Earning a reputation as the hardest working and most successful independent band on the tour, offers started to come from every direction. They were offered full endorsements from Washburn guitars and a complete custom kit from Truth Drums, but, more importantly, they were offered more tours including their first tour overseas. As support for Bowling for Soup in the UK, NHOI received a response that they could only dream of. By their third show the word was already out and there were magazines and press that followed the band to see what all the hype was about. NHOI sold a little over 3,000 CD's in just 11 shows and were labeled as the next big thing to hit the UK. They were then offered a main support slot on a 23 date tour with Spunge in February of '04 and followed up with two headlining UK tours in October '04 and Feb '05.
When they got back home, they took roughly eleven days to record, edit, master, etc. their then upcoming new release, "11 Days," that dropped on March 9, 2004. It is now available in countries including the UK, Germany, and Japan.
After finishing a headlining world tour in the spring of '05, playing in Japan, England, Scotland, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, NHOI returned home to California to work on their new album.
Their self-titled CD was released in early 2007.
Also in 2007, the band went on an unannounced and sudden hiatus near the middle of the year. Though the band has not officially broken up, they have not been together since then.
Discography:
1999: ...unmotivated
2001: Moving On EP
2002: Limited Edition
2003: The New Shit EP
2004: 11 Days
2006: Never Heard of It
Members:
Davin Dell'Osa: Vocals
Jeff Anenberg: Guitar
Rick Avery: Bass
richE Zahniser: Keys
No Regrets
Never Heard of It Lyrics
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Yes time has told the answers
In a bottle
And it's basking there alone
One time
We were free to speak our mind
How can you say you're happy? I can't even say I'm fine...
[Chorus]
Whoa, what was once a good time had together
Now it's no fun
(i can't go on)
Whoa, and I thought that this could last forever,
I can't go on...
(now it's no fun)
Reflect, upon my intellect
My hindsight's 20-20 and there's no time for regret
Thin walls, connecting empty holes
They've lasted until now
And they're finally breaking down
[Chorus]
Don't forget, no regret,
We always have the time we spent
Don't forget, no regret,
We always have the time we spent
[Chorus]
No regrets [Repeat: x 3]
And I can't go on
In "No Regrets," Never Heard of It explore the theme of change and the passage of time. The lyrics suggest that over time, circumstances change, relationships deteriorate, and what was once fun and carefree becomes frustrating and difficult. The lines "Reflect upon my intellect, my hindsight's 20-20, and there's no time for regret" indicate that while it's natural to look back and wish things had gone differently, ultimately, the past cannot be changed, and it's better to focus on the present and future. The song also touches on the idea that communication is key in avoiding misunderstandings and resolving issues; without it, relationships can crumble.
As a punk rock band, Never Heard of It use fast-paced, distorted guitar riffs and heavy drums to convey a sense of urgency and emotion. The repetition of the phrase "no regrets" throughout the song serves as a mantra for the theme of acceptance and moving forward. The chorus, with its catchy melody and sing-along lyrics, is reminiscent of classic punk songs that encourage audience participation and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time
The moment has arrived
Yes time has told the answers
The passing of time has provided clarity on the situation
In a bottle
The solution is evident but doesn't come easily
And it's basking there alone
The solution is present, but no one is willing to acknowledge it
One time
In the past
We were free to speak our mind
We had the freedom to express our thoughts and feelings
How can you say you're happy? I can't even say I'm fine...
Neither of us are truly content and it's difficult to pretend otherwise
Whoa, what was once a good time had together
The enjoyable moments spent with one another
Now it's no fun
The situation is no longer enjoyable
(i can't go on)
I'm unable to continue in this manner
Whoa, and I thought that this could last forever
I believed this connection would endure infinitely
I can't go on...
It's become too challenging to persist in this dynamic
(now it's no fun)
The current state of affairs isn't pleasant
Reflect, upon my intellect
Contemplate the intellectual aspect of the matter
My hindsight's 20-20 and there's no time for regret
I have full knowledge of the past and there's no point in regretting my actions
Thin walls, connecting empty holes
Shallow connections that lack depth or meaning
They've lasted until now
Despite their superficiality, the connections have endured up to this point
And they're finally breaking down
The shallowness of the relationships is causing them to disintegrate
Don't forget, no regret,
Remember the past without regret
We always have the time we spent
The moments we shared will always be with us
No regrets
There's no reason to feel remorseful
And I can't go on
I'm unable to continue
Lyrics © HARRY TOBIAS MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: Harry Tobias, Roy Ingraham
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