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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HANDS
Nonpoint Lyrics
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When I turn my head to look I wanna see your hands
You used to care
In the beginning, it felt like you'd always be there
Now I see that winning's not easy
It's something that needs to be held the right way
In the beginning, feels like we're going to win
I don't know how to say to make you understand that
When I turn my head to look I wanna see your hands
I need space too
Would of wanted it with you
I need time to think too
But all I seem to think about is me minus you.
In the beginning, feels like we're going to win
But somewhere you caused this to end
I don't know how to say to make you understand that
When I turn my head to look I wanna see your hands
In the beginning, feels like we're going to win
Now it's the end and we start to pretend
Somewhere you caused this to end
I don't know how to say to make you understand that
When I turn my head to look I wanna see your hands
The lyrics of Nonpoint's song "Hands" reflect a relationship in turmoil, with one person declaring that they don't know how to express what they need and the other party having caused the relationship to end. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that they cannot find the right words to make their partner understand the importance of physically showing their hands when they turn to look at them. This act seems to represent honesty and trust, two vital components of a relationship that are now missing.
The chorus repeats the line "In the beginning, feels like we're going to win/ But somewhere you caused this to end," which underscores the idea that the relationship began with a lot of promise but ultimately, someone failed to hold onto that potential. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer admitting that they, too, need space and time to think, but find it difficult to move past the end of the relationship. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that, despite trying to pretend otherwise, the relationship has irretrievably ended, and the sense of loss is palpable.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hands" convey a sense of sadness and disappointment in a failed relationship, with the use of the metaphor of showing one's hands highlighting the desire for honesty and connection. The repetition of certain phrases highlights the cyclical nature of relationships, and the ultimate sense of frustration when something that seemed so promising ends up failing.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know how to say to make you understand that
I am struggling to express my feelings in a way that you will comprehend
When I turn my head to look I wanna see your hands
I want to feel your presence and assurance in this relationship
You used to care
At some point, you were invested in this relationship
In the beginning, it felt like you'd always be there
During the early stages of our relationship, it seemed like our bond was unbreakable
Now I see that winning's not easy
Eventually, I came to realize that maintaining a successful relationship requires effort and dedication
It's something that needs to be held the right way
Relationships are fragile and require care to avoid shattering
But somewhere you caused this to end
I believe that your actions led to the downfall of our relationship
I need space too
I also require personal time and distance in this relationship
Would of wanted it with you
I wished to have shared this time and space with you
I need time to think too
I require time to myself to process and evaluate our relationship
But all I seem to think about is me minus you.
Despite my attempts at introspection, I cannot seem to think of myself without considering the impact of our relationship
Now it's the end and we start to pretend
Our relationship has come to an end, and we are both putting on a facade to avoid confronting our true feelings
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES BROWN, FRED WESLEY, JOHN STARKS, TERRI E. ROBINSON, HERB MIDDLETON, MARK SOUTH, JOE HOWELL, RANDY RYAN, SEAN COMBS
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