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)
Thousand Mile Wish
Finger Eleven Lyrics
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This time alone could never cause any doubt
But I've been cold too long
Such a strange time to find myself coming down as the rain
With all the holes my love,
To fill up from the middle
This storm could stay all night
'Til your dreams hold mine
Just stay until we know we tried one more time
'Cause laughing lovers can overcome their closest demons
And they'll go on and they won't let go
They saw something that they know
Has never come so close
Can it stay here for us, for now?
Can it stay until we know ourselves?
I'm torn as I tell
You're the story that I know and fell from
I'm so far into your story I don't know why
We think we're in control
When we lie between the lines
We'll find a line to follow
It's got to show real soon
Or we'll never each this high
We climb a little further
'Cause there's nothing we can't get around together
Further gets colder until nothing was all that I saw around
So we stay until the ground
That we can't come down from splits us away
Maybe stars know why we fall
I just wish they were thinking out loud
Oh, I could wish all night
In Finger Eleven's song Thousand Mile Wish, the lyrics are a reflection of a deep longing for a connection with a loved one. The song talks about the challenges of being alone and feeling cold, but also the hope of finding warmth through the storm of life with a partner. The singer seeks comfort in the idea that laughter and love can conquer demons, and together they can climb towards a brighter future. The final verses express a fear of falling apart, but also an insistence to stay together until the end. The song ends with a wish for understanding and clarity.
The lyrics are rich in symbolism and offer a thoughtful insight into the human heart. The rain mentioned throughout the song represents a cleansing of the soul and starting anew. The holes in love to fill up from the middle represent the imperfections in relationships that can be mended with effort and commitment. The idea of climbing higher and reaching for the stars is a metaphor for the effort and determination needed in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgive me if now I wear the face of worry
I apologize for appearing concerned
This time alone could never cause any doubt
Being alone is not the cause for doubt in this situation
But I've been cold too long
I have been feeling distant for a while now
Such a strange time to find myself coming down as the rain
It's an unusual time for me to feel so down and hopeless
With all the holes my love,
Despite my love being strong
To fill up from the middle
It's difficult to repair the damage from the inside out
This storm could stay all night
The difficult feelings could last a long time
So can you stay until we close our eyes
Will you stay with me until we fall asleep
'Til your dreams hold mine
Until our dreams overlap
Just stay until we know we tried one more time
Stay with me until we know we've given it another shot
'Cause laughing lovers can overcome their closest demons
Couples can overcome obstacles by finding joy in each other
And they'll go on and they won't let go
They'll persevere and not give up
They saw something that they know
They recognize the importance of what they have
Has never come so close
It's something unique and special
Can it stay here for us, for now?
Can this moment with each other last a little longer
Can it stay until we know ourselves?
Can it stay until we figure out who we are
I'm torn as I tell
I'm conflicted as I say this
You're the story that I know and fell from
You're the person I've fallen in love with
I'm so far into your story I don't know why
I'm so invested that I can't explain why
We think we're in control
We believe we have power over our lives
When we lie between the lines
But often the things we want to happen remain unsaid
We'll find a line to follow
We'll find a path to take
It's got to show real soon
We need to see progress soon
Or we'll never each this high
Otherwise, we won't achieve the level of success we desire
We climb a little further
We keep moving forward
'Cause there's nothing we can't get around together
We can overcome any obstacle as long as we are together
Further gets colder until nothing was all that I saw around
As we venture further, the difficulties increase until everything seems bleak
So we stay until the ground
So let's stay together until the foundation
That we can't come down from splits us away
That holds us together starts to break apart
Maybe stars know why we fall
Perhaps there's a greater reason for our struggles
I just wish they were thinking out loud
I wish it was easier to understand the reasons behind our hardships
Oh, I could wish all night
I could keep wishing for answers all night long
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: RICHARD JACKETT, JAMES BLACK, RICHARD BEDDOE, SEAN ANDERSON, ROBERT ANDERSON
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@ringomatico
Forgive me if now I wear the face of worry
This time alone could never cause any doubt
But I've been cold too long
Such a strange time to find myself coming down as the rain
With all these holes my love,
To fill up from the middle
This storm could stay all night
So can you stay until we close our eyes
'Til your dreams hold mine
Just stay until we know we tried one more time
'Cause laughing lovers can overcome their closest demons
And they'll go on and they won't let go
oh no
They saw something that they know
Has never come so close
Can it stay until we know ourselves?
I'm torn as I tell
You're the story that I know and fell from
I'm so far into your story I don't know why
We think we're in control
When we lie between the lines
We'll find a line to follow
It's got to show real soon
Or we'll never reach this high
We climb a little further
'Cause there's nothing we can't get around together
So we stay until the ground
We can't come down from splits us away
Maybe stars know why we fall
I just wish they were thinking out loud
Oh, I could wish all night
@kanepaolo1739
2023 and this still among the best songs ever
@hamadme9334
The Nostalgia hits hard
@shreyasingh7
This song easily makes it to the list of my top 10 most favourite songs ever, & I listen to a LOT of music. Can't believe how under rated/ under played it is. So beautiful, musically AND lyrically. :)
@martin3288
Totally agreed
@jayharvey8041
Can't argue at all. I end up finding this at the end up some random nights
@JenesisX
Just randomly came across it one night when it was playing in the background of a dog-related video I was watching. Had to know who it was and have added it to my playlist!
@robinyourhood189
the most underrated song ever
@t-bones4065
Think your correct on that, 191k, not sure how this one got so over looked!
@robinyourhood189
T-Bones 406 so good! such a beautiful voice. Music these days is a joke.
@simonealbertini5580
@GingersCan'tBePirates Finger Eleven are really underrated