The record itself wouldn't have been the same without the brilliant friendship and guidance of producer Chris Badami (The Early November, The Starting Line), an awesome mastering job by Scott Hull (John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen), or the chops of all of the friends that joined Pete in the studio. We could get into Pete's influences or who we think he sounds like, but the fact is that it isn't important to us because it isn't important to him. At 21, his only concern now is climbing his own ladder of self-realization, wherever it may lead.
To clear up any confusion... after a year of traveling the country solo and with a band, Pete decided in September of 2007 to opt out of his contract with former record label Regular Music due to obligations that weren't being met. He began attending classes in the fall again at the University of Akron as an Accounting major specializing in Music Business. He stayed busy playing solo gigs out of town almost every weekend throughout the midwest, and is continuing to do so. He is taking things slow this winter to write and demo a new record of undetermined length... to be released independently, unless something else comes up!
Second Second Chances
Pete Nischt Lyrics
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This time I know I have to get it right
Cuz she's the type of girl who flourishes on sentences unfinished and
I know that she will walk all over me
Cuz she walks a fine line between crazy and confused
But either way I guess I'm more of both
Cuz every time that she walks in I swear the ground beneath my feat caves in
Just give me one more chance I screamed I know I'll get it right
It's a lot to say for a boy who's bad with words
And I know there's so much riding on tonight. I'll do my best I promise you that, but
Babe, my best's never been good enough for you
Cuz she walks a fine line between crazy and confused
But either way I guess I'm more of both
Cuz every time that she walks in I swear the ground beneath my feat caves in yeah
And I'm so engulfed in her
Yeah I'm so engulfed in her
And my best's just never been good enough
No my best's just never been good enough
My best's just never been good enough for her
The lyrics of Pete Nischt's song "Second Second Chances" speak about a man who is trying to win back the love of his girlfriend. He is asking for just five more minutes to go over his lines, as this time he knows he has to get everything right. The girl he loves is the type to flourish on unfinished sentences and he knows that he is going to be walked all over by her. He acknowledges that she is someone who walks a fine line between crazy and confused but even then, he is entirely engulfed in her.
The man continues to scream and plead for just one more chance to prove himself. He knows the value of this opportunity as so much is riding on tonight. He promises that he will do his best, but he also acknowledges that his best has never been good enough for her. The song ends with the man admitting that he is entirely engulfed in her, and his best just hasn't ever been enough.
The lyrics of this song capture the sentiment of someone who desperately wants to be with the love of their life. It showcases the fear and anxiety that comes with trying to win someone back. The words also highlight the delicate balance that exists in relationships, where lines can blur between love, pain, and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Just give me five more minutes please to go over these lines
Asking for a little bit more time to get things right.
This time I know I have to get it right
Acknowledging past mistakes and working towards a better outcome.
Cuz she's the type of girl who flourishes on sentences unfinished and
Describing the type of girl she is and how it affects the relationship.
I know that she will walk all over me
Feeling powerless in the relationship due to her personality.
Cuz she walks a fine line between crazy and confused
Detailing her personality traits and how they affect the artist.
But either way I guess I'm more of both
Admitting his own flaws and how they add to the chaotic relationship.
Cuz every time that she walks in I swear the ground beneath my feat caves in
Feeling overwhelmed by her presence.
Yeah I'm so engulfed in her
Expressing how much she consumes his thoughts and emotions.
Just give me one more chance I screamed I know I'll get it right
Pleading for another opportunity to make things right.
It's a lot to say for a boy who's bad with words
Acknowledging his own weakness when it comes to expressing himself.
And I know there's so much riding on tonight. I'll do my best I promise you that, but
Feeling the pressure of the situation and making a promise to do better.
Babe, my best's never been good enough for you
Acknowledging that his best efforts have not been enough for her in the past.
No my best's just never been good enough
Repeating the sentiment about not measuring up.
My best's just never been good enough for her
Concluding with the realization that he may never be able to meet her expectations.
Contributed by Colton K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.