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/
Let You Down
Default Lyrics
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An unreflecting mirror
His words were so sincere
He left you standing there
Oh, I'll never let you down
While I'm still around
Your one last tear's been spent
You'll never be content
In a world as big as this
Oh, I'll never let you down
While I'm still around
When you were lost
Who was it who found you
When you were lost
Who was it who found you
Oh, I'll never let you down
While I'm still around
Oh, you've just been found
Oh, I'll never let you down
The lyrics of Default’s song Let You Down explore the feeling of profound loss, heartbreak, and remorse. The first line, “A world without you here,” creates an image of a world that has lost its brightness, where everything is dull and grey, and happiness is nowhere to be found. The second line, “An unreflecting mirror,” is a metaphor for the singer’s state of mind, where he is unable to see himself or his actions clearly. He is so consumed with guilt that he cannot bear to look at himself in the mirror. The third line, “His words were so sincere,” reveals that the singer is referring to someone who has left him, someone whom he trusted completely, and who has betrayed him. The fourth line, “He left you standing there,” creates a sense of abandonment and betrayal that the singer is feeling.
The chorus, “Oh, I'll never let you down/While I'm still around,” shows that the singer is trying to make up for his past mistakes. He is promising never to let the person down again, and as long as he is alive, he will try his best to make it up to her. The second verse of the song, “His words were never meant/Your one last tear's been spent/You'll never be content/In a world as big as this,” shows that the singer has realized that the one who left him did not mean what he said. He is trying to comfort the person, telling her not to cry anymore, and that she will never be content in this world unless she forgives him.
In conclusion, the song Let You Down is a heartfelt and emotional expression of regret, guilt, and the desire for redemption. The lyrics are raw, honest, and genuine, and will resonate with anyone who has experienced heartbreak, loss, or betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
A world without you here
The world seems empty without the person he is addressing.
An unreflecting mirror
The person he is addressing does not see her own worth.
His words were so sincere
He tried to console her with kind words.
He left you standing there
He abandoned her when she needed him the most.
Oh, I'll never let you down
While I'm still around
He promises to never disappoint her, as long as he is there.
His words were never meant
His previous kind words were hollow and meaningless.
Your one last tear's been spent
She has shed all her tears and there are none left.
You'll never be content
In a world as big as this
The person he is addressing feels lost and cannot find contentment even in the vast world.
When you were lost
Who was it who found you
He reminds her that he was the one who helped her when she was lost.
Oh, you've just been found
The person he is addressing has found herself again.
Oh, I'll never let you down
He reassures her that he will always be there for her and not abandon her.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANNY CRAIG, JEREMY HORA, CHAD KROEGER, DALLAS SMITH
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