One of the band's songs, "Hold," was picked up by AMC Theatres Movie Tunes and was played before previews on 5,000 screens nationwide.
NOTE: The first six pictures of the band here are not of David Cook's old band but another group.
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Axium Lyrics
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I've leaned on you for so long
Your words, they hide behind your age
My words, they sing you this song
And I fall from this tightrope
That you've walked a thousand times
One step over to step
Walk away, it's your time
Deny the tear in my eye
Your memory will never die
Your memory will never die
At peace I trust in you every step of the way
To stay with me 'til the end of the day
So move on to your tomorrow as we all say goodnight
'cause you're my sense of balance for the rest of my life
Now I'm waiting on the words
That I've never had the chance to tell
So this is my "I love you"
This is my "fare thee well"
Walk away, it's your time
Deny the tear in my eye
The memory will never die
The memory will never die
At peace I trust in you every step of the way
To stay with me 'til the end of the day
So move on to your tomorrow as we all say goodnight
'cause you're my sense of balance for the rest of my life, rest of my life
Rest of my life, rest of my life, rest of my life, rest of my life...
The song "Balance" by Axium is a beautiful tribute to someone who has been a consistent source of support and stability in the singer's life. The first verse sets the stage for a relationship that has been built on leaning on one another but now it's time for one person to take their turn to be leaned upon. The second line "Your words, they hide behind your age, My words, they sing you this song" suggests that the person the singer is addressing is an older and wiser mentor who has been a significant influence in their life. As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that the tightrope that they have been walking on has been traversed by the older individual many times already. But still, they falter and fall, and the older individual is there to catch them and offer guidance.
As the song enters the chorus, the singer expresses their gratitude for the older individual's presence in their life, acknowledging that they trust them every step of the way. They recognize that the older individual has been their sense of balance and will continue to be so for the rest of their lives. The song's final verse is a poignant reflection on the fact that the singer never had the chance to express their love and gratitude to the older individual until now. The singer bids farewell, acknowledging that the older individual's memory will never die, and that they will continue to be an essential part of their life.
Overall, "Balance" by Axium is a heartfelt tribute to someone who has been a constant source of support in the singer's life. It speaks to the importance of recognizing and appreciating the people who help us maintain balance and stability in our lives, even if we don't always have the chance to express our gratitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your turn to lean on me
I've relied on you for support for so long, now it's your turn to lean on me.
Your words, they hide behind your age
You may be older, but you still hold back how you really feel.
My words, they sing you this song
Through this song, I share my love and appreciation for you.
And I fall from this tightrope
I'm struggling to maintain balance without you.
That you've walked a thousand times
You've faced similar challenges before and have the experience to guide me.
One step over to step
You only need to take one small step to be there for me.
You're wise beyond your eyes
You have a deep understanding and insight that goes beyond what can be seen.
Walk away, it's your time
It's time for you to move on to the next phase of life.
Deny the tear in my eye
Even though it's difficult for me to say goodbye, I won't hold you back.
Your memory will never die
You'll always hold a special place in my heart and memories.
At peace I trust in you every step of the way
I have faith in you that you'll be okay and find your way.
To stay with me 'til the end of the day
I cherish the time we've spent together and don't want it to end.
So move on to your tomorrow as we all say goodnight
As you move forward, we say goodbye and wish you well.
'cause you're my sense of balance for the rest of my life
You've been my anchor and source of stability and I'll always be grateful for that.
Now I'm waiting on the words That I've never had the chance to tell
I wish I had told you how much you mean to me sooner.
So this is my "I love you" This is my "fare thee well"
Through this song, I'm expressing my love and bid you a heartfelt goodbye.
The memory will never die
Even though you'll be gone, my memories of you will live on forever.
rest of my life, rest of my life, rest of my life, rest of my life...
Your impact on my life will be long-lasting and will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Contributed by Nora L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
drc08rules
I believe Dave wrote this for his grandfather. David Cooks' lyrics are so heavy and amazing. I too want him to do this kind of writing again. Love his voice and the human that he is. His guitar playing is pretty rad too!
HeyJoanieB
Such a beautiful song. The lyrics are amazing.
ltb693
LOVE THIS SONG!!! always in my head somehow
Michelle Lockhart Sellers
Just fantastic writing and voice. REUNION TOUR!!!!!! REUNION TOUR! That would be so badass.
angela smith
love this song
NyCArole426
Beautiful ... love yOu DC!
divanahi
i heard the song is about david cook's father. i second the REUNION TOUR idea!
musicdiva722
That might be true- and this might be completely made up- but when you look on it now, it could be about his brother.
divanahi
oops it's not about his father. i ment to write that it's about his late grandfather.
drc08rules
His grandfather