Based out of Tallahassee, Florida, Big Dismal was an alternative rock/post … Read Full Bio ↴Based out of Tallahassee, Florida, Big Dismal was an alternative rock/post grunge band signed to Wind-Up Records from c. 2001-2004. The band lineup included Eric Durrance with vocals, Chuck Shea on guitar, Gary Sobel on bass, and Jeff Chomin on the drums. The band first released the Big Dismal EP in 2001 (which had production help from Scott Stapp of label mate rock icons Creed, and then released their debut album Believe in 2003. Big D was also featured on the Songs Inspired by The Passion Of The Christ album with the hit single Rainy Day and the oft forgoten Reason I Live.

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.

Reality
Big Dismal Lyrics

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Every now and then
I need some time to myself
I need some time to think
So I can breathe

‘Cause out here in the world
You know some things will never change
You're just another number

With a face

So don't fool yourself
Into believing what you see
It's only illusions
A prodigy

I can feel you running through me
It's in my mind and I'm thinking clearly
I can't tell what it is that you do to me
Just look into my eyes and you will see

Reality

Through the years I've learned
It's so hard to find
Something to believe in
Peace of mind

So don't fool yourself
Into believing what you see

It's only illusions
A prodigy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Big Dismal's "Reality" express the need for solitude and reflection in order to navigate the complexities of the world. The singer recognizes the limitations of our society and the fact that often, people are just reduced to being "another number with a face". Despite this, the song encourages listeners to not fall fully into the illusions presented by the world around us, and to always question and seek the truth. The chorus reiterates this message, emphasizing that reality can be elusive and difficult to grasp, but it is ultimately what we should strive for.

The song's overall message encourages introspection as a means of coping with the realities of the world. The singer acknowledges that finding something to believe in and achieving peace of mind is difficult, but necessary. The concept of reality is complex and multifaceted, and the song encourages listeners to examine their own perceptions and challenge what they think they know to be true.

Overall, "Reality" is a thought-provoking song that emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and staying grounded in the face of illusions and distractions. It encourages listeners to seek truth and question their surroundings rather than accepting them at face value.

Line by Line Meaning

Every now and then
Occasionally, I need some alone time

I need some time to myself
I require solitude to recharge my batteries

I need some time to think
Reflection is necessary for introspection

So I can breathe
To be able to think clearly I need to relax

‘Cause out here in the world
Existing in society is tiresome sometimes

You know some things will never change
It's evident that certain circumstances remain the same

You're just another number
You're unremarkable to most people

With a face
In spite of your unimportance, you have distinctive features

So don't fool yourself
It's crucial not to deceive yourself

Into believing what you see
Perceptions can be misleading

It's only illusions
Realities can be distorted or false