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.
Satisfied
8stops7 Lyrics
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A stronger man who really should know
Better than to reach the edge and
Try to fight this on my own
Can i be something i have yet
To see in my close friends
They've all lost their heads
To the place where i'm supposed to...be
Responsibly, for now
I want it, i need it, just one more to satisfy
Can't help it, feel nothing and nothing feels right
Should i be safe at home
I relapse quicker than you could know
My past compulsions breed convulsions
A sorry scene unfolds
Can i be weak when I'm stable
Strong in the cradle
Strung out in a fable
The lyrics of 8stops7’s “Satisfied” explore themes of addiction, temptation, isolation, and self-doubt. The first verse speaks of a person who knows better than to reach the edge and fight their battles alone, yet they still find themselves struggling to resist their urges. They question whether they can be something they haven't yet seen in their close friends – someone who has control over their compulsions. They feel weighed down by the pressure to be responsible, leaving them feeling stuck in a place where they do not want to be.
The chorus is an anthem to the vicious cycle of addiction, with the singer proclaiming that they want and need just one more hit to be satisfied, even though they know it won't help. They feel empty inside, and nothing seems to feel right, leading them to wonder whether they should be safe at home instead of feeding their addiction.
The second verse continues the theme of struggle and doubt, with the singer acknowledging that they relapse quickly, and their past compulsions breed convulsions. They are stuck in a sorry scene that is unfolding before them, unsure whether they can be both weak and stable or whether they are strung out in a fable.
Overall, “Satisfied” is a raw and honest exploration of the struggles of addiction, and the constant push and pull between wanting to be free and the all-consuming need to feel satisfied.
Line by Line Meaning
Should i be safe at home
Questioning whether staying at home is the safest option
A stronger man who really should know
Feeling strong but uncertain about how to handle a difficult situation
Better than to reach the edge and
Realizing that pushing oneself to the limit is not wise
Try to fight this on my own
Acknowledging the need for help and support
Can i be something i have yet
Questioning the possibility of being something new and unknown
To see in my close friends
Wondering if others have achieved what is being sought, but in the wrong places
They've all lost their heads
Observing that those around are struggling and losing control
And it's bringing me down
Being affected by the negative atmosphere
To the place where i'm supposed to...be
Being drawn to a certain destination that is expected or required
Responsibly, for now
Assuming a responsible approach to the situation at hand in the present moment
I want it, i need it, just one more to satisfy
Feeling an insatiable desire for something that never quite satisfies
Can't help it, feel nothing and nothing feels right
Being stuck in a cycle of emptiness and dissatisfaction
Should i be safe at home
Repeating the question, indicating a lack of resolution on the matter
I relapse quicker than you could know
Struggling with addiction and instability
My past compulsions breed convulsions
Understanding the connection between past behavior and current struggles
A sorry scene unfolds
Witnessing a disheartening and regretful situation
Can i be weak when I'm stable
Questioning if vulnerability is possible when feeling secure
Strong in the cradle
Reflecting on past strength and resilience
Strung out in a fable
Feeling trapped and lost in a false story or narrative
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SYLVIA EKWUTOSI POWELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aaron Cook
This is 100% my favorite band of all time. I find it so hard to believe that they are not as recognized as they should be. Esteem is the most beautiful song I've ever heard and I've been listening to that cd for 5+ years. I wish they would put out more. Really a shame that one of the best bands of our times gets discarded like this. If I had the money I'd pay them just to write music for me, because their music is the best I've ever heard.
Theodore Witt
14 years later, still a good song, from what is still a good rock band.
LayersOfJade
22 years it came out in 2000
John Pehota
I have seen these guys live back in the day so many times. They were so great live and really cool dudes!! The singer used to let me sing with him during shows! So much fun.
iBolt07
The song that introduced me to who would become my all time favorite band O_O THANK YOU GT3!!!
Chris_Pasley
That's where I know this song from!
MJJ FanMades Channel
Me too bro
Michelle Nance
This is so freakin good. I do not know why more people don't know them...
Franciosi & Friends Productions
I had no idea this song had a music video! It’s just as good as the actual song!
Also, GT3 was always the best GT! No contest. ;)
Metal Scientist
I saw this band live and there were like 10 people there but it was still awesome! The guitarist was playing a Skid row riff before they started