Nonpoint is a nu metal band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formed in Januar… Read Full Bio ↴Nonpoint is a nu metal band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formed in January 1998 by vocalist Elias Soriano, bassist Kenneth "KB" Charman and drummer Robb Rivera.

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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Electricity
Nonpoint Lyrics

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Time in the frequency
The whole world is listening
From the wild west stories
North pole, south pole and everywhere in between
The way it takes over me
Like the power of a lightning bolt
I let it on me, move me
Makes me feel like I'm out of control

Take it over (it's electricity)
Take it over me
Take it over (it's electricity)
Take it over me
Take it over me (it's electricity)
Take it over me (it's electricity)
Take it over me

Second of complicity
All the years of my memories
Every stop in every city,
Every bar every state and everything in between
Every getaway story that I know
Every path that I let go
All the ants in the street
Places full of people
Sending me out of control

Take it over (it's electricity)
Take it over me
Take it over (it's electricity)
Take it over me
Take it over me (it's electricity)
Take it over me (it's electricity)
Take it over me
Take it over me (it's electricity)
Take it over me

You're only (you're only)
Strong as you let you become
You're only (you're only)
You're only (you're only)
Strong as you let you become

Take it over (it's electricity)
Take it over me
Take it over (it's electricity)
Take it over me
Take it over me (it's electricity)
Take it over me (it's electricity)
Take it over me

Take it over me (it's electricity)
Take it over me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nonpoint's song "Electricity" speak about the power of music, specifically the power of the band's music. The song starts by pointing out that music is something that connects people from all over the world and how it possesses the ability to take over a person's emotions like the power of lightning. The lyrics go on to mention the band's history, citing all of the places where they have performed, and the memories that they have created along the way. These memories and experiences are the source of the band's strength, as they have allowed themselves to become as strong as possible by fully embracing their musical journey.

The recurring chorus of "Take it over (it's electricity), take it over me" emphasizes the idea that the energy and power of music can truly consume a person and take them over. The message of the song is ultimately about how music can affect people in such a profound way and become an integral part of their lives. Nonpoint is urging their listeners to let the power of music take over and become a part of them by embracing the emotions it evokes and the experiences it creates.

Line by Line Meaning

Time in the frequency
The passage of time within the constant flow of energy

The whole world is listening
The connectivity and reach of electrical energy is boundless

From the wild west stories
Electricity has been a part of human storytelling and imagination for centuries

North pole, south pole and everywhere in between
Electricity exists all over the world, from the most remote places to the most populated regions

The way it takes over me
The overwhelming power and influence of electricity on one's senses and emotions

Like the power of a lightning bolt
The sudden and intense force of electricity, similar to the effect of a lightning strike

I let it on me, move me
Allowing oneself to be affected and changed by the influence of electricity

Makes me feel like I'm out of control
The sensation of losing oneself to the power of electricity and becoming helpless to its effects

Second of complicity
A brief moment of understanding or agreement within the complexity of electrical systems

All the years of my memories
The role of electricity in shaping and being a part of one's personal history

Every stop in every city
The ubiquitous nature of electricity in urban settings

Every bar every state and everything in between
Electricity's influence in all aspects of life, from leisure to governance

Every getaway story that I know
Electricity's connection to the desire for escape and adventure

Every path that I let go
The possibilities that are opened or closed by the availability of electricity

All the ants in the street
The intricate and interconnected system of electrical infrastructure and devices that make up modern society

Places full of people
The role of electricity in enabling human gatherings and social activity

Sending me out of control
The overwhelming effect of electricity on one's sense of self and agency

You're only (you're only) Strong as you let you become
The potential for personal growth and empowerment through the proper use and understanding of electricity

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW MC CLUSKEY, PAUL DAVID HUMPHREYS

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