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.
Regression
8stops7 Lyrics
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consider my time as well spent
Would you put me on trial, consider who`s fit
to brand me insane, so I won`t ever have to deal with it
What have I done, your only son
They spit on my name, and now I have a gun
Running `round in circles, kids come out to play
feel this...hate
All my pictures on display here
What`s that you said, you were my friend
I can`t recall, say it again
This isn`t a game, but I will pretend
Look at me now, 'cause I win
I would be faking, I didn`t know
These idle hands don`t know their worth
I`ve covered them in blood, but this
still fucking hurts
Hate!
Hate!
The lyrics of 8stops7's song Regression delve into themes of frustration, confusion, and anger. The opening lines express a sense of desperation, questioning whether the singer's efforts will ever be recognized or appreciated. The line "Would you put me on trial, consider who's fit to brand me insane" speaks to a fear of being labeled as crazy or unstable by others, which would absolve them of any responsibility to address the singer's concerns. This fear is also reflected in the following lines where the singer talks about having a gun, indicating a feeling of powerlessness and a desire to protect themselves in the face of perceived persecution.
Line by Line Meaning
What if I tried, would you then
If I made an effort, would you acknowledge that I'm trying
consider my time as well spent
Value the time and effort I'm putting in
Would you put me on trial, consider who`s fit
Will you judge my actions and character, and determine if I'm capable
to brand me insane, so I won`t ever have to deal with it
Stigmatize me as crazy so I don't have to face my problems
What have I done, your only son
What did I do wrong, I'm the child you love most
They spit on my name, and now I have a gun
People are disrespecting me and now I feel the need to take matters into my own hands
Running `round in circles, kids come out to play
I am stuck in a cycle of confusion and chaos while others enjoy their youth
But I can`t remember what it was that made me feel this...hate
I no longer recall what triggered my intense feelings of anger
All my pictures on display here
My entire life is open for everyone to see
What`s that you said, you were my friend
I can't remember if you are a true friend or not
I can`t recall, say it again
Please repeat yourself because I am struggling to remember
This isn`t a game, but I will pretend
I know the seriousness of the situation, but I will still act like it's a game
Look at me now, 'cause I win
Despite the chaos, I feel like I have won in the end
I would be faking, I didn`t know
If I acted like I knew, I would be lying
These idle hands don`t know their worth
I don't know how to use my time and energy productively
I`ve covered them in blood, but this
I have metaphorically stained my life with regrettable actions
still fucking hurts
But I am still in pain and I can't escape it
Hate!
The intense emotion of hatred is consuming me
Hate!
I am still overwhelmed with anger
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADAM POWELL, ALEX VIVEROS, EVAN SULA-GOFF, SETH WATSON
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