The band created a name for itself in the burgeoning South Florida metal scene of the mid-late '90s. Other notable bands to emerge included Puya, Endo, Darwin's Waiting Room, Lost and The Groovenics.
Nonpoint's first album Separate Yourself was released independently in 1998. The band's first commercially released album Struggle was released on May 18, 1999 on the now defunct Jugular Records.
[edit]Statement (2000-2002)
The band released their debut major label album Statement on October 10, 2000 via MCA Records. To promote the album, as well as the band on a nation-wide scale, Nonpoint toured with such heavy weight artists as Hed PE, Mudvayne, Fuel, Taproot, Drowning Pool, Their main tour was appearing on the United States leg of the 2001 Ozzfest tour. A year after its release, the album entered the Billboard 200 charts, where it peaked at #166. The first single from the album, "What a Day", peaked at #24 on the Mainstream Rock charts.
[edit]Development (2002-2003)
Nonpoint's second album Development was released on June 25, 2002. The album entered the Billboard charts at #52, with the only single released from the album, "Your Signs", peaking at #36 on the Mainstream Rock charts. Nonpoint completed a successful second appearance at Ozzfest, during the Donington Park leg of the European tour. Other tours included Sevendust on the first Locobazooka tour, Did dates with Filter, Sunset Black, Papa Roach.
[edit]Recoil (2003-2004)
Two years after the release of Development, Nonpoint released their third major album Recoil on August 3, 2004 via their new label Lava Records. The album entered the Billboard charts at #115. The album's first single, "The Truth", peaked at #22 on the Mainstream Rock charts. Another single "Rabia" was later released. Tours included Sevendust, Skindred, Dry Kill Logic, Candiria
[edit]To the Pain/Live and Kicking (2005-2006)
After departing from Lava Records, Nonpoint signed with independent label Bieler Bros. Records. The label's co-owner, Jason Bieler, produced the band's previous three albums. Nonpoint re-emerged with their fourth major album To the Pain on November 8, 2005. The album entered the Billboard charts at #147, with approximately 9,000 copies sold during its first week of release.[2] The single, "Bullet with a Name", peaked at #22 on the Mainstream Rock chartsand and was featured on the game "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007", and the album's second single, "Alive and Kicking", peaked at #36. The song and was also featured on the game "SmackDown vs. Raw 2007", "In the Air Tonight" (Phil Collins cover), which previously featured on their Recoil album, was the theme song for the Miami Vice movie. It made a belated appearance on the Mainstream Rock charts, peaking at #34. Beginning in late 2005, band toured extensively with Sevendust for three months, later concluding the tour in New Hampshire. Nonpoint toured on the third annual Music as a Weapon Tour with Disturbed, Stone Sour and Flyleaf. also did tours with Sevendust, Buckcherry
Nonpoint released a CD/DVD combo, Live and Kicking, on November 7, 2006. The live album was recorded at the band's April 29, 2006 show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The album sold 3,475 copies during its first week of release.[3]
As of September 18, 2008, To the Pain has sold 415,356 copies in the United States.
[edit]Vengeance (2007)
On November 6, 2007 Nonpoint released their fifth major album, Vengeance, under Bieler Bros. Records. The album sold 6,400 copies in the first week.[4] Vengeance peaked at 129th on the Billboard charts The first single, "March of War" was released early on the band's Myspace page, as well as a sample of the lead track "Wake Up World."
They went on the first ever Great American Rampage Tour with labelmates Skindred, Ankla and Karnivool. On December 1, 2007 at a show in Florida, Elias broke his ankle during the first song. Despite this, he still sang the last four songs, finishing up their time on stage. On December 2, 2007 in Sayreville, New Jersey (Starland Ballroom) he was helped out on to the stage by band members and played most of the set with his leg propped up on a front speaker. During "Broken Bones" he pointed to his right leg and later explained what happened.
In support of Vengeance the band has also toured with HellYeah, Machine Head, Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Egypt Central, A New Revolution, Skindred, Ankla, Karnivool, 12 Stones, Royal Bliss and Midnight to Twelve.
[edit]Departure of guitarist Andrew Goldman
On Wednesday, September 3rd the band announced via their Myspace page that guitar player Andrew Goldman was leaving the band to "pursue interests outside the world of music." This marked the first time since the band's inception that the original members would no longer play together. The band also announced they would begin touring again in October with a new guitar player, later named as Chicago-based guitarist Zach Broderick, formerly of the St. Louis based band Modern Day Zero.
Nonpoint just finished headlining the What Does Not Kill You tour with 12 Stones, A New Revolution, Royal Bliss and Midnight To Twelve.
Nonpoint is now working on a new album, projected to be released summer 09.
The band has announced that in February of 2009 they will embark on a tour with Mudvayne and In This Moment.
On January 20 2009, drummer Robb Rivera announced that the band had parted ways with Bieler Bros. and were seeking a new label and management.
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Back Up
Nonpoint Lyrics
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Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
You got a bad attitude
Comin' up from inside
You better watch your mouth
You got plenty to hide
Better rest your fist and try to use your mind
I'm not punkin' out
I'm just movin' up
Say your comments loud
But try to back 'em up
Keep your ass far away and stay with yourself
Alonein a cage aggravate someone else.
Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
You in your baggy jeans
With your baggy lip
You 'bout to loseall your shit
With the butt of my fist
You better use your mind fast
And bring your pressure down quick
'cause you feather weight fuckin' in this heavyweight clique'
You know karate got a shiny gun in your hand
Got a razor blade hat with a knife in the brim
I ask you all the questions
Don't look at him your own stupid answers got you what you are in
Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
No time spending on your thinking
Becuase somethings really strange
Dont care about the drinking
Makes the voices go away
Cause they hear what I am thinking
Let your ego get away
Then you'll frind that you are missing
What can teach you every day
No time spending on your thinking
Let frustrations get away
Im not holding it inside me
I'll just let it bay
What it wants to
When it wants to
Spontaneously
How it covered with me
Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
You better back up.
You better back up.
You better back up.
Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
Wise up because I'm fed up you better
The lyrics of Nonpoint's song "Back Up" seem to be about standing up for oneself in the midst of confrontation. The song starts with the repeated phrase "Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up," which suggests that the singer has reached their limit and is ready to defend themselves. The next lines describe someone with a bad attitude who is coming off as aggressive and confrontational. The singer warns this person to watch their mouth and suggests that they have plenty to hide. The line "you come across so heavy you're a buck-o-five" could be interpreted as the singer suggesting that the person is trying to prove themselves or show off, but they are not actually as tough as they are presenting themselves to be. The singer then encourages the person to "rest their fist and try to use their mind," suggesting that there are better ways to handle conflict than with physical violence.
The second verse continues to describe the person with the bad attitude, who is wearing baggy clothes and coming off as tough. The singer warns them that they are about to lose everything they have, and that they need to use their mind quickly to bring their pressure down. The line "you know karate got a shiny gun in your hand" suggests that the person is trying to intimidate others with their weapons or fighting skills, but the singer is not impressed. They encourage the person to answer their questions honestly instead of deflecting, and not to look to others for support.
Overall, the song seems to be about standing up for oneself and not allowing others to push one around. The repeated phrase "wise up because I'm fed up you better back up" suggests that the singer has reached their limit and is ready to defend themselves if necessary. The verses describe a confrontational person who is trying to prove themselves, but the singer encourages them to use their mind and not rely on physical violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Wise up because I'm fed up you better back up.
I'm warning you to be cautious because I'm extremely frustrated and you need to step back.
You got a bad attitude
Your attitude is unpleasant and negative.
Comin' up from inside
This behavior is originating internally, from your personality.
You better watch your mouth
I advise you to be careful about what you say next.
You got plenty to hide
There are things you're keeping secret or not being truthful about.
You come across so heavy you're a buck-o-five
Your behavior is aggressive and confrontational despite your small size.
Better rest your fist and try to use your mind
Instead of resorting to violence, try to approach the situation more rationally.
I'm not punkin' out
I'm not backing down or being intimidated.
I'm just movin' up
I'm standing up for myself and growing stronger from it.
Say your comments loud
You're free to express your opinions, but be prepared to defend them.
But try to back 'em up
Don't just talk, have evidence or reasoning to support what you're saying.
Keep your ass far away and stay with yourself
Leave me alone and don't bother me again.
Alonein a cage aggravate someone else.
If you're in a bad mood, go bother someone else instead of taking it out on me.
You in your baggy jeans
I'm describing your appearance, specifically your loose-fitting pants.
With your baggy lip
Your mouth is hanging open in a foolish or careless way.
You 'bout to loseall your shit
You're about to get yourself into a lot of trouble.
With the butt of my fist
I'm threatening to punch you with the base of my hand.
You better use your mind fast
You need to think quickly and rationally to avoid getting hurt.
And bring your pressure down quick
Calm yourself down and stop being so aggressive.
'cause you feather weight fuckin' in this heavyweight clique'
You're small and weak compared to our group's strength and power.
You know karate got a shiny gun in your hand
You might think you're tough because you know martial arts, but I see you're carrying a weapon.
Got a razor blade hat with a knife in the brim
You're hiding a knife in your hat, which is a sneaky and dangerous move.
I ask you all the questions
I'm interrogating you and asking for explanations about your behavior.
Don't look at him
Keep your focus on me, because I'm the one addressing you.
your own stupid answers got you what you are in
You're in trouble because of your own foolish actions and responses.
No time spending on your thinking
You're not taking the time to think through your decisions or actions.
Becuase somethings really strange
There are unusual or unsettling things happening around you.
Dont care about the drinking
You're not concerned with the consequences of your alcohol consumption.
Makes the voices go away
Drinking is your way of coping with or silencing your inner thoughts or demons.
Cause they hear what I am thinking
The voices in your head are aware of my presence and my intentions towards you.
Let your ego get away
You're letting your pride and arrogance cloud your judgement.
Then you'll frind that you are missing
If you continue down this path, you'll lose something important or valuable.
What can teach you every day
Every day and every experience holds a lesson to be learned.
Let frustrations get away
Don't bottle up your anger or stress, let it out in a healthy way.
Im not holding it inside me
I'm not suppressing my emotions or feelings.
I'll just let it bay
I'm going to express myself and let my feelings be known.
What it wants to
I'm not going to hold back or censor myself.
When it wants to
I'll express myself at the time and in the way of my choosing.
Spontaneously
My expression will be authentic and natural.
How it covered with me
This is just how I deal with my emotions and frustrations.
You better back up.
I'm once again warning you to step back and keep your distance.
You better back up.
I'm repeating my warning because I mean business.
You better back up.
This is your final warning to back off and leave me alone.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW JASON GOLDMAN, ELIAS P. SORIANO, KENNETH CHARMAN, ROBERT RIVERA
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