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/
I Can't Win
Default Lyrics
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Just leave me alone
What you need's too much for me
You can't squeeze blood from a stone
But there you go
I can't win with or without you
I don't know why I don't know why
Still I try still I try
What were you before me
How was I to know
When you take you always break
And I won't give no more
So there you go
I can't win with or without you
I don't know why I don't know why
I can't win with or without you
Still I try still I try
Maybe I'm wrong
Maybe I'm way out of line
I lie to myself all the time
I should have been gone
So long ago
Would anyone else have known
I can't win with or without you
I don't know why I don't know why
I can't win with or without you
Still I try still I try
In Default’s song “I Can’t Win”, the singer is expressing a sense of frustration and defeat in a relationship that has more limitations than benefits. The song begins with a plea for the other person to stop talking and leave the singer alone. The singer then acknowledges that the other person’s needs are too overwhelming and that it is not possible to meet them all. The line "You can't squeeze blood from a stone" is a metaphor that suggests the singer has nothing left to give. Despite this, the other person continues to demand attention and expect more from the singer, hence "there you go".
The chorus suggests that the singer cannot win in this situation with or without the other person. This could mean that the relationship has reached a point of no return, or perhaps the singer has come to accept that they are incapable of satisfying the other person's expectations. The line "Still I try still I try" indicates that the singer has attempted to make the relationship work, but it is futile. The second verse explores the singer's regret, wondering what the other person was before they met and how they were supposed to know what to expect. The line "And I won't give no more" is a declaration of the singer's reluctance to keep offering more in the relationship when they are not getting anything back.
In summary, “I Can’t Win” is a song about the struggle to make a relationship work when one person is overwhelming and demanding more than the other can give. Despite the singer's efforts, they arrive at a point of resignation and defeat. The song portrays the pain of realizing that it is impossible to satisfy someone else's needs when you are not getting what you need in return.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't talk about it
Please do not mention the issue anymore
Just leave me alone
I need to be left alone to deal with it
What you need's too much for me
I cannot handle your demands
You can't squeeze blood from a stone
It is impossible to get something from someone who is unwilling or unable to give it
But there you go
Despite my inability, you continue to expect too much from me
I can't win with or without you
My situation is impossible, whether you are involved or not
I don't know why I don't know why
I am unsure of the reason for my predicament
Still I try still I try
Despite the odds stacked against me, I keep trying to succeed
What were you before me
Who were you before we met
How was I to know
I could not have predicted the outcome of our relationship
When you take you always break
You consistently misuse or abuse what you take
And I won't give no more
I have reached my limit and cannot give anymore
Maybe I'm wrong
Perhaps I am mistaken
Maybe I'm way out of line
I may be behaving inappropriately
I lie to myself all the time
I deceive myself frequently
I should have been gone
I should have left a long time ago
So long ago
It has been too long to rectify the situation
Would anyone else have known
Would anyone else have been able to see the situation for what it is
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID CHARLES N BENEDICT, DANNY N CRAIG, MARTIN H FREDERIKSEN, JEREMY JAMES N HORA, DALLAS HENDRY N SMITH
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@DrQandtheGang
Still a favorite of mine 2022!
@jessicanelson2322
One of my favorite bands - still listening in 2021
@oceanview2965
And still in 2022 😊.
@maximusaralieous1728
I remember an interviewer asked Dallas, 'Your vocals have changed a lot since your first album.' and he replied, 'Well yeah, we should always try to improve, right?' I thought that was such an endearing answer. So many singers stay the same throughout their career. Dallas really changed over his four albums with Default. It's a shame they broke up, but man I loved their run.
One Thing Remains, consequently being very close in name with Alter Bridge's first album name One Day Remains(An absolutely incredible band and album), was a huge leap forward. It's too bad they didn't get the recognition they deserved.
@brianherald5756
Just come across this band 2023 fricken good
@jesterfox4376
Very underrated band. I love them!
@memyselfandi4581
Super underated
@ReviewedYourVideo
Their farewell tour was great! The comeback tour will be even better...
@dissonance7167
still one of my favorite jams to help get me hyped!!!!!!!
@marvemarge9624
Badass a complete masterpiece much love ❤ rock on 🤘