The band's debut album was released on 14th of June, 2005, entitled Twelve Year Silence.
The single "Brother" ranked 7th on the US Mainstream Rock chart.
In 2008 Clint Lowery left the band to re-join Sevendust, and Troy McLawhorn departed to join Seether (he and Will Hunt have since joined Evanescence ). The band added BC Kochmit from Switched on guitar for touring purposes and singer Brett Hestla would also take the task of rhythm guitarist.
In 2009 following unofficial word that Dark New Day had disbanded, Clint Lowery cleared the air informing fans that Warner Bros. had dropped Dark New Day from the record label and that the new tracks (recorded with producer Dave Bendeth) may never be release to the public. Part of the difficulty with the band releasing this material by their own means was that Warner Brothers owned the exclusive rights to some of the tracks.
Despite the complications with Warner Brothers, Dark New Day would eventually release their unreleased material in the Fall of 2011 (digitally, via iTunes) in the form of 2 compilation albums, both albums released simultaneously. The first of the two albums, Hail Mary featured the 'Bendeth' produced tracks, while the other B-Sides was comprised mainly of unrefined demo tracks. Shortly after this release, the 2 albums were removed from iTunes, presumably due to Dark New Day violating their previous agreement with Warner Brothers.
In late 2011, Clint Lowery (via Twitter) stated that Goomba Music had got ahold of some of Dark New Day's backburner material and were interested in producing an album with the band. This collaboration with Goomba Music would result in Dark New Day's second studio album New Tradition, an album mainly made up re-recorded tracks from B-Sides and Hail Mary, as well as 4 new tracks Caught In The Light, Burns Your Eyes, Rising Sun and Fiend (Hit The Wall version). This album was released on February 28th, 2012.
Evergreen
Dark New Day Lyrics
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I've been living it for myself
It's the things that you don't say
About the way that I know you've felt
Everything right in my eyes
Two are one and as a whole
Pour yourself into my life
Can't feel without your soul
Say that you'll find no one else
I pray that you find nothing
To tarnish the shine on what we've built
Beneath you and I
Living our lives
Evergreen
I've been given the one thing
I've been given the greatest gift
I've been sheltered on my way
Covered by all you give
Greater good shines in my sky
I bathe in its precious glow
Grounded in the heart of life
I've got something that can grow
Say that you'll find no one else
I pray that you find nothing
To tarnish the shine on what we've built
Beneath you and I
Not affected by the ever changing world around us
We're protected by the things we share so deep inside us
Say that you'll stay
We'll stay evergreen
Evergreen
Say that you'll find no one else
I pray that you find nothing
To tarnish the shine on what we've built
Beneath you and I
Living our lives
Evergreen
The lyrics to Dark New Day's song "Evergreen" express a deep and unwavering love for another person. The singer has been living life on their own terms, but it's clear that their partner has had an impact on their outlook. The lines "It's the things that you don't say/about the way that I know you've felt" suggest that there is a connection between the two that goes beyond verbal communication. The chorus then reflects a desire to maintain the purity and strength of their relationship, with the singer almost pleading that their love remains "evergreen."
The song continues to emphasize the depth and importance of this love, with the singer finding comfort and shelter in their partner's presence. The lines "I've been given the greatest gift/I've been sheltered on my way/Covered by all you give" speak to a sense of protection and gratitude, as if the singer's partner has provided them with everything they need to thrive. The two are "grounded in the heart of life," and their love is something that can continue to grow and sustain them both.
Overall, "Evergreen" is a powerful and heartfelt expression of a love that endures despite the many challenges and obstacles of life. It's a reminder that true love can be a source of strength and hope, and that when two people are united in their devotion, they can weather any storm.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been living it my way
I have been living my life in the way that I deem fit.
I've been living it for myself
I have been living my life for my benefit and personal development.
It's the things that you don't say
It's the unspoken words and unexpressed feelings between us that resonate with me.
About the way that I know you've felt
It is regarding the emotions that I believe you have been experiencing but not expressing openly.
Everything right in my eyes
From my perspective, everything is hunky-dory between us.
Two are one and as a whole
Both of us together are one entity, complete and undivided.
Pour yourself into my life
Get involved with me and become an integral and inseparable part of my life.
Can't feel without your soul
Without your presence, I cannot feel emotions deeply or meaningfully.
Say that you'll find no one else
Promise me that you won't find anyone other than me.
I pray that you find nothing
I implore the divine forces to make sure that you never come across someone else you'd like more than me.
To tarnish the shine on what we've built
To mar or blemish the excellent rapport and connection we have worked so hard to establish.
Beneath you and I
Between us, with our alliance and mutual trust.
Living our lives
As partners, we are living our lives together, sharing joys and sorrows.
Evergreen
Our love will remain fresh and constant, never withering.
I've been given the one thing
I have received the most precious gift of all.
I've been given the greatest gift
The best present that life could ever bestow on me, I have been blessed with.
I've been sheltered on my way
I have had the fortune of being protected on this journey of life.
Covered by all you give
Your unrelenting love and support have acted as a sturdy shield around me.
Greater good shines in my sky
The effects of your virtuous deeds reflect in the positivity and prosperity I encounter.
I bathe in its precious glow
The satisfying and comforting effect of the abundance of goodness that surrounds me is heavenly.
Grounded in the heart of life
I am rooted deeply in the core principles and ethics of life.
I've got something that can grow
I have the potential for exponential growth and development as a person, guided and influenced by you.
Not affected by the ever-changing world around us
Regardless of the fluctuations and uncertainties in the world and its affairs, we remain unaffected.
We're protected by the things we share so deep inside us
The values, emotions, and bonds that are intricately ingrained inside us safeguard us from the outside world's turbulence.
Say that you'll stay
Promise me that you will stay by my side always.
We'll stay evergreen
Our love will never wither, and we shall remain fresh and youthful in each other's eyes forevermore.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRETT ADAM HESTLA, CLINT EDWARD LOWERY, COREY FRENCH LOWERY, WILLIAM MCLAWHORN, WILLIAM AMOS HUNT
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