Their live performances gained a honorable reputation among the more prominent promoters in the bay area and soon after were invited to perform at such clubs and venues as Slim's, The Great American Music Hall, and The Pound, sharing the stage with such acts as The Aquabats, Yellowcard, Rufio, Rx Bandits, Tsunami Bomb, Home Grown, Slick Shoes, Suicide Machines, A Static Lullaby, No Motiv, Northstar, Audio Karate, Ozma, The Early November, Over It, Park, The Bled, The Higher, Don�t Look Down, The Bled, Steel Train, Hello Goodbye, The Matches, Say Anything, Bowling For Soup, and many more. As word of mouth spread, they later were asked to perform on the Drive Thru Records stage on the Vans Warped Tour in summer of 2002.
The band later put out two releases on their own: an EP entitled "It's Not Pretty Being Easy," and their debut full length album "Forever Broken," both produced by Andy Ernst (Green Day, Rancid, AFI). The tracks "Access Denied," "Lose It All," and "The Second I Asked For," made their way onto mainstream radio, including Live 105 KITS FM, the largest modern rock station in the Bay Area, as well as various college radio stations across the United States.
The band felt comfortable with the crew at Orange Peal records and signed a recording contract with them in March 2003. Later that year they took off for a self booked West Coast tour then, made an appearance at the 2003 Vans Warped Tour. The band then released the EP "Written In Blood" and embarked on their first national tour with the Berlin Project in October of the same year. In Spring 2004, they were invited to join various artists, including Drive Thru Records recording artists Steel Train on the national "Blossoming Media Tour." The band got national media attention through various regional publications as well as being featured on the Budweiser True Music series for HDNet programming. Having completed two national tours in a six-month time period turned out to be a learning experience and a reality check for the band at the same time. "We've noticed that the time of being on the road has made our skin tougher. We're able to endure the hardships of the road, and stay focused on the music,� says Aymen.
After continuing to tour nationally for the rest of 2004, the band went back in the studio in January of 2005 to record "Hellafornia" at Popsmear Studios in San Rafael, CA. The album was produced by Scott Llamas and Dexter Danger, and mastered by Dominick Maita (Fall Out Boy, Hawthorne Heights, Punchline, Less Than Jake,) at Airshow Mastering in Boulder, CO. "We had a blast recording, and it was incredible hearing all our songs come to life." says Aymen.
The band took a different approach to their music prior to recording, taking in a variety of influences not particularly familiar to them. As Aymen puts it, "It laid groundwork of powerful dynamics, energy, and melody that clearly shows throughout "Hellafornia". From the time spent writing each song, to bringing the songs to life in the studio, we feel that our time and efforts creating this album represented "Hellafornia" better than we ever imagined." The result is a maturely crafted rock-influenced punk album that will reach out to new fans while keeping the current fans satisfied.
The boys took 2005 by storm with a whopping 4 self-booked, self-funded national tours, and another spot on the Van's Warped Tour, while always keeping an eye on their hometown Bay Area scene. "This is the most touring we've ever done in an entire year, and the extraordinary response we've recieved with this album has acted as a catalyst to stay on the road." says Aymen.
The band will continue touring as they have been, looking for more fans around the country that find their music as enjoyable as they do in the Bay Area, all the while keeping their D.I.Y. mentality in full swing.
�Part emo, part punk-rock, this one�s definitely for the kids. All fans of AFI, GREEN DAY, take notice. This could be your next big discovery�.
- AMP Magazine
"Bottom line: The record is certainly proof that pop-punk can take a step in a better direction."
- The Spectator, Seattle, WA
"Dexter Danger has built themselves a solid foundation to become a great force in punk rock music."
- Hussieskunk.com, Internet Punk Rock Radio
Seven Days
Dexter Danger Lyrics
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I just can't get the thought, out of my mind
You'd figure the sunrise comes after the rain
That's not the way it works, not in my case...
I've been begging on my knees
Alone for seven days
I hope they suffer, honestly,
These nightmares are constant and I can't sleep
I wake up all the time, it hurts when I breathe
The sirens keep ringing throughout my ears
That pounding piercing pain is all that I hear...
I've been begging on my knees
Alone for seven days
I hope they suffer, honestly,
In ways I can't explain
The pace of your heartbeat is never still
You've kept me on the edge of all that is real
The sequence and structure of these events
Has taught me life is frail, it suddenly ends
I've been begging on my knees
Alone for seven days
I hope they suffer, honestly,
In ways I can't explain
The lyrics of Dexter Danger's song "Seven Days" represent the aftermath of a traumatic event that has left the singer with constant nightmares and a feeling of helplessness. The opening lines, "These deadly reminders will haunt my life, I just can't get the thought, out of my mind" reveal the distressing nature of the situation that the singer finds themselves in. They feel that they can't escape from the memories that keep replaying in their mind, no matter how hard they try.
The second verse shows that the trauma has affected the singer physically too, as they struggle to sleep and experience physical pain. The use of the metaphor of the sirens piercing through their ears highlights how the trauma is inescapable and keeps resurfacing.
The chorus, "I've been begging on my knees, Alone for seven days, I hope they suffer, honestly, In ways I can't explain" shows the anger and desperation that the singer feels towards those responsible for the traumatic event. They want them to feel the same level of pain and suffering that they're experiencing, but also acknowledge that their own trauma is so intense that they don't have words to explain it.
Overall, "Seven Days" is a powerful song that explores the aftermath of trauma and the impact it can have on an individual's mental and physical wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
These deadly reminders will haunt my life
The memories of the past continue to torment me, causing a constant sense of unease.
I just can't get the thought, out of my mind
The lingering memory of a traumatic event cannot be shaken, causing distress and anxiety.
You'd figure the sunrise comes after the rain
One might expect that after a period of darkness or despair, there will be a time of brightness and hope to come.
That's not the way it works, not in my case...
Unfortunately, for me, there seems to be no end to the darkness or relief from the haunting memories.
I've been begging on my knees
I have been in a state of desperation, reaching out for help, and feeling helpless against my torment.
Alone for seven days
Feeling isolated and despairing for a prolonged period of time, cut off from help and hope.
I hope they suffer, honestly,
There is a sense of anger and bitterness, wishing that those who have caused harm would face the same suffering.
In ways I can't explain
The depth of anger and pain goes beyond words or description.
These nightmares are constant and I can't sleep
The trauma continues to seep into daily life, causing sleeplessness and further distress.
I wake up all the time, it hurts when I breathe
Even when attempting to rest, the physical and emotional pain continues to be present and overwhelming.
The sirens keep ringing throughout my ears
The memory of sirens or other sounds associated with traumatic events continues to echo and cause distress.
That pounding piercing pain is all that I hear...
The sense of pain and distress is all-encompassing, making it impossible to focus on anything else.
The pace of your heartbeat is never still
The sense of urgency and unease remains constant, never fully abating.
You've kept me on the edge of all that is real
The trauma has caused a sense of disorientation and anxiety, making it difficult to feel grounded in reality.
The sequence and structure of these events
The pattern and flow of traumatic events have had a profound impact on my understanding of the world and my place in it.
Has taught me life is frail, it suddenly ends
The realization of the fragility of life and the suddenness with which it can be taken away has left a lasting impact.
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Ash Night
17 years and it still goes
Shawn Rae
Fuck yes
Rickest Rick
Please make another album
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Time warp 😵💫
D.W
Hellafornia❤
Rickest Rick
Please!!!