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)
Shudder
Finger Eleven Lyrics
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Did not occur to you
Wake up an empty shell
Someone to crawl into
Dead days refuse to dream
The blanket still asleep
Concealing every flaw
Could it be that I'm fading far away straight out of it
No truth I can confirm
No truth that I can sense
Passing time I can't recall
The truth it surfaces
Open eyes open heart
Open up and fall apart
I'll be that burden you bear
The lyrics to Finger Eleven’s song “Shudder” are a poignant and introspective take on feelings of emptiness and detachment. The opening lines of “So sad to everyone / Did not occur to you / Wake up an empty shell / Someone to crawl into” allude to a profound sense of isolation that the singer is experiencing. The phrase “empty shell” gives the impression that he is devoid of any life or vitality, and is instead just a hollow vessel that others can use to find comfort.
The second verse of the song is particularly striking in how it depicts the singer’s struggle to find meaning in his life. He describes himself as “fading far away straight out of it”, with no sense of direction or purpose. The idea of “passing time I can’t recall” is also telling, as it suggests that time is slipping away from him without any real memories to anchor it to. However, the final lines of the song offer a glimmer of hope, as the singer urges listeners to “open up and fall apart”. This implies that by being vulnerable and letting go of their fears and anxieties, they may be able to find a sense of peace.
Line by Line Meaning
So sad to everyone
It's obvious to everyone that the singer is feeling down.
Did not occur to you
Despite how obvious it is, the singer wonders if anyone else has noticed their sadness.
Wake up an empty shell
The singer feels hollow, as if they have no purpose or identity.
Someone to crawl into
They long for someone to give them comfort and support.
Dead days refuse to dream
The artist is going through a period of time where they feel like they're just going through the motions, without feeling any sense of excitement or happiness.
The blanket still asleep
Despite feeling like things are stagnant, they're comfortable and don't want to disturb the peace.
Concealing every flaw
They're hiding their weaknesses and vulnerabilities from the world.
Till you uncover me
They want someone to break down their walls and get to know the real them.
Could it be that I'm fading far away straight out of it
The artist is concerned that they're losing themselves, that they're losing touch with their identity.
No truth I can confirm
There are things that the artist used to be so sure of, but now they're questioning everything.
No truth that I can sense
They're feeling lost and uncertain, like they can't even trust their own instincts.
Passing time I can't recall
The days are slipping away from them, but they can't remember what they did with that time.
The truth it surfaces
Despite feeling lost, they're starting to see things more clearly and learn the lessons that they need to learn.
Open eyes open heart
The singer is ready to face the world and embrace new experiences.
Open up and fall apart
They're willing to be vulnerable and let their guard down, even if it means they might get hurt.
I'll be that burden you bear
Despite opening up and being vulnerable, the artist doesn't want to burden anyone with their problems, but they also don't want to keep them all to themselves.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ARNOLD DAVID LANNI, JAMES RYAN BLACK, SCOTT ANDERSON, SEAN ANDERSON
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