Universal then released their first album, 'The Better Life', and they garnered a big fan response. They received international fame with their first single, "Kryptonite", in particular. The album went on to sell over 6 million copies.
In 2002, 'Away From The Sun' was released with the single "When I'm Gone". The ballad "Here Without You" became another multi-format success, doing especially well in the adult contemporary space, while the singles "The Road I'm On" and "Away From The Sun" were minor hits. The album went on to sell over 3 million copies.
3 Doors Down released their third studio album, Seventeen Days, in 2005, and it debuted at #1 on the Billboard Music Chart. The album achieved platinum status in less than a month. Its first single, "Let Me Go", received much airplay, and was followed by a second song called "Behind Those Eyes."
In 2007, they made a music video with the upcoming track "Citizen Soldiers" for the National Guard.
In May of 2008 3 Doors Down released their 4th full length studio album the self titled "3 Doors Down". The first single is It's Not my Time. They also launched a world tour in March in support.
Early years (1996-2000)
3 Doors Down was formed by drummer vocalist Brad Arnold, guitarist Matt Roberts and bassist Todd Harrell. The three were friends who had grown up together in Escatawpa, and who all shared a common interest in rock music. The band began playing locally around the city, playing a mix of both cover songs and original songs that would eventually be recorded on their first release. Brad Arnold eventually ended up not only drumming, but also acting as the group's singer, mainly because, as he puts it, "nobody else would do it, but I did and enjoyed it." Arnold is also their lyricist, and wrote some of their early hits when he was 15, often working on songs during math class.
The band eventually began to tour outside of their city, and it was during a trip to Foley, Alabama that they came up with their official name. When the three men were walking through the town, they saw a building where some letters had fallen off of its sign, and it read "Doors Down." Since at the time they consisted of three people, they added the "3" to create "3 Doors Down."
A couple years after performing together, Todd Harrell asked guitarist Chris Henderson to join the band in order to make the sound more full. They recorded a demo CD of their original songs at Lincoln Recording Studio in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Radio station 97.9 WCPR started playing the EP version of "Kryptonite", and it became the #1 requested song on the station for over 15 weeks and led to Universal Records signing the band.
The Better Life (2000-2001)
3 Doors Down's first album, The Better Life was released on February 2 , 2000, and went on to become the 11th best-selling album of that year, selling over 3 million copies. It has since been certified 6x platinum, thanks in large part to the international hit singles, "Kryptonite", "Loser", and "Duck and Run". A fourth single, "Be Like That", also did well and was actually re-recorded for the 2001 film American Pie 2, with alternate lyrics for the first 3 lines. This version is known as "The American Pie 2 Edit".
For recording the album, Brad Arnold recorded both the vocal and drum parts. However, when touring to support The Better Life, the band hired a drummer so that Arnold could perform at the front of the stage.
Away from the Sun (2002)
Session drummer Josh Freese was hired to record drums for Away from the Sun. Also, Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson produced and performed on three tracks for the record, "Dangerous Game", "Dead Love", and "Wasted Me", but only "Dangerous Game" would appear on the finished product. The band hired Canadian Daniel Adair to play drums for the Away From the Sun tour. He would go on to record the drums for the band's next studio release, and was with the band aboard the U.S.S George Washington (CVN 73) to film the music video "When I'm Gone".
Another 700 Miles (2003)
In 2003, 3 Doors Down released a live E.P. entitled Another 700 Miles consisting of recordings from a live performance by the band in Chicago, Illinois. Another 700 Miles has since been certified Gold in the United States. Besides featuring some of 3 Doors Down's hit singles from their previous two albums, the E.P. also contains a version of the popular Lynyrd Skynyrd song "That Smell".
In 2003, the band began hosting the annual "3 Doors Down and Friends" benefit concert, through the band's own charity The Better Life Foundation. In 2006, this event was held at the Mobile Convention Center, with proceeds benefiting Hurricane Katrina survivors. As residents of Escawtawpa, the members of the band saw the effects of Katrina's devastation.[3]
Seventeen Days (2005-2007)
The band's third studio album, 2005's Seventeen Days, has since been certified platinum. "Let Me Go" and "Behind Those Eyes" charted with the most success. "Live for Today", "Landing in London" (on which Bob Seger provided back-up vocals and guitar), and "Here by Me" were also released as singles. During the Seventeen Days tour, the band appeared alongside southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, as well as headlined many shows of their own.
Also in 2005, the band released a live DVD entitled Away from the Sun: Live from Houston, Texas. The DVD was produced and directed by Academy Award nominated Alex Gibney and Doug Biro. It features songs from both The Better Life and Away from the Sun, and even some early sketches of "It's Not Me" and "Father's Son", which were both eventually released on Seventeen Days.
- Greg Upchurch, formerly of Puddle of Mudd, replaced Daniel Adair in 2005, when Adair left to accept the position as drummer and contributing member of Nickelback.[4]
[edit] 3 Doors Down (2008-present)
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3 Doors Down released their self-titled fourth album on May 20, 2008. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 154,000 copies in its first week. It is the band's second consecutive #1 album on the chart after Seventeen Days, as well their fourth album to reach the Top Ten.[5] The album contains the hit singles "It's Not My Time", "Train", "Let Me Be Myself" (currently featured in a GEICO commercial) and "Citizen/Soldier", a song written as a tribute to the National Guard. The band has just recently begun writing their next record. It is rumored that they are going back in the studio near the end of the year to record their new album which can be expect to be out by spring/summer 2010.[6][dead link]
In 2009, 3 Doors Down, along with The Soul Children of Chicago, released the song “In The Presence Of The Lord” on the compilation album Oh Happy Day: An All-Star Music Celebration.[7]
[edit] Charity work
[edit] The Better Life Foundation
The Better Life Foundation
3 Doors Down started The Better Life Foundation (TBLF) in 2003, with a goal in mind to give as many children as possible a better life. Since its inception TBLF has supported numerous charities nationwide, as well as providing aid and assistance to the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi during Hurricane Katrina.
When the Mississippi town of Waveland took an especially hard hit from Katrina, the charity was able to purchase three police cars and a fire truck to help with rescue efforts. Also, in connection with Wal-Mart, were able to supply the town with three semi-trucks full of rescue supplies. There was also extensive support from TBLF in providing funding for rebuilding efforts in the town
3 Doors Down and The Better Life Foundation host a yearly show in at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, MS to raise money for the charity. In addition to a concert from 3 Doors Down and friends, there is also an auction, which includes numerous items from musical friends, sports icons, and other various supporters of the band and the charity. There is an average of sixty items auctioned off yearly, and proceeds are given to TBLF.
This year's show will feature 3 Doors Down, MuzikMafia, and Switchfoot.
The band has shared the stage with artists such as Daughtry, Megadeth, Staind, Nickelback, Alter Bridge, Breaking Benjamin, Theory of a Deadman, Seether, Shinedown, Hinder, Mentors, ZZ Top, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. .
Website: http://www.3doorsdown.com/
Information about the charity can be found at http://www.thebetterlifefoundation.org
[edit] Members
[edit] Current members
* Brad Arnold - lead vocals
* Chet Roberts - lead guitar, backing vocals
* Chris Henderson - rhythm guitar
* Todd Harrell - bass guitar
* Greg Upchurch - drums, percussion, backing vocals
[edit] Past members
* Matt Roberts - lead guitar, backing vocals
* Daniel Adair - drums, percussion
* Richard Liles — drums, percussion
• Let Me Go
3 Doors Down Lyrics
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But one more lie could be the worst
And all these thoughts are never resting
And you're not something I deserve
In my head there's only you now
This world falls on me
In this world there's real and make believe
You love me but you don't know who I am
I'm torn between this life I lead and where I stand
And you love me but you don't know who I am
So let me go
Let me go
I dream ahead to what I hope for
And I turn my back on loving you
How can this love be a good thing
When I know what I'm goin through
In my head there's only you now
This world falls on me
In this world there's real and make believe
And this seems real to me
You love me but you don't know who I am
I'm torn between this life I lead and where I stand
And you love me but you don't know who I am
So let me go
Let me go
And no matter how hard I try
I can't escape these things inside I know
I know,
When all the pieces fall apart
You will be the only one who knows
Who knows
You love me but you don't know who I am
I'm torn between this life I lead and where I stand
And you love me but you don't know who I am
So let me go
Let me go
And you love me but you don't
You love me but you don't
You love me but you don't know who I am
And you love me but you don't
You love me but you don't
You love me but you don't know who I am
"Let Me Go" by 3 Doors Down is a song about a man who is struggling with the competing forces of love, identity, and belonging. The first verse sets up this tension by showing two potential outcomes: one more kiss could be the best thing, but one more lie could be the worst. The singer is torn between his love for someone and his own sense of worthiness; he doesn't feel like he deserves the other person's affection, but he can't help wanting it.
The second verse hints at why the singer feels this way. He dreams about a better life and turns his back on love, suggesting that he has sacrificed something for his current circumstances. The line "How can this love be a good thing/ When I know what I'm going through" suggests that the singer is in pain and his love for this person is causing more harm than good.
The chorus repeats the same theme of the singer feeling unseen and misunderstood by the person he loves. "You love me, but you don't know who I am" is a refrain that reinforces the idea that the other person is not seeing or valuing him for who he truly is. Despite the pain he is in, the singer is resigned to the fact that he needs to be let go in order to be true to himself.
Overall, "Let Me Go" is a song about the complexities of love and self-identity. It shows how loving someone can sometimes mean sacrificing a part of oneself, and how difficult it can be to reconcile those competing needs.
Line by Line Meaning
One more kiss could be the best thing
While one more kiss from you could leave me elated, one more lie from you could demolish my entire world.
But one more lie could be the worst
As much as one more kiss could make my day, one more lie from you could break me from inside.
And all these thoughts are never resting
My mind is always overthinking, giving no rest to my soul, and leaving me in a state of mental exhaustion.
And you're not something I deserve
Despite loving you, I don't believe I deserve to be with you because of my inner demons and struggles.
In my head there's only you now
You have taken over my mind and thoughts, making it impossible for me to focus on anything else.
This world falls on me
My world feels like it's collapsing on me, and I am struggling to bear the weight of it all.
In this world there's real and make believe
The world is composed of both real and imaginary things, and sometimes what seems real to us may just be an illusion.
And this seems real to me
Despite knowing that my perception may not be reality, what I feel for you feels completely genuine.
You love me but you don't know who I am
Although you love me, you don't truly know me, my inner struggles or my true identity.
I'm torn between this life I lead and where I stand
I am conflicted between the life I am living, and the place in the world I find myself in. I feel lost and unsure of my direction.
So let me go
I need freedom from my inner turmoil and confusion, and perhaps the only way to do this is to let go of you.
I dream ahead to what I hope for
Despite all my challenges, I dare to dream of a better future for myself and imagine a better life.
And I turn my back on loving you
In order to chase my dreams and find myself, I must let go of my love for you and glance away from our relationship.
How can this love be a good thing
I question whether my love for you is healthy or a positive thing, given the amount of struggles it brings to me.
When I know what I'm going through
As someone who is going through an internal battle, I realize that my pain is too much to bear, and it affects my relationship with you.
And no matter how hard I try
Despite my best efforts, I am unable to overcome my internal struggles and move on from them.
I can't escape these things inside I know
I am unable to escape from the demons inside me, and it deeply affects all aspects of my life.
I know,
I am fully aware and cognizant of my inner turmoil and the struggle I am facing on a daily basis.
When all the pieces fall apart
When everything inevitably falls apart, and my world crumbles, it's only you who will know and understand the true cause of my pain.
You will be the only one who knows
Out of everyone in my life, it's only you who understands my struggle and will know the full extent of my suffering.
And you love me but you don't
Despite your love for me, there are certain things you don't understand about me, and they may be the root cause of our conflicts.
You love me but you don't
Your love for me is real, but there may be certain aspects of my life and struggles that you don't fully comprehend, leading to misunderstandings.
You love me but you don't know who I am
As much as you love me, there are times when you don't truly understand or know the real me and the depth of my personal struggles.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY KIRK ARNOLD, CHRISTOPHER LEE HENDERSON, MATT ROBERTS, MATTHEW DARRICK ROBERTS, ROBERT TODD HARRELL
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R.I.P. Matt Roberts, original lead guitarist of 3 Doors Down <3
@artzfemale
The Lead Singer in This Video?.
How did He Die?.
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@ArtzFemale lead guitarist. Not singer
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ArtzFemale lead guitarist. Overdose. The bassist also ran someone over and killed them while drunk driving
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@Whole Armour Ministries How do you know that ?
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@love Forever fashion "A few years ago" ? Didn't the coronavirus outbreak in december 2019 ?
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