The self-titled debut sold 311 copies its first week. However, through touring, and TVT support, the album gained charting success through Billboard and earned gold certification.
Bassist Vince Hornsby joined drummer Morgan Rose in 1994, in a band called Snake Nation. John Connolly, a drummer, left his current band and joined Snake Nation as a guitarist. They recorded their first demo. Not happy with vocals, however, Snake Nation spent a year searching for a new singer before finding Lajon Witherspoon. Six months passed, Clint Lowery joined the band and they renamed themselves Rumblefish.
Rumblefish was short-lived, however, because they found another band with the same name. They renamed themselves Crawlspace, and released My Ruin on the Mortal Kombat soundtrack album entitled More Kombat through TVT Records in 1996. Shortly after, another band named Crawlspace sent notice that they wanted $50,000 for the rights to their name. Rather than purchase the rights, the band members chose to rename themselves Sevendust.
Sevendust released their self-titled debut on April 15, 1997, known for its heavy riffs, angry vocals and thrash-like drumming, as the songs Black and Bitch. Black was the opening song for nearly every Sevendust concert until 2004. The debut album also contains the song My Ruin, from the Mortal Kombat soundtrack. Sevendust appeared on the Billboard 200, remained there for sixteen weeks and peaked at 165 on April 4, 1998. The album went gold on May 19, 1999.
In 1998, Sevendust performed at Dynamo Open Air (May 29–31) and Ozzfest 1998 (July through August). In the same year they released a compilation called Live and Loud which featured live footage of the bands September 16, 1998 performance at Chicago's Metro.
On August 24, 1999, they released their second album, Home. The album peaked at 19 on the Billboard 200 and featured Skin from Skunk Anansie and Chino Moreno from Deftones as guest vocalists. The two singles from the album, "Denial" and "Waffle", gave the band moderate chart success, and the latter of which was played on the Late Night with Conan O'Brien show. They appeared in Woodstock 1999 and have toured with many bands such as Korn, Staind, Nonpoint, Reveille, Godsmack, Mudvayne, Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, Creed, Kid Rock, Machine Head, Limp Bizkit, Disturbed, and Metallica. In 1999, they gained European exposure by opening for Skunk Anansie at various shows in Germany. They also opened with Kid Rock and Ted Nugent for Metallica on New Year's Eve in 1999 at the Pontiac Silverdome near Detroit, Michigan. They also joined Slipknot, Coal Chamber and other bands on the Tattoo the Earth Tour in June 2000.
In November 2001, the band released their third album, Animosity. This album went gold and gained the band commercial success thanks to the success of singles "Praise" and "Angel's Son", which peaked at 15 and 11, respectively, on the Mainstream Rock Tracks. "Angel's Son" was a tribute to Lynn Strait, the lead singer of the band Snot, whom the members of Sevendust were friends with. Strait had died in a car accident in 1998. In addition to being included on Animosity, the song was included on the compilation album Strait Up. The band made an appearance on Late Night with David Letterman playing an acoustic version of "Angel's Son" featuring Paul Shaffer on keyboards.
In the same year Sevendust was seen in the Chris Rock movie Down to Earth as a partial clip of "Waffle" is played.
Another friend of the band, Dave Williams the lead singer of Drowning Pool, died in 2002. Tragedy would strike again when Lajon Witherspoon's younger brother was shot and killed later that year. Due to his death, Sevendust went on hiatus in 2002.
In 2003, Sevendust returned with their fourth album, Seasons. The album debuted at #14 in the US, selling around 68,000 copies in its first week. This was one of the band's best received albums and to date features their highest charting single (tied with "Driven"), "Enemy," which peaked at #10 on the Mainstream Rock Chart. "Enemy" was made the official theme song for WWE Unforgiven 2003. Other singles released from the album, "Broken Down" and "Face to Face," met with more moderate success charting at 20 and 22, respectively.
In 2004, for the first time in the band's career, they released a live album on a CD/DVD double disk package titled Southside Double-Wide Acoustic Live. Both the CD and the DVD include a cover of "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails which is dedicated to Johnny Cash.
On December 11, 2004, after playing a show in Columbus, Ohio, it was announced that Clint Lowery had left the band mid-tour, because he wanted to play with his brother Corey Lowery in his new band Dark New Day, who had reportedly just signed with Warner Bros. Records. A replacement was found for the rest of the dates and was eventually replaced by Sonny Mayo from Snot and Amen. At roughly the same time, Sevendust and TVT Records parted ways.
On March 26, 2008, Sevendust announced that Clint Lowery, former guitarist and vocalist for the band, had quit his duties as guitarist for Dark New Day and would be returning to the Sevendust lineup in place of Sonny Mayo. On Lowery's return, Morgan Rose stated "This was extremely tough considering Sonny is our brother and has been amazing to work with. [Sonny] didn't do anything wrong at all; we just owe it to ourselves and all the folks that grew up with us to put our original band back together."
Since formation, Sevendust has released thirteen studio albums, earned additional charting success and gold sales certifications. Their eighth studio album, titled Cold Day Memory was released on April 20, 2010. More recent studio albums include: Black Out the Sun, released on March 26, 2013, Time Travelers & Bonfires, released on April 15, 2014, Kill the Flaw, released on October 2, 2015, All I See Is War, released on May 11, 2018 and Blood & Stone, released on October 23, 2020
They also re-released their self-titled debut album as Sevendust: Definitive Edition which contains five new tracks and a DVD.
Waffle
Sevendust Lyrics
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Can't scratch the surface
Now a slow pay
Still why everyone watching
It's like I'm real tired of the clones
I'm real tired of the clones
Whatever you you say
Whatever you say
Bring me a light
Make my life worth something more
Show me a light
Bring a light
Bring me a light
Make my life worth something more
Show me a light
Bring a light
Where's the space I fill
Where's the sympathy I killed
I need to find a meaning
I'm useless, I'm useless
Trapped inside my own web
Whatever you you say
Whatever you say
Whatever you say
Bring me a light
Make my life worth something more
Show me a light
Bring a light
Bring me a light
Make my life worth something more
Show me a light
Bring a light
When I'm alone
I stare at nothingness
Painful silence
Painful silence kills)
Bring me a light
Make my life worth something more
Show me a light
Bring a light
Bring me a light
Make my life worth something more
Show me a light
Bring a light
Whatever you say
Whatever you say
Bring me a light
Make my life worth something more
Show me a light
Bring a light
The song Waffle by Sevendust speaks to the frustration of feeling trapped and unfulfilled in life. The opening lines of "a universe to fill, can't scratch the surface" suggest a sense of overwhelm and not being able to live up to expectations. The line "still why everyone watching" implies a feeling of constant scrutiny and pressure from others. The chorus repeats the plea to "bring me a light, make my life worth something more, show me a light, bring a light", suggesting a desire for purpose and direction. The verse "where's the space I fill, where's the sympathy I killed" conveys a sense of lost potential and regret for past actions. The line "I'm useless, I'm useless" echoes the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape one's own circumstances.
Overall, the lyrics of Waffle convey a deep longing for meaning and a sense of purpose in life. The repeated refrain of "whatever you say" suggests a feeling of resignation and indifference to the opinions of others, as the singer searches for their own path forward. The song is a powerful plea for help and guidance, acknowledging the struggles of feeling stuck without a clear direction.
Line by Line Meaning
A universe to fill
There is so much potential and space to explore and experience in life.
Can't scratch the surface
Despite this vast potential, it can be difficult to make progress or truly understand what lies beneath the surface.
Now a slow pay
The effort and hard work put in may not always be rewarded in a timely or satisfactory manner.
Still why everyone watching
Despite the challenges and slow progress, there seems to be a constant audience or expectation for performance and success.
It's like I'm real tired of the clones
The repetitive and conforming nature of mainstream society is exhausting and unfulfilling.
Whatever you you say
Regardless of what others may say or think, the desire to find meaning and purpose remains strong.
Bring me a light
The singer is yearning for guidance or direction in their search for meaning and purpose.
Make my life worth something more
The artist wants to feel that their existence has significance and impact beyond the mundane or superficial.
Show me a light
The artist is still seeking clarity or understanding to help them find their way.
Where's the space I fill
The artist is questioning their role and place in the world, and whether they are truly making a meaningful contribution.
Where's the sympathy I killed
The singer may have hardened themselves or lost empathy for others in their search for purpose and meaning.
I need to find a meaning
The desire for purpose and significance remains a driving force for the artist.
I'm useless, I'm useless
The singer is feeling helpless or lost in their search for meaning, and may be struggling with self-worth.
Trapped inside my own web
The singer may feel stuck or entangled in their own thoughts, struggles, and uncertainties.
When I'm alone
The search for purpose and meaning is often a solitary journey, and the singer may feel isolated in their struggles.
I stare at nothingness
The artist may be feeling a sense of emptiness or lack of direction in their life.
Painful silence
The silence of uncertainty or the absence of guidance can be emotionally difficult and draining for the artist.
Painful silence kills
The singer may feel that the lack of answers or progress is taking a toll on their mental health and wellbeing.
Lyrics © GEEDUBS MUSIC
Written by: CLINT LOWERY, LAJON WITHERSPOON, MORGAN ROSE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@daynal9594
If you searched this, then you have impeccable taste in music.
Definitely one of the most underrated bands EVER!!!
@t.c.bramblett617
I remember seeing them live around 2000, it was insane. always loved them. That era of arena madness was intoxicating
@trash8280
All I had to do was type w and it pulled this up. Sevendust is so badass. Great live as well.
@christophmahler
I actually looked for a waffles song, but this will do...
@brandonhall4250
Tell me you're new to Sevendust without telling me you're new to Sevendust... This band is far from underrated. They play major festivals regularly.
@t.c.bramblett617
@@brandonhall4250 bro I am the opposite of new to Sevendust and I can say that what it means is that they aren't talked about as widely in the general culture.
@tavaugheyacannon9067
As a black person I've been with rock and metal since a kid then switched to rap than got tired of rap back to this
@Cypherus21
Rap has its place in nightclubs. Sevendust songs are for the home and car stereo.
@markolsen7010
Listen to both you aint wrong for that
@Ammut6
I'm im between. Depends on mood and mind set.