPhoenix0]

Hit me when Keaton said "Is this the end, I'm ready when your ready to let me go" 🥺😭 Miss you Keaton...🖤

[@dudehead456]

I think that was Telle singing that part.

[@alternero5130]

For keaton forever and hearing his voice one last time hits hard knowing that he is gone

[@kelvinrodriguez4594]

His voice was smth special, smth no one else could compare, will forever continue to listen to this band with such an amazing vocalist❤️🕊️🔥

[@one_universe7937]

Oh…. In heart forever. A very talented performer. "The best of us leave earlier..."But his wonderful legacy, the performance of music forever stay in hearts ❤

[@tashalovestotoro]

We miss you Keaton. Rest in love. 🤍 thank you Telle you sweet human 🤍

[@rounax666]

his heart -piercing vocals will alway have a special place in my heart🖤 I miss you a lot, Keaton,

[@alexdarlage6942]

So grateful you guys' shared this. Keaton was one of the best to do it and one of my idols. Hearing Telle in this as well is wonderful as well. Hell to pay vibes. RIP King.

[@GGaby_Dv]

crying. But happy to have this and thanks for releasing it

[@imparker]

Rest in peace Keaton. I hope we get more from y’all, maybe demos or anything to hear more of Keaton. He is missed.

[@thesisters4458]

God I loved Keaton such a beautiful soul

[@Redrumm16]

Man, that scream

[@shifthappens8475]

Such an awesome song and on of my favorite bands! Hearing his voice again after so long just hits! R.i.p Keaton the angels gained another beautiful voice.

[@brooke8805]

Heartbreaking and yet so comforting hearing his voice. We miss your masterpieces and miss you Keaton😢

[@ander2jl]

Heartbreaking and yet filling up my heart… We will miss this voice so much.

[@xoJezzyBellyxo]

IM SOBBING THIS IS SO GOOD. I think I'll miss you for forever Keaton. excuse me while I go cry while this is on repeat. Love you Keaton.

[@Scarecrowesky]

It’s 4:42am am was listening to other songs from you guys the moment I heard Keaton voice I started to tear up all the memory’s of warped tour and other shows I’ve seen you guys at it’s a bittersweet moment but never goodbye just another hello or hi for another day 🖤😭 the lyrics got to me to xc

[@trevormoldenhauer7109]

Thank you so much.

[@InvntdXNEWROMAN]

Another hole to add to our hearts knowing we'll never hear Keaton sing new music again. RIP brother.

[@Ashibot]

Forever missing Keaton. RIP legend ❤

[@Zjay_Cortez08]

im literally crying, thank u telle forever Keaton 😔❤💚

[@theTaprooTube]

Amazing song❤❤ Thank you KEATON and Telle😢😢😢

[@1295candi]

Man your voice was one of a kind. Will forever listen to your music! My husband and I cry everytime we listen to your voice! You're very missed even by strangers!

[@leslielittrell5278]

😭😭😭😭 The one band I regret not seeing live when I could have...Thank you for doing this.

[@kingbaltimore20]

This song hits so many of the feels, and then some more

[@scrutexromana3816]

ONE OF UNIQUE VOICE ALL OF THE ROCK ARTIST I MISS YOU KEATON YOUR VOICE VERY RANGE WHAT A MEANINGFUL SONGS TO US 😢😢😢 THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN WE WILL MISS YOU YOUR BAND IS ONE OF MY FAVORITED SINCE MY COLLEGE DAYS

[@celina551]

Thank you. I couldn’t imagine his legacy not living on. An absolute legend angel baby 💜

[@KyleMcGee4772]

Song of the year 🖤🖤

[@mvrksalot]

First few seconds of hearing his voice and it gave me chills.. long live Keaton 😢❤

[@Step_2b]

What a legendary voice. Shine on Keaton.

[@rasangan97]

Rest in paradise Keaton ❤️ miss playing apex with you and just talking about life. Your music and the memories we all have of you will forever live on! Love you man!

[@chrisyoung137]

When this popped up on my Spotify I had to stop my car. I never thought I'd hear his voice again. It brought tears to my eyes.

[@TomMuzz]

Goosebumps from Keaton's first note. Thank you ❤

[@anthorians_tv8973]

This really hit so hard, thanks for this huge and awesome song, thanks TCTT, thanks Telle and Thanks Keaton

[@calmartin]

This will be on repeat. For a long time ❤

[@unsivilaudio]

Hearing Keaton sing still breaks my heart ;'(

[@timoehlers2265]

Such a fantastic and unique voice. You're truly missed Keaton. RIP.

[@flamehaze59]

His voice was definitely outstanding and otherworldly sounding, just wow ❤ When I saw that Bad Omens covered Sympathy, I nearly cried... So emotional! This song hits me really deep! R.I.P. Keaton 😢💔 Also, Telle Smith's vocals on here are also absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for this wonderful song! The only bad thing is, that I always start crying when such a emotional song cones on, especially when I think about my mom during it... I can't hide my emotions, not possible...

[@markmoore618]

Man I'm not one to cry to music or love sad songs but this might be the one to break that. Music can be such a beautiful thing

[@TheRealSarcasticNugget]

This was beautiful, miss u keaton, RIP, thank u too TCTT 🖤

[@justinwalker3492]

What a song.

[@Austin_in_the_wild]

Still listening to this daily. Such an amazing song. ❤

[@a.t.g.official]

Much love 💚

[@PixelNorse]

Losses in the music community is always hard for everyone, musicians always connect so well with their fans, this was beautiful hauntinly so to hear Keaton on a new track, you'll be missed by all of us, brother.

[@Lecstasyx]

So many goosebumps hearing a new song with Keaton. Brings up such a mix of emotions ❤‍🩹

[@ryuiti9886]

Keaton Forever!!! 💙

[@natsutavera5039]

Really awesome song. And, like a comment below said, this is bittersweet. Cause the song is so fucking amazing and its great to have it, but this I think is the last time we will listen Keaton's voice on something new.

[@amymittelstedt2477]

This song gives me full body chills every time I hear Keatons voice

[@TheCheesiest1]

Rest in Peace Keaton. Thank you for so many amazing songs

[@mentaltelepathy24]

this hurts, but also feels so nice - thank you for putting this out. RIP KEATON -

[@DECPC]

Beautiful❤ Rest easy Keaton 🕊️

[@itszachdude]

Holy!!! this is amazing!

[@koriann73]

This was so beautiful, RIP 🖤

[@ardi1606]

May your soul rest in peace. ❤

[@AnkitDasture]

The sad truth is what unites us all to love them. For fanbase please release more songs

[@maximantonov7339]

Best band in the world 🖤

[@MsDarknebula]

This band deserves more listeners 😊❤

[@sytheopath1241]

Omg😢 yo I fucking miss Keaton. I met him a while back at warped. He was chillin at the bands tent by himself. I had some time to meet and talk to him, just him and I. I'm so grateful that i got that opportunity.

[@williamwatchman]

Man…. What a song 🤘🏽

[@chipchippahson]

How this band doesn't sell millions is absolutely beyond me. Keaton's ability to write a catchy song was absolutely unrivaled.

[@lindsey9678]

I couldn’t believe I was hearing Keatons voice again…bless and rest in peace beautiful soul…🖤