They changed their name to Finger Eleven for their breakthrough Tip, released on Mercury Records in Canada in 1997, and re-released by Wind-Up Records in the United States in 1998. The name Finger Eleven comes from an earlier version of the song Thin Spirits from the album Tip. Lead singer, Scott Anderson explains: "when everything is pushing you in one direction and your instinct drives you in another--that’s finger eleven."
A year later, drummer Rob Gommerman left the band and was replaced by Rich Beddoe. In 2000 they released The Greyest of Blue Skies. 2003's self-titled album Finger Eleven was a commercial success, spawning the single One Thing which reached #16 in the US. The band also recorded the song Slow Chemical for WWE superstar Kane and Daaam! (feat. Tha Alkaholiks) on the compilation album Loud Rocks.
Them vs. You vs. Me, was released on March 6, 2007 and contains the singles Paralyzer, Falling On, I'll Keep Your Memory Vague, and Talking To The Walls.
Their most recent album, Life Turns Electric was released on Oct 5, 2010. It featured singles Living in a Dream, Whatever Doesn't Kill Me, Stone Soul and finally Pieces Fit.
Band Line-up
* Scott Anderson (vocals)
* Rick Jackett (guitar)
* James Black (guitar)
* Sean Anderson (bass)
* Rich Beddoe (drums)
Change The World
Finger Eleven Lyrics
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But I don't think I really know
What that means
I know you bring the best out of me
And I know you're sick
Of abstract things
But time has been kind
In a weird kind of way
If I can hold onto this feeling this long
Maybe I can get you to hold me
Don't you believe, girl
You change the world
At least you changed the world for me
I won't be sorry if you leave me girl
Cause I'm the world's biggest fan of clichés
I'll set you free then I'll love like I'm not
Hurting in the world's worst ways
But I don't know if I can make it alone
And I don't have much more left to lose
I can't say for sure just where I'll end up
I just want to end up there with you
Don't you believe, girl
You change the world
At least you changed the world for me
When the darkness never ends
And my world's crashing in
And it starts to turn again
Will you believe?
When I won't get over you
And my world splits in two
When I just can't make it through
Will you believe?
Don't you believe, girl
You change the world
At least you changed the world for me
(until the end)
The lyrics of Finger Eleven's song Change The World are about the struggles of a man in love who wants the best for his girl, but is not sure what it means for her. He acknowledges that his girl brings out the best in him, but also recognizes that she is tired of dealing with abstract things. The man has been waiting for a feeling to leave so that he can hold onto it and has hopes of getting his girl to hold him in return. He believes that his girl has the power to change the world for him and himself, and he won't be sorry if she decides to leave him, indicating his love's respect for her space and choice. However, he confides that he does not know if he can make it alone and wishes to end up with his girl. The song's chorus serves as a reminder to his girl that she indeed has the power to change his world and has done so.
The song's lyrics are intense and emotional, dealing with the conflicts of love and commitment. The use of the phrase "abstract things" signifies the singer's confusion regarding the expression of his love for his girl. The line "When the darkness never ends, and my world's crashing in" talks about the singer's vulnerability in which he relies on his love to believe and support him. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer recognizing that his girl has changed the world for him.
Line by Line Meaning
I just want the best for you girl
I want nothing but the best for you, but I'm not entirely sure what that entails.
But I don't think I really know
I lack a comprehensive understanding of what it means to want the best for you.
What that means
I'm not sure what specific actions or steps are necessary to attain what's best for you.
I know you bring the best out of me
You inspire me to be the best version of myself.
And I know you're sick Of abstract things
You're tired of vague and unclear concepts.
But time has been kind In a weird kind of way
Time has a strange way of benefiting us, even in the face of adversity.
Cause I've been waiting for this feeling to leave
I've been waiting for the feeling of love or infatuation to pass, but it hasn't.
If I can hold onto this feeling this long Maybe I can get you to hold me
If I can sustain this intense feeling of love for you, perhaps you'll reciprocate my feelings and hold me in return.
Don't you believe, girl You change the world At least you changed the world for me
You may not know it, but you have had a profound impact on my life and have changed my world for the better.
I won't be sorry if you leave me girl Cause I'm the world's biggest fan of clichés
I'm not going to apologize or feel regretful if you decide to leave me because I often rely on typical and predictable expressions.
I'll set you free then I'll love like I'm not Hurting in the world's worst ways
I'll let you go if that's what's best for you, and then I'll try to love again as if I've never been hurt before.
But I don't know if I can make it alone And I don't have much more left to lose
I'm unsure if I can handle being alone, and I don't have anything left to risk losing.
I can't say for sure just where I'll end up I just want to end up there with you
I don't know what the future holds, but I hope to face it with you by my side.
When the darkness never ends And my world's crashing in And it starts to turn again Will you believe?
During moments of extreme hardship, when everything feels hopeless and out of control, will you have faith in me?
When I won't get over you And my world splits in two When I just can't make it through Will you believe?
If I can't move on from you, if my entire world seems to have fallen apart, will you still have confidence in me?
Don't you believe, girl You change the world At least you changed the world for me
No matter what happens, know that you've had a significant and positive impact on my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: RICHARD JACKETT, JAMES BLACK, RICHARD BEDDOE, SEAN ANDERSON, ROBERT ANDERSON
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@leageffriaud6664
One of my favorite songs 🤩 Vous êtes les meilleurs 🥰
@nevamoore913
I'd like to dedicate this song to Chloe and her mother for when I nearly died in 2017 love y'all miss y'all hope y'all are better without me
@drkrueger1
Hope you are okay without them my friend
@drkrueger1
Hope are better yourself
@nevamoore913
Also I want to dedicate this song to my sister who I don't know the name of that I had to let go of when I didn't want to let go of her because she is family but I painfully let go 🥺ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ªðŸ˜¥ðŸ˜“
@michaelvandyke455
Beautiful
@nevamoore913
Not to be a jackass about my sister or the others but I hope my sister is even having a better life without me
@marinasimonovic2514
Kim Strahlberg?