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/
Live A Lie
Default Lyrics
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Burned out dreams of others which I can steal
Take or leave this way I seem to you
It eats right through you
You ripped up parts of things I should do
I'll run around and tell you screaming
Oh I live a lie
Oh why even try
I've been leaving thoughts below
Still I feel I should know
Still don't see much of me giving in
Much too strong to live outside of these sins
Feeling like I'm taken lightly
Think you see right through me
Words of those that still despise me
Think it's eating me
You're dreaming
Oh I live a lie
Oh I live a lie
Oh why even try
I've been leaving thoughts below
Still I feel I should know
When I seem to believe
All that I've done wrong
You can take all that's right
I will still move on
Taken all I can give
It seems that I don't belong
Push me further from this
Go on
Oh I live a lie
Oh I live a lie
Oh why even try
I've been leaving thoughts below
Still I feel I should know
The lyrics to Default's song Live A Lie speak to the inner turmoil and self-doubt that the singer is experiencing. They express a sense of confusion and uncertainty about their own feelings and aspirations. The line "I can't seem to find out what I feel" encapsulates this feeling of disorientation, while "burned out dreams of others which I can steal" suggests a certain desperation to find meaning and direction in life.
The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "Oh I live a lie / Oh why even try," amplifies this sense of hopelessness and resignation. The singer seems to feel trapped in their own perceptions of themselves and unable to break free of their own limitations. The line "feeling like I'm taken lightly / think you see right through me" suggests a fear of being judged or misunderstood by others.
Despite all of this, there is a note of defiance in the bridge, with the lines "Taken all I can give / it seems that I don't belong / push me further from this / go on." Here, the singer seems to be asserting their own resilience and determination, even in the face of adversity and self-doubt.
Overall, the lyrics of Live A Lie convey a complex mixture of emotions and themes, from feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty to resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't seem to find out what I feel
I am confused about my emotions and can't identify them
Burned out dreams of others which I can steal
I have lost all of my own aspirations and am only able to mimic those of others
Take or leave this way I seem to you
I don't care what you think about my behavior and whether or not you approve
It eats right through you
My disregard for your opinion affects you deeply
You ripped up parts of things I should do
You've dismantled my plans and given me doubts about what I'm capable of
I'll run around and tell you screaming
I will loudly express my frustrations to you
Oh I live a lie
I am leading a false life
Oh why even try
I am questioning whether there is a point in continuing to attempt to make things better
I've been leaving thoughts below
I have been trying to process my thoughts and emotions in a private journal
Still I feel I should know
Despite my confusion and doubts, I feel like I should have a clear understanding of my circumstances
Still don't see much of me giving in
I am not willing to give up or give in, despite everything
Much too strong to live outside of these sins
I am too stubborn in my ways to change or live a different lifestyle, even if it's better for me
Feeling like I'm taken lightly
I feel disrespected and unacknowledged
Think you see right through me
I believe that you can see the truth behind my facade
Words of those that still despise me
People are still speaking negatively about me behind my back
Think it's eating me
Their words are harming me more than I care to admit
When I seem to believe
Despite my doubts, I try to have faith in my actions and decisions
All that I've done wrong
I am aware of my mistakes and shortcomings
You can take all that's right
You can have all of my positive qualities
I will still move on
I will continue to progress forward even if I'm giving away the good parts of myself
Taken all I can give
I have reached my limit and feel drained
It seems that I don't belong
I feel like an outsider and like I don't fit in with those around me
Push me further from this
This situation is pushing me away and making me want to distance myself even more
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE BENEDICT, DANNY CRAIG, JEREMY HORA, RICK PARASHER, DALLAS SMITH
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I can't seem to find out what I feel
Burned out dreams of others which I can steal
Take or leave this way I seem to you
It eats right through you
You ripped up parts of things I should do
I'll run around and tell you screaming
Oh I live a lie
Oh I live a lie
Oh why even try
I've been leaving thoughts below
Still I feel I should know
Still don't see much of me giving in
Much too strong to live outside of these sins
Feeling like I'm taken lightly
Think you see right through me
Words of those that still despise me
Think it's eating me
You're dreaming
Oh I live a lie
Oh I live a lie
Oh why even try
I've been leaving thoughts below
Still I feel I should know
When I seem to believe
All that I've done wrong
You can take all that's right
I will still move on
Taken all I can give
It seems that I don't belong
Push me further from this
Go on
Oh I live a lie
Oh I live a lie
Oh why even try
I've been leaving thoughts below
Still I feel I should know
Ed will
One of the most underrated bands ever... these guys were incredible
ChrisDayPlays
the canadian curse
StarPython.
Agreed 🤟
Charles Kaine
Default and Fair to Midland are both bands I wish got more recognition. Sucks, man lol
Dustin Whitaker
Its 2021 and I'll still listen to them all the time. Highly underrated band!!!
Drewreid91
Sooo incredibly underrated. The fact that nickleback got so much popularity and these guys didn’t is tragic. They’re incredibly good
stick stickley
Very underated band that still easily outshines most of the humdrum we have today.
juanbond85
My favorite Default song, damn this whole album was good.
Mark Cole
I find myself still loving this band. Awesome stuff.
Kirandera
So unfortunate that they got lost in the post-grunge craze. They really do stick out, especially in terms of vocals.