In 2006, Number One Gun decided to move on to different projects despite their growing success. A recently posted Myspace bulletin cleared up the state of the band, stating that Schneeweis has a new band called The North Pole Project, Keene and Mallory formed Surrogate, and Sellers plays bass in Armed for Apocalypse.
However, when Schneeweis approached Tooth and Nail about signing his solo project, The North Pole Project, they wanted him to release the album under Number One Gun. So The North Pole Project became the album name instead. It was released on Tooth and Nail on January 15, 2008.
The band's following release, To The Secrets And Knowledge, was a continuation of the one-man project.
In June 2012, Jeff Schneeweis announced on his Twitter that he was developing a new song under the Number One Gun band name. Further posts on Twitter and Facebook revealed that the original lineup would be reuniting to write and record a new full-length album. In July 2012, the band launched a Kickstarter page to help fund their new album and subsequent tour. In addition, the band announced that Stephen Christian, lead singer of the band Anberlin, would collaborate and contribute vocals for at least one song on the album. The album, This Is All We Know, was made available on November 27, 2013, to fans who backed the Kickstarter project, and officially released on January 14, 2014, on Tooth & Nail Records.
Discography:
2014 - This Is All We Know
2010 - To The Secrets And Knowledge
2008 - The North Pole Project
2005 - Promises For The Imperfect
2003 - Celebrate Mistakes
2002 - Forever
2000 - Look Left
WAKE ME UP
Number One Gun Lyrics
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But it gets the best of you, best of you
But you know your mouth
Is on the edge of a secret
And you make adjustments for cover
But you want to see it through, see it through
And though you're standing all alone now
But your heart is beating faster
And this isn't what you want
Wake me up, you know I can't stand this
I guess I'll find a way, to try to forget it
Get over this, before you
You say thanks for the notion
And even know that this is true, this is true
It's funny how I always hear you say
That you're okay
I guess you're keeping in level
I haven't heard from you, heard from you
You're probably living in the past
But it won't last, it won't last
Wake me up, you know I can't stand this
I guess I'll find a way, to try to forget it
Get over this, before you
Up and run away, this is pathetic
You stand up straight, know you can't help it
Get over this, control yourself
Lost and been walking forever
Something is wrong
(Something is wrong)
What is this voice inside my head?
How can it be?
(How can it be?)
When all of these things are falling in line
Something is wrong
(Something is wrong)
What is this voice inside my head?
How can it be?
(How can it be?)
When all of these things are falling in line
Something is wrong
(Something is wrong)
What is this voice inside my head?
But how can it be?
(How can it be?)
When all of these things are falling in line
Wake me up, wake me up
This is inside your mind
Wake me up, you know I can't stand this
Wake me up, just try to forget it
Get over this, control yourself
Lost and been walking forever
Trust me, you
will not forget these lyrics anytime soon. "Wake Me Up" by Number One Gun is a powerful song that appears to be about a person who is struggling to conquer their demons.
The first two lines, "You've got a beautiful temper, But it gets the best of you, best of you" signify that there is something special about the person and that they have a temper that they cannot seem to control. The artist proceeds to state that the person knows that they are keeping a secret that is on the edge of their mouth, and they make adjustments for cover. They want to see it through, but they are standing alone now, and it is their fault.
The chorus, "Wake me up, you know I can't stand this, I guess I'll find a way, to try to forget it, Get over this, before you" is about someone who is going through a difficult time, and the singer is asking to be woken up to help make things better. The lyrics depict the pain the person is going through and their desperate need to forget and move on.
The bridge, "Something is wrong, What is this voice inside my head?, How can it be?, When all of these things are falling in line" reveals an internal battle that the person is experiencing. They know something is wrong, but they cannot seem to shake it off, and they feel like they are losing control.
Overall, the song is about a person's struggle to overcome their inner demons and regain control of their life. It is a powerful message of hope and resilience in trying times.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a beautiful temper
Your temper is passionate and powerful
But it gets the best of you, best of you
However, it often leads you to negative situations
But you know your mouth
You understand that you speak impulsively
Is on the edge of a secret
You're keeping something hidden that's affecting your behavior
And you make adjustments for cover
You try to hide your secret by changing your behavior
But you want to see it through, see it through
You also want to face the situation and reveal the secret
And though you're standing all alone now
You feel isolated despite being around others
It's your fault
You take responsibility for your actions and their consequences
But your heart is beating faster
You're feeling anxious and nervous
And this isn't what you want
You're unhappy with the way things are going
Wake me up, you know I can't stand this
You're asking someone to help you out of this situation
I guess I'll find a way, to try to forget it
You're trying to move on from your problems
Get over this, before you
Someone else may be affected by your actions and you want to prevent that
You say thanks for the notion
You appreciate someone's advice
And even know that this is true, this is true
You know that the advice is valid
It's funny how I always hear you say
You notice a pattern in someone's behavior
That you're okay
They claim to be fine, but that may not be true
I guess you're keeping in level
You think the person is keeping their emotions under control
I haven't heard from you, heard from you
You haven't had communication with this person recently
You're probably living in the past
You think they might be stuck dwelling on past events
But it won't last, it won't last
You believe that this phase will eventually pass
Up and run away, this is pathetic
You're frustrated with someone's attempt to run away from their problems
You stand up straight, know you can't help it
You see that the person is trying to be strong and handle things themselves
Get over this, control yourself
You're encouraging them to face their problems head on and take control of their emotions
Lost and been walking forever
You feel as if you've been wandering through life aimlessly for a long time
Something is wrong (Something is wrong)
You've been feeling a sense of unease or dissatisfaction
What is this voice inside my head?
You hear a voice questioning your thoughts and actions
How can it be? (How can it be?)
You're confused and unsure about this internal voice
When all of these things are falling in line
Despite the sense of unease, things may seem to be working out
Wake me up, wake me up
You're desperate for someone to help you snap out of this situation
This is inside your mind
You understand that the root of this struggle is from within yourself
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