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
Away From The Sun
3 Doors Down Lyrics
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I've got to make this life make sense
Can anyone tell what I've done?
I miss the life
I miss the colors of the world
Can anyone tell where I am?
'Cause now again I found myself so far down
I'm so far down
Away from the sun again
Away from the sun again
Well, I'm over this
I'm tired of living and I'm dark
Can anyone see me down here?
The feeling's gone
There's nothing left to lift me up
Back into the world I know
'Cause now again I found myself so far down
Away from the sun that shines into the darkest place
I'm so far down, away from the sun
That shines to light the way for me
To find my way back into the arms
That care about the ones like me
I'm so far down
Away from the sun again
Oh no, yeah, oh no
It's down to this
I've got to make this life make sense
And now I can't tell what I've done
Now again I found myself so far down, away from the sun
That shines to light the way for me
'Cause now again I found myself so far down
Away from the sun that shines into the darkest place
I'm so far down, away from the sun
That shines to light the way for me
To find my way back into the arms
That care about the ones like me
I'm so far down
Away from the sun again
Oh no, yeah
I'm gone
The song "Away From The Sun" by 3 Doors Down is a deeply reflective and introspective song about feeling lost and disconnected from the world. The lyrics express a sense of despair and hopelessness, with the singer feeling far away from the sun, which represents hope and light in their life. They feel as though they are trapped in darkness and can't find their way back to the life they once knew.
The first verse sets up the theme of the song, with the singer questioning whether anyone can tell what they've done to end up feeling so disconnected, missing the vibrancy and color of life. The chorus repeats the phrase "so far down, away from the sun," emphasizing the depth of the singer's isolation and despair. The second verse deepens this sense of hopelessness, with the singer feeling tired of living and unable to find any joy or purpose in life. The bridge repeats the theme of being so far down, and adds a note of confusion, with the singer unable to understand what they've done to end up in this dark place.
Overall, "Away From The Sun" is a powerful expression of the feeling of being lost and disconnected from the world. By using the imagery of the sun as a symbol of hope and light, the song emphasizes the depth of the singer's despair.
Line by Line Meaning
It's down to this
This situation has come to a head.
I've got to make this life make sense
I need to find meaning in my life.
Can anyone tell what I've done?
I feel lost and I don't know what I did wrong.
I miss the life
I'm nostalgic for how things used to be.
I miss the colors of the world
I long for the vibrancy and liveliness of the world.
Can anyone tell where I am?
I feel lost and disoriented.
'Cause now again I found myself so far down
I feel like I've hit rock bottom once again.
Away from the sun that shines into the darkest place
I'm in a very dark place and I need light to guide me out.
I'm so far down
I feel isolated and disconnected from the world.
That shines to light the way for me
I need guidance to find my way back.
To find my way back into the arms
I need to find people who care about me.
That care about the ones like me
I feel alone and unsupported.
Oh no, yeah, oh no
This realization is scary and overwhelming.
I'm tired of living and I'm dark
I am depressed and exhausted.
Can anyone see me down here?
I feel invisible and overlooked.
The feeling's gone
I feel numb and indifferent.
There's nothing left to lift me up
I have lost hope and motivation.
And now I can't tell what I've done
I am confused and unsure of how I got to this point.
I'm gone
I am lost and hopeless.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bradley Kirk Arnold, Matt Roberts, Christopher Lee Henderson, Robert Todd Harrell
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@LucasSantos-fg9ug
Lyrics:
It's down to this
Tudo se resume a isso
I've got to make this life make sense
Eu tenho que fazer esta vida fazer sentido
Can anyone tell what I've done?
Alguém pode dizer o que eu fiz?
I miss the life
Eu sinto falta da vida
I miss the colours of the world
Eu sinto falta das cores do mundo
Can anyone tell where I am?
Alguém pode dizer onde eu estou?
'Cause now again I've found myself so far down
Porque agora me encontrei tão longe novamente
Away from the sun that shines into the darkest place
Longe do sol que brilha no lugar mais escuro
I'm so far down, away from the sun again
Estou tão longe, longe do sol novamente
Away from the sun again
Longe do Sol novamente
I'm over this
Eu superei isso
I'm tired of livin' in the dark
Eu estou cansado de viver no escuro
Can anyone see me down here?
Alguém pode me ver aqui?
The feeling's gone
O sentimento se foi
There's nothing left to lift me up
Não sobrou nada pra me levantar
Back into the world I know
Do mundo que eu conheço
And now again I've found myself so far down
E agora me encontrei tão longe novamente
Away from the sun that shines into the darkest place
Longe do sol que brilha no lugar mais escuro
I'm so far down, away from the sun
Estou tão longe, longe do sol
That shines to light the way for me
que brilha para iluminar o caminho para mim
To find my way back into the arms
Para encontrar o caminho de volta para os braços
That care about the ones like me
Que se preocupam com quem gosta de mim
I'm so far down, away from the sun again
Estou tão longe, longe do sol novamente
It's down to this
Tudo se resume a isso
I've got to make this life make sense
Eu tenho que fazer esta vida fazer sentido
And now I can't tell what I've done
E agora eu não posso dizer o que eu fiz
Now again I've found myself so far down
Agora, novamente, eu me encontrei tão longe
Away from the sun that shines to light the way for me
Longe do Sol que brilha para iluminar o caminho para mim
'Cause now again I've found myself so far down
Porque agora me encontrei tão longe novamente
Away from the sun that shines into the darkest place
Longe do Sol que brilha no lugar mais escuro
I'm so far down, away from the sun
Estou tão longe, longe do sol
That shines to light the way for me
que brilha para iluminar o caminho para mim
To find my way back into the arms
Para encontrar meu caminho de volta para os braços
That care about the ones like me
Que se preocupam com quem gosta de mim
I'm so far down, away from the sun again
Estou tão longe, longe do sol novamente
Oh, no
Oh, não
Yeah
Yeah
I'm gone
Estou fora
@AnnoDomini1990
JT M Taqiyya (Shia) or Muda'rat (Sunni): tactical deceit for the purposes of spreading Islam.
• Kitman: deceit by omission.
• Tawriya: deceit by ambiguity.
• Taysir: deceit through facilitation
(not having to observe all the tenets of Sharia).
• Darura: deceit through necessity
(to engage in something "Haram" or forbidden).
• Muruna: the temporary suspension of Sharia in order that Muslim immigrants appear "moderate".
@AnnoDomini1990
Chris Bass Taqiyya (Shia) or Muda'rat (Sunni): tactical deceit for the purposes of spreading Islam.
• Kitman: deceit by omission.
• Tawriya: deceit by ambiguity.
• Taysir: deceit through facilitation
(not having to observe all the tenets of Sharia).
• Darura: deceit through necessity
(to engage in something "Haram" or forbidden).
• Muruna: the temporary suspension of Sharia in order that Muslim immigrants appear "moderate".
@kukimusic80
It's down to this
I've got to make this life make sense
Can anyone tell what I've done
I miss the life
I miss the colours of the world
Can anyone tell where I am
'Cause now again I've found myself
So far down, away from the sun
That shines into the darkest place
I'm so far down, away from the sun again
Away from the sun again
I'm over this
I'm tired of living in the dark
Can anyone see me down here
The feeling's gone
There's nothing left to lift me up
Back into the world I know
And now again I've found myself
So far down, away from the sun
That shines into the darkest place
I'm so far down, away from the sun
That shines to light the way for me
To find my way back into the arms
That care about the ones like me
I'm so far down, away from the sun again
It's down to this
I've got to make this life make sense
And now I can't tell what I've done
And now again I've found myself
So far down, away from the sun
That shines to light the way for me
'Cause now again I've found myself
So far down, away from the sun
That shines into the darkest place
I'm so far down, away from the sun
That shines to light the way for me
To find my way back into the arms
That care about the ones like me
I'm so far down, away from the sun again
Oh no...
Yeah...
I'm gone...
@musiclover4456
I like how the video includes the 2 people just standing there. Even though they weren't laughing/throwing rocks, they were still contributing to the struggle of the kid because they didn't try to stop it. They just let it happen. Sometimes apathy and indifference can be more harmful than the abuse and bullying.
@patbourke3279
Even though they knew it was wrong
@ceoa
Very well said.
@danielflorea3951
Te rog sa îmi spuneți și sa 5555yyg și eu am avut un accident în cazul asta o zi de munca în
@danielflorea3951
Gam mi don no maari bikkon diidi bikko yiddi no hala man djé mi mbourri yiddougo on
@joelclaus288
I think that is the point of the video. So many times in our life we never step up for others when we can or should.
@MrBird2007
This song got me through the dark times of life. I'm slowly coming into the light. Sometimes i will listen to this song to remind myself of how far i have come. Prayers for anyone who is struggling right now.
@AllyPeez-hz8xi
I just went through hell for one week and still no hot water . I was laboring on a trench for me to get hot water pipe. My brother slave master made me do the horrible part of it. When I review the video every now and then he can’t make me work like that again. And I still don’t have warm water and what is a 53 year old lady doing that type of work?
@pattthahuman610
Thanks man still have a hole in my heart after mom passed away back in January, and it's been really difficult been having a hard time
@Jewell579
@@pattthahuman610 Hang in there. I lost my Dad earlier this year too, so I understand how you are probably feeling. Prayers for you. I'm sure healing will come.