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)
Talking To The Walls
Finger Eleven Lyrics
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Been holding mine but I'm just fine
Since I've been without you
No prisoner could climb the walls
That I've built up in my mind
Since I've been without you
But I'm holding down and out
Look at the shape I'm in
Talking to the walls again
Look at the state I'm in
Bent and broken is all I've been
No universal truth this time
No other universe but mine
Could ever feel as unaligned
Since I've been without you
No instances from time to time
Feel like things will turn out right
Since I've been without you
No universal truth this time
There's no universe for you and I
And there's no one to make me realize
In these lyrics, the singer is expressing how they have been holding themselves hostage emotionally since being without their significant other. They have built up walls in their mind to protect themselves, but it has left them feeling desperate and broken. They talk to the walls, symbolizing their loneliness and inability to connect with anyone. The singer feels like there is no universal truth to their situation without their partner, and that they are alone in their universe. They feel unaligned and unable to find hope that things will turn out right.
The repetition of "since I've been without you" emphasizes the impact that their partner's absence has had on them. The use of imagery, such as climbing walls and talking to walls, adds depth to the emotions being conveyed in the lyrics. The singer's vulnerability is highlighted in their admission that there is no one to make them realize their situation or help them feel better.
Overall, the lyrics convey the pain of heartbreak and the challenge of moving on from a relationship. The singer is struggling to cope with their emotions without their partner and is searching for meaning and hope in their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
No hostage has been held like I've
I have been holding my feelings as hostage like no one else
Been holding mine but I'm just fine
I've been suppressing my emotions, but it's not affecting me much
Since I've been without you
Ever since you left, I've been feeling this way
No prisoner could climb the walls
The barriers in my mind are so high that no one can penetrate them
That I've built up in my mind
I've created these walls myself in my own thoughts
Since I've been without you
Ever since you left, I've been feeling disconnected
But I'm holding down and out
I'm barely holding on and struggling
I'm desperate without you
I'm feeling hopeless without your presence
Look at the shape I'm in
See how I'm doing
Talking to the walls again
Having conversations with myself, since no one else is around
Look at the state I'm in
See my current mental and emotional state
Bent and broken is all I've been
I feel shattered and destroyed inside
No universal truth this time
There is no absolute or universal answer to my problem
No other universe but mine
I'm trapped in my own world with my own thoughts
Could ever feel as unaligned
I feel out of sync and disconnected from everything and everyone
Since I've been without you
Ever since you left, I've been feeling this way
No instances from time to time
No matter what happens, I feel the same way
Feel like things will turn out right
I don't have hope that things will get better
Since I've been without you
Ever since you left, my hope has been fading
No universal truth this time
There is no absolute or universal answer to my problem
There's no universe for you and I
We are not meant to be together
And there's no one to make me realize
No one can help me understand or accept this reality
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: RICHARD JACKETT, JAMES BLACK, RICHARD BEDDOE, SEAN ANDERSON, ROBERT ANDERSON
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@AdityaSharma-ni9rg
What I love about this band is that I can name 20-30 realllllllyyyyyyyyyyy good songs recorded by them.
Great as always.
@mgkarteaga9649
I love all your songs bros. you`re awesome, please keep playing good music, greetings from Mexico.
@SparkyTv_203
"It's all in the wrist action"
@nate8713
God I miss that Era of ytp's
@fedeleonin
Simply fantastic!!!!!
AWESOME SONG AND ALBUM!
@MollyTriplett
Honestly, this is the best band ever!!
@DGCREP
I saw them live yesterday. Was excellent
@JeanineH
Where did these guys go? Love his voice...
@alsteria8330
Yeah his voice always reminded me of a lighter version of Adam Gontier from Three Days Grace. I don't think they release songs that often but Damn Atleast Everything they release is 10/10
@EpicAwesome
Alsteria YES finally someone who has ears