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/
Taking My Life Away
Default Lyrics
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A leech to find
I dreamed of this so long
This used to feel so strong
Now I wait
Wish these thoughts would go away
I hope I dream of you
No I don't hate
But these thoughts won't go away
I hope I dream of you
Cause it's taking my life away
Deep down it hides
Making life a grind
I dreamed of this so long
This used to feel so strong
Now I wait
Wish these thoughts would go away
I hope I dream of you
Cause it's taking my life away
No I don't hate
But these thoughts won't go away
I hope I dream of you
Cause it's taking my life away
Deep down it hides
Now I wait
Wish these thoughts would go away
I hope I dream of you
Cause it's taking my life away
No I don't hate
But these thoughts won't go away
I hope I dream of you
Cause it's taking my life away
The lyrics to Default's song "Taking My Life Away" seem to be about a struggle with negative thoughts and mental illness. The line "They reach beside, a leech to find" may represent the feeling of being drained by negative thoughts, like a leech draining blood. The lyrics "I dreamed of this so long, this used to feel so strong" might mean that the feelings the singer is experiencing were once positive, but have now become overwhelming and consuming.
The chorus includes the repetition of "Now I wait, wish these thoughts would go away, I hope I dream of you, cause it's taking my life away," emphasizing the singer's desire for the thoughts to disappear and be replaced with positive dreams. The line "No I don't hate, but these thoughts won't go away" could be interpreted as the singer being unable to escape these thoughts, but not actively wanting them to be there.
Overall, the song presents a stark and honest portrayal of mental illness and the struggle to overcome negative thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
They reach beside
Others try to help but their efforts fall short
A leech to find
Trying to find something to cling onto for support
I dreamed of this so long
Longing for something for a long time
This used to feel so strong
The feeling used to be powerful and all-encompassing
Now I wait
Passively waiting for something to happen
Wish these thoughts would go away
Wanting negative thoughts to disappear
I hope I dream of you
Praying for positive dreams to replace negative thoughts
Cause it's taking my life away
The negative thoughts are causing pain and harm
No I don't hate
Denying feelings of hatred
But these thoughts won't go away
Despite efforts, negative thoughts persist
Deep down it hides
Negative feelings are deeply buried
Making life a grind
Negatively impacting daily life and making it difficult
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Sandeep Chakroborthy
The most under rated band of all times
Stephen T
I agree !
Gonzalez Gonzalez
Yes they are and this song is my favorite by them
Lisa G
100%! I say that all the time too.
Chesty La Rue
It's funny how you forget these songs exist and then you hear them again and you remember every word.
sol besinga
exactly whats on my mind
Michelle Beauchamp
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Steve Miles
Just happened to me with “Wasting My Time”. Just came on the radio and I sung along even though it has likely been over 15 years since I heard it!
Sonia Alanis
So true
Cerphy
it's used to be so strong