In 1999, the band independently released their self titled EP (referred to as "The Green Album"). At this time, they were also opening for bands such as Amen, Disturbed, Nickelback and Nothingface.
They later signed with Arista Records, where they released two major label albums in One Nation Under (which features many re-recorded songs from their self titled album) (2001) and My So-Called Life (2003). They had two music videos which are for their songs "Check Ya" and "Smack", both of which can be viewed over on You Tube. Before the recording of My So-Called Life, bassist Rob Ruccia left the band to do production work on other bands, leaving vocalist Jett to record the bass for the album. They later recruited Avi Kopernik to play bass for the group's live shows.
After being dropped by Arista less than a month after the release of My So-Called Life, they went to work preparing for their third album. As time went on, writing music became a chore and Jett with nothing to fall back on, needed to concentrate on a day job to support his family. Joe Pettinato, who already had a construction business, then left the band, and the rest of the group called it quits in 2005. Two songs from the intended album, "Middle of the Road" and "My Own Destiny", can still be streamed on their official PureVolume page.
Although they have not gained widespread popularity within the music community as a whole, they are well recognized both in the Chicago area and among nu metal fans.
Free Without A Struggle
From Zero Lyrics
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Count the days when we can be together once again
I'm far away, but you are in my head
You are all I think about
You have all my time
You and I should be together
But I will be denied simple life
So we say goodbye
Close your eyes and go to sleep
And dream about the day we'll be together again
Sacrifice so we can be free without a struggle
Looking back again, there's fortune in the wind
Some will say that I'm insane but I do it all for you
Contemplate this game, a simple life for fame
You are all I dream about
You are on my mind
You and I should be together
But I will be denied simple life
So we say goodbye
So long, I'll see you again
Close your eyes and go to sleep
And dream about the day we'll be together again
Sacrifice so we can be free
From all the struggles that are coming our way
Close your eyes and go to sleep
And dream about the day we'll be together again
Sacrifice so we can be free without a struggle
Just want you to know
That I'm empty inside and I miss you like crazy
How long will you go?
Oh I don't really know, but I'll try to get home
So please come back home
The struggle is holding me back
Close your eyes and go to sleep
And dream about the day we'll be together again
Sacrifice so we can be free
From all the struggles that are coming our way
Close your eyes and go to sleep
And dream about the day we'll be together again
Sacrifice so we can be free without a struggle
Struggle
Struggle
Struggle
Struggle
Struggle
Struggle
The lyrics of From Zero's song "Free Without A Struggle" speak about a couple who are enduring a long distance relationship. The first verse refers to the physical separation of the lovers, with the singer counting down the days until they can be together again. Despite the distance, the other person remains a constant presence in the singer's mind, occupying all their time and thoughts. The second verse talks about the sacrifices the singer makes for their loved one, including giving up a simple life for fame. The chorus is a repetition of the idea that they will be free from struggles when they are together again, even though it requires sacrifice. The song concludes with a plea for the other person to come back home, as the struggle of separation is too much for the singer to bear.
Overall, the song can be seen as a poignant reflection on the difficulties of long distance relationships and the sacrifices that people are often forced to make for love. The idea of struggle and sacrifice in order to be together is a common one, but the lyrics of "Free Without A Struggle" express this in a particularly moving and heartfelt way.
Line by Line Meaning
40 days, a simple waste of time
I have been away from you for a while and it feels like a simple waste of time without you around.
Count the days when we can be together once again
I am eagerly waiting for the day when we can be together again, so I am counting each day.
I'm far away, but you are in my head
Even though I am far from you, you are always on my mind.
You are all I think about
You occupy my thoughts all the time and I cannot stop thinking about you.
You have all my time
I dedicate all my time to you, and you are the most important thing in my life.
You and I should be together
I strongly believe that you and I are meant to be together and we should never be separated.
But I will be denied simple life
Despite my desire to be with you and lead a simple life, external factors are preventing it from happening.
So we say goodbye
Due to the circumstances that we are in, we have to say goodbye for now.
So long, I'll see you again
Although we have to part ways for now, I am confident that we will meet again in the future.
Close your eyes and go to sleep
I want you to relax and drift off to sleep.
And dream about the day we'll be together again
When you sleep, I want you to imagine the moment when we will be reunited and together again.
Sacrifice so we can be free without a struggle
I am willing to make sacrifices in order for us to be together and free from any struggles that come our way.
Looking back again, there's fortune in the wind
In retrospect, I realize that there were opportunities that I should have taken, but now they are gone.
Some will say that I'm insane but I do it all for you
Even if people think I am crazy for doing what I am doing, everything I do, I do it for you.
Contemplate this game, a simple life for fame
I have been reflecting on my life choices and I am starting to see that I was chasing fame instead of a simple and fulfilling life.
Just want you to know
I need you to understand something.
That I'm empty inside and I miss you like crazy
I feel a void inside me since you are not around, and I miss you very much.
How long will you go?
I wonder how long you will be away from me.
Oh I don't really know, but I'll try to get home
I am not sure how long I will be away, but I will do my best to come back to you as soon as possible.
So please come back home
I am pleading for you to come back to me and complete our lives together.
The struggle is holding me back
The obstacles that we are facing are preventing me from being with you, and I feel trapped and powerless.
Struggle
The repetition of the word 'struggle' emphasises the hardships that we are facing, but also emphasises the importance of being free from it.
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