The debut album "Believe" saw the releases of the singles Remember (I.O.U.), Just The Same, and Reality. Also featured on the album was the potential hit, Missing You, featuring the guest vocals of label mate Evanescence's Amy Lee.
Around the release of Believe, Durrance had to have vocal surgery, and this hindered the support of the album which had the potential to be a big hit. Big Dismal joined the See Spot Rock Tour in 2004, their first and pretty much only big tour before disbanding. The rest of the SSR Tour included label mates 12 Stones, as well as Christian rockers Skillet and Pillar. Filling out the tour lineup was the Christian hip-hop duo Grits.
Soon after the See Spot Rock Tour, there was trouble in the Big Dismal camp and the group disbanded.
Eric Durrance is still signed with Wind-Up records and is set to release his debut solo alt-country album in the first quarter of 2007.
Guitarist Chuck Shea joined the Christian rock group Seventh Day Slumber. Shea will debut his studio guitar work on Seventh Day Slumber's new album "Finally Awake" on March 20, 2007.
Just the Same
Big Dismal Lyrics
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But could I please borrow some change
You see my car's broke down and I need some gasoline
It's cold out here do you know what I mean
Did I let you down
Did I throw away all your expectations
I said it's nice to meet you, what's your name
You look like you could use a friend
‘Cause I'm not like all the rest
‘Cause I know what it's like to be down on your luck
And you and me we're just the same
It probably won't make a difference
But they say you get what you give
And I feel lucky for the things I have
‘Cause God knows man that ain't no way to live
Did I let you down
Did I throw away all your expectations
I didn't mean to hurt you
I didn't even stop
I didn't even give you the time to explain your situation
I got my own situation
It's true in a lot of ways
I'm just like you
So I reached in my pocket and I grabbed some change
I said it's nice to meet you, what's your name
You look like you could use a friend
I'm not like all the rest
‘Cause I know what it's like to be down on your luck
And you and me we're just the same
These lyrics to Big Dismal's "Just The Same" depict a man who is struggling to make ends meet and asks for some change from someone passing by. The song acknowledges how difficult it can be to reach out for help, but also shows that sometimes a simple act of kindness can go a long way to helping others who are going through the same struggles. The singer laments how easily he may have let others down, especially when he didn't take the time to hear their stories, before acknowledging that he is also in the same boat as many others. Ultimately, the singer realizes that he and the person asking for change are similar in more ways than one and reaches out in friendship, hoping to make a difference in their life, no matter how small.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to be the one to break you
I don't want to add to your troubles
But could I please borrow some change
But could you spare me some money?
You see my car's broke down and I need some gasoline
I need money to buy gas for my broken car
It's cold out here do you know what I mean
It's freezing and uncomfortable outside
Did I let you down
Did I disappoint you?
Did I throw away all your expectations
Did I fail to meet all your hopes and dreams?
So I reached in my pocket and I grabbed some change
So I dug into my pockets and found some coins
I said it's nice to meet you, what's your name
I introduced myself and asked for their name
You look like you could use a friend
You seem like you could benefit from a companion
‘Cause I'm not like all the rest
Because I'm not typical
‘Cause I know what it's like to be down on your luck
Because I've experienced difficult times
And you and me we're just the same
And we're both in similar situations
It probably won't make a difference
What I'm about to say may not change anything
But they say you get what you give
But it's said that what you give is what you receive
And I feel lucky for the things I have
And I appreciate the good things I have
‘Cause God knows man that ain't no way to live
Because that's not a good way to exist
I didn't mean to hurt you
I didn't intend to cause you any harm
I didn't even stop
I didn't take the time to pause
I didn't even give you the time to explain your situation
I didn't allow you to describe what you were going through
I got my own situation
I have my own problems to deal with
It's true in a lot of ways
In many aspects, it's accurate
I'm just like you
I'm similar to you
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Reggie Shaw Music
Eric Durrance is the most talented person I have ever known in my life. His songs speak to us like God wants to speak to us. He is truly following Gods will.
Kevin Giblin
this song inspired me to write one of my originals...love their style
GoldNava
Love this song!
GodSquadAuron
what a beautiful song it is, its awesome :}
Kris Cole
I LOVE THEM!!!
Claire Aduvuka
Totally love this song
mordecai29
awesome band
Narda Ybarra
I'm excited to hear your new music!
Bob, o vizinho que perturba
So search for Eric Durrance, is the guy who was singing.
Big Dismal, the band itself, doesn't exist anymore, more than 10 years.
Galuc 28
It's a pity they broke up, they sound amazing!