Drew showed the world that with the help of MySpace and great word of mouth, anyone with worthwhile work ethic and talent can start a monumental snowball effect towards success. After recording an EP by himself in his basement, NeverShoutNever! became an instant online success story, averaging over 40,000 online plays a day, and headlining shows throughout the Midwest. In early July, he was positioned in the top spot on the MySpace unsigned artist listing, and his first official release, the YIPPEE EP (July 29th), was followed up by a performance on TRL’s “on your radar” segment the very next day.
Drew started his climb to stardom in mild fashion. He learned to play the guitar from a friend early in his teen years. Then, his parents bought him a Macintosh computer for Christmas and with some sound-editing software, Drew was on his way to stardom.
As of November 17, 2008, the official spelling of Ingle's alias became NeverShoutNever! It had previously been listed as Never Shout Never on iTunes and his management company’s site. An official statement regarding the reason behind the spelling change has not been made available. In an interview, Ingle revealed that there is no longer an exclamation point after his name and that he will spell NeverShoutNever as one word when he is feeling happy, but three words when he isn’t. Warner Bros. Records is spelling his name as “Never Shout Never” for the upcoming release.
After experimenting with a couple of other names, Drew settled on Never Shout Never, the name of one of his songs, to represent him musically.
Ingle follows a strict vegan diet. His music career caused him to drop out of his high school, Joplin Senior High, before graduation.
Albums
* What Is Love? (January 26, 2010)
* Harmony (August 23, 2010)
* Time Travel (September 20, 2011)
* Indigo (November 13, 2012)
* Sunflower (July 2, 2013)
* Recycled Youth - Volume One (March 3, 2015)
* Black Cat (August 7, 2015)
EPs
* demo-shmemo (February 29, 2008)
* The Yippee EP (July 29, 2008)
* Me & My Uke EP (January 27, 2009)
* The Summer EP (June 23, 2009) U.S. #57
* Never Shout Never - EP (December 8, 2009)
* Melody - EP (July 27, 2010)
Awful
Never Shout Never Lyrics
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It's an awful way to feel,
You feel so low like you can't go on
But don't you fear my dear,
You're the only thing that keeps me feeling
Anything at all
Close your eyes and ease your troubled mind
Ah ah ah ah
I wake up and roll out of bed
And wonder why I even woke up in the first place
It's so awful
Then to make the matters even worse
I swear my love I have a curse
I can't do anything quite right
I swear I'm trying
It's so awful
I'm awfully awful
Today
It's a complex sort of thing
The type of thing that I don't like to
Sing with all my heart
Emotions fade the nightmares start
And I can't waste my time
I close my eyes and ease my troubled mind
Ah ah ah ah
Sometimes in the middle of the night
I wake up and roll out of bed
And wonder why I even woke up in the first place
It's so awful
Then to make the matters even worse
I swear my love I have a curse
I can't do anything quite right
I swear I'm trying
It's so awful
I'm awfully awfully awful
Today
I'm waking up for the first time
Since I lost track of my ways
I took my last pill last night
I'm waking up for the first time
The last time
Ah ah ah ah
Sometimes in the middle of the night
I wake up and roll out of bed
And wonder why I even woke up in the first place
It's so awful
Then to make the matters even worse
I swear my love I have a curse
I can't do anything quite right
I swear I'm trying
It's so awful
I'm awfully awfully awfully awful
Today
The lyrics of the song "Awful" by Never Shout Never tackles the feeling of hopelessness, despair, and worthlessness that one experiences at times. The opening lyrics, "It's an awful way to feel, You feel so low like you can't go on", sets the tone of the song, expressing the singer's emotions that are relatable to many struggling with mental health issues. The song offers a positive message, urging the listener not to give up and reminding them that they are not alone. In fact, their existence has a profound impact on the people around them, as the lyrics state, "You're the only thing that keeps me feeling anything at all". The song encourages the listener to close their eyes, ease their troubled mind, and see that there is hope.
However, the song also reveals that it's not always easy to overcome these feelings. The singer confesses that even at night, when everything is quiet, they wake up wondering why they even woke up in the first place. They feel cursed, incapable of doing things right, and inadequate. It illustrates a cycle of feeling hopeless, making efforts, and still facing difficulties. The lyrics "I'm awfully awful awful today" suggest that there are ups and downs in life, and it's alright to feel lost, but never forget to get back on your feet and keep trying.
In conclusion, "Awful" is a song expressing a deep understanding of the mental health struggles that people go through. The lyrics offer a message of encouragement and support, reminding people not to give up and that there is always hope despite the trials and hardships they may encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
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It's an awful way to feel,
Feeling low and down is an experience that is terrible to go through
You feel so low like you can't go on
The feeling of being so low and helpless that you can't carry on is real and palpable
But don't you fear my dear,
Do not be afraid, my love
You're the only thing that keeps me feeling
You are the one thing that keeps me going and feeling alive
Anything at all
You have a significant impact on my emotional state
Close your eyes and ease your troubled mind
Relax and calm your troubled thoughts by closing your eyes and taking deep breaths
Ah ah ah ah
Instrumental part of the song
Sometimes in the middle of the night
During the early hours of the morning
I wake up and roll out of bed
I suddenly wake up and get out of bed
And wonder why I even woke up in the first place
I question the purpose of my awakeness
It's so awful
The experience is terrible and dreadful
Then to make the matters even worse
To add to the unpleasantness of the experience
I swear my love I have a curse
I believe that I'm under the influence of an affliction
I can't do anything quite right
I struggle to execute anything in a proper manner
I swear I'm trying
I promise that I'm putting in my best effort
It's so awful
The experience is abysmal
I'm awfully awful
I'm terrible and unpleasant
Today
Right now
It's a complex sort of thing
The situation is challenging and complicated
The type of thing that I don't like to
It's the kind of experience that I wish to avoid and is difficult to confront
Sing with all my heart
Express with total honesty and sincerity
Emotions fade the nightmares start
Intense emotions lead to the beginning of nightmares
And I can't waste my time
I have no time to waste
I'm waking up for the first time
I'm experiencing a fresh start
Since I lost track of my ways
Since I became unaccustomed to the usual way I handle things
I took my last pill last night
I had my last dose of medication or drug the previous evening
The last time
The previous or final opportunity
I'm awfully awfully awfully awful
I'm immensely and incredibly terrible
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOFER DREW
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