David Usher was born in Oxford to an ethnic Thai Buddhist, artist Samphan Usher and a Jewish Montrealer, Dan Usher, who is an economist at Queen's University.[1] He has relocated to Malaysia, New York, California and Thailand since early childhood before his family settled in Kingston, Ontario. He attended high school at Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute.
Attending university at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Usher joined Moist in 1993 and their 1994 debut release, Silver, went quadruple platinum in Canada. As the lead singer of the band, he shot to stardom with his soulful voice and vaguely exotic good looks.
After Moist's multi-platinum follow-up, Creature, was released in 1996, David took some time during the band's hiatus to record his debut solo album, Little Songs, released in 1998. That same year he married photographer and actress Sabrina Reeves, with whom he is still living. Together they have a daughter, Coco, who was born on January 12, 2003.
After recording the album Mercedes 5 and Dime with Moist, he revived his solo career again, releasing the highly successful Morning Orbit in the summer 2001. It contains the hit single "Black Black Heart". In 2003, he released another solo album entitled Hallucinations, which matched the amount of major label albums he had recorded with Moist.
In 2005, he surpassed that number with the release of If God Had Curves. The album had a resemblance to his first solo effort Little Songs, as it is dominantly an acoustic album. This album also featured a collaboration with Tegan Quin, on the track "Hey Kids".
2007 David and family have moved back to Montreal, Canada and David's embarking on a tour in September/October and November 2007.
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My Way Out
David Usher Lyrics
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The edge of it all
Spitting off the top
Watch the day unfurl
Cannot see the view from this place
Clouds are on the rise world is out of faith
Took another pill to find my way
Hope that you'll be there
'Cause this is my way out of it tonight
And this is my last chance to ease the fire
And this is my way out of it tonight
How about you
How about you
Borrowed from a dream
That I use to know
All my friends were there
We watched the world explode
Took another drink to find my way
Just hope that you'll be there
'Cause this is my way out of it tonight
And this is my last chance to ease the fire
This is my way out of it tonight
I might find one way to get through
How about you
How about you
How about you
And if I could remember
If I could find a place a time the space to see another way home
And if I could forget you
Maybe there's no other way out
No other way out
Standing at the edge (how about you)
The edge of it all (how about you)
(How about you)
(How about you)
Standing at the edge (how about you)
The edge of it all (how about you)
(How about you)
(How about you)
'Cause this is my way out of it tonight
And this is my last chance to ease the fire
And this is my way out of it tonight
I think there's one way to get through
How about you
'Cause this is my way out of it tonight
And this is my last chance to ease the fire
And this is my way out of it tonight
I might find one way to get through
How about you
'Cause this is my way out of it tonight
And this is my last chance to ease the fire
And this is my way out of it tonight
I might find one way to get through
How about you
How about you
How about you
The song "My Way Out" by David Usher describes a state of mind that represents the singer standing at the edge of everything. He's not happy with his current position and life, so he's looking for a way out. He wants to escape the dark clouds that are on the rise and his lack of faith in the world, which is why he needs pills and drinks to find his way. He wishes for someone to be there and support him through his journey. The chorus of the song is a repeated incantation of his intent to hold on to his last chance to ease the fire tonight and escape everything that bothers him. He then questions whether anyone else is going through what he is going through.
The lyrics describe the singer's sense of isolation and desperation, searching for a way out and hoping for someone to stand by his side. He's borrowing from a dream he used to know in which all his friends were together, and they watched the world explode. The song is open to different interpretations, but what stands out is the singer's sadness and the need for a way out. He wishes he could forget everything and find a place, a time, a space, and another way home. The lyrics are poetic and full of imagery, making it a beautiful and thought-provoking song.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing at the edge
Feeling overwhelmed and on the brink of something
The edge of it all
At the boundary of a difficult situation
Spitting off the top
Feeling the need to voice the stress and frustration
Watch the day unfurl
Witnessing the events continue without any control over them
Cannot see the view from this place
Unable to have an optimistic view on the situation
Clouds are on the rise world is out of faith
Feeling like the world is in chaos and there's no hope
Took another pill to find my way
Trying to find temporary relief through medication
Hope that you'll be there
Desiring someone's support and presence
'Cause this is my way out of it tonight
This method is the only way to escape the pressure for the night
And this is my last chance to ease the fire
This is the final opportunity to relieve the intense feeling of stress and tension
How about you
Asking if the other person can relate or has any suggestions
Borrowed from a dream
Recalling a past memory as a form of escape
That I use to know
Familiarity and comfort in the past memory
All my friends were there
The past memory is associated with positive social connections
We watched the world explode
The memory was intense and exciting
Took another drink to find my way
Seeking temporary relief through alcohol
Just hope that you'll be there
Desiring someone's presence and support while escaping through alcohol
I might find one way to get through
There may be another method of getting through the difficulty
And if I could remember
Reflecting on the possibility of finding a solution through memory
If I could find a place a time the space to see another way home
Seeking a mental space to find a solution
And if I could forget you
Considering the possibility that someone may be hindering finding a solution
Maybe there's no other way out
There may not be a clear path to a solution
Feeling overwhelmed and on the brink of something
Restating the theme of the song
Asking if the other person can relate or has any suggestions
Restating the idea of seeking external support
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID USHER
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Sam Bouchard
Wow, Just the song that makes you feel good.. LOve David Usher voice ♥
King Fraink Al-Salem
loved his voice ever since i was a kid. i can't find this album streaming anywhere and im not much of a torrent guy
Lur Tor
I remember watching the video of this song once on TV when I was a kid and loved it. A couple of months later I looked for it on the internet and hadn't been able to find the video, a version of it or anything. Its been years since I've heard this song, maybe a decade. TY :)
jfoley1987
Here I am September 26th of 2019, still listening to this wonderful song
King Fraink Al-Salem
loved his voice ever since i was a kid. i can't find this album streaming anywhere and im not much of a torrent guy
Philip Pope
This song doesn't get the love it deserves
Flavia H
Schönes Lied ♥
Rjs zolution
31/03/63 love this song
Greg V
Is there anywhere one could find a good quality mp3 of the music video version? That version is vastly superior imho.
armando cervantes
my way out...it was getting late..I felt..it..my life was ending .I put my headphones..I close My Eyes..Then I went some where..in my dream..Almost in to darkens..some body was waiting for my by the e LA river I'm was 13 Again..he asked me did you bring anything....yes my bike..and then we start waking....it was so dark but I still see some like shades of dark..or like a siluets of the night I went to my past...and I Saw my self..scaling..what's to come...dark brings hope to a new day...and the day leads...to a new future....or to a new morning..this brings ..memories..in a very profaun day..