Not to be confused with Stryder, from South Africa.

1) - The Stryder… Read Full Bio ↴Not to be confused with Stryder, from South Africa.

1) - The Stryder was a band hailing from Long Island, NY. The Band was formed by Peter Toh and Scottie Redix (aka Cassonova Brown) in 1999 after their previous project, Yearly, disbanded following the departure of bassist Eben D'amico who left to join Saves the Day. They added a vocalist and bassist, John Johansen and Nick Wendel (Respectively). They released a 7" on Elkion Records titled "The Hits Just Keep on Comin" and shortly after signed a deal to Equal Vision Records and released their debut album "Masquerade in the Key of Crime" in the summer of 2000. The band toured extensively and began writing new material in 2001. They added former Glassjaw drummer Durijah Lang, and moved Scottie Redix up to Guitar and backing vocals. In the summer of 2001 the band parted ways with vocalist John Johansen. 2002 saw the release of "Jungle City Twitch". Debuting a new sound, The Stryder continued to tour the country in support of the new release before disbanding in February of 2003. In 2003/2004, Elkion Records released "Savor The Danger" which contained a collection of old demos and the 2 songs from the 7" previously released on the label. Peter released his first solo EP "Cleopatra" in 2004 on Elkion Records. Durijah moved on to become the drummer of Classic Case and has also returned to Glassjaw. Scottie is now doing a solo project under the name Cassonova Brown. In 2006, Peter then went on to start his own record label, Hidden Track Music Group, and released a solo EP titled "Shoes of a Beast". Hidden Track is currently being run by Peter, along with friends Adam Schleichkorn, and James Catusco, and are currently working on Peter's first full-length album, titled "Wildlife".

2)] - Formed in Dublin, Ireland, Stryder were together as band from 1977 to 1982. The band also considered part of the NWOBHM movement that took part in 1978-1982. They have a storied history of live performances, musical arrangements, and studio recordings. Their sole 7'' single is among the rarest singles and holy grails to collectors. For the first time in 40 years the single song plus 6 unreleased songs will be featured in the bands cd Darkened Days featuring original line up:
Alan Quigley - Vocals
Joe Wearen - guitar
Ger Kennedy - guitar
Brian Whelan - bass guitar
Eugene Giblin - drums

3) - Female fronted Melodic Hard Rock / AOR from Utah. Laurie Welker's strong distinctive vocals, killer harmonies, top notch dual guitar work with blazing solos from Gilbert Rodriguez (who later formed BAD BOYS). STRYDER later changed names and became the band Essex..

STYDER is ...
Laurie Welker - Lead Vocals
Gilbert Rodriguez - Guitar, Keyboars
Chris Clary - Guitar, Vocals
Ron Jensen - Bass Guitar
Kevin Freebairn - Drums

Eleven Eleven
The Stryder Lyrics

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Sesame Street
Miscellaneous
Eleven Morning
(as clock chimes)
One two three four five six seven eight nine ten eleven
Eleven o'clock, time to get up

It's a lovely eleven morning

I heard eleven worms yawning (yawn)
I saw eleven cows sleeping 'midst the buttercups
I said, "How's your cottage cheese?"
And they said, "Oh, dry up!"
Oh!

Eleven little birdies in the trees
Bright yellow beaks and pinky knees
Eleven chicks hatching
Eleven cats scratching
Eleven's the number for me

Eleven ducklings quacking
(quack-quack-quack)
Eleven pigs, lips smacking
One two three four five six
Seven eight nine ten eleven
Eleven's the number for me
Don't you see?
Eleven's the number for me!

(Then the singer shrieks as she falls into the pigsty.)

Overall Meaning

The Stryder's song Eleven Eleven is a whimsical and charming tune that celebrates the number 11 and the joy that can be found in everyday things. The song opens with a clock chime marking the time as 11 o'clock and encouraging the listener to get up for the day. The lyrics then take on a playful and fanciful tone, as the singer imagines an idyllic eleven morning. She hears eleven worms yawning and sees eleven cows sleeping amidst the buttercups. When she asks after their cottage cheese, they tell her to dry up. The song continues with the singer taking pleasure in the sights and sounds around her, from eleven birdies in the trees with their bright yellow beaks and pinky knees to eleven ducklings quacking and eleven pigs smacking their lips.

Overall, the song offers a lighthearted and joyful perspective on the world. It encourages listeners to find delight in the small things and to appreciate the beauty of everyday life. Through its celebration of the number 11 and the innate charm of the world around us, the song reminds us to take pleasure in the present moment and to cultivate a sense of gratitude and wonder in all that we do.

Line by Line Meaning

Sesame Street
The song starts like a children's nursery rhyme, just like how Sesame Street songs sound.

Miscellaneous
The song has random verses that talk about different things that have the number eleven in common.

Eleven Morning
The song is about a morning that starts at eleven.

(as clock chimes)
The song includes the sound of a clock to indicate that it's eleven o'clock.

One two three four five six seven eight nine ten eleven
The singer counts up to eleven to emphasize that it's the eleventh hour.

Eleven o'clock, time to get up
The line is a reminder to wake up and start the day.

It's a lovely eleven morning
Despite being late, the morning is pleasant and beautiful.

I heard eleven worms yawning (yawn)
The singer heard a group of worms making a similar sound to yawning, possibly indicating that they're waking up too.

I saw eleven cows sleeping 'midst the buttercups
The cows are depicted in a peaceful scene, enjoying a morning nap surrounded by flowers.

I said, "How's your cottage cheese?"
The singer tries to strike up a conversation with the cows by asking a random question about their dairy products.

And they said, "Oh, dry up!"
The cows respond rudely to the singer's question by telling her to go away or stop talking.

Oh!
The singer exclaims in surprise or exasperation at the cows' reaction.

Eleven little birdies in the trees
The singer spots a group of eleven small birds perched on branches.

Bright yellow beaks and pinky knees
The bird's physical features are described in colorful detail.

Eleven chicks hatching
A group of baby birds are coming out of their eggs simultaneously.

Eleven cats scratching
Eleven cats are depicted making scratches or markings on surfaces, possibly as a way to wake up or start the day.

Eleven's the number for me
The number eleven is significant to the singer for reasons that are not explained.

Eleven ducklings quacking
A group of eleven baby ducks are making their distinctive sound.

(quack-quack-quack)
The sound of the ducks' quacking is emphasized in the lyrics.

Eleven pigs, lips smacking
A group of pigs are depicted eating or making smacking sounds, possibly to indicate that they're hungry or enjoying their breakfast.

One two three four five six
The singer counts up to six, possibly as a way to emphasize how important the number eleven is in comparison.

Seven eight nine ten eleven
The counting ends with eleven, once again highlighting its significance.

Don't you see?
The singer is asking the listeners to acknowledge and appreciate the importance of the number eleven in the song.

Eleven's the number for me!
The singer repeats the line from earlier to reinforce the idea that eleven is special to her.

(Then the singer shrieks as she falls into the pigsty.)
The song ends with a comical scene of the singer falling into a pigsty, possibly as a way to emphasize the playful and silly nature of the song.

Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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