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/
One Late Night
Default Lyrics
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And I know all there is to know
It's a dead end
Late at night I'll come walking by
Just to see what went wrong
Late at night
You'll come crawling back
I know what the world is made of
I've seen it
You don't have all the answers
Keep dreaming
Late at night I'll come walking by
Just to see what went wrong
Late at night
You'll come crawling back
Just to steal a piece of me
Late at night I'll come walking by
Just to see what went wrong
Late at night
You'll come crawling back
Just to steal a piece of me
Lay down now
Lay down now
Lay down now
Late at night
I'll come walking by
The lyrics to Default’s song “One Late Night” delve into themes of experience, knowledge, and betrayal. The first two lines say, “I’ve been to the edge and back again, and I know all there is to know,” indicating that the singer has been through a lot of trials and tribulations and has gained a lot of experience in life. Despite that, the singer still feels like there’s no point to continuing down the path they’re on because it is a “dead end.”
The chorus of the song repeats the lines, “Late at night I’ll come walking by, just to see what went wrong. Late at night, you’ll come crawling back, just to steal a piece of me.” The “you” in the lyrics is most likely a person who has betrayed the singer in some way. The singer goes back to the place where things went wrong to try and gain some clarity. Meanwhile, the person who betrayed them comes back to gain something from the singer once again.
The second stanza has the singer saying they know what the world is all about since they’ve seen it. They then tell the person who betrayed them that they don’t have all the answers and to keep dreaming. The chorus repeats once more, driving the point of the singer going back to where things went wrong and the other person crawling back for more.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been to the edge and back again
I have experienced extreme situations and overcome them.
And I know all there is to know
I have gained knowledge through my experiences.
It's a dead end
The path I took was not the right one and all roads lead to nowhere.
Late at night I'll come walking by
At a time when most people are in bed, I will purposefully visit the place where things went wrong.
Just to see what went wrong
I want to analyze and understand the mistake I made in order to prevent a similar one from happening again.
Late at night
This time of loneliness and darkness represents my state of mind.
You'll come crawling back
Someone who wronged me will return trying to make amends or take advantage of my situation.
Just to steal a piece of me
They want to take advantage of my weakness and vulnerability for their own benefit.
I know what the world is made of
I have experienced the world's harsh realities and have a clear understanding of them.
I've seen it
I have visually perceived and taken part in the world's cruelty.
You don't have all the answers
Just because someone has not yet experienced my level of understanding does not mean they cannot learn from it.
Keep dreaming
It's important to hold onto hope and dreams, but also be realistic about the world we live in.
Lay down now
The time for action is over, rest and reflection are needed for growth.
Late at night
My loneliness and suffering still persist.
I'll come walking by
I am still seeking answers to my problems and hardships.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD KROEGER, DALLAS HENDRY SMITH, JEREMY HORA, DANIEL WILLIAM CRAIG
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