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.
Question
8stops7 Lyrics
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You always said that I should understand the rules
You take some and give less
Sit high above the rest, don't you?
As I ask a simple question
Cuts me off with his reply
He's been practicing for decades
He flows in and out of riddles
Looking me straight in the eye
But it seems like something's missing
From these days when he was more my size
Ten years older and I've finally found my pride
This old man comes rolling home to die
Old feelings make it hard to decide
Just what it means to me
Everything exists 'tween black and white
You can twist and distort the most blatant of lies
Or just offer up solutions
Practiced only in mind
I've lost half my life to wisdom
So forgive me if I come off sounding bitter
If my words push you away
If I seem surprised to see you lying here, in front of me
Just consider what you're asking
And give me a little time
'Cause I'm still having trouble breathing
'Cause that you know I, I've never seen you cry
Ten years older and I've finally found my pride
But this old man comes rolling home to die
Old feelings make it hard to decide
Just what it means to me
No son of mine
Should I be sleeping?
No son of mine
You never understood
That I don't need your help
Don't have to save me from myself
Or take me out to prove
That I should live my life like you
As I ask a simple question
Cuts me off with his reply
He's been practicing for decades
And I am listening this time
He flows in and out of riddles
Stories change without the wine
But at least he seems much clearer
On how it feels to be my size
Ten years older and I've finally found my pride
But this old man comes rolling home to die
Old feelings make it hard to decide
Just what it means to me
Just what it means to me
Ten years older and I've finally found my pride
But this old man comes rolling home to die
Old feelings make it hard to decide
Just what it means to me
Just what it means to me
Just what it means to me
Just what it means to me
The song "Question" by 8stops7 explores the complex relationship between a father and his son. The lyrics describe the son's frustration with his father's rigid adherence to rules and the way in which he cuts off the son's attempts at communication. The father is portrayed as sitting "high above the rest" and "practicing for decades," suggesting a sense of superiority and stubbornness. The son tries to engage the father by asking a "simple question," but the father responds with riddles and elusive answers, causing the son to feel as though "something's missing" from their relationship.
The song also explores the idea that there is no one "right" way to live life. The son expresses his belief that "everything exists 'tween black and white" and that solutions can be "practiced only in mind." He has experienced a lot of personal growth and has "finally found [his] pride" after "losing half [his] life to wisdom." However, he is still struggling with his father's expectations and trying to figure out "what it means" to him to have a relationship with his father.
Overall, "Question" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of family relationships and the difficulty of finding a sense of self while navigating those relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever since I was a child
Since I was young
You always said that I should understand the rules
You always told me to follow the rules
You take some and give less
You take more than you give
Sit high above the rest, don't you?
You act superior to others
As I ask a simple question
When I ask a straightforward question
Cuts me off with his reply
He interrupts me with his response
He's been practicing for decades
He has been practicing for many years
And now he thinks I have the time
He expects me to have the patience to listen now
He flows in and out of riddles
He speaks in a cryptic manner
Looking me straight in the eye
Making direct eye contact with me
But it seems like something's missing
Something crucial is lacking
From these days when he was more my size
From the days when he was younger like me
Ten years older and I've finally found my pride
Now that I'm a decade older, I'm proud
This old man comes rolling home to die
This elderly individual is returning to die
Old feelings make it hard to decide
Past emotions are hindering my judgment
Just what it means to me
What it signifies to me
Everything exists 'tween black and white
Things are not entirely black and white, there are nuances
You can twist and distort the most blatant of lies
Even the most obvious falsehoods can be distorted
Or just offer up solutions
Or propose solutions to problems
Practiced only in mind
Only theorized, not put into action
I've lost half my life to wisdom
I've spent a significant amount of time gaining wisdom
So forgive me if I come off sounding bitter
Excuse me if I sound resentful
If my words push you away
If my language makes you distant
If I seem surprised to see you lying here, in front of me
If I appear surprised to see you in my presence
Just consider what you're asking
Think before you speak
And give me a little time
Allow me some time to think
'Cause I'm still having trouble breathing
Because I'm still struggling with my thoughts
'Cause that you know I, I've never seen you cry
Because you know I've never witnessed you shedding tears
No son of mine
Not my child
Should I be sleeping?
Should I be resting?
You never understood
You never comprehended
That I don't need your help
That I can manage without your assistance
Don't have to save me from myself
I don't need to be rescued from myself
Or take me out to prove
Or take me out to demonstrate
That I should live my life like you
That I should emulate your lifestyle
But this old man comes rolling home to die
But this elderly individual is coming home to perish
I am listening this time
I'm paying attention this time
Stories change without the wine
Stories alter without the influence of alcohol
At least he seems much clearer
At the very least, he appears more lucid
On how it feels to be my size
On what it's like to be my age
Just what it means to me
What it signifies to me
Just what it means to me
What it signifies to me
Just what it means to me
What it signifies to me
Contributed by Cameron O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@zandrokos
I have been homeless off and on for the past few years but I am in a stable situation now finally. I just signed up to help out at a homeless shelter on Christmas day. No one should ever have to go through this.
@thomaszeppa1407
My Dad was dying of kidney failure and I kept thinking of this song. Love you Dad.
@joshuaseaton4526
Still one of the greatest songs that many never heard.
@robertwilliams8352
Most definitely the lyrics are simply amazing and captivating!
@zandrokos
I heard it on the tv show Roswell.
@user-hm3mk8tb9m
when would your words ever push anyone away, Im still trying to listen to you 30 years later. Fillmore Ksaty
@MartyinTucson
I remember sitting on a porch in Camarillo around 1998 while Evan was writing this song.
I remember hearing the line "this old man comes rolling home to die" for the first time, and I knew the song was going to be amazing.
It was a crazy time in my life, and seems like it was more than the almost 20 years ago that it is.
8Stops7's music defines an era for me.
@user-zx1ir7jt4c
So you knew the singer personally?
@MartyinTucson
@@user-zx1ir7jt4c - I did the two versions of the artwork for the "Birth of a Cynic" album. Scott Council (sp?) did the photography and I did the layout, the colorization of a black and white photo, and a lot of photoshop work, I believe, seaming some photos together and adding in some elements. Somewhere, I have both versions of the album, I think. But the posters were lost years ago. Neil Zlowzower (sp?) shot the photos for the posters, I think.
Evan, Sula-Goff (sp?) was the lead vocalist and songwriter, I think, on all of the songs. Nice guy. The guys in the band were awesome.
It's been years.
@emilieyount9932
Same, Marty. Same.