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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Bullet With a Name
Nonpoint Lyrics
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My disposition is in a position for all to see
Regretless of how it feels
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
'Cause the cause for the pause you think you see
Is really concentration of the steel
I got a bullet with a name on it
You see everybody's watching and
Passing judgment on
Every little move and decision I make
How can I be an individual
With the weight of the world
And 8 other planets to take?
And with everything happening
Gun shots clappin' and
People are running in every direction
With their hands up prayin' for the drama to end
I got my hand out
Lookin' for some money to spend
The price tag of the things I need
Are getting bigger by the day
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
Oh, the way I work so hard for things
They just take away from me
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name (with a name)
Oh
I'm working harder than a hundred black mules down in Mexico
No water, no cloud, no cover
From the hotter than hell
No dinner bell, empty oven again
From another bad opinion
I mean
Who doesn't want the cars, money
Fame, attention, bars, honey's
Games, attention, stars
Funny, How we say we don't need it
Then turn around and try to achieve it
The price tag of the things I need
Are getting bigger by the day
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
Oh, the way I work so hard for things
They just take away from me
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
And everything that they say about me
And everything that they make me need
Are nothing when they're taking everything away from me
And everyone, trying to make it harder
And everyone saying I would never be
Are nothing but a name, on the bullet I aim
On the bullet that I aim
On the bullet that I aim!
The price tag of the things I need
Are getting bigger by the day
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
Oh, the way I work so hard for things
They just take away from me
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
"Bullet with a Name" by Nonpoint is a song that talks about the struggles of life and the pressure of society on an individual. The intro features the singer, Elias Soriano, crying out before launching into the first verse. The first verse expresses that the singer's disposition is open to scrutiny by everyone, but there's a steel-like persistence that he has through it all. The chorus reveals that he has "a bullet with a name on it," which is a metaphor for the battles he must confront in life. The next verse goes further into this, showing how the weight of the world makes it difficult for him to be an individual with unique desires, goals, and personality. As he struggles to rise above it all, he must face the bullets of society and push on. Finally, the bridge talks about how the price of things he needs continue to grow each day, and he ends with the repeating chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh!
Starting the song with an exclamation of emotion and energy.
My disposition is in a position for all to see
My current mood is evident to everyone.
Regretless of how it feels
Regardless of the negative feelings it causes.
I got a bullet with a name on it, bullet with a name
I have a metaphorical bullet aimed at someone who has done wrong to me, and I know who that target is.
'Cause the cause for the pause you think you see is really concentration of the steel
The reason behind the pause you perceive is actually me putting all my focus into aiming and firing the bullet.
You see everybody's watching and passing judgement on every little move and decision I make
Everyone is scrutinizing and criticizing my every action and choice.
How can I be an individual with the weight of the world and 8 other planets to take?
The immense pressure I feel to succeed and live up to societal expectations makes it hard for me to stay true to myself.
And with everything happening, gunshots clappin' and people are running in every direction
The chaos and violence of the world around me is causing panic and disorder.
With their hands up prayin' for the drama to end, I got my hand out lookin' for some money to spend
Amidst the turmoil, I am trying to profit and seize opportunities for personal gain.
The price tag of the things I need are getting bigger by the day, I got a bullet with a name on it, bullet with a name
The cost of living continues to rise, and I am willing to use violence to protect what I have and acquire what I need.
Oh, the way I work so hard for things, they just take away from me, I got a bullet with a name on it, bullet with a name (with a name)
Despite my hard work and effort, circumstances and other people always seem to take away from me, and I am ready to use force to fight back.
I'm working harder than a hundred black mules down in Mexico, no water, no cloud, no cover from the hotter than hell
I am exerting myself to the extreme, akin to the work of mules in harsh conditions, without any relief or assistance.
No dinner bell, empty oven again from another bad opinion
I have nothing to rely on or look forward to, as criticisms and negativity constantly pile up against me.
I mean, who doesn't want the cars, money, fame, attention, bars, honey's, games, attention, stars?
These are all symbols of success and status that everyone desires.
Funny, how we say we don't need it, then turn around and try to achieve it
We claim that we don't care about these things, yet we still aim to attain them at all costs.
And everything that they say about me and everything that they make me need are nothing when they're taking everything away from me
The opinions and expectations placed upon me by society mean nothing when my resources and opportunities are constantly being taken away.
And everyone trying to make it harder, and everyone saying I would never be, are nothing but a name on the bullet I aim, on the bullet that I aim, on the bullet that I aim!
The obstacles and naysayers in my path are just targets for the violent means I am willing to use to get what I want.
I got a bullet with a name on it, bullet with a name
Reiterating that the bullet, and the violent solution it represents, is ready and waiting for the right target.
I got a bullet with a name on it, bullet with a name
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the readiness and certainty of the plan to use violent means to protect and acquire resources.
I got a bullet with a name on it, bullet with a name
Repeating once more to drill in the notion of the violent 'solution' being the only clear course of action in the face of adversity.
Lyrics © KID VOLTRON
Written by: Elias P Soriano, Robert L Rivera, Andrew Jason Goldman, Kenneth Charman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LB_Amerijuanican
1:27 "No water, no cloud, no cover
From the hotter than hell
No dinner bell, empty oven again
From another bad opinion
I mean
Who doesn't want the cars, money
Fame, attention, bars, honey's
Games, attention, stars
Funny, How we say we don't need it
Then turn around and try to achieve it" This is easily top 10 flowing segments in musical history with timing, impeccable!
@krxz74
lyrics:
Oh!
My disposition is in a position for all to see
Regretless of how it feels
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
'Cause the cause for the pause you think you see
Is really concentration of the steel
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
You see everybody's watching and
Passing judgment on
Every little move and decision I make
How can I be an individual
With the weight of the world
And 8 other planets to take?
And with everything happening
Gun shots clappin' and
People are running in every direction
With their hands up prayin' for the drama to end
I got my hand out
Lookin' for some money to spend
The price tag of the things I need
Are getting bigger by the day
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
Oh, the way I work so hard for things
They just take away from me
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name (with a name)
Oh
I'm working harder than a hundred black mules down in Mexico
No water, no cloud, no cover
From the hotter than hell
No dinner bell, empty oven again
From another bad opinion
I mean
Who doesn't want the cars, money
Fame, attention, bars, honey's
Games, attention, stars
Funny, How we say we don't need it
Then turn around and try to achieve it
The price tag of the things I need
Are getting bigger by the day
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
Oh, the way I work so hard for things
They just take away from me
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
And everything that they say about me
And everything that they make me need
Are nothing when they're taking everything away from me
And everyone, trying to make it harder
And everyone saying I would never be
Are nothing but a name, on the bullet I aim
On the bullet that I aim
On the bullet that I aim!
The price tag of the things I need
Are getting bigger by the day
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
Oh, the way I work so hard for things
They just take away from me
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
@purepapyrus8010
Oh!
My disposition is in a position for all to see
Regretless of how it feels
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
'Cause the cause for the pause you think you see
Is really concentration of the steel
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
You see everybody's watching and
Passing judgment on
Every little move and decision I make
How can I be an individual
With the weight of the world
And 8 other planets to take?
And with everything happening
Gun shots clappin' and
People are running in every direction
With their hands up prayin' for the drama to end
I got my hand out
Lookin' for some money to spend
The price tag of the things I need
Are getting bigger by the day
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
Oh, the way I work so hard for things
They just take away from me
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name (with a name)
Oh
I'm working harder than a hundred black mules down in Mexico
No water, no cloud, no cover
From the hotter than hell
No dinner bell, empty oven again
From another bad opinion
I mean
Who doesn't want the cars, money
Fame, attention, bars, honey's
Games, attention, stars
Funny, How we say we don't need it
Then turn around and try to achieve it
The price tag of the things I need
Are getting bigger by the day
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
Oh, the way I work so hard for things
They just take away from me
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
And everything that they say about me
And everything that they make me need
Are nothing when they're taking everything away from me
And everyone, trying to make it harder
And everyone saying I would never be
Are nothing but a name, on the bullet I aim
On the bullet that I aim
On the bullet that I aim!
The price tag of the things I need
Are getting bigger by the day
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
Oh, the way I work so hard for things
They just take away from me
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
I got a bullet with a name on it
Bullet with a name
@JasonRyanWilson
I swear bands like Nonpoint get overlooked everyday. It's ridiculous how talented they are.
@bornflippy1
Well stated..I agree wholeheartedly.
@wordpad494
New song brought me here. Fuckin great
@JasonRyanWilson
@@wordpad494 dude this entire album is bad ass!
@wordpad494
@@JasonRyanWilson ya I own it as well. Just kinda forgot ab them for some reason. Heard the new song and thought "what have I done"
@JasonRyanWilson
@@wordpad494 40 below summer is another underrated band!
@BillionaireBoyRubix
"The price tags on the things I need, are getting bigger by the day".
Man this hits so hard...
@dinkidavis
LoL. I guess
@ammarali2928
Inflation
@TheHighTierHuman
@@ammarali2928lmfao