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/
You Can Count On Me
Default Lyrics
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I've seen exactly what it's put you through
Thrown you around and turned you upside down and so you
You got to thinking there was no way out
You started sinking and it pulled you down
It may be tough you've to get back up
Because you know that life ain't over yet
I'm here for you so don't forget
Cause' I will carry you till you
Carry on
Anytime you need someone
Somebody strong to lean on
Well you can count on me
To hold you till the healing is done
And every time you fall apart
Well you can hide here in my arms
And you can count on me
To hold you till that feeling is gone
I wonder why nobody's waiting on you
I'd like to be the one to pull you through your darkest times
I'd love to be the light that finds you
I see a silver lining on your cloud
I'll pick you up whenever you fall down
Just take my hand and I will help you stand
Because you know that life ain't over yet
I'm here for you so don't forget
You can count on me
Cause' I will carry you till you carry on
Anytime you need someone
Somebody strong to lean on
Well you can count on me to hold you till the healing is done
And every time you fall apart you can hide here in my arms
And you can count on me to hold you till that feeling is
Gone so you can live today
Seems so long to yesterday
Keep on counting on me to carry you till you carry on
Carry on
You know that life ain't over yet
I'm here for you so don't forget
You can count on me cause I will carry you till you carry on
Anytime you need someone
Somebody strong to lean on
Well you can count on me to hold you till that healing is done
And every time you fall apart
You can hide here in my arms
And you can count on me to hold you till that feeling is gone
Remember life ain't over yet
I'm here for you so don't forget
That you can count on me to hold you till that feeling is gone
Remember life ain't over yet
I'm here for you so don't forget
That you can count on me to hold you till that feeling is gone
The lyrics of Default's song "You Can Count On Me" speak about being a supportive friend during tough times. The song presents a call to help each other when we face difficult moments in life, acknowledging that life is not an easy journey, yet there is always a way out. The lyrics describe how we can lend a hand to those in need, promising to be there for someone whenever they need a comforting presence.
The song's message also highlights the importance of not giving up and shows that there is always hope, even in the darkest times. The lyrics recognize that life can be challenging, but there are people we can rely on when we feel overwhelmed, and we don't know how to move forward.
The lyrics paint a picture of a friend who is always present, regardless of the circumstances, and who will hold on and support the other until the pain fades away. It is an inspiring and uplifting song about the importance of standing by others through thick and thin and being a source of strength when life is not kind.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that life ain't always good to you.
I understand that life is not fair to you all the time.
I've seen exactly what it's put you through
I have witnessed the struggles that you have faced.
Thrown you around and turned you upside down and so you
Life has been rough on you and has caused you to feel disoriented.
You got to thinking there was no way out
You started to believe that you were stuck in your situation with no escape.
You started sinking and it pulled you down
You began to feel overwhelmed and it dragged you down.
It may be tough you've to get back up
It may be challenging, but you have to find a way to pick yourself up and keep going.
Because you know that life ain't over yet
You have to remember that your life is not over yet, and there is still hope for a better future.
I'm here for you so don't forget
I want you to know that I am here for you, and you can count on me for support.
You can count on me
You can trust me to be there for you.
Cause' I will carry you till you Carry on
I will support you and lift you up until you can stand on your own again.
Anytime you need someone
Whenever you need someone to rely on,
Somebody strong to lean on
Someone who is capable of providing emotional strength.
Well you can count on me
You can turn to me for that support.
To hold you till the healing is done
I will be there to comfort you until you have recovered.
And every time you fall apart
Whenever you are struggling and feeling broken,
Well you can hide here in my arms
You can seek refuge in my arms.
And you can count on me
You can trust me to be there for you.
To hold you till that feeling is gone
I will be there to comfort and support you until you feel better.
I wonder why nobody's waiting on you
I am curious as to why no one is offering you support during your difficult times.
I'd like to be the one to pull you through your darkest times
I would like to be the person who helps you through your toughest moments.
I'd love to be the light that finds you
I want to be the source of hope that helps you find your way out of the darkness.
I see a silver lining on your cloud
I can see a positive aspect to your negative situation.
I'll pick you up whenever you fall down
I will be there to help you get back on your feet whenever you stumble.
Just take my hand and I will help you stand
All you need to do is reach out to me and I will give you the support you need.
Remember life ain't over yet
Don't forget that your life is not over, and you still have a chance to make things better.
That you can count on me to hold you till that feeling is gone
You can rely on me to be there for you until you have overcome your challenges.
Keep on counting on me to carry you till you carry on
Continue to rely on me to support and lift you up until you can stand on your own again.
Carry on
Keep moving forward, despite your struggles.
Contributed by Penelope P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kunami228
This song should really be re-released for today's generations. I don't understand why such an amazing song is not known globally!
@taekwondotime
People outside Canada aren't exposed to Canadian artists unless they live near the border and can pick up our radio stations. That's all there is to it. American radio stations are biased against playing any Canadian bands. They just won't do it. If you look at the Canadians who make it big in the US, they all have to LEAVE Canada (and usually become American citizens) BEFORE they achieve that peak level of success. It's rare for someone to remain in Canada and also get that international acclaim.
@wspencerhand
I don’t live anywhere near Canadia but we’re still rocking Default 10+ years later. Good tunes find their way to open ears.
@ralphcurrie3576
Amen brother, as a born again those lyrics are immensely powerful and need to be heard globally
@RumCaptain
They wouldn't relate. There isn't any "bruh," "nah," or "u no."
@lindacox4792
This entire album is amazing! Default had the misfortune to have a label that didn’t promote them.
@raydiabolico
I love the way these bands like Default, Fuel, Sevendust, Nickelback, Lifehouse, Staind, Stone Temple Pilots, do what they love which is real music with such a dedication, passion and heart. Not that fake ass Auto Tune shit some do nowadays.
@Jason-eg4hr
Agreed except STP is leaps and bounds better then the rest in your list in my opinion
@raydiabolico
@@Jason-eg4hr its been 8 years from my original comment. Can you imagine, this generation won't have anything to call classic music, cause after that comment things like Migos, Lil Uzi, Lil Pump, Travis Scott, Tekashi, non of that will be remembered at all and cant be either cause they arent memorable at all. Its more and more garbage.
@chriswilson1968
Nickelback? Lol