Default were initially discovered by Chad Kroeger of Nickelback. Impressed by the band, Kroeger aided Default wherever possible by taking them on tours, co-writing songs, and producing material. Default have since progressively distanced themselves from Kroeger's influence over the years.
Default's hit single "Deny" was featured in the 2003 iteration of EA Sports' NHL video game series which help them gain even further exposure. Having already amassed an adequate fan base and frequent radio airplay in their native Canada, they managed to gain popularity in the United States for their hit singles "Wasting My Time" and "Deny" from their first album The Fallout. Default's first and second albums were produced with the help of Chad Kroeger, who would later reduce his involvement by only co-writing one song for their third album "One Thing Remains". Despite the significant success of the singles from The Fallout, Their follow-up albums Elocation and One Thing Remains failed to gain the same amount of popularity and radio airplay in the United States as their debut. Elocation was mostly successful for their hit single "(Taking My) Life Away" which was played extensively on the radio and television in Canada. Their second single from "Elocation" was "Throw It All Away", which was then followed by "All She Wrote". The single "Count On Me" from their third album One Thing Remains was a hit on Canadian radio before the album was even released. The Band also had their song "The Memory Will Never Die" featured on WWE's Wrestlemania.
Default's fourth album, which was originally planned to be released in 2007, had suffered significant delays and setbacks due to issues with their record label TVT, which eventually went bankrupt and was sold to an independent label known as The Orchard. Back on a new label, Default's fourth album "Comes and Goes" to be released in September 2009 via EMI Canada Records, with the first single being "All Over Me".
Line-up
Vocalist: Dallas Smith
Guitar: Jeremy Hora
Bass Guitar: Dave Benedict
Drums: Danny Craig
Discography
2001: The Fallout
2003: Elocation
2005: One Thing Remains
2009: Comes and Goes
Official website: http://www.defaultonline.com/
Count on Me
Default Lyrics
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I've seen exactly what it put you through
Thrown you around and turned you upside down
And so you, you got to thinking there was no way out
You started sinking and it pulled you down
It may be tough, you've got to get back up because
You know that life ain't over yet
you can count on me cause I will carry you till you carry on
Anytime you need someone
somebody strong to lean on
well you can count on me to hold you till that healing is done
And every time you fall apart
you can hide here in my arms
and you can count on me to hold you till that feeling is gone
I wonder why nobody's waiting on you
I'd like to be the one to pull you through
Your darkest times, I'd love to be the light that finds you
I see a silver lining on your cloud
I'll pick you up whenever you fall down
Just take my hand and I will help you stand because
You know that life ain't over yet
I'm here for you so don't forget
you can count on me cause I will carry you till you carry on
Gone so you can live today
I seems so long till yesterday
Keep on counting on me to carry you till you carry on
Carry on
You know that life ain't over yet
I'm here for you so don't forget
you can count on me cause I will carry you till you carry on
Remember life ain't over yet
I'm here for you so don't forget
that you can count on me to hold you till that feeling is gone
The song "Count on Me" by Default is an uplifting and encouraging song about being there for someone who is going through a difficult time. The lyrics describe the struggles that the person has gone through and the toll it has taken on them. The singer acknowledges the hardships they have faced and reminds them that they are not alone in their struggles. The chorus emphasizes the support and love that the singer has for this person, and the promise to carry them through the tough times until they are able to stand on their own again.
The second verse speaks directly to the person, offering a glimmer of hope and positivity. The singer sees the potential for a better future, and is there to support the person through the tough times until they are able to see it too. The lyrics of the chorus are repeated, reinforcing the message that this person has someone who cares for them and will be there to help them through their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that life ain't always good to you
I am aware of the fact that life has not always been kind to you
I've seen exactly what it put you through
I have observed first-hand the hardships you have faced
Thrown you around and turned you upside down
It has treated you harshly, causing upheaval and instability in your life
And so you, you got to thinking there was no way out
As a result, you began to believe that there was no hope for improvement
You started sinking and it pulled you down
This led to a downward spiral in which you began to struggle even more
It may be tough, you've got to get back up because
Even though it's difficult, you need to find a way to persevere
You know that life ain't over yet
Your life is not yet finished, and there is still hope for a better future
I'm here for you so don't forget
I am here to support and help you, and I want you to remember that
you can count on me cause I will carry you till you carry on
I will be there for you every step of the way until you are able to stand on your own again
Anytime you need someone
Whenever you require assistance or support
somebody strong to lean on
Someone reliable and dependable who can provide a shoulder to lean on
well you can count on me to hold you till that healing is done
I will always be there to comfort you and help you through the healing process
And every time you fall apart
Whenever you are struggling and feeling overwhelmed
you can hide here in my arms
You can seek comfort and safety in my embrace
and you can count on me to hold you till that feeling is gone
I will continue to provide support and comfort until you feel better
I wonder why nobody's waiting on you
I am curious as to why no one else is offering you support
I'd like to be the one to pull you through
I want to be the person who helps you overcome your struggles
Your darkest times, I'd love to be the light that finds you
During your toughest moments, I want to be the source of hope and inspiration that helps guide you through
I see a silver lining on your cloud
I believe that there is a positive aspect to your difficult situation
I'll pick you up whenever you fall down
I will be there to help you back up whenever you stumble or fail
Just take my hand and I will help you stand because
If you accept my help, I will support and guide you towards success
Gone so you can live today
The struggles of yesterday are behind you, so focus on making the most of today
I seems so long till yesterday
The past feels like it was such a long time ago
Keep on counting on me to carry you till you carry on
Continue to rely on me for support until you are able to regain your strength and independence
Remember life ain't over yet
Never forget that no matter how difficult things get, you still have a future ahead of you
that you can count on me to hold you till that feeling is gone
I will be there to offer emotional support and comfort until you are able to move past your struggles
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD KROEGER, DALLAS HENDRY SMITH, DANIEL WILLIAM CRAIG, DAVID CHARLES BENEDICT, JEREMY HORA, JEREMY JAMES HORA
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@kunami228
This song should really be re-released for today's generations. I don't understand why such an amazing song is not known globally!
@taekwondotime
People outside Canada aren't exposed to Canadian artists unless they live near the border and can pick up our radio stations. That's all there is to it. American radio stations are biased against playing any Canadian bands. They just won't do it. If you look at the Canadians who make it big in the US, they all have to LEAVE Canada (and usually become American citizens) BEFORE they achieve that peak level of success. It's rare for someone to remain in Canada and also get that international acclaim.
@wspencerhand
I don’t live anywhere near Canadia but we’re still rocking Default 10+ years later. Good tunes find their way to open ears.
@ralphcurrie3576
Amen brother, as a born again those lyrics are immensely powerful and need to be heard globally
@RumCaptain
They wouldn't relate. There isn't any "bruh," "nah," or "u no."
@lindacox4792
This entire album is amazing! Default had the misfortune to have a label that didn’t promote them.
@raydiabolico
I love the way these bands like Default, Fuel, Sevendust, Nickelback, Lifehouse, Staind, Stone Temple Pilots, do what they love which is real music with such a dedication, passion and heart. Not that fake ass Auto Tune shit some do nowadays.
@Jason-eg4hr
Agreed except STP is leaps and bounds better then the rest in your list in my opinion
@raydiabolico
@@Jason-eg4hr its been 8 years from my original comment. Can you imagine, this generation won't have anything to call classic music, cause after that comment things like Migos, Lil Uzi, Lil Pump, Travis Scott, Tekashi, non of that will be remembered at all and cant be either cause they arent memorable at all. Its more and more garbage.
@chriswilson1968
Nickelback? Lol