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.
Just In Case
Axium Lyrics
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I struggle to survive
Always short of everything
A failure in your eyes
To understand what's in my head
Takes energy for two
Let all be known and all be shown
What I really think of you
So hold me to the light
And watch me fade to white
And burn away.
Their souls are on your hands
Too late to make amends
You've chosen your way.
I've heard it all before,
And I won't preach it anymore
That life's not made to waste.
So do what you can to be,
Be who you want to be,
Just in case
Stranglehold of bend and fold
To feed your sense of self
I spent my life to be your slave
Surrounded by myself
To want someone to comprehend
Is to want it all in gold
I see myself in black and white
Beaten down and old
Beaten down and old
So hold me to the light
And watch me fade to white
And burn away.
Their souls are on your hands
Too late to make amends
You've chosen your way.
I've heard it all before,
I won't preach it anymore
Life's not made to waste.
So do what you can to be,
Be who you want to be,
Just in case
The lyrics of Axium's song "Just in Case" express the feelings of someone who is struggling to survive in a world that has become difficult to navigate. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer admitting that life is not what it used to be and that they are always short of everything. This feeling of failure is compounded by the fact that they feel that they are not understood, and that it takes too much energy for anyone to try.
The second verse seems to move away from the personal and towards the societal. The lyrics suggest that there is a sense of responsibility that comes with the choices that are made in life, and that these choices have an impact on others. The singer warns that it is too late to make amends for the impact that has been made on others, and that the time for making choices has passed. The final verse leaves the listener with a sense of urgency, suggesting that they should be who they want to be "just in case".
Overall, the song seems to be a call to action for listeners: to take responsibility for their choices and to be true to themselves, as time is running out.
Line by Line Meaning
Life's not what it used to be
Life has changed from what it was before and I am struggling to cope with it.
I struggle to survive
It is hard for me to keep going through life.
Always short of everything
No matter what I do, I never seem to have enough.
A failure in your eyes
You perceive me as a failure and it affects me deeply.
To understand what's in my head
It takes a lot of effort to comprehend my thoughts and emotions.
Takes energy for two
It requires effort from both me and the other person to understand my headspace.
Let all be known and all be shown
I want to be honest and transparent about everything.
What I really think of you
I want to express my true feelings towards you.
Stranglehold of bend and fold
I feel trapped and suffocated by the pressure to conform.
To feed your sense of self
I am constantly trying to cater to your ego and image.
I spent my life to be your slave
I have put in a lot of effort to please you and it has taken a toll on me.
Surrounded by myself
I feel alone even when I am surrounded by others.
To want someone to comprehend
I yearn for someone to truly understand me.
Is to want it all in gold
It feels like an impossible task to find someone who can truly empathize with me.
I see myself in black and white
I view myself in a very simplistic manner and it's not always positive.
Beaten down and old
I am tired and worn out.
So hold me to the light
Examine me closely and see me for who I really am.
And watch me fade to white
Watch as I lose my vitality and energy.
And burn away.
I am slowly losing myself and my passion to live.
Their souls are on your hands
You bear a heavy responsibility for the emotional wellbeing of those around you.
Too late to make amends
It's too late to fix things that may have caused harm in the past.
You've chosen your way.
You have made your choices and must live with the consequences.
I've heard it all before,
I am familiar with the words you are saying.
I won't preach it anymore
I am tired of hearing the same thing over and over.
Life's not made to waste.
Life should not be squandered and should be lived to the fullest.
So do what you can to be,
Do all that you can to live a fulfilling existence.
Be who you want to be,
Be true to yourself and pursue your passions and dreams.
Just in case
In case life throws you a curveball, it's important to have lived a life that was true to yourself.
Contributed by Abigail D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ealo11
David sings with so much feeling. I'm starting to like Axium more and more. This is a great song.
@CoockieJarr
There are few songs I would categorize as comforting. That wen listening to it, all troubles seem distant and you can just enjoy the moment... This song is one of those few.
@cookdenmark
I´m new to Axium´s music, but I have absolutely lots of love for this song!
@Chelspresley08
I found his band back in 2008 when he was on American idol and he could’ve made it without idol but he won so that was awesome
@angelasmith863
just found this one and i really love this song