The band consists of Chad Kroeger (vocals, guitar), Ryan Peake (guitar, vocals), Mike Kroeger (bass) and Daniel Adair (drums). The band's original drummer, Brandon Kroeger, left the group in 1997, and was replaced first by Mitch Guidon from 1997 to 1998 and then Ryan Vikedal from 1998 to 2005. The band has released 10 studio albums: "Curb" (1996), "The State" (1998), "Silver Side Up" (2001), "The Long Road" (2003), "All the Right Reasons" (2005), "Dark Horse" (2008), "Here and Now" (2011), "No Fixed Address" (2014), "Feed The Machine" (2017), and "Get Rollin'" (2022).
Early years: 1995ā2000
The band was formed in the early 1990s as a cover band called the "Village Idiots" by Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Brandon Kroeger. The band performed covers of songs from Led Zeppelin and Metallica. Nickelback's first release was a seven-track EP called Hesher in 1996. In the same year, Nickelback recorded their first full-length album Curb. "Fly" was released on Hesher and Curb and was the first single produced by Nickelback. It did not chart and was only played on local radio stations.
The following album The State was recorded in 1998 and was released as an independent record the same year. Nickelback signed a record deal with EMI and Roadrunner Records. The State was then re-released in 2000 by EMI and Roadrunner Records. Two singles from the album, "Leader of Men" and "Breathe" were fairly successful and resulted in the album being certificated gold in Canada and the United States. It was certified Platinum in 2008.
Mainstream success: 2001ā2007
In 2001, Nickelback released the Silver Side Up album, which propelled them into the mainstream. The single "How You Remind Me" was a huge success, peaking at #1 on both the American and Canadian charts at the same time. In the U.S., it was a #1 single on the Mainstream and Modern rock charts, as well as the pop chart. It also peaked at #2 on Adult Top 40. "How You Remind Me" became the Billboard Hot 100 #1 single of the year for 2002. The next single was "Too Bad", which also hit #1 on the Mainstream Rock Chart and had a small amount of success on the pop chart. The final single from the album was "Never Again", another #1 hit on Mainstream Rock.
In 2002, Chad Kroeger collaborated with Josey Scott and Gaige Corvo who played the lead guitar on the Spider-Man theme song, "Hero." This also featured Tyler Connolly, Mike Kroeger, Matt Cameron, and Jeremy Taggart.
In 2003, Nickelback released The Long Road. The lead single was "Someday" and the album went on to sell five million copies worldwide. The band also released "Feelin' Way Too Damn Good" as a single, which peaked at #3 on the Mainstream Rock Charts. "Figured You Out" was also released as a single and topped the Mainstream Rock Charts for 13 consecutive weeks.
Nickelback's fifth studio album, All the Right Reasons, produced five U.S. Hot 100 top 20 singles: "Photograph", "Savin' Me", "Far Away", "If Everyone Cared", "Rockstar". Three of these became U.S. Hot 100 top 10 singles. All the Right Reasons has sold 7,163,130 copies in the US as of June 13, 2009. In total, All the Right Reasons has sold abut 11 million copies worldwide since its 2005 release. Aside from all the success of All the Right Reasons, lead singer Kroeger began his own label named 604 Records in 2005 and holds the position of executive producer.
Dark Horse 2008-2010
After taking much of 2007 off, the band started recording a new album in earnest. In July 2008, the band signed with Live Nation for three touring and album cycles, with an option for a fourth.
On September 4, 2008 Roadrunner Records announced that the first single from their upcoming album was originally going to be "If Today Was Your Last Day" and was to be released September 30, 2008. However, the song was scrapped as the first single, and "Gotta Be Somebody" was the lead single instead. The new album, titled Dark Horse, was released on November 18, 2008. The album was produced by Mutt Lange. Something in Your Mouth was released as the second single to rock radio only on December 15, where it reached #1. "If Today Was Your Last Day" was released as the second major single instead. Two more singles have been released, "I'd Come for You" and "Burn It to the Ground".
The album also remained in the top 20 on the Billboard 200 for weeks after its release. The album was certified two times platinum in April 2009, and had by April 2010 sold over 3 million copies in the U.S. However, critical reception of the album has been mostly mixed to negative. In 2009, the band won three Juno Awards for Juno Fan Choice Award, group of the year, and album of the year; the band performed their single "Something In Your Mouth" at the ceremony. In 2010, Billboard year end charts listed Dark Horse as the top-selling rock and metal album of the year. The band was also listed at the top selling hard rock artist. On January 29, 2010 they released a Tap-Tap rhythm game for on the App Store, contrary to the band's prior comments against other music related video games such as Guitar Hero. On February 28, 2010, Nickelback gave a performance at the beginning of the concert portion of the 2010 Winter Olympics closing ceremony, performing "Burn It to the Ground". On October 2010 Nickelback finished their Dark Horse Tour.
Here and Now (2011-2013)
Chad Kroeger said in an interview with Billboard.com in September 2010 that songwriting for the next Nickelback album was planned to commence as early as February 2011 with "about four tunes" already in mind. Adair mentioned that the band wanted to go back to the musical style of All The Right Reasons, which he described as "more organic".
Nickelback announced their new album, Here and Now, on September 8, 2011, along with its two lead singles, "Bottoms Up" and "When We Stand Together". Kroeger said "We're four people who love making music, the way we like to make it. We entered the studio this year with a vision, and it all came together. We're extremely happy with the results, and can't wait to share them with our fans." The album was released on November 21, 2011, with the band calling it "Nickelblack Monday", a play on Nickelback and Black Monday. Two singles were released to radio stations on September 26, and September 27 for purchase on iTunes. Here and Now peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200, selling 226,714 copies in its first week of release, with Christmas by Michael BublƩ taking #1 by a margin of only 419 copies.
As part of promotion for the album, Nickelback was booked to perform at the halftime shows for both an NFL Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field in Detroit on November 24, and the 99th Grey Cup in the band's hometown of Vancouver on November 27. Also, as a promotion the band played to Jimmy Kimmel upon the album's release. The band was nominated for four Juno Awards in 2012, and performed at the ceremony. Nickelback announced their Here and Now Tour on January 11, 2012, they are going to tour with Seether, Bush and My Darkest Days. The band released a music video for their fourth single off of the album Lullaby. The band officially announced the compilation album The Best of Nickelback Volume 1 through social media on October 3, 2013. Frontman Chad Kroeger had previously stated in an interview that the greatest hits album was to feature songs from previous albums along with new songs but the unveiled track listing ultimately contained only previously released material.
No Fixed Address and Feed the Machine (2014ā2018)
According to an interview with Chad Kroeger on CFOX-FM, the band planned to release their eighth studio album before the end of 2014. The lead rock single was also announced, "Edge of a Revolution", was released in August 2014. The track was described as a "departure" for Nickelback and a political song. Frequent collaborator Chris Lord-Alge returned to mix some of the tracks on the album. It was also announced the band had signed to Republic Records. The lead single from the album was titled "Edge of a Revolution", and was scheduled to be sent for adds on Rock radio and be released to iTunes on August 18. The lead pop single, and second overall, was announced to be "What Are You Waiting For?", and was released in September. "What Are You Waiting For?" was released as a single on digital retailers on September 9, 2014. On August 22, 2014, Nickelback announced the album's title to be No Fixed Address, and released it on November 17, 2014.
No Fixed Address Tour was their fifth headlining concert tour, in support of No Fixed Address. The tour was announced on November 5, 2014, as well as The Pretty Reckless, Pop Evil, and Lifehouse as the support act for the majority of the shows in North American while Monster Truck was support act in Australia and Europe (2016). The second North American leg of the tour had to be canceled when lead vocalist Chad Kroeger required surgery for a cyst on his voice box. The entire leg of the European tour was postponed until Autumn 2016.
On August 19, 2016, Nickelback released a cover of Don Henley's song "Dirty Laundry" to streaming services. On January 23, 2017, a new single, "Feed the Machine" was announced to be released on February 1, alongside specific details of a 2017 tour. On January 25, Nickelback signed with BMG Rights Management to release their ninth album, also titled Feed the Machine. The album was released on June 16, 2017. The band released their second single from the album, "Song on Fire", on April 28, 2017. Shortly after the release of the album, the band began a 44-city tour on June 23, 2017, in North America, co-headlined with Daughtry, Shaman's Harvest and Cheap Trick as supporting acts.
Get Rollin' (2019āpresent)
In early 2019, band members spoke of recording a tenth studio album, though Chad Kroeger conceded there was no timetable or rush for the band to complete it. Mike Kroeger spoke of his personal desire to move in more of a heavy metal direction, or wanting to do an album of Slayer cover songs.
On August 14, 2020, the band released a cover of The Charlie Daniels Band song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", featuring Dave Martone.
In a July 2021 interview bassist Mike Kroeger commented when asked about the band's progress on new music saying "That is happening right now, music is being composed and recorded up in Canada. We were out there, and something came up and our producer had to take some time off. So I took that opportunity to return home to Los Angeles with family and spend a little time at home but I'll be headed back up there in a couple of weeks to pick it up again." When asked about a potential timeframe for a release date, Kroeger said "it'll be done when it's done", explaining that the band would rather not be confined to a timescale for fear of making "a shitty record". "Release dates are primarily arrived at by business interests, like record labels and whatever. We don't have one of those", he said. "We've been managing ourselves for about a year. So, the answer is no. We're doing it on our schedule, at our own pace, and it'll be done when it's done. 'Cause we've blown up deadlines in the past lots of times. Because we feel that you can make a good record and be late, but you can't, or you shouldn't, make a shitty record to be on time. So we won't be pressed for time.
In August 2022, Nickelback began posting small snippets and teasers of new music via their official social media accounts with the date "09.07.2022" being branded on the posts.
On August 26, 2022, students attending school at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia received a newsletter stating they were invited to attend and participate in a video shoot Nickelback would be hosting on August 30, 2022, for their single, outside the Convocation Mall on campus.
The album title was revealed to be Get Rollin'. The lead single "San Quentin" was released on September 7, 2022. The band is set to embark on its "Get Rollin' Tour" with opening acts Brantley Gilbert and Josh Ross. They will perform on 38 dates in Canada and the United States from June to August 2023.
List of Nickelback band members
Current members
* Chad Kroeger ā lead vocals, lead guitar (1995āpresent)
* Ryan Peake ā rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1995āpresent)
* Mike Kroeger ā bass guitar, backing vocals (1995āpresent)
* Daniel Adair ā drums, backing vocals (2005āpresent)
Former members
* Brandon Kroeger ā drums (1995ā1997)
* Mitch Guindon ā drums (1997ā1998)
* Ryan Vikedal ā drums (1998ā2005)
Savin Me
Nickelback Lyrics
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On these hands and knees I'm crawlin'
Oh, I reach for you, well I'm terrified of these four walls
These iron bars can't hold my soul in
All I need is you, come please, I'm callin'
And, oh, I scream for you
Hurry, I'm fallin', I'm fallin'
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
Say it for me, say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me
Heaven's gates won't open up for me
With these broken wings I'm fallin' and all I see is you
These city walls ain't got no love for me
I'm on the ledge of the eighteenth story
And, oh, I scream for you come please
I'm callin' and all I need from you, hurry, I'm fallin', I'm fallin'
Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
Say it for me, say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me
Hurry, I'm fallin'
And all I need is you
Come please, I'm callin'
And, oh, I scream for you
Hurry, I'm fallin', I'm fallin', I'm fallin'
Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
And say it for me, say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me, hurry, I'm fallin'
Say it for me, say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me
The lyrics to Nickelback's song "Savin' Me" describe the desperate plea of someone who feels trapped, both physically and emotionally. It seems as if the singer is in some sort of prison, either literal or metaphorical prison. He is crawling on his hands and knees, reaching out for someone to release him from his confinement. He is terrified of the four walls that surround him, and the iron bars that seem to hold him captive. He shouts out for the person he loves, begging them to come to him and rescue him from his situation. He is falling and he needs someone to catch him before it's too late.
The chorus of the song is a plea for guidance and redemption. The singer asks to be shown what it's like to be the last one standing, to understand right from wrong. He vows to show the other person what he can become if they will only help him escape his current situation. He begs them to say it for him, to tell him what he needs to hear in order to leave his old life behind and start anew.
Overall, the lyrics of "Savin' Me" are about the power of love and redemption. The singer is trapped and hopeless, but he believes that the person he loves can rescue him and show him a better way of living. It's a message that many people can relate to, and that's part of the reason why the song has been so successful.
Line by Line Meaning
Prison gates won't open up for me
I feel trapped and imprisoned and unable to escape my confinement
On these hands and knees I'm crawlin'
I feel weak and helpless, as though I am literally crawling on the ground
Oh, I reach for you, well I'm terrified of these four walls
I am desperate for someone to help me, as I am scared and lonely within the confines of this place
These iron bars can't hold my soul in
Although my physical body is contained, my spirit remains free and unconstrained
All I need is you, come please, I'm callin'
I am relying on you to rescue me, and I implore you to come to my aid
And, oh, I scream for you
I am crying out for help, hoping that somebody will hear me and come to my rescue
Hurry, I'm fallin', I'm fallin'
I am in danger and need help right away, as I feel myself slipping further and further down
Show me what it's like
Help me understand what it feels like to be strong and in control of my life
To be the last one standing
To be the person that comes out on top and survives against all odds
And teach me wrong from right
Help me understand what is good and what is bad, so that I can make the right choices for myself
And I'll show you what I can be
If you help me, I can show you the kind of person that I am capable of becoming
Say it for me, say it to me
Tell me that I am worth something, even if it seems like nobody else believes it
And I'll leave this life behind me
I am willing to start fresh and leave behind my past, if there is hope for a better future
Heaven's gates won't open up for me
I feel like I am unworthy of salvation or redemption
With these broken wings I'm fallin' and all I see is you
I am broken and lost, but I am focusing all of my attention on you as my one beacon of hope
These city walls ain't got no love for me
The world is a harsh and unforgiving place, and I feel like I am not welcome in it
I'm on the ledge of the eighteenth story
I feel like I am in a dangerous and precarious situation, with only one wrong move separating me from disaster
And all I need from you, hurry, I'm fallin', I'm fallin'
Once again, I am pleading with you for help and hoping that you will act before it's too late
Say it if it's worth saving me
If saving me is worth the effort and the risk, please let me know
Hurry, I'm fallin'
Time is running out, and I need assistance immediately
And all I need is you
You are my lifeline and my last hope for survival
Come please, I'm callin'
I am crying out for help and hoping that you will come to my aid
And, oh, I scream for you
Once again, I am passionately and desperately pleading for your help
Say it for me, say it to me
I need to hear you tell me that I am worth saving and that there is hope for me yet
And I'll leave this life behind me
I am willing to shed my past and start anew, if I can find a way out of this situation
Lyrics Ā© TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Adair, Ryan Peake, Michael Kroeger, Chad Kroeger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nicojo4208
Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
And say it for me, say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth savin' me
Thank you Jesus ā¤
@eliezerxavierkrd
lyrics
Prison's gates won't open up for me
On these hands and knees I'm crawling
Oh, I reach for you
Well, I'm terrified of these four walls
These iron bars can't hold my soul in
All I need is you
Come, please, I'm calling
And, oh, I scream for you
Hurry, I'm falling, I'm falling
Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
And say it for me, say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me
Heaven's gates won't open up for me
With these broken wings I'm falling
And all I see is you
These city walls ain't got no love for me
I'm on the ledge of the eighteenth story
And, oh, I scream for you
Come, please, I'm calling
And all I need from you
Hurry, I'm falling, I'm falling
Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
And say it for me, say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me
Hurry, I'm falling
And all I need is you
Come, please, I'm calling
And, oh, I scream for you
Hurry, I'm falling, I'm falling, I'm falling
Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
And say it for me, say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me
Hurry, I'm falling
And say it for me, say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me
@rmendez3
In these lyrics, the singer is conveying a sense of desperation, vulnerability, and a plea for help or salvation. The songās tone suggests a feeling of being trapped and at the edge of a breaking point, while also expressing a yearning for guidance, redemption, and a sense of purpose.
The opening lines depict the singerās imprisonment and the intense desire to break free from their circumstances. The imagery of being on their hands and knees and crawling emphasizes their desperation. The line āAll I need is you, come please, Iām callināā indicates a longing for a connection or support that can alleviate their suffering.
The chorus expresses a wish to understand the essence of strength and morality, with the lines āShow me what itās like / To be the last one standing / And teach me wrong from right.ā The singer wants to learn how to overcome challenges and differentiate between right and wrong.
The second verse continues with the imagery of broken wings and being on the edge of a building, symbolizing a sense of being on the brink of collapse. The repeated plea for help, āHurry, Iām fallinā,ā conveys a feeling of urgency and imminent danger.
Throughout the song, the singer seeks a lifeline, someone to show them the way and offer salvation. The line āAnd all I need is you, come please, Iām callināā emphasizes the longing for connection and a guiding presence.
Overall, the lyrics convey a deep emotional struggle, a search for meaning and support, and a desire to leave behind a life that feels overwhelming. The repeated refrain of āSay it if itās worth saving meā underscores the plea for help and the hope for a better future.
@lucassantoscosta7695
Lyrics:
Prison's gates won't open up for me
On these hands and knees I'm crawlin'
Oh, I reach for you
Well I'm terrified of these four walls
These iron bars can't hold my soul in
All I need is you
Come please I'm callin'
And all I scream for you
Hurry I'm fallin'
I'm fallin'
Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
Say it for me
Say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me
Heaven's gates won't open up for me
With these broken wings I'm fallin'
And all I see is you
These city walls ain't got no love for me
I'm on the ledge of the eighteenth story
And oh I scream for you
Come please I'm callin'
And all I need from you
Hurry I'm fallin'
I'm fallin'
Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
Say it for me
Say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me
Hurry I'm fallin'
And all I need is you
Come please I'm callin'
And all I scream for you
Hurry I'm fallin'
I'm fallin'
I'm fallin'
Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
Say it for me
Say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me
Hurry I'm fallin'
Say it for me
Say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me
@Xebec09
Any legends in 2024 ?
@spencer_jackson542
Yeah. This is a Jesus song. Iām surprised a lot of people donāt seem to know that.
@laurynasokockis3483
Of course šš
@MBG7
Yees
@khukri_wielderxxx1962
Here
@krenbenz6991
Here I am
@NotaTrollJustRealistic
Scrolled through the comments and I can't believe no one said anything about the music video all these years... one of the best music videos ever made in my opinion. Adds meaning to the song unlike other music videos.
@jonathanramsey8582
Look at my comment ! So glad I just seen they used there hearts and there brains when they made this legendary song these days it's a bunch of silly bull crap put together to entertain this tainted ass humanity
@otaarl7545
It's because when I found this song it reminded me of an Ayahuasca trip. Weirded me out
@miltrn12
Reminds me a movie In TIme