With their first major label release of In Moderation on Reprise Records in 1999, 8 STOPS 7 sold more than 150,000 copies, produced two full length videos, performed at multiple venues in excess of 15,000 fans with their explosive stage show, and charted in the Billboard top 20 with 2 different singles in late 2000 through 2001. The song "Question Everything" was included as a demo for the new digital speakers included with the Apple PowerMac G4 Cube. Their singles and videos continue to receive airplay to this day and album sales remain steady in their corner markets throughout the South and Midwest. Radio station representatives from New York to Los Angeles have supported 8 STOPS 7 with great fervor and are anticipating the follow-up to In Moderation, much of which has already been tracked. Their vast fan-base is starving for new material, constantly questioning websites, radio stations, and contacts about future release dates and tour schedules. 8 STOPS 7s only answer is soon.
Determined to give their loyal fans what they want and to make an even larger name for themselves in the music industry, this cutting-edge rock group looks forward to what awaits them in the future. The same drive and passion for their art form that allowed this success to happen has grown, fueling a fire that now burns hotter than ever, a fire thatll spread rampant across the nation. So keep your eyes and ears open and watch as 8 STOPS 7 explodes across the airwaves.
Not Alive
8stops7 Lyrics
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Forget everything, and what it means to me
I'm not alive, that's what she means
I hate to disappoint her, i only need some room to breathe
What's wrong with me, what's wrong with you
Must we compete, who speaks the truth
You can have it all, if it serves you well
[Chorus]
I'm wide awake, i was dead before today
If you make it till tomorrow, see it works both ways
I will not try to apologize, for what i know is right
Another chance wrapped up again
Makes it difficult for you to comprehend
Just give it time, time's all we've had
I loved you as a child, now i must leave as a man
[Chorus]
It's so easy to be near me
When all i've said gets lost between
the lines
But don't try to find me, don't ask me where i've been
Just know that i'll be waiting for the answers in the end
The lyrics of this song explore the theme of individuality and self-acceptance. The singer acknowledges that there is something wrong with him, but he refuses to apologize for standing up for what he believes in. Despite being told to forget everything and conform to societal norms, he values himself too much to compromise his beliefs. He views life as a journey of self-discovery and growth, and he is willing to leave behind those who do not support his journey. The lyrics also touch on the idea of time, and how it can either bring people closer or drive them apart. Overall, the song expresses a sense of determination and self-assuredness, with an underlying current of sadness and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
What's wrong with me, i hear her say
The singer is questioning what is wrong with him as he hears someone say something negative.
Forget everything, and what it means to me
The person is telling the singer to forget everything, including things that hold meaning to him.
I'm not alive, that's what she means
The person thinks the singer is not truly living or experiencing life in the way they should be.
I hate to disappoint her, i only need some room to breathe
The singer doesn't want to let the person down but needs some space and freedom.
What's wrong with me, what's wrong with you
The singer is questioning both his own and the other person's flaws or issues.
Must we compete, who speaks the truth
The singer wonders if they need to compete to prove who is telling the truth.
You can have it all, if it serves you well
The other person can have everything if it benefits them.
As long as i leave with myself
The singer must maintain their integrity and sense of self throughout any situation.
I'm wide awake, i was dead before today
The singer feels fully present and alive now, but was previously not truly living.
If you make it till tomorrow, see it works both ways
Tomorrow is uncertain for both the singer and the other person, and both parties will be affected by whatever happens.
I will not try to apologize, for what i know is right
The singer won't apologize because they believe they are doing the right thing.
Another chance wrapped up again
The singer is faced with another opportunity or choice.
Makes it difficult for you to comprehend
The other person is struggling to understand the singer's decision or situation.
Just give it time, time's all we've had
Time is the only thing they have, and the situation may become clearer with time.
I loved you as a child, now i must leave as a man
The singer cared for the other person when they were young, but now they must part ways as adults.
It's so easy to be near me
The singer is easy to be around and talk to.
When all i've said gets lost between
However, despite this, their words and messages may be misunderstood or lost in translation.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADAM POWELL, ALEX VIVEROS, EVAN SULA-GOFF, SETH WATSON
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