This Is the Time (Ballast)

"This Is the Time (Ballast)" is a song by American rock band Nothing More. The song was released as the lead single from the band's self-titled album. An acoustic version of the song was later released as a stand-alone single.^[1] The song was written by the band, Scott Stevens, Paco Estrada, and Will Hoffman.^[2]

"This Is the Time (Ballast)"
Single by Nothing More
from the album Nothing More
Released	March 11, 2014 September 23, 2014 (acoustic)
Genre	Alternative metal
Length	3:40
Label	Eleven Seven
Songwriter(s)	Jonny Hawkins Daniel Oliver Will Hoffman Mark Vollelunga Scott Stevens Paco Estrada Will Hoffman
Producer(s)	Jonny Hawkins Nothing More
Nothing More singles chronology
"This Is the Time (Ballast)" (2014) "Mr. MTV" (2014)

Music video

A music video was released for the song on April 22, 2014.^[3] The video begins with the intro track "Ocean Floor" and shows vocalist Jonny Hawkins at the bottom of an ocean, having recently broken free from a chain. The video then cuts to a scene of Hawkins walking towards the ocean, chained by the leg to a boulder. When "This Is the Time" begins, Hawkins drops the boulder into the ocean, sinking quickly to the bottom. He begins to struggle while trying to break free. He eventually does, and swims back to the surface. However, at this point, arms start emerging from the ocean's floor to drag him back down. He eventually breaks free, and is left alone on the beach.^[4][5]

Chart positions

Chart	Peak positions
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[6]	2
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7]	30
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[8]	18

References

1. "iTunes - Music - This Is the Time (Ballast) [Acoustic] - Singles". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
2. Monger, James Christopher. "Nothing More - Nothing More". AllMusic. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
3. "UK Exclusive: Nothing More – This Is The Time (Ballast)". Teamrock.com. April 22, 2014.
4. Childers, Chad (April 22, 2014). "Nothing More Unleash 'This Is the Time (Ballast)' Video". Loudwire. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
5. Titus, Christa (July 7, 2014). "Nothing More Persevere With Hit Single 'This Is The Time (Ballast)'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
6. "Nothing More Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
7. "Nothing More Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
8. "Nothing More Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2018.

External links

• Official Music Video on YouTube