They recorded a demo (which now circulates as 'The Original Demos') and eventually an album, 'The Fatherless and the Widow' for R.E.X. Records in 1993. The record featured Chris Dodds (of Slocum's band Love Coma) on drums. Shortly after the release of the album, Slocum left Love Coma to pursue Sixpence full time. The band added Tess Wiley (guitar), J.J. Plasencio (bass) and Dale Baker (drums) for 1995's 'This Beautiful Mess'. Both albums, with featured the group's early explicit Christian contemporary music sound, were produced by Armand John Petri.
In 1997, the group signed to Steve Taylor's Squint Entertainment and prepared for the release of a self-titled album, with their work slowly began garnering attention from a wider audience. In 1999, "Kiss Me" was released as a single, propelling Sixpence into the national pop spotlight. This song was also notably used in the romantic comedy film 'She's All That'. The next year, the band recorded a cover of Britpop originators The La's "There She Goes", which became their second hit single. This recording was added to Sixpence's self-titled album, an album that received several releases, as a 13th track.
'Sixpence None the Richer', featuring a confessional, melodic sound reminiscent of contemporary power pop bands as well as the softer side of earlier classic rock groups, provided both a critical and commercial breakthrough for the band. The group, made up then of Leigh Nash with Dale Baker, Matt Slocum, Sean Kelly, and Justin Cary, had both "Kiss Me" and "There She Goes" as top 40 hits receiving lasting airplay, and the parent album took the #1 slot on Billboard's 'Top Contemporary Christian' chart. In terms of the group's religiously inspired melodies and lyrics, they had evolved to even more of a subtle, emotionally minded focus based on personal storytelling rather than proselytizing.
The band had a follow up album ready to release, but Squint Entertainment started to fall apart. Though leaving the band in limbo for several years, they still toured to an enthusiastic fan-base. Finally, Squint Entertainment was taken over by Word Records, allowing Sixpence None the Richer to record the album 'Divine Discontent', which was released in October of 2002. It differed significantly from the first pre-release version of the album that had circulated, with five songs removed and six added, but still received some positive critical reviews.
On February 26, 2004, Matt Slocum announced via a letter to CCM Magazine that the group had disbanded. That same year, Best of was released, which also collected some of the Divine Discontent outtakes, and tracks from compilations.
Matt Slocum has started a new band, the Astronaut Pushers which released their debut EP in 2005. He has also recorded and performed with the seminal ambient rock group Hammock. Leigh Nash released her debut Solo Album Blue on Blue on 15 August 2006 on her personal label, One Son Records. The first single, My Idea of Heaven, was released to USA radio the week of 14 July 2006.
In November 2007, Sixpence None the Richer reunited. The band has released a new EP, entitled My Dear Machine, with tour dates planned throughout 2008 in the States and Europe. In October 2008, they released their first Christmas album entitled, The Dawn of Grace.
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I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Sixpence None the Richer Lyrics
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Where I can speak my mind
Yeah, I've been trying hard to find the people
That I won't leave behind
They say I got brains
But they ain't doing me no good
I wish they could
Each time things start to happen again
I think I got something good goin' for myself
But what goes wrong?
Sometimes I feel very sad
Sometimes I feel very sad
Sometimes I feel very sad
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
Every time I get the inspiration
Go change things around
No one wants to help me look for places
Where new things might be found
Where can I turn
When my fair weather friends cop out?
What's it all about?
Each time things start to happen again
I think I got something good goin' for myself
But what goes wrong?
Sometimes I feel very sad
Sometimes I feel very sad
Sometimes I feel very sad
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
(I guess I just wasn't made for these times)
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
(I guess I just wasn't made for these times)
The song "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" by Sixpence None the Richer is a cover of a classic Beach Boys song, and it speaks to the timeless theme of feeling out of place in the world. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to connect with others and find a sense of belonging, despite being intelligent and motivated. He expresses frustration at the fact that his talents and ideas are not being recognized or valued by those around him, and he feels isolated and alone as a result.
The repeated line "Sometimes I feel very sad" suggests a deep sense of melancholy and despair, as though the singer is trapped in a cycle of disappointment and disillusionment. The final verses of the song suggest that the singer is searching for a way out of this cycle, but he is met with resistance at every turn. He laments the fact that he cannot seem to find any support or encouragement from his "fair weather friends," and he seems to be questioning the meaning of it all.
Overall, the song captures a sense of frustration and isolation that many people can relate to, especially those who feel like they don't quite fit in with the rest of the world. Through its melancholy melody and introspective lyrics, it offers a poignant reminder that sometimes, we just weren't made for these times.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep looking for a place to fit in
I search for a place where I belong
Where I can speak my mind
Where I can express my thoughts and opinions freely
Yeah, I've been trying hard to find the people
I've been making an effort to find individuals who share my values
That I won't leave behind
People whose friendships won't be temporary
They say I got brains
Others acknowledge that I am intelligent
But they ain't doing me no good
But it hasn't helped improve my situation
I wish they could
I wish my intelligence would benefit me more
Each time things start to happen again
Whenever good things start to occur once again
I think I got something good goin' for myself
I believe that things are starting to go my way
But what goes wrong?
But something always goes wrong, and I don't know why
Sometimes I feel very sad
Occasionally, I feel extremely unhappy
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
Perhaps I was not intended to exist during this era
Every time I get the inspiration
Whenever I get motivated
Go change things around
To bring about change
No one wants to help me look for places
Nobody is willing to assist me in searching for new opportunities
Where new things might be found
Where I might be able to find novel ideas and experiences
Where can I turn
Where do I go
When my fair weather friends cop out?
When my fake friends bail on me?
What's it all about?
What is the point of it all?
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
Maybe I am simply not equipped to handle the circumstances of my life
(I guess I just wasn't made for these times)
(I suppose these times were not meant for me)
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
It could be that I was not built for this era
(I guess I just wasn't made for these times)
(It seems that these times were not designed for me)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brian Douglas Wilson, Tony Asher
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