The 4 piece took a do-it-yourself approach to the business and set out touring across the US and Canada. With the help from some friends and the support of their new fans they found themselves headlining and sharing stages with bands such as Sum41, Gob, The Vandals, Goldfinger, Story Of The Year, Yellowcard, Mest, The Distillers and Down By Law.
Their hard work paid off and the Austin based NearMiss was welcomed into Fearless Records based in Orange County, California. Their freshman album The Gentle Art Of Making Enemies debuted in July 2002 and has sold over 7,000 copies to date. The album was quickly championed by Austin's Modern Rock 101X, where the band remains a station favorite. The year also brought a change in line up when they lost Sean whom has yet to be replaced.
Throughout 2003 and 2004 the band continued to tour aggressively and made their first appearance on the Vans Warped Tour. Their hearting pounding performances earned the guys a spot on the 2004 warped compilation which pressed and distributed over 500,000 copies in the US and Canada.
Now a part of Takeover Records Family the band's potential is limitless and holds a promising future in 2005. Their first release is a 3 way split featuring The Matches (Epitaph) and Reeve Oliver (The Militia Group) in stores everywhere June 28th. Also except the bandís sophomore full length which is slated for release in this fall. NearMiss will be on the road the remainder of the year, so look for them on this summer's Warped Tour and other national tours including Story of the Year and Goldfinger.
Walk Away
Near Miss Lyrics
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You spent your life driving
Nothing seems to amuse me
She fell asleep crying today
Coz her life's lost and changed its ways
And through this time you lost a friend
All good things come to an end
You spent your life
Thinking and trying and finding
It's never right
You want it all your own sad way
You pushed him down
Then left to say "Can you just help me one last time?"
She's got you now she'll feed you lies
It's all right it's ok
Life moves on to better days
It's all right it's ok
Life moves on just walk away
So what can I do?
To get it all back now
It's all right it's ok
Life moves on to better days
It's all right it's ok
Life moves on just walk away
The lyrics to Near Miss's song Walk Away seem to describe the aftermath of a broken relationship. The opening lines reflect a sense of disappointment and absence of surprise, as the singer acknowledges the driving force they once had in their life no longer has any effect on them. The singer seems to be struggling to find anything that can bring them amusement in the midst of their pain. The chorus suggests that the singer has lost a friend through the breakup and that they are trying to find comfort in someone or something. However, the singer seems to be going through a personal struggle of figuring out what feels right for them.
The second verse of the song speaks about the singer's selfish tendencies and how their actions may have contributed to the breakdown of their relationship. The line "you want it all your own sad way" indicates the singer may have been unwilling to compromise with their partner. The line "you pushed him down" suggests the singer may have been emotionally abusive or at least not supportive of their partner. The chorus repeats, conveying the message that the singer needs to move on with their life despite the pain they are feeling. The final lines suggest a sense of helplessness and uncertainty about what the future holds.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing seems to surprise me
I am no longer easily shocked or astonished by life's events.
You spent your life driving
You dedicated your life to pursuing your goals with unwavering determination.
Nothing seems to amuse me
I find little enjoyment or entertainment in life's offerings.
She fell asleep crying today
She felt immense sadness and distress and cried herself to sleep.
Coz her life's lost and changed its ways
Her life has taken a drastic turn and has become unrecognizable to her.
And through this time you lost a friend
During this period, you have lost a close companion or ally.
All good things come to an end
It is an accepted fact that all enjoyable and pleasant experiences eventually come to a conclusion.
So you trust in something in someone
You have faith and confidence in the reliability and integrity of another person or an entity.
You spent your life
You've devoted your entire life towards a particular objective.
Thinking and trying and finding
You've been pondering and experimenting in the quest for an answer.
It's never right
Despite all our efforts, we never get things exactly right.
You want it all your own sad way
You want things done solely in your preferred manner, which may result in sadness or regret.
You pushed him down
You have deliberately or unintentionally caused harm or difficulties to others.
Then left to say "Can you just help me one last time?"
After creating problems, You ask for help from the same person, one more time.
She's got you now she'll feed you lies
She has attained control over you, and will deceive and manipulate you.
It's all right it's ok
These are comforting words indicating that things are not as bad as they seem.
Life moves on to better days
Life is cyclical and has a certain degree of impermanence; in the future, there will be better times.
So what can I do?
What measures can I take to rectify this?
To get it all back now
To reclaim all that was lost before.
Life moves on just walk away
It's best to move on from this situation and leave it behind.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MICHAEL A. BROOKS
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