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)
Trouble
Never Shout Never Lyrics
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I'm addicted to this girl
She's got my heart tied in a knot
And my stomach in a whirl
But even worse I can't stop calling her
She's all I want and more
I mean damn,
What's not to adore
I've been playing to much guitar
I, I've been listening to jazz
I called so many times
I swear she's going mad
And that cellular-er will be the death of us
I swear, I swear
And oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oooh oooh oooh
I'm running my mouth just like I got her
But I surely don't
Because she's so-o-o-o-o-o-o
Rock and roll!
And out of my league
Is she out of my league?
Let's hope not
I'm in trouble
I'm so cliche
See that word just wares me out
Makes me feel like just another boy
To laugh and joke about
But even worse I can't stop calling her
I love to hear that voice
And honestly, I'm left with no choice
I've been playing to much guitar
I, I've been listening to jazz
I called so many times
I swear she's going mad
And that cellular-er will be the death of us
I swear, I swear
And oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oooh oooh oooh
I'm running my mouth just like I got her
But I surely don't
Because she's so-o-o-o-o-o-o
Rock and roll!
And out of my league
Is she out of my league?
Let's hope not
And oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oooh oooh oooh ooh ooh oooh oh
The lyrics to Never Shout Never's "Trouble" express the singer's confession about being addicted to a girl, who he believes is out of his league. He is so consumed by his feelings for her that he can't stop calling her even though he knows he is bothering her. The lyrics showcase his admiration for her and the impact she has on him. He is so smitten with her that he has been playing too much guitar and listening to jazz in hopes of impressing her. Despite knowing that she is out of his league and that he is becoming a cliché, he can't stop pursuing her.
The repetition of the phrase, "I've been playing too much guitar, I've been listening to jazz" emphasizes the singer's desperate attempts to captivate this girl. He knows that he might be becoming too overwhelming, but he's hoping she'll recognize his effort and appreciate it. Moreover, the reference to "that cellular-er" portrays the frustration and anxiety he feels because he isn't sure if he is pushing too hard.
However, the singer's admiration for her is pure, and he genuinely hopes that she's not out of his league. He sees her as "so-o-o-o-o-o-o rock and roll," which shows how cool and unique he thinks she is, and he hopes that he can be a part of her world. The song's light and carefree tone, coupled with the singer's vulnerability, make it a relatable track to anyone who has ever been in a situation where they feel like they're not good enough for someone they adore.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in trouble I'm an addict
I'm in deep trouble as I'm addicted to this girl
I'm addicted to this girl
I'm hooked and desire nothing more than her
She's got my heart tied in a knot
I feel emotionally trapped and unable to pursue other interests
And my stomach in a whirl
I'm a bundle of nervousness and anxiety at the thought of losing her
But even worse I can't stop calling her
My addiction is so severe that I can't resist calling her all the time
She's all I want and more
She's the only thing I desire and more than I could ask for
I mean damn, What's not to adore
She's so amazing that I can't help but admire her
I've been playing to much guitar
I've been using guitar as a distraction and an excuse to avoid confronting my addiction
I, I've been listening to jazz
I've been using jazz music as a way to cope with my emotions
I called so many times
I've been calling her obsessively and that shows how desperate I am
I swear she's going mad
Her patience is wearing thin and I'm causing her to go insane
And that cellular-er will be the death of us
Our phone calls are only causing more damage to our relationship
I swear, I swear
I'm making a sincere promise to stop this behavior
I'm running my mouth just like I got her
I'm talking like we're already in a committed relationship when we're not
But I surely don't
But in reality, I don't have her heart yet
Because she's so-o-o-o-o-o-o Rock and roll!
She's so unique and special that she exudes a rock and roll energy
And out of my league
She's too amazing and I don't feel worthy enough of her
Is she out of my league?
I'm questioning whether or not she's too good for me
Let's hope not
I'm hoping that I can still win her heart despite my addiction and the odds stacked against me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOFER DREW
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