Too Close To Touch - 'Hell To Pay' (feat. Telle Smith)

"Hell To Pay (feat. Telle Smith)" by Too Close To Touch from the album 'Nerve Endings', out now!

Rewind back to then, see I was just a kid.
And I didn't know, oh Mother, where did he go?
And that solemn look she gave, oh God that image stayed.
The pain alive despite disguise, through her trembling lips and bloodshot eyes.

Paralyzed for a moment, bet you're life you wouldn't stay.
Better hope we don't cross paths, cause there'll be hell to pay.
I am better without you. You couldn't love what you would undo.
I'm a man today, no thanks to you. All the feeling of regret, I hope you know what you left.
I'll never miss you.

See me, yeah I'm upset. And my brothers wont forget.
Introduced for the first time at 8 years old to a world so cold.
A cowards claim to fame, all for his selfish gain.
But his failed attempts to break our home, made us stronger than we'll ever know.

Paralyzed for a moment, bet you're life you wouldn't stay.
Better hope we don't cross paths, cause there'll be hell to pay.

I know I never say it enough, what you did for both of us. You kept me strong.
Its hard enough to see the road that leads us home.
Its hard enough to walk when we cant bear the load, that's on our shoulders.
And when the day tries to break away, its hold on our soul, don't let go.

First time, through a broken life, seconds tick, running out of time.
Where were you when I needed you? You said you'd be there for me through and through.
You said you'd be there for me.

Paralyzed for a moment, bet you're life you wouldn't stay.
Better hope we don't cross paths, cause there'll be hell to pay.

There'll be hell to pay. I'm a man today, no thanks to you. There'll be hell to pay.

[Lettheflamesbeginx]

Rest in Peace, Keaton. 💔 😭 I don't think you understand the impact that you had on so many people, including myself. I wish that I could see you one last time and actually be able to talk to you for more than a matter of seconds (m and g line). Thank you for this song and for every other Too Close to Touch moment/song. Thank you for every memory. 🤍

[Blushextensionsdenver]

Keaton, your memory lives on. I woke up this morning in a meltdown, and thought of this album, took a shower and I think I can push on today.

[johndara]

RIP Keaton I am going to miss your beautiful voice.

[Cowbowbebop]

Epitaph made the greatest decision signing this band. I hope they rise to the top with bands like PTV, SWS, and HLH.

[mikenear]

I keep coming to this song. Telle fits so much in this. It's so sad that this voice is no longer alive. I will still listen to their music.

[telletwa]

My parts: 1:12-1:27, 2:28-2:40, 3:16-3:23, 3:30-41, 3:48-3:51, and then the screaming at the end of the song :)

[RevelCris]

saw these guys at webster hall yesterday !!! lead singer even came back and had a beer with a couple fans. legit guy ! great music

[isaacquintanilla]

May Keaton rest in peace. His music helped so many.

[XAsILayPlaying]

What? No one complaining? This is unheard of. The music sounds awesome. So I guess that has something to do with it. Keep It up!

[ikrostlancaster]

"And that solemn look she gave, oh God that image stayed.
The pain alive despite disguise, through her trembling lips and bloodshot eyes".

this line pounded my heart.. i love you Mom!

[Titanner]

Came for Telle. Stayed for Too Close To Touch.

[jake_extreme]

telle is hands down the best vocalist ive ever heard live. no one can screem like this.

also, this song is great on so many levels.

[anteiku]

I've never pre-ordered an album before... Guess there is a first time for everything because this Band is too good to pass up!

[veronikavesela]

My favorite part --> "Where were you when I needed you? You said you'd be there for me through and through." <3

[amberparente]

Telle's vocals are always so good.. I am so much in love with this song now <3 <3 :)

[adriyear]

their songs make me feel so much stuff at the same time

[escanorlionsin]

Just discovered these guys like two months ago, first time I felt this way about any music where I had to buy the albums. Got this one and the other one that has Sympathy and Eiley lol sorry still not that familiar. Anyways...this music vibes with everything I've been through and continue to deal with.

[false.]

I was reading an interview for a school project. in one of the interviews Keaton was talking about how this song was very close to his heart & I've never listened to this song before so I listened to it and wow.

[speerdylan]

Seriously cannot stop listening to this album. Every time i listen i find something new i like about each song. This is true art!!!

[azucenafilms]

I've had this song on repeat for the past two weeks..The screams and the emotions are just too close to touch my heart XD