Finger Eleven is a Canadian rock band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 1… Read Full Bio ↴Finger Eleven is a Canadian rock band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 1989. They have currently released six studio albums. Best known for their songs One Thing, Slow Chemical and Paralyzer, Finger Eleven is an alternative rock band that has earned a devoted following. Their first album, Letters From Chutney, was recorded under the name Rainbow Butt Monkeys, with money won from a rock band search contest on local radio.

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)

Good Intentions
Finger Eleven Lyrics

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This isn't the outcome that I wanted or expected
I don't recognize this place but I love the warm reception
And everything's familiar, like I've seen this place before
But my memory's convenient, I forget what I should know

I've been thinking about how my good intentions
Keep me turned around
I don't know the road or the destination

But I think I'm about to find that out
To find that out

There isn't a ?
That I could recall to take me from this misdirection
And everything's a suspect cause' you can't all be my friends
Have I lost my intuition? Is it me or is it them?

I've been thinking about how my good intentions
Keep me turned around
I don't know the road or the destination
But I think I'm about to find that out
To find that out

How my good intentions
Keep me turned around
I don't know the road or the destination
But I think I'm about to find that out

Yeah, my good intentions
Keep me turned around

I don't know the road or the destination
But I think I'm about to find that out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Finger Eleven's song Good Intentions convey the confusion and uncertainty that comes with having good intentions but not knowing where they will lead. The singer seems to find themselves in an unfamiliar place, yet is met with a warm reception. However, everything is both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. It is as though the singer has seen this place before, but their memory has conveniently forgotten key details. They question their intuition, not sure if it is them or their surroundings causing the confusion.

The chorus emphasizes how the singer's good intentions keep them turned around, unable to find their way. They admit to not knowing the road or destination, but are about to find it out. The lyrics express a sense of vulnerability and lack of control, but ultimately suggest that things will become clearer with time. Perhaps the road and destination will reveal themselves, or the singer will find a way to navigate through their uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

This isn't the outcome that I wanted or expected
The situation didn't turn out as per my desires or predictions.

I don't recognize this place but I love the warm reception
Although I am a stranger to this place, I appreciate the friendly welcome I'm receiving.

And everything's familiar, like I've seen this place before
Although I am new, everything in this place seems familiar to me.

But my memory's convenient, I forget what I should know
My memory is unreliable, sometimes failing to remember what I ought to remember.

I've been thinking about how my good intentions Keep me turned around I don't know the road or the destination But I think I'm about to find that out To find that out
I am contemplating how my good intentions, although positive, often confuse me, making me unsure of the path or the goal. But, I am optimistic about figuring it out.

There isn't a ? That I could recall to take me from this misdirection And everything's a suspect cause' you can't all be my friends Have I lost my intuition? Is it me or is it them?
There is no trusted reference that can help me get back on track from this confusion. Since everyone in this new place seems friendly, I can't tell who's lying or who's not. I feel confused and unsure whether to trust my intuition or doubt it along with everyone I've met.

Yeah, my good intentions Keep me turned around I don't know the road or the destination But I think I'm about to find that out
My positive intentions are causing me to be lost and uncertain of where to go or what the end goal is. But I'm hopeful and expectant of discovering the direction soon.

Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: JAMES RYAN BLACK, RICHARD JACKETT, RICHARD ROBERT BEDDOE, ROBERT SCOTT ANDERSON, SEAN ROBERT ANDERSON

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