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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Your Signs
Nonpoint Lyrics
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Got to make fist, and beat against
Have to leave an impression
Do you have a suggestion
I'm all out of good ideas
The ones you have are whispered into your ears
With all you care to share
How did I end up here
Your signs are pointing to no where
That's exactly where I won't go
Your signs are pointing to no where
And no one that I know
That's all you care to show me
Got to make a list of what is best
Got to make fist, and beat against
Have to make this perfectly clear
No more waiting for 1 million years
For us, in general
You make the comical
Situation I put us in
Unfamiliar as foreign lands
Your signs are pointing to no where
That's exactly where I won't go
Your signs are pointing to no where
And no one that I know
That's all you care to show me
How would like me
Where would you like me to be
And could you make me worry
Just a little more
The way you look at me confuses me
Even with you next to me
Your signs are pointing to no where
That's exactly where I won't go
Your signs are pointing to no where
And no one that I know
That's all you care to show me
The lyrics to Nonpoint's song "Your Signs" describe a protagonist who is trying to make sense of a confusing situation. They mention needing to "make a list of what is best" and "make fists and beat against" which may indicate that they are trying to take control of the situation, but they also state that they are "all out of good ideas". They are looking for suggestions but feel that the only ones available are whispered into other people's ears. They express frustration with the fact that they have ended up in a situation where "your signs are pointing to nowhere" and they don't know where to go from here. They seem to want to make things clear and stop waiting for a resolution, but they are also confused by the way the other person is looking at them.
The song seems to be about a relationship or situation where someone is giving off mixed signals, making it difficult for the singer to know what to do or where to go. The repeated line "your signs are pointing to nowhere" suggests that the other person is not providing any clear direction or guidance. The singer is frustrated by this and doesn't want to be led astray. The line "even with you next to me" suggests that the confusion may be coming from someone very close to the singer, perhaps a romantic partner or close friend.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty and frustration, as the singer tries to navigate a confusing situation. It's possible that the song is about a specific situation or relationship, but its broad themes of confusion and uncertainty are likely relatable to many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Got to make a list of what is best
It is important to prioritize and make a list of the best options.
Got to make fist, and beat against
It is necessary to take action and fight against the obstacles in the way.
Have to leave an impression
The goal is to make an impact and be memorable.
Do you have a suggestion
Do you have any advice or ideas to contribute?
I'm all out of good ideas
I have no more good ideas left to offer.
The ones you have are whispered into your ears
The solutions and ideas you have are personal and not easily shared.
With all you care to share
Despite having ideas, you are selective about what is shared.
How did I end up here
It is not clear how the current situation was reached.
Your signs are pointing to no where
The signals or indications being displayed are leading nowhere.
That's exactly where I won't go
I will not follow a path that leads nowhere.
And no one that I know
No one I am aware of is following that path.
That's all you care to show me
The limited information being shared represents the extent of what is cared to be shown.
Have to make this perfectly clear
It is necessary to be explicit and ensure full understanding.
No more waiting for 1 million years
There is no longer room for waiting and delay.
For us, in general
This pertains to the overall situation or relationship.
You make the comical situation I put us in
The predicament we are in becomes humorous or ironic because of the actions taken by another person.
Unfamiliar as foreign lands
The situation is unexplored and uncomfortable, similar to being in a different country.
How would like me
What are your preferences or desires regarding me?
Where would you like me to be
Where specifically should I be or what should I be doing?
And could you make me worry
Is it possible for you to cause me to feel concern or anxiety?
Just a little more
Even a small amount of worry can be significant.
The way you look at me confuses me
Your gaze or behavior towards me is unclear and perplexing.
Even with you next to me
Even in close proximity, the confusion persists.
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Gotta make the list of what is best
Gotta make the fist and beat against
Have to leave an impression
Do you have a suggestion?
I'm all out of good ideas
The ones you have are whispered into your ears
With all you care to share
How did I end up here?
Your signs are pointing to nowhere
That's exaclty where I won't go
Your signs are pointed to nowhere
And no one that I know
That's all you care to show me
Care to show me
Gotta make the list of what is best
Gotta make the fist and beat against
Have to make this perfectly clear
I'm not waiting for one million years
For us in general
You make the chemical
Situation I put us in
Unfamiliar is foreign land
Your signs are pointed to nowhere
That's exactly where I won't go
Your signs are pointing to nowhere
And no one that I know
Well that's all you care to show me
How would you like me?
Where would you like me to be?
And could you make me worry?
Just a little more
The way you look at me confuses me
Even with you next to me
Your signs are pointed to nowhere
That's exactly where I won't go
Your signs are pointing to nowhere
And no one that I know
Well that's all you care to show me
(Care)
Your signs
(To)
Your signs
(Show me)
Your signs
Care to show me
Care to show me
I won't go
Nono You
Lyrics
Gotta make the list of what is best
Gotta make the fist and beat against
Have to leave an impression
Do you have a suggestion?
I'm all out of good ideas
The ones you have are whispered into your ears
With all you care to share
How did I end up here?
Your signs are pointing to nowhere
That's exaclty where I won't go
Your signs are pointed to nowhere
And no one that I know
That's all you care to show me
Care to show me
Gotta make the list of what is best
Gotta make the fist and beat against
Have to make this perfectly clear
I'm not waiting for one million years
For us in general
You make the chemical
Situation I put us in
Unfamiliar is foreign land
Your signs are pointed to nowhere
That's exactly where I won't go
Your signs are pointing to nowhere
And no one that I know
Well that's all you care to show me
How would you like me?
Where would you like me to be?
And could you make me worry?
Just a little more
The way you look at me confuses me
Even with you next to me
Your signs are pointed to nowhere
That's exactly where I won't go
Your signs are pointing to nowhere
And no one that I know
Well that's all you care to show me
(Care)
Your signs
(To)
Your signs
(Show me)
Your signs
Care to show me
Care to show me
I won't go
ЯandomVic
"Your Signs"
Gotta make a list of what is best
gotta make a fist and beat against
have to leave an impression
do you have a suggestion?
I am all out of good ideas
the ones you have are whispered into your ears
with all you care to share
how did I end up here?
your signs are pointing to nowhere
that's exactly where I won't go
your signs are pointing to nowhere
and no one that I know
That’s all you care to show me
care to show me
gotta make a list of what is best
gotta make a fist and beat against
have to make this perfectly clear
I'm not waiting for one million years
for us in general
you make the chemical
situation I put us in
unfamiliar as foreign land
your signs are pointing to nowhere
that's exactly where I won't go
your signs are pointed to nowhere
and no one that I know
That’s all you care to show me
how would you like me
where would you like me to be
and could you make me worry
just a little more
the way you look at me confuses me
even with you next to me
your signs are pointed to nowhere
that's exactly where I won't go
your signs are pointing to nowhere
and no one that I know
will ask all that you care to show me
your signs
your signs (care to show me)
your signs
care to show me
care to show me
I won't go
…james koenig-miller
lyrics query: wtf is said after:
1:23 for USa in general..;)
…chemical situation???
unfamiliar, …?
your signs!! are pointing to nowhere!
that’s exactly where i must go
your signs, are pointing to nowhere, & no one that i know;
that’s all you care to show me~
how would you like me?
where would you like me to Be!?
and could you make me worry,
just a little more…?
…the way you Look at me confuses me;
even With You next to me!
(chorus)
oh ohh oohhh!
your signs! (show me)
your Signs!
Your, SiIIIigns!
care to show me?
care too,
show
me!;!
I WON’T GO!
BandTheHoorse
Hello adolescence, I'm proud of your music selection.
car_universe8
I am too lol
jas
Appreciated
Paul M
Right!?! 🤣🤣🤣 My early 20s but still
Counter Culture
Just turned 19 idk if I count anymore lol
BandTheHoorse
@Counter Culture Absolutely you do
Sami SHINee-Girl
18 years later and this music is still more kickass than anything recent
mitko491 black
100% true
Holly Sims
Yup!
Josh Barghest
No riffs, lame vocals, suburban teen angst lyrics, overcompressed production...this wasn't even kickass when it came out.