Watson left the band in 1997 and was replaced by Ashton Geoghagan. Anderson left the band in 1998, and in 1999 Dan Stacey (fiddle, highland step dancing) and Scott Long (highland bagpipes) joined Seven Nations's lineup. Geoghagan was later replaced by Christian "Crisco" Miceli, who rounds out the band's current membership.
The band regularly tours across the US, has appeared on ESPN, CNN, and CBS, and has sold over 125,000 albums without signing to a major label. The band's most successful release to date was And Now It's Come to This, released on Razor & Tie Records.
Up To Me
Seven Nations Lyrics
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no i never let you see
no i never drink my poison
unless it's good for me
no i never ponder confusion
sit around and wait to see
or watch the outcome of a certain situation
i had in mind for eternity
yeah it's up to me
what will be is up to me
no i never make a choice unless it's got to be
and i never give a reason
no i never sink my teeth in
no i never take a bite
no i never sink my teeth in
unless i feel the right
no i never play the jokerman
sit around and wait to see
or watch the outcome of a certain situation
i've had in mind for eternity
yeah it's up to me
what will be is up to me
no i never make a choice unless it's got to be
and i never give a reason
The lyrics to Seven Nations's song Up To Me can be interpreted as a reflection of a person who is confident in their ability to make decisions and take control of their life. The repetition of "no, I never" emphasizes the singer's unwillingness to make choices or take actions unless they believe it is truly necessary or beneficial to themselves. The refrain "Yeah, it's up to me" reinforces this idea of personal agency and highlights the importance of taking responsibility for one's own life.
The lines "no i never drink my poison / unless it's good for me" suggest that the singer is aware of potential dangers or harmful choices, but is willing to engage in them if they believe it will ultimately benefit them. They also imply a level of self-control, as the singer is not simply indulging in harmful behavior for the sake of it. The verses also stress the singer's rejection of indecision or waiting for outside forces to dictate their actions or outcomes.
Overall, the lyrics to Up To Me convey a sense of self-assurance and self-reliance, as well as a willingness to take calculated risks for personal gain.
Line by Line Meaning
no i never drink my poison
I do not engage in harmful behavior
no i never let you see
I keep my private life separate from others
no i never ponder confusion
I do not waste my time trying to understand confusing situations
sit around and wait to see
I take action instead of passively waiting for things to happen
or watch the outcome of a certain situation
I do not obsess over the results of a particular situation
i had in mind for eternity
I do not hold onto grudges or past events indefinitely
yeah it's up to me
I am responsible for my own actions and decisions
what will be is up to me
I understand that my choices shape my future
no i never make a choice unless it's got to be
I am deliberate in my decision-making process
and i never give a reason
I am not obligated to explain my choices to anyone else
no i never sink my teeth in
I do not get involved in things that are not my business
unless i feel the right
I only engage in activities that align with my values and beliefs
no i never play the jokerman
I do not act foolishly or inappropriately
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@REDDATT302008
I used to live In SC And got to see them In Sumter I sat front row and got to meet His Father What a GREAT GUY! and a GREAT BAND!
@captainjack1747
This band is awesome! I have seen them so many times. They do 3 shows in Dunedin when they are there. 2 live at the Celtic Festival and 1 in the Dunedin Brewery. They had an acoustic show there that was amazing.
@Runescribe
This video was shot at the 2000 Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. The best year for their music ever. They had bands from half a dozen different countries that year.
@neoshain
My uncle is Kirk McLeod. When he first wrote the song in the nineties, it was called God. Back in the Clan Na Gael days. But when the band adopted the rock feel, he decided to change the name to Up To Me.
@dg11306
I also saw Seven Nations when they performed at East Tennessee State University and became hooked. Everyone is 100% spot on with the live performances - they are really good. I have seen them twice at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.
@kelseychapman1174
Anybody here in 2020? I was OBSESSED with this band when I was a kid. Probably saw them 45 times. I was in a bagpipe band so it helped that we traveled to highland festivals constantly.
@passionsandplay
I just went to the Celtic Festival in Dunedin where they played and I LOVE THEM!!!!!
@elizabethhallinan3611
I have seen them twice in Scotland, CT. They have become one of my favorite bands
@disizbilly
saw 'em at east tennessee state university a couple of years ago during celtic fest in jonesborough and was completely blown away. even though they were almost 45 minutes late getting on because of forgetting the bagpipes in knoxville, awesome awesome show y'all.
@DeltaHasselhoff69
I got to see these guys when I was a little kid in the 90s my dad bought there cassette they were at a old English festival I believe in Virginia