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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The Truth
Nonpoint Lyrics
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Maybe we could work our way around it
If we only knew the truth about it
Maybe we could work our way around it (yeah, oh!)
Then maybe we could ignore that the shore
Used to be the edge
Explore more than our block or the next
With nothing on our shoulders
But the clothes on our backs
And you leave us here with nothing
Expecting no attack
With soldiers on the way
If we only knew the truth about what really goes on
Maybe all the things I do would make sense just for once!
Maybe we could work our way around it
(Yeah!)
If we only knew the truth about it
(Yeah, oh!)
You think it's crazy to think
There's nothing to hide whenever there's a proposition
For me to decide on
There's a million suggestions
With a million intentions!
With the people getting richer
Off the people getting poorer
It's due for peeking over
There's justice on the way!
If we only knew the truth about what really goes on
Maybe all the things I do would make sense just for once!
Maybe we could work our way around it
(Yeah!)
If we only knew the truth about it
(Yeah!)
If we only knew the truth
About what really goes on
And what you said
Behind closed doors
On private lines
If we only knew the truth
About what really goes on
And what you said
Behind closed doors
On private lines
If we only knew the truth about it...
If we only knew the truth about it!
(Whoa!)
More than just a lie or two about
What really goes on and what you said
(Whoa!)
More than just the right thing to do
The time has just passed us up instead
Maybe we could work our way around it
If we only knew the truth about it
The lyrics of Nonpoint's song "The Truth" suggest that there is something dishonest happening around, and it is affecting people's lives. The singer reflects on how he wishes he knew the truth about what was going on, so they could find a way to navigate the situation. He mentions the military and implies that they'd better protect themselves too. The second verse speaks to the corruption of politicians and their selfish interests, which distort the truth and trick people into believing things that serve their own purposes. He wishes he could know what is being said behind closed doors and on private lines, so they could create a plan to resolve the situation. The song suggests that if people knew the truth, they can break free of their block and explore more in life.
Line by Line Meaning
If we only knew the truth about it
We could find a way to deal with the situation if we had all the facts
Maybe we could work our way around it
If we know the truth, we might be able to find a solution
Then maybe we could ignore that the shore
If we knew more, we would explore more
Used to be the edge
What we used to think was the limit is actually not the limit
Explore more than our block or the next
We need to step out of our comfort zone and see the world
City over
Go beyond our immediate surrounding
With nothing on our shoulders
Without any burdens or worries
But the clothes on our backs
Just the basic necessities
And you leave us here with nothing
Those in power leave the common people helpless
Expecting no attack
Without any protection or support from the government
With soldiers on the way
The only help on the way is military intervention
You think it's crazy to think
People call us crazy for questioning what’s going on
There's nothing to hide whenever there's a proposition
Officials claim transparency when presenting an idea
For me to decide on
For the people to vote on
There's a million suggestions
There are many options available
With a million intentions!
Each option serves a different purpose
With the people getting richer
The rich are getting richer
Off the people getting poorer
While the poor are getting poorer
It's due for peeking over
It’s time to uncover the truth
There's justice on the way!
Hopefully justice will be served soon
About what really goes on
We want to know the truth about what's happening behind the scenes
And what you said
We want to know what the officials are saying and planning
Behind closed doors
In secret, where the public cannot see
On private lines
In conversations and communications that are not available to the public
More than just a lie or two about
It's not just a few little lies, it's much more than that
More than just the right thing to do
It's not only the moral thing to do, it's necessary for the common good
The time has just passed us up instead
We wasted precious time and opportunities to make things right
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elias Soriano, Robb Rivera, Rasheed Thomas, Adam Woloszyn, BC Kochmit
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tomato
Nonpoint has always been a great band. Idk why people don’t give them more praise.
RwP
If we only knew the truth about the Music Industry...
The REAL Austin Hendrix
If you never saw them live, I highly recommend it. They really put on an amazing show.
Jeremy H
They are a step above a heck of a lot of other bands
David Bartholomew
It amazes me this video doesn't have more views. This band was the shit when I was in high school.
Andrew Voyer
I think it's because this is the official video's page, but many people put up the video before and people watched those. I bet if you searched you would find channels with this video and many more hits.
ALone7AceX
Underrated and unappreciated but nonpoint will be awesome always
Erik Hanikan
They are not mainstream because they tell too much truth and that goes against you know who's narrative
Erik Hanikan
These guys are soldiers for the most high. When you read the lyrics you can see it more clear.
Robert Murry
@Erik Hanikan im a fan of phat lyrics and these guys have some songs that hit it out of the park.