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.
Myself
From Zero Lyrics
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And you know it tells me every time
Just to walk away
But suddenly I found myself
With back against the wall
And every little thing tears me up inside
And I know it's true
It's like the time I once had before
I fell into you
All by myself, I'll take you for a while
All by myself these days
I feel the circle coming back around
And don't you know it's telling me what's in sight
There was a time when I could not decide
The reasons why
Everybody goes through this
There's got to be something beautiful
In this world of mine
Search for the meaning and when we're close
We run out of time
All by myself, I'll take you for a while
All by myself these days
Come full circle
Search for meaning
Hope for something
As we run and we run out of time
The lyrics to From Zero's song "Myself" seem to be about a person who is struggling to let go of someone or something that is causing them pain. The first verse talks about a "voice of reason" that tells the person to walk away, but they find themselves unable to do so. The imagery of being backed against a wall suggests a feeling of being trapped or powerless. The person is highly emotional and seems to be "torn up" inside by whatever is plaguing them.
The chorus offers some hope in the form of the belief that "something good" will come of this situation. The mention of "the time I once had before / I fell into you" implies that the person had a life before this troublesome situation or relationship, and that they long to return to that simpler time. However, they are currently "all by myself" and struggling to cope with their pain. The second verse offers more perspective on the situation, acknowledging that everyone goes through struggles like this and that there must be "something beautiful" in the world to balance out the pain. The last line of the song is a call to action, urging the listener to keep searching for meaning and hope, even when it feels like time is running out.
Overall, "Myself" feels like a highly emotional and introspective song that speaks to the universal experience of pain and longing. It offers some hope in the form of the belief that good things can come out of difficult situations, but it also acknowledges the difficulty of moving on from something that holds such a strong emotional grip.
Line by Line Meaning
I started listening to my voice of reason
I am paying attention to my rational thoughts and insights
And you know it tells me every time
My voice of reason gives me guidance and advice
Just to walk away
To avoid negative situations or people, my voice of reason tells me to simply leave
But suddenly I found myself
Unexpectedly, I discovered myself in a difficult predicament
With back against the wall
Feeling trapped with no obvious escape route
And every little thing tears me up inside
Even small matters can be overwhelming and distressing
There's something good that will come of this
Despite the adversity, I believe something positive will emerge
And I know it's true
I have a firm conviction in the aforementioned statement
It's like the time I once had before
This situation reminds me of a previous experience I encountered
I fell into you
I became involved with someone who may have caused my current predicament
All by myself, I'll take you for a while
I will handle this alone for a period of time
All by myself these days
Currently, I am without any significant companionship
I feel the circle coming back around
I sense a cycle or pattern repeating itself
And don't you know it's telling me what's in sight
This pattern is giving me an indication of what is ahead
There was a time when I could not decide
I was previously unable to make a difficult choice
The reasons why
The motive behind my indecisiveness
Everybody goes through this
This predicament is common and happens to everyone
There's got to be something beautiful
I believe there is an aesthetically pleasing aspect of this world
In this world of mine
Within my personal existence or perspective, there must be something beautiful
Search for the meaning and when we're close
I am seeking an understanding or purpose, and when I am near to achieving it
We run out of time
I am unable to fully comprehend or attain the answer to my inquiry
Come full circle
The cycle or pattern has reached its conclusion
Search for meaning
A constant quest for an understanding or insight
Hope for something
A desire for a particular outcome
As we run and we run out of time
While time progresses and is limited, my search continues
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Garrett Thompson
what the fuck great music we need more bands like this 😎
Isolated 937
Miss these guys. This is still one of the best album covers ever.
B Taylor
Song of my LIFETIME, period. Peace From Zero, FOREVER.
Tip Talman
@meetfist ...Cool. I remember these guys playing free shows in Chicago before they released this CD. Great memories....makes me feel all fuzzy and stuff..
silencethefallen
Man please tell me u have a link to this album have the first 2 cant find this anywhere! i've even got 2 out of the 3 never released. Y is this album so hard to find!!??
Joshua Ankney
I bought this when it was a new release.
Massive Rod
i stole this cd from kmart when i was a cart pusher before i went to the marines. ahhh, the memories
Gipsy Avenger
keep it as it is non-existent on iTunes mang.
BigPoppaPunk
gg. and thanks for your service
B Taylor
2003, THE BEST.