When NEEDTOBREATHE’s Bear and Bo Rinehart set out to write the songs that appear on the band’s new album, The Reckoning, they felt something bigger awaited them. It wasn’t just commercial success either. The band’s last album The Outsiders hit No. 9 on Billboard’s Rock Albums chart, went Top 20 on the Top 200, saw the band sell out venues such as Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and Chicago’s House of Blues, and score an impressive number of placements in blockbuster films and numerous prime time television-shows.
With their reputation as a must-see live act built from non-stop touring, the Rinehart brothers, pastor’s sons who hail from the rural South Carolina town of Possum Kingdom, along with drummer Joe Stillwell and bass player Seth Bolt, were determined to create a statement-making album that truly captured the magic behind this genuinely appealing rock band.
Lyrically, all roads lead from the album’s title, which Bear says has several different meanings, one of them being the justification of accounts. “I like the idea that you put in all this work and at some point it comes to a peak -- that’s the reckoning time.”
What the band emerged with is a timeless-sounding album rooted in classic American rock and roll, unafraid to veer off into unexpected directions. Songs such as “Maybe They’re On To Us” address the paranoia of wondering whether people know too much about the band. “It also asks, ‘Are we still driven in the same way?’ We’re always questioning ourselves,” Bear says. Even the songs that may sound light-hearted on the surface, like “White Fences,” “Slumber,” and “Drive All Night,” explore serious themes. “’White Fences’ is about the American dream of growing up in a big house with a white picket fence, but when the dream is broken and things don’t pan out the way you planned, asking who’s going to fix it,” Bo says. “’Slumber’ is meant to be about how beauty is all around you but you just can’t see it because of the funk you’re in,” Bear says. “It speaks to something that we really care about which is giving yourself a chance.” And there’s “Drive All Night,” a galloping barnstormer that Bear sees as a statement on the false idea that one can run away from one’s problems.
With their intriguing melodies and bright choruses, the songs on The Reckoning are certain to translate in the live setting, something that is crucial to the band. “The worst thing that could happen is you get done playing and people don’t think about you again. We’ll do whatever it takes to force people to make a decision about our band, whether they love us or not. It makes for more passionate fans.”
More Time
NEEDTOBREATHE Lyrics
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Everything within my hands
All the riches one could dream
They will come from me
I hoped that you could understand
That this is not what I had planned
Please don't worry now
'Cause I need more time
Just a few more months and we'll be fine
So say what's on your mind
'Cause I can't figure out just what's inside
I hoped that you could understand
That this is not what I had planned
Please don't worry now
It will turn around
'Cause I need more time
Just a few more months and we'll be fine
So say what's on your mind
'Cause I can't figure out just what's inside
So say alright
'Cause I know we can make it if we try
'Cause I need more time
Just a few more months and we'll be fine
We're off to new lands
So hold on to my hands
It's gonna be alright
It's a whole lot brighter
So stand by the fire
It's gonna be alright
Yeah, the road gets harder
But it's not much farther
It's gonna be alright
You know that it ain't easy
Please believe me
It's gonna be alright
Please don't worry now
Please don't worry now
Please don't worry now
'Cause it will turn around
'Cause I need more time
Just a few more months and we'll be fine
So say what's on your mind
'Cause I can't figure out just what's inside
So say alright
'Cause I know we can make it if we try
'Cause I need more time
Just a few more months and we'll be fine
The song “More Time” by NEEDTOBREATHE reflects the struggles of someone who has promised their loved one everything and failed to deliver. The singer seems to have promised the world to their partner, but things have not gone as planned. The lyrics depict the struggle of the singer to make good on their promises despite the challenges they face. The line “I promised you the world again, everything within my hands, all the riches one could dream, they will come from me” conveys an optimistic view that the singer will provide wealth and prosperity but is finding it difficult to follow through with their promises.
In the chorus, the singer pleads for more time to make things right, saying, “'Cause I need more time, just a few more months and we'll be fine, so say what's on your mind, 'cause I can't figure out just what's inside.” They acknowledge the strain on their relationship and the need for honesty to work through their problems, but the singer is hopeful that things will turn around. The metaphorical language in the song depicts the journey as a road towards a brighter future. The lyrics express the idea that things may not be easy, but with time and effort, they will get better.
In conclusion, “More Time” by NEEDTOBREATHE is a song that speaks to anyone who has experienced the pressure of making promises and the subsequent struggle of fulfilling them. The song reflects the singer’s wish for more time to make amends and their belief that things will get better with patience and communication.
Line by Line Meaning
I promised you the world again
I made grand promises to you that I might not be able to keep
Everything within my hands
I was overconfident about my ability to control everything
All the riches one could dream
I promised you wealth and prosperity beyond imagination
They will come from me
I promised to be the only source of your success and happiness
I hoped that you could understand
I expected you to comprehend my intentions
That this is not what I had planned
This situation is not what I expected or prepared for
Please don't worry now
Don't be anxious about the future
It will turn around
The situation will improve eventually
'Cause I need more time
I require more time to make things right
Just a few more months and we'll be fine
If we wait patiently for a short time, everything will be okay
So say what's on your mind
Express your thoughts openly and honestly
'Cause I can't figure out just what's inside
I cannot comprehend your true feelings without you telling me
We're off to new lands
We are embarking on a new journey or adventure
So hold on to my hands
I will support and guide you throughout this journey
It's gonna be alright
Everything will work out in the end
It's a whole lot brighter
The future looks promising and positive
So stand by the fire
Stay close and have faith in our love and determination
Yeah, the road gets harder
Difficulties and challenges will arise
But it's not much farther
We are almost there, close to our destination
You know that it ain't easy
We are aware that things are not simple
Please believe me
Trust me and have faith in a brighter future
'Cause it will turn around
Things will improve and get better eventually
Please don't worry now
Don't be anxious about the future
Just a few more months and we'll be fine
If we wait patiently for a short time, everything will be okay
So say what's on your mind
Express your thoughts openly and honestly
'Cause I can't figure out just what's inside
I cannot comprehend your true feelings without you telling me
So say alright
Give your approval and acceptance
'Cause I know we can make it if we try
I am confident we will succeed if we work together
'Cause I need more time
I require more time to make things right
Just a few more months and we'll be fine
If we wait patiently for a short time, everything will be okay
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NATHANIEL RINEHART, WILLIAM RINEHART
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