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
Up All Night
Never Heard of It Lyrics
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Sleep once again please tell me
Why am I this way lately this is
How it's been I've got so much
On my mind I'm waiting for the
Day to find the answers to my
Troubles am I safe or am I in...
[Chorus]
Shut the door on your way out
Leave me empty let me shout
Let me walk down my own road
Hide from the input run from doubt
Dissolving clouds I'll think about
This one I know I can decode
And I don't know what to belive
Reasons I know I can't say you
Say them anyway and I don't
Know what to belive
(And now you're telling me,
What you want me to be
And I don't want to be like you)
I fight with myself evryday I'm
Miserable when will it end I
Search to find something to say
I need some help I need a friend
I feel I'm constantly behind I feel
Left out I feel so blind but I want
To be someone
[Chorus]
I've always tried to do my best
Although it seems impossible
It's not a test I've always tried
To be like you and throw my
Insecurities away
[Chorus]
The suns not out it'll be okay
Who are you anyway
The suns not out and it'll be okay
I'll be myself today
The lyrics of Never Heard of It's song Up All Night express the struggle of the singer with their own internal conflicts and the pressure of societal expectations. The first stanza describes how the singer is unable to sleep and is overwhelmed by their thoughts. They are searching for answers to their troubles, but they feel uncertain about whether they are safe or in danger. The chorus expresses the singer's desire to be left alone to figure things out on their own. They are tired of being told what to do and how to act. They feel like they are constantly fighting with themselves and want to find a way to be happy and authentic.
The second stanza continues the theme of the singer's struggle. They feel miserable and are searching for someone to help them. They feel like they are constantly falling behind and being left out. They want to be successful and happy, but they are not sure how to achieve that. The chorus repeats the desire for independence and individuality. The singer wants to be themselves and reject the pressure to conform to others' ideas of who they should be.
The bridge introduces a note of hope. The singer says that they have always tried to do their best, even though it seems impossible. They have tried to be like others and ignore their insecurities, but now they want to embrace their unique identity.
In the final stanza, the singer decides to be optimistic. They say that it will be okay, even if the sun is not out. They question who others think they should be and declare that they will be themselves.
Overall, the lyrics of Up All Night express the common struggle of finding oneself in a world of conflicting expectations and internal battles. The singer seeks independence and authentic happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Another miserable day I didn't
Once again I couldn't sleep, resulting in another miserable day.
Sleep once again please tell me
Please explain why I'm having trouble sleeping again.
Why am I this way lately this is
I need to know why I've been feeling this way lately.
How it's been I've got so much
This is how I've been feeling and I have a lot on my mind.
On my mind I'm waiting for the
I have a lot on my mind and I'm waiting for the day when I can find the answers to my troubles.
Day to find the answers to my
I'm waiting for the day when I can find the answers to my troubles.
Troubles am I safe or am I in...
I need to know if I'm safe or if I'm in danger.
Shut the door on your way out
Please leave me alone.
Leave me empty let me shout
I need to be alone to sort out my thoughts and emotions.
Let me walk down my own road
I need to figure out my own path in life.
Hide from the input run from doubt
I need to avoid negative influences and doubt in order to find my own way.
Dissolving clouds I'll think about
As my thoughts become clearer, I can think more rationally.
This one I know I can decode
I feel confident that I can understand and solve this problem.
And I don't know what to belive
I'm unsure about what to believe or what the truth is.
Reasons I know I can't say you
I can't explain my reasons to you.
Say them anyway and I don't
Despite my inability to explain my reasons, you continue to push me.
Know what to belive
I'm still unsure about what to believe or what the truth is.
(And now you're telling me,
You are now telling me what to do,
What you want me to be
What you want me to become,
And I don't want to be like you)
But I don't want to become like you.
I fight with myself evryday I'm
Everyday, I struggle with my own thoughts and emotions.
Miserable when will it end I
I'm very unhappy and I don't know when this will change.
Search to find something to say
I'm searching for the right words to express myself.
I need some help I need a friend
I need someone to talk to and support me.
I feel I'm constantly behind I feel
I feel like I'm always behind in life.
Left out I feel so blind but I want
I feel excluded and lost, but I have a desire to become someone.
To be someone
To become a successful and accomplished individual.
I've always tried to do my best
I've always given my best effort.
Although it seems impossible
Even though it may seem impossible.
It's not a test I've always tried
I'm not being graded, but I've always tried my hardest.
To be like you and throw my
I've tried to be like you by hiding my insecurities.
Insecurities away
I've tried to hide my fears and doubts.
The suns not out it'll be okay
Things may seem bad now, but it will get better.
Who are you anyway
Who are you to tell me what to do?
I'll be myself today
I'll be true to myself and be who I am today.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SCOTT RUSSO, ROBERT BREWER, WADE YOUMAN, STEVEN MORRIS, PAT KIM
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