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)
Drag You Down
Finger Eleven Lyrics
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It's calling it's crawling it's calling and I'm falling
The perfect sound of middle ground
Pull me under before I try to drag you down
Someone has to pull me under before
I try to drag you down
They're fighting they're growing they're fighting and I'm growing
The lyrics to Finger Eleven's song Drag You Down describe a person who is struggling with their inner demons and their fear of dragging someone else down with them. The first two lines describe the inner turmoil the person is facing, as they feel like they're being bitten and called by their negative thoughts and emotions. They know they're falling and that they need help to get back up.
The next line, "The perfect sound of middle ground," suggests that the person is caught in between two worlds - one of positivity and light, and one of darkness and despair. They feel stuck and they don't know how to move forward. They recognize that they're dangerous to be around when they're in this state, so they plead for someone to pull them under before they try to drag them down with them.
The following lines suggest that the person is aware that they need to fight their inner demons and grow as a person. They admit that they're struggling and bleeding, but they're still fighting. The overall message of the song is a cry for help from someone who knows they need it, but may not know how to ask for it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's biting it's teething it's biting I'm bleeding
The problem or situation is continuously causing harm and pain.
It's calling it's crawling it's calling and I'm falling
The situation is tempting and luring, leading to a downfall.
The perfect sound of middle ground
The situation feels safe and comfortable because it's familiar.
Pull me under before I try to drag you down
I need someone to stop me from bringing others down with me in this problematic situation.
They're fighting they're growing they're fighting and I'm growing
Others are struggling and overcoming the situation while I am still growing and trying to learn from it.
I'm biting I'm teething I'm bleeding
I am struggling and being hurt by the situation, but still attempting to push through and overcome it.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES RYAN BLACK, ROBERT SCOTT ANDERSON, ARNOLD DAVID LANNI
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@nightfang175
I like how the bassist is all chill and stuff, like everyone else is all dancing weird, and just generally being weird and the bassist is all, "hey, I'm just happy to be here, don't mind me". Great song and great band also.
@nestocuellar7178
That's how everyone use to jam with their instruments back then especially in the alternative and nu metal scene. Everyone else was to worried about messing up their emo bangs lol
@leestaggers2583
Speaking as a bassist, I think that's usually just the general bassist mindset lmao
@keithgraham8588
@LeeStaggers25 Unless you are Frank Bello from Anthrax lol dude is the most hype bass player I ever seen
@rp20122012
He's like this in every video and live performance
@noahwallace6006
@Keith Graham Check out the bassist from sound garden with his monkey arms… Good to see the comments still alive for my favorite band \m/
@CarleBrisson
One of the most perfectly executed music videos of all time. Love all of the focal lengths and camera angles and camera shakes that follow the music to a tee. Awesome job!
@CarleBrisson
Forgot to mention. I saw you guys in 2003 at the Corel Centre in Ottawa. I was there to see Ozzy and had never heard of Finger 11. You left a permanent mark on me. I recognize talent when I see/hear it! Good job guys!
@jayc2586
I'm gonna go ahead and say The Greyest of Blue Skies is one damn amazing album. Every track is just so perfect.
@DrHouse146
I realize i'm four years too late, but i absolutely agree.