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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MINT
Nonpoint Lyrics
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Barley enough to keep me dead.
Tell me how to make some sense of the the mess you left me with.
You used up every chance with me.
To settle for you won't settle for me.
This need for more has me cold, and shaky.
The trouble that started when you and I met,
And let me remind you I plan to get through,
With or without you.
Tell me how to make some sense of the the mess you left me with.
You used up every chance with me.
To settle for you won't settle for me.
Want versus need.
Don't push me, I have no need.
Buy or sell, those beans are a nuclear falling out, disaster.
That called in the troops even faster then when all the lights went to red
Instead of the days when we made each other.
And we try to make some sense of the the mess you left me with.
You used up every chance with me.
To settle for you won't settle for me.
Later please, doesn't put my mind at ease, pushes me away.
Say what you have to
And you try to make some sense of the the mess you left me with.
You used up every chance with me.
To settle for you won't settle for me.
Tell me how to make sense of this non-sense, distress.
Won't settle down
Later please, doesn't put my mind at ease, pushes me away.
Say what you have to say
The lyrics to Nonpoint's song "Mint" depict a person grappling with the aftermath of a messy and tumultuous past relationship. The singer laments that all that's left of their former partner is just enough to keep them "dead," suggesting that the relationship was a draining and negative experience. They ask how to make sense of the mess left behind, but acknowledge that their ex has used up all their chances to make things right. The singer refuses to settle for less than they deserve, even if their desire for more has left them feeling cold and shaky.
The chorus emphasizes the tension between what the singer wants and what they need, warning their ex not to push them away. The image of "nuclear falling out" and disaster suggests that the relationship was volatile and damaging, leading to a catastrophic fallout. The singer acknowledges that things have changed since the early days of the relationship, and that they can't go back to the way things were. They urge their ex to say whatever they need to say, perhaps implying that closure will finally allow them to move on from the past.
Overall, "Mint" is a powerful and emotionally charged song about the aftermath of a failed relationship. Its depiction of a person struggling to make sense of the past while standing up for themselves is relatable and impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll take back what is left of what you had
I will retrieve whatever remains of what you had.
Barley enough to keep me dead.
There is barely enough to sustain me and the situation is taking a toll on me.
Tell me how to make some sense of the the mess you left me with.
Please provide me the necessary guidance to make sense of the confusion and disturbance left by you.
You used up every chance with me.
All opportunities to make things better are exhausted for you in my regards.
To settle for you won't settle for me.
I cannot compromise and pick you if you do not reciprocate the same feelings.
This need for more has me cold, and shaky.
The desire to acquire more is affecting me detrimental to my health.
No more waiting for a reaction face when they hear about,
I am not going to wait for the moment where a reaction gives everything away when people find out about what happened.
The trouble that started when you and I met,
All the problems began when our paths crossed.
And let me remind you I plan to get through,
I assure you that I will persevere despite all the obstacles.
With or without you.
I will move on with or without your help.
Want versus need.
The conflict of wanting something versus needing it.
Don't push me, I have no need.
Please do not pressure me, it is not necessary.
Buy or sell, those beans are a nuclear falling out, disaster.
The decisions we make can have catastrophic consequences.
That called in the troops even faster then when all the lights went to red
The situation escalated even quicker than when everything turned red.
Instead of the days when we made each other.
We need to go back to the times when we cared and supported each other.
And we try to make some sense of the mess you left me with.
Together, we are attempting to understand and rationalize the chaos left behind by you.
Later please, doesn't put my mind at ease, pushes me away.
Asking me to address it later will not ease my mind; instead, it will create distance between us.
Say what you have to
Please communicate what you need to say.
Tell me how to make sense of this non-sense, distress.
Enlighten me on how I can comprehend this irrationality that is causing distress.
Won't settle down
The situation is not calming down.
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Rellston
this is so unique. really enjoyable
Jesus Delgado
Goddamn it’s been at least 12 years since I listened to this song. Holy fucking old. Man this band was awesome.
David Jones
Amazing!
Jonah Dean
The ending of this song makes me cry a lil bit
David Scates
Same, every time I feel the lump in my throat. Music is incredible like that.
brayvo777
best song off development, easy
David Scates
Mountains and My Own Sake are right there too
Christina cumba
The song just before this one... Get Inside. Superior but only just.
Mike Becker
Though this one of my more favorite songs on the album, I've always been partial to Any Advice... something about that song - it's just so...
It captures a feeling that is both simple and concentrated, a common moment in time that contains no trace of the mundane, but, rather, suggests that the moment will echo and become a lasting influance that will factor in consistently into future moments no matter what direction time drives life toward. Complete with the barest hint of wistful tension, a suspense that ultimately evaporates in the face of the overarching and prevalent theme: the inevitability predictable sense of the best way to approach a life that might occasionally stumble or get knocked back, but ultimately presses forward. Sometimes in drops and drabs, sometimes momentously - but always skewed positively even when dealing with the negative... always aware of a bottomless well... of hope.
Gat Turner
brayvo777 I can't even explain how many times I've had this song on repeat when I got this album