Whe… Read Full Bio ↴Only Seven Left is a pianorock band from Hilversum, Netherlands.
When brothers Jochem and Hinne started the band in 2005, they instantly got attention from new fans. Their first release 'Forever Is A Lie' received an overwhelming response from the press and the band got to play on Tinadag, one of the largest Dutch festivals for teenage girls in the Netherlands. In 2008 Only Seven Left released their single 'October Tune' and were then asked to do a short tour in Egypt. In 2009 Only Seven Left opened for the popular US pop punk band Metro Station in Amsterdam.The new single 'My Side Of The Story' turned out to be YouTube hit, mainly due to the Only Seven Left fans who were the stars of the video.
In January 2010 they recorded 'Wake Up Call' with Arno Krabman. It was mastered by Troy Glessner (Anberlin, Copeland). Right after its release 'Wake Up Call' was played on national radio and the music video stayed on high rotation on Dutch MTV for 13 weeks.Only Seven Left expanded their fanbase during their sold out tour with Dutch pop punk band Destine. In February German rockers Tokio Hotel visited The Netherlands and Only Seven Left were asked to be their support act in Ahoy. This was the largest venue they have played so far, playing for over 7000 people.While working on their debut album, Only Seven Left played a seemingly endless list of summer festivals. The band also decided not to sign with a label because they believed their DIY strategy has proven itself so far.
In September 2010 their very first headline tour will kick off and their debut album 'It Was All A Dream' will be released, alongside a super catchy new single and music video.Now with an average age of just 21 Only Seven Left are still young, but are experienced enough to entertain and please a crowd, so come and see for yourselves! Sing along and dance or just sit back, relax and listen. But don't miss your chance to see this fresh rock sensation in action!
In 2011 Only Seven Left's lead singer Bart van Dalen decided to leave the band. Since Jochem, Bram, Roderick and Hinne all wanted to continue with the band they decided to organise a contest to find a new singer. Everybody could just enter by uploading an audition to the site they made for this contest. After 7 weeks they had 6 week winners, out of whom two finalists would be chosen. These finalists were Bjørgen van Essen and Lucas Hamming. The finale of the contest was on November 5 and it was won by Bjørgen van Essen who is now the new lead singer of Only Seven Left.
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In July 2014, the band announced they would break up at the end of the year.
Wake Up Call
Only Seven Left Lyrics
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Times are fading, thoughts are washed away.
The moon is taking over.
Underneath the stars I've walked for miles.
I crossed a river just to see your smile.
I see you standing and I try to reach out for you.
Do you hear that sound? Beep, beep: wake up call.
You thought you had it all but it was all a dream.
So wake up, get out of bed. We are running out of time.
Our love is ending, say goodbye.
'Cause this might be our last chance.
'Cause I hear that sound again.
Try to snooze and sleep again,
back to that dream where you live in.
This can not last, I can't get track.
I just want you back.
The opening lines of Only Seven Left's song Wake Up Call seem to suggest a feeling of anxiety and uncertainty as the singer stands by the edge of a passing day. They may be feeling restless as they watch time fading away and their thoughts being washed away. The moon is taking over, which could suggest that nightfall is approaching, and the singer is walking for miles underneath the stars. They may have been on a journey to find someone, as they crossed a river just to see their smile.
When they finally see the person they were searching for, they try to reach out to them but seem to be met with resistance. There is a sound of a beep, beep, wake up call, which could be interpreted as an alarm clock or a metaphor for a realization that their dream of being with this person may not be possible. The singer suggests that the person they were reaching out to "thought they had it all but it was all a dream" and that it's a brand new day and that they need to wake up and get out of bed because they're running out of time. They implore the person to say goodbye because this might be their last chance to try and make things work.
In the chorus, there is a repetition of the sound of the alarm clock and the sense of urgency as time is running out. The singer is aware that the relationship they had was ending, and they can't go back to dreaming and living in a fantasy world. They know that they need to try and win back the person they lost. The lyrics seem to convey a sense of hopelessness and regret, but also a willingness to try and make things right before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
On the edge of a passing day.
At the end of a day that's fading away.
Times are fading, thoughts are washed away.
My memories of today are slipping away.
The moon is taking over.
Night is falling, the moon is rising.
Underneath the stars I've walked for miles.
I've been wandering aimlessly under the night sky.
I crossed a river just to see your smile.
I went to great lengths to be near you and see you happy.
I see you standing and I try to reach out for you.
I see you there and I want to be close to you.
Do you hear that sound? Beep, beep: wake up call.
There's a sound trying to get your attention; it's time to wake up.
You thought you had it all but it was all a dream.
You thought you were in control, but it all turned out to be an illusion.
It's a brand new day and you're not planning to stay.
A new day is dawning and you're ready for a change.
So wake up, get out of bed. We are running out of time.
It's time to start moving and make the most of what little time we have left.
Our love is ending, say goodbye.
Our relationship is coming to an end and it's time to say farewell.
'Cause this might be our last chance.
It's possible that this is our final opportunity.
'Cause I hear that sound again.
That sound is back again, urging us to take action.
Try to snooze and sleep again,
Ignoring the call to action and trying to go back to sleep.
back to that dream where you live in.
Returning to a fantasy world where everything is perfect.
This can not last, I can't get track.
This can't go on forever, and I'm losing my sense of direction.
I just want you back.
All I really want is to be with you again.
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Only Seven Left
2021 - we gaan een reünieshow doen op 21 november! Ben je erbij? Tickets: https://onlysevenleft.nl
xwesthof1988
ja <3
YIMAmusic
Net wat dit nummer nodig had; een mooie clip! Met een beetje goede promotie wordt dit zeker een hit. Voor de liefhebbers; kijk deze clip eens een paar keer achter elkaar en let op details. Hij is niet zo simpel als ie lijkt, de makers hebben er een aantal leuke truckjes in gedaan, is echt over nagedacht. TOP!
mailbox3600
Heb jullie gister live gezien in Venlo! Had nog nooit eerder muziek van jullie gehoord. Vind jullie live leuker dan zo studio;) Was wel een shock toen ik erachter kwam dat een van jullie gewoon jonger is dan ik! Snap nu wel gelijk waarom de frequentie van het geschreeuw van de meiden op me heen zo hoog was;) Goed gedaan gister en ga zo door met muziek maken!
Viviana Jozina
Freaking goed nummer! ;) OSL mogen we trots op zijn in Nederland.
Meike van Dulken
Oeh, hij is onwijs vet geworden! Leuk met al die effecten trucjes erin, ziet er erg professioneel uit ^^ Was onwijs leuk ook om mee te helpen, heel erg leuke dag gehad toen ='] En dit kan zeker wel een hitje worden ^^
NLmaureen1
ze kunnen goed zingen ga zo door hoor leuke muziek maken jullie^^
Flareshift
Awesome. Plus, it's also a song everyone can relate to. I know I can.
McFly Fan
i love this <333 you guys are amazing!
Iris Teunissen
I love the voice and the guitar!!!! so beautyfull!