Together, they recorded a 5 track demo in Enders' basement and sent it, along with a poorly edited videotape to only one label: Drive-Thru Records.
A couple of months passed while both Sacco and Anello had to budge for more skilled replacements, Steve Nakovich (guitar) and Mike Klemash (bass), until the band got in touch with Richard Reines of Drive-Thru, who luckily was visiting their hometown and agreed to meet with the band to give advice.
Stunned by what he had heard, Reines returned to California to discuss a possible signing with Drive-Thru co-owner Stefanie Reines. A few weeks and yet another line-up change later (Joe Marro joined for Nakovich), Drive-Thru signed The Early November and put them, despite their practically non-existent on stage experience, on 2002's Skate and Surf Fest and on selected dates of the Warped Tour.
Klemash and Marro left the band before the recording of their debut EP For All of This. Anello re-joined on bass, while a temporary second guitarist was found in John Dubitsky. The CD came out on Drive-Thru Records in early November 2002. Enders recorded The Acoustic EP on his own, featuring acoustic versions of most songs off their debut EP, which was released a mere two months later. Simultaneously, guitarist Marro had re-joined the band in exchange for Dubitsky.
Throughout 2003, the band continued to tour and write songs in preparation for their first full-length CD The Room's Too Cold, which was released in fall of that year. Soon afterwards, Enders recorded a solo record under the name I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business. The CD was almost scrapped due to Enders wanting to focus on The Early November after Kummer left the band in summer 2004 and re-joined two weeks later.
While in the long and grueling process of recording their second full-length, the band had their guitar tech Bill Lugg aka UltraBill join, and the triple disc entitled The Mother, the Mechanic and the Path was released on July 11, 2006.
On March 13th, 2007, TEN announced that they would be going on an indefinite hiatus after they complete their current tour. They announced this both online and at their show at the Meridian in Houston that night. They played their last show at the Bamboozle Festival in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on May 6th, 2007, and left open the possibility of one day returning to the stage but were grateful for everyone who supported them throughout the past 6 years.
An official statement from the band:
We would like to announce that at end of our upcoming headlining tour, The Early November will be taking an indefinite hiatus.
Throughout the past six years we have released two LP’s, two EP’s, played over one thousand shows, seen six wonderful countries, have met thousands of great people, made life-long friends, and have broken countless amounts of instruments. We have done more than we have ever thought possible for a small rock band out of southern New Jersey. We are very proud and very grateful of every moment we have spent as The Early November.
In case any of you are wondering, this is not a result of anything one can consider negative. No fighting, no one hates each other, no one has a substance abuse problem… none of the typical baggage that is usually carried along with rock bands taking a hiatus. The situation is actually much the opposite. We all love and care for on another tremendously. We’re as close of friends as we have ever been and, as long as the five of us exist, we will continue to be so. This “hiatus” or “break” is just a result of time and life. As we grow older, priorities change. We’ve decided we need to take some time and see that life isn’t all dirty rock clubs, rest stops at 2 am, and long distance phone calls. We have to be where we haven’t been in the past six years; with our friends, family, and loved ones.
We hope this isn’t completely somber news to anyone of you. We want to view it almost in the same way many cultures view the passing of a friend or loved one. Not to mourn but to celebrate their life and memory. In our small way, we’d like to do the same. We invite you to come and send off something that has meant so much to the five of us for so long. We may or may not be coming back. Who knows. But for now, all we can say is “Thank You.” “Thank You,” to everyone who was or has been a part of making our dreams a reality. Most importantly, “Thank You” to every single TEN fan. We hope you guys understand. We truly love all of you.
- Ace, Joe, Jeff, Serg, Bill
The Early November
Ace carried on writing his solo project and released The World We Know in 2010.
Since then, the band have announced their reunion 2011, and have done a full US tour in 2012. Their first album since the break is set to be released Summer 2012.
Make It Happen
The Early November Lyrics
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Under lights we stroll
And we're never coming back
And I swear
I'll never let you go
If you come away
With me
I'm never gonna know,
Lets go
Out of this place,
Make it happen,
Someday
Find the time
No matter where you are
When your day it comes again
Make it last
No matter how so far
Another day will come again
I swear I'll never let you go
If you come away with me
Alone all night
Alone we'll be singing
Never gonna know
Never gonna know
Lets go
Out of this place
Make it happen
Someday,
Make it last,
It'll be so hard,
You don't know how much this is
We'll go so far
You'll see its not hard
We'll go so far,
You'll see its not so
Never gonna know
Never gonna know
Lets go
Out of this place
Make it happen
Someday
The Early November's Make It Happen is a song about seizing the moment and taking chances. The lyrics are filled with hope and determination as the singer expresses his desire to move forward in life and experience new things. The opening lines set the scene for the rest of the song as the duo walks under the lights, leaving their worries behind. The singer promises to never let go of his companion if they agree to come away with him, symbolizing a commitment to a new adventure.
The lyrics use repetition to emphasize the importance of taking chances, with the repeated phrase "never gonna know" acting as a reminder that staying in one place and playing it safe can lead to a life of regret. The line "let's go out of this place, make it happen someday" speaks to the idea of creating your own destiny and taking control of your life, rather than waiting for something to happen. The chorus repeats the phrase "Make it happen" as a call to action and a reminder to stay focused on the goal.
Overall, Make It Happen is a positive and uplifting song that inspires listeners to be bold and take risks in life, instead of settling for the status quo. The lyrics encourage us to embrace change and to seek out new experiences, rather than fearing the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight
Presently
Under lights we stroll
We walk beneath the illumination of artificial lighting
And we're never coming back
We won't return to the current state we are in
And I swear
I promise
I'll never let you go
I won't allow us to be separated
If you come away
If you join me in leaving
With me
Accompanying me
I'm never gonna know,
I won't be aware
Lets go
We should leave
Out of this place,
Away from this location
Make it happen,
Take action and make it occur
Someday
At some point in the future
Find the time
Allocate a period
No matter where you are
Irrespective of your location
When your day it comes again
When the time arrives again
Make it last
Sustain it for as long as possible
No matter how so far
Despite being far away
Another day will come again
A new day will arrive
Alone all night
By oneself throughout the night
Alone we'll be singing
Just us two will vocalize
It'll be so hard,
It will be challenging
You don't know how much this is
You aren't aware of how significant this is
We'll go so far
We'll travel a great distance
You'll see its not hard
You'll realize it's not difficult
You'll see its not so
You'll observe it's not like that
Never gonna know
We won't be informed
Out of this place
Away from this locale
Make it happen
Cause it to transpire
Someday
Eventually
Lyrics © KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
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Adam
I’m 27 years old... still dealing with the same problems I had when I was 16. This song immortalizes my youth. Full of hurt, but forever with the longing/hope that things will get better. This music transects the basic name or genre ”emo”... it’s teen angst to its fullest. Raw emotion. That’s why I love it.
Stanley Santos
This music holds up so well.. I LITERALLY used to listen to this 15 years ago now im almost 30 😞. Once in awhile I like to get drunk and relive the good olds days.
Adam Childs
Still to this day, this ep 🤤
Erin At Eleven
first heard this on a "mix CD" someone made me hahaha yes when that was still a thing to do for folk. Still makes me smile :)
Ayan Choi
the most best song of this band no question🍁
Taylor Parnell
Best song on this EP. There is a full band version out there somewhere that is amazing.
482a
2022 we out here sadbois. Never gonna know, never gonna know 🎶🎶
Arcade Link - Author
Full band version coming! aaaaaaaa
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1842637966125420
dominick Martino
2021 🤘