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.
What About Tomorrow
Near Miss Lyrics
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Am I going to sleep only to never wake up?
Are my dreams never coming true? What about tomorrow
And all of what I expected is it just going to fade away?
What if the world stopped turning
Would you still care about what those around you say
I'm tired of sleeping in my head I'm searching for sympathy
I can't let it go without putting up a fight
Nothing to look forward to
But what about, the things you said
Here today alone again
Only the sound of the iron bell can still call me to my knees
For this is the day that I die
Do you know why you stand?
What if the world stopped turning
Would you still care about what the broken-hearted said
I'm tired of sleeping in my head
I wish it had been a better song
I can't let go without putting up a fight
But it's hard to get by when there's nothing in sight
Nothing to look forward to
But what about, the things we did
I can't let go without putting up a fight
But it's hard to get by when there's nothing in sight
Nothing to look forward to
But what about, me and you
I can't let go without putting up a fight
But it's hard to get by when there's nothing in sight
Nothing to look forward to
But what about
The lyrics of Near Miss’s song “What About Tomorrow” convey a sense of fear and uncertainty about the future. The singer questions whether they will wake up the next day and if all their dreams will never come true. They express a sense of disappointment in what they expected, wondering if it’s all going to fade away. The repetition of “what about tomorrow” emphasizes this fear of the unknown and longing for something more.
The mention of the world stopping turning and the sound of the iron bell represents an apocalyptic sense of doom, and the question of whether anyone would care about the words of the broken-hearted highlights the feeling of loneliness and despair. The song ends with a plea for something more, questioning what will happen to “me and you” without something to look forward to.
Overall, the lyrics of “What About Tomorrow” speak to a universal feeling of apprehension about the future and the desire for something more substantial to hold onto.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it my time already?
Am I at the end of my journey?
Am I going to sleep only to never wake up?
Will I die in my sleep?
Are my dreams never coming true? What about tomorrow
Will my aspirations never be fulfilled? What lies ahead?
And all of what I expected is it just going to fade away?
Will everything I hope for disappear?
What if the world stopped turning
If everything around me comes to a halt
Would you still care about what those around you say
Will other people's opinions matter?
I'm tired of sleeping in my head I'm searching for sympathy
I'm exhausted from overthinking and need comfort
I can't let it go without putting up a fight
I can't give up easily
But it's hard to get by when there's nothing in sight
It's difficult to move forward without direction
Nothing to look forward to
There's nothing to anticipate
But what about, the things you said
What about the promises you made?
Here today alone again
I'm by myself again today
Only the sound of the iron bell can still call me to my knees
Only the tolling of the bell makes me feel humble
For this is the day that I die
Today could be my last day
Do you know why you stand?
Do you understand your purpose in life?
Would you still care about what the broken-hearted said
Will the opinions of those who are hurting matter?
I wish it had been a better song
I regret some of the choices I've made
But what about, the things we did
What about the memories we shared?
But what about, me and you
What about our relationship and future?
But what about, our love and future together
What about our commitment and future plans?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: Jeremy Joseph Hernandez
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