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/
Sick & Tired
Default Lyrics
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Pressure is presently pushing down on me
The first time it starts with just you and I
Repeating myself but you don't hear me
I can see what you see
But is it worth it to me?
The same old conversation
I'm just sick and tired
Of all those lies you tell me
You say those same things to me
Over and over and over
It's safe to say you surprise
I see right through you this time
But I keep telling you
It's over, it's over, it's over
You've taken these things that belong to me
Twisted so tightly and torn so carefully
The last time it ends with just you and I
Alone in a room with these torn bed sheets
I can see what you see
And it ain't worth it to me
The same old conversation
Over and over and over
I'm just sick and tired
Of all those lies you tell me
You say those same things to me
Over and over and over
It's safe to say you surprise
I see right through you this time
But I keep telling you
It's over, it's over, it's over
You swore I'd regret it
Now thanks to you I can't forget it
Cost of this constant battle
Won't even miss you at all
Free from this life that you call...
I'm just sick and tired
Of all those lies you tell me
You say those same things to me
Over and over and over
It's safe to say you surprise
I see right through you this time
But I keep telling you
It's over, it's over, It's over
I'm just sick and tired
Of all those lies you tell me
You say those same things to me
Over and over and over
It's safe to say you surprise
I see right through you this time
But I keep telling you
It's over, it's over
It's over
The song "Sick & Tired" by Default is about someone who has grown tired of their toxic relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of pressure and tension building up inside, caused by the repeated lies and deceit of their partner. This pressure reaches a boiling point, resulting in a final confrontation where the singer realizes that they need to walk away from the relationship for good.
The lyrics describe a constant cycle of the same conversation, indicating that the relationship was going nowhere and had become stagnant. The singer recognizes the patterns and sees through the deceit, but despite their best efforts to end things, their partner keeps pushing. The final verse suggests that the singer has finally realized the cost of staying in this constant battle and is now confident in moving on from the toxic relationship.
Overall, the song speaks to the struggle of leaving behind something that isn't good for you, even when it feels like the only thing you've known. It highlights the importance of recognizing toxic patterns and finding the strength to move on to healthier, happier relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel this, this tension inside of me
There is a certain pressure that builds within me
Pressure is presently pushing down on me
This pressure is currently weighing me down
The first time it starts with just you and I
It all began with just the two of us at the start
Repeating myself but you don't hear me
I am repeating my thoughts but you are not listening to me
I can see what you see
I see things from your point of view
But is it worth it to me?
But I am not sure if it benefits me in any way
The same old conversation
We are having the same conversation repeatedly
Over and over and over
It just keeps on repeating
I'm just sick and tired
I am extremely exhausted
Of all those lies you tell me
Because of all the lies that you keep telling me
It's safe to say you surprise
It could be said that you often catch me off guard
I see right through you this time
But at this point, I understand your true intentions
But I keep telling you
Yet, I still make it a point to explain myself to you
It's over, it's over, it's over
I've had enough and it's really the end
You've taken these things that belong to me
You took things that were rightfully mine
Twisted so tightly and torn so carefully
Then you manipulated and destroyed them with precision
The last time it ends with just you and I
Our final encounter was only between the two of us
Alone in a room with these torn bed sheets
And in that moment, I was on my own with these ruined bed sheets
You swore I'd regret it
You had promised that I would regret it
Now thanks to you I can't forget it
And now, I cannot seem to forget
Cost of this constant battle
The price of our continuous fighting
Won't even miss you at all
I am certain I will not miss you
Free from this life that you call
I am finally rid of this life that you have created
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARREN EDWARDS, NICK SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@element578ta
This is one of the heavier Default songs. That guy has a great voice.
@jessicacarrier9298
To me the whole album "The Fallout" is the bomb.
@garyhart9524
Agreed! Not a weak song on the whole album/CD!
@ggbchronicles7355
What's yall top 5 favorite from album
@elithompson422
Waffle House lol
@patgrondines4394
agreed
@boopoint
Will I get "Sick & Tired" of listening to Sick & Tired? Nope. I'll listen to it "Over & Over & Over."
@garyhart9524
NICE!!!!
@mikenachreiner7890
Very underrated band!
@brendamartin7038
I love this band so much in the early 2000's. They still move me, and rock.