After signing to Jive Records, Three Days Grace released two studio albums, Three Days Grace in 2003 and One-X in 2006, both of which have been certified platinum and double platinum in the US and Canada, respectively. In 2007, the band was declared number one rock artist of the year by Billboard and was the number four artist in airplay in Canada that same year. The band's third album, Life Starts Now, was released on September 22, 2009.
History
Three Days Grace formed in 1992 under the name Groundswell in Norwood, Ontario, Canada. Groundswell's line-up consisted of five members: Adam Gontier (vocals, guitar), Neil Sanderson (backing vocals, drums), Brad Walst (bass), Phil Crowe (guitar), and Joe Grant (guitar), all of whom were attending high school when the band formed.
In 1997, after being disbanded for two years, the band regrouped in Toronto as a trio consisting of Gontier, Sanderson, and Walst. They also changed their name to "Three Days Grace". According to Gontier, the name stands for the question: If you had three days to change something in your life, could you do it? Once in Toronto, the band became acquainted with local producer Gavin Brown. The band gave him several years of material that they had created since forming, and he "picked out what he called 'the golden nuggets'", according to Gontier. Brown and the band polished the songs into a demo album which they gave to EMI Music Publishing Canada. The record label wanted to hear more material, and with Brown producing, the band created the song, "I Hate Everything About You", which attracted the interest of several record labels. The band was soon signed to Jive Records after being sought out by the company's president.
Three Days Grace (2003 - 2005)
After being signed to Jive, the band moved to Long View Farms, a studio in Boston, to record their debut album. The self-titled album was finished in Woodstock, New York and released on July 22, 2003. It was met with generally favorable reviews. Dave Doray of IGN said of the album, "Mistakes? There's not many." Allmusic reviewer Heather Phares said that on Three Days Grace, "the band's focus and adherence to alt-metal's formulas — coupled with tight songwriting and some unexpectedly pretty choruses — results in a strong tracks that are more memorable than the work of many of their peers". She did criticize the album for its simplicity, concluding, "Three Days Grace are definitely one of the most accessible alt-metal bands of the 2000s; they just need to add some more distinctiveness to their sound."
After acquiring lead guitarist Barry Stock in late 2003, Three Days Grace toured continuously and extensively for almost two years in support of their major label debut. The album peaked at number nine on the Canadian Albums Chart and number 69 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum in the US by the RIAA in December 2004 and double platinum in Canada by the CRIA.
One-X (2006 - 2008)
While touring in support of Three Days Grace, Gontier became depressed and addicted to drugs and alcohol. He went into rehab after the band finished touring, and while there, began writing material for the band's second album. After leaving rehab, he rejoined the band in a cottage in Ontario to finish writing material for the album. In a 2006 interview, Gontier said that the album's material was more personal to him than the band's previous release, being based on the despondence, drug abuse, and rehab that constituted the past two years of his life. The album, titled One-X, was then released on June 13, 2006, and was guitarist Barry Stock's recorded debut.
One-X was met with generally favorable reviews. The Toronto Star complimented the album with a review title of "One CD worth buying..." and focused on its lyrics, saying, "The lyrics really speak out to you, especially if you're going through a tough time in your life." Allmusic reviewer Corey Apar praised the music, saying it "remains catchy despite its lyrical darkness". The album did receive some negative criticism. Apar pointed out that Three Days Grace is "hardly innovative" in their approach to writing music and that "further distinctive qualities" would help the band separate itself "from their alt-metal peers".
One-X peaked at number two on the Canadian album chart and at number five on the Billboard 200, selling 78,000 copies in the US in its first week of release. Its first single, "Animal I Have Become", was Three Days Grace's most successful, becoming 2006's most played rock song in Canada, and the album helped propel Three Days Grace to become the number one rock artist in airplay in the US and Canada in 2007, with Billboard ranking them as the number one rock artist of the year in 2007. One-X was certified platinum by the RIAA in the US on August 30, 2007, and double platinum by the CRIA in Canada in July 2007. Three Days Grace toured the US and Canada throughout the second half of 2006 and all of 2007 in support of One-X. In early 2008, they toured alongside Seether and Breaking Benjamin across the US
Life Starts Now (2009 - 2011)
From March to August 2008, to January to April 2009, Three Days Grace recorded their third album at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Los Angeles, with producer Howard Benson, who had worked with them on their previous releases. The album, entitled Life Starts Now, was released on September 22, 2009. Critics as well as band members have noted the album's departure from the angry tone of the band's previous releases into a lyrical style that comes off as more optimistic. According to guitarist Barry Stock, the album's theme centers around "a new sense of freshness" and the idea that "you don't have to be stuck in whatever it is you're dealing with. Whether it's good or bad, it's your choice to make a change."
Life Starts Now debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, Three Days Grace's highest chart position, and sold 79,000 copies in its first week. The album was met with mixed reviews. Ben Rayner of the Toronto Star gave the album a negative review, saying it possesses "no sound of its own, just a shallow range between Linkin Park and Nickelback". According to Allmusic reviewer James Christopher Monger, who gave the album three out of five stars, Life Starts Now continues the theme of One-X, Gontier's personal demons, but with a "hint of sunlight". He compliments the album, saying it "treats the well-worn metal themes of anger, isolation, heartache, and redemption with the kind of begrudging respect they deserve, pumping out a competent flurry of fist-bump anthems and world-weary, midtempo rockers".[32] Harsher negative reviews came from Ben Czajkowski from 411mania.com as he described the album as "Boring, bland, trite, tired, tried, and true".
The first single from the album, "Break", was released on September 1, 2009. Three Days Grace embarked on a 20-date Canadian tour lasting through November and December 2009.[36] They co-headlined a January–February 2010 tour of the US with Breaking Benjamin and Flyleaf.
They embarked on a US headlining tour with support from Chevelle, and Adelitas Way starting on March 26, 2010 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and ending on April 16, 2010 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Three Days Grace went on tour with Nickelback and Buckcherry on the Dark Horse Fall 2010 Tour. They toured with My Darkest Days starting in March 2011 in Seattle, Washington.[39] They also joined Avenged Sevenfold on their Spring "Welcome to the Family" tour in 2011.[citation needed] They toured with Avenged Sevenfold, Seether, Escape The Fate, and Bullet For My Valentine on the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar tour from August 2011 to October 2011. It was their last album under Jive Records and their first album under Sony Music Entertainment after the Sony BMG joint venture ended, moving all former BMG labels to the new Sony Music Entertainment.
Transit of Venus and Gontier's departure (2012 - present)
On October 7, 2011, RCA Music Group announced it was disbanding Jive Records along with Arista Records and J Records. With the shutdown, the band (and all other artists previously signed to these three labels) will release their future material (including their upcoming fourth studio album) on the RCA Records brand.
On June 5, 2012, at 9:00 A.M. PST, the same day as Venus' visible transit across the sun, the band announced that their fourth studio album will be called Transit of Venus and that it is set to be released October 2, 2012. They created an early promotional video that was released on their website, featuring clips of them in the studio as well as footage of the physical transit of Venus. Due to the rarity of this occurrence, they created the slogan, "some things will never happen again in your lifetime", reflecting both this uncommon occurrence as well as the mood that the lyrics and music will most likely take on. The first single on the album, "Chalk Outline", was released August 14.
On January 9, 2013, Three Days Grace announced that Adam Gontier was resigning from the band. Brad's brother, Matt Walst of My Darkest Days, would be touring with the band as lead vocals. They cited Adam Gontier's sudden departure due to medical reasons.
Three Days Grace kicked off their 2013 tour in Moline, IL with Matt Walst as touring lead singer; he later became a permanent member of the band.
Awards
Three Days Grace has been recognized for their musical efforts through several awards and nominations. In 2007, the band was ranked by Mediabase as the top artist in airplay across all rock formats in the US and Canada, and Billboard named them Rock Artist of the Year. Three Days Grace has been nominated for four Juno Awards. In 2004, the band was nominated for New Group of the Year.[49] "I Hate Everything About You" was nominated for Best Rock Video and People's Choice: Favourite Canadian Group at Much Music Awards. In 2007, they were nominated for Best Group of the Year, and their album One-X was nominated for Album of the Year.[51] The band's first single from One-X, "Animal I Have Become", was Canada's most played rock song in 2006 and won that year's Mediabase award for the most played rock song on radio. "Never Too Late" was nominated for Best Video and Best Rock Video and "Pain" was nominated for Best International Video by a Canadian and People's Choice: Favorite Canadian Group at Much Music Awards.
In 2010, Life Starts Now was nominated for best Rock Album at the Juno awards but lost to Billy Talent III. In 2010, "Break" was nominated for Best Post Production Video and Best Rock Video of the year at Much Music Awards.On Fuse.tv. "Break" was nominated for "Best Single" and "Life Starts Now" won for "Best Album" at the Casby Awards.
Musical style and influences
Three Days Grace's musical style has generally been described by critics as alternative metal and hard rock throughout the band's career. Heather Phares of Allmusic, in a review of the band's debut album, compared them to rock bands Chevelle and Helmet. Dave Doray of IGN described Three Days Grace as "heavy and catchy, with chewy chunks of assurance and fury thrown in for added measure." Allmusic's Corey Apar said One-X brings an "accessible alt-metal attack of blunt lyrics and crunching rhythms" that retains the melodic sound of its predecessor "despite its lyrical darkness".
The band has listed numerous influences in their music. Gontier has mentioned such bands as Sunny Day Real Estate, Kyuss, Nine Inch Nails, and Tool as influences for the band's music. According to Gontier, the lyrics for Three Days Grace songs have mostly been influenced by the Seattle music scene. He summarized about the band's influences in an interview, "Musically there's a lot of different influences, but lyrically it's hard to have different influences because you just write."
Band members:
Current Members
* Matt Walst – lead vocals (2013-present)
* Brad Walst – bass guitar, backing vocals (1997 - present)
* Neil Sanderson – drums, backing vocals (1997 - present)
* Barry Stock – lead guitar (2003 - present)
Former Members
* Adam Gontier – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1997–2013)
Live Members
* Dani Rosenoer – piano, synthesizer, backing vocals (2012-present)
Three Days Grace discography
* Three Days Grace (2003)
* One-X (2006)
* Life Starts Now (2009)
* Transit of Venus (2012)
* Human (2015)
* Outsider (2018)
* EXPLOSIONS (2022)
Pain
Three Days Grace Lyrics
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Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
You're sick of feeling numb
You're not the only one
I'll take you by the hand
This life is filled with hurt
When happiness doesn't work
Trust me and take my hand
When the lights go out, you'll understand
Pain without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Pain without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Anger and agony are better than misery
Trust me, I've got a plan
When the lights go up, you'll understand
Pain without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Pain, without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing
Rather feel pain
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
That you're wounded
You know, you know, you know, you know
That I'm here to save you
You know, you know, you know, you know
I'm always here for you
I know, I know, I know, I know
That you'll thank me later
Pain without love
Pain, can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Pain without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Pain without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Rather feel pain than nothing at all
Rather feel pain
The lyrics to Three Days Grace's "Pain" are about the idea that pain and discomfort are sometimes preferable to the feeling of emptiness or numbness. The song acknowledges that life is full of difficulties and hardships, and suggests that sometimes it's better to feel something, even if it's painful or uncomfortable, than to feel nothing at all.
The opening lines "Pain without love, Pain I can't get enough, Pain I like it rough, Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is admitting that they crave pain and that they find it preferable to feeling nothing. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing that the need for pain is so strong that even rough pain is preferable to nothing.
The second verse speaks to the idea of not being alone in this feeling. The singer acknowledges that there are others who also crave feeling, and offers to show them a world where they can understand the importance of pain. The bridge suggests that anger and agony are better than feeling nothing, and promises that there is a plan in place to help those who seek this kind of pain.
Overall, "Pain" is a song about the complicated and often conflicting emotions that can arise in the face of adversity. It speaks to the idea that sometimes feeling pain or discomfort can be a valuable experience that helps us grow and understand ourselves better, even if it's not pleasant in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Pain without love
Experiencing pain without the presence of love
Pain, I can't get enough
Being addicted to pain
Pain, I like it rough
Preferring physical or emotional pain over nothing at all
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Value pain over feeling numb
You're sick of feeling numb
Being tired of feeling empty
You're not the only one
Others feel the same way
I'll take you by the hand
Offering to help and guide the listener through pain
And I'll show you a world that you can understand
Offering insight and knowledge to understand pain
This life is filled with hurt
Life is filled with pain
When happiness doesn't work
Feeling like happiness isn't enough to cope with pain
Trust me and take my hand
Asking the listener to trust and follow the singer's guidance
When the lights go out, you'll understand
When life is hard and uncertain, you'll realize the truth
Anger and agony are better than misery
Painful emotions like anger and agony are preferable over feeling miserable and nothing at all
Trust me, I've got a plan
Assuring the listener that the singer has a way to help them
When the lights go up, you'll understand
When things get better, you'll realize the truth
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
Reassuring the listener that the singer understands their pain
That you're wounded
Acknowledging the listener's pain and hurt
You know, you know, you know, you know
Reassuring the listener that the singer is there and always available for them
That I'm here to save you
Offering to help and support the listener
I'm always here for you
Promising constant support and presence for the listener
That you'll thank me later
Assuring the listener that they will be grateful for the support the singer is offering
Rather feel pain than nothing at all
Preferring pain over feeling empty and numb
Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Gontier, Barry Stock, Brad Walst, Gavin Brown, Neil Sanderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Official_father
@RefrigeratorWithShoes Your God has nothing to do with me. Stop forcing your worship of a God onto others. You are not welcomed.
When i searched for God when i believed, he didn't do shit. And i don't believe in this afterlife bullshit. Even if i go to hell, who cares. God is a Narcissist.
I had bible study for 12 years, and i will never believe in a God or worship one who's wrath and ego outweighs the care of the people He claims to have made. The abrahamic God is the pinnacle of your so-called "Sin", what you are so afraid of.
Y'all seem to forget so many and deny the words written when all you do is quote a book whenever it suits you.
“Whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” (Ephesians 2:3), (John 3:36)
(Ephesians 6:5-8) Paul states, “Slaves, be obedient to your human masters with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ” (Colossians 3:22-24, 1 Timothy 6:1-2, and Titus 2:9-10.)
God struck down someone who was carrying his Ark with a bolt of lightning (2 Samuel 6:1-7 and 1 Chronicles 13:9-12).
God himself will kill tens of thousands if it pleases him: 1st Samuel 6:19 in the King James Version: “And he smote the men of Beth-shemesh, because they had looked into the ark of the LORD, even he smote of the people fifty thousand and threescore and ten men (50,070)”
"When a man sells his daughter as a slave, she will not be freed at the end of six years as the men are. If she does not please the man who bought her, he may allow her to be bought back again."
(Exodus 21: 7-8)
And these following abominable scriptures from your own goofy, holy ahh bible, will be sure to refrain you from forcing your religion upon others (probably not, you lot are quite delusional and persistent);
Leviticus 26:27-30,
Leviticus 20:9,
Deuteronomy 23:1,
1 Corinthians 14:34,
Matthew 5:39,
Luke 14:26 and Luke 14:33,
4 Kings 2:23-24,
Genesis 19:31-36,
Genesis 19:26,
II Kings 13:8-12 and II Kings 13:14,
Genesis 38:7-10,
II Chronicles 21:14-15.
Everything he did to Job, ever. (Job 1)
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And because people claim that everything besides the new testament is "not real" or "not relevant", why did it get written then? You're reading a book that's basically a very old game of Telephone.
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Does your God have a personality disorder?
You know that guy Moses? Yeah, god wasn't feeling him anymore after he his adventure arc was over. God tried to kill Moses for no reason, your God was in a silly goofy mood and never explained why he was trying to kill Moses. (After the Jews left Egypt, after the parting of the red sea and that whole ass popular story.)
But the only reason God decided "Nah i won't murder him rn" is because Moses's wife panicked and cut off the foreskin of their son and rubbed Moses's feet with it??????????? > Exodus 4:24-26.
!! Honorable mention !!
"Child sacrifice is cool - god probably" > Ordering His Underlings to Kill Their Own Children - (Genesis 22:1-12)
Every first-born in Egypt? dead. - (Numbers 16:41-49)
Lot (Abraham's nephew) sees his wife get disintegrated aka get turned into a pillar of Salt. - (Genesis 19:26)
What if your brother gets killed and God commands you to fuck his wife, and you disagree? (spoiler: u get killed, too.) - (Genesis 38:1-10)
Gambling is funny and mass murder is encouraged because God is bored - (Judges 14:1-19)
You are competing for God's Love because God has a Borderline personality disorder - (Matthew 10:35-27)
@monalex0794
Lyrics:
Pain without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
You're sick of feeling numb
You're not the only one
I'll take you by the hand
And I'll show you a world that you can understand
This life is filled with hurt
When happiness doesn't work
Trust me, and take my hand
When the lights go out, you'll understand
Pain without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Pain without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Anger and agony are better than misery
Trust me, I've got a plan
When the lights go up, you'll understand
Pain without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Pain, without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd like to feel pain than nothing
Rather feel pain
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
That you're wounded
(You know, you know, you know, you know)
That I'm here to save you
(You know, you know, you know, you know)
I'm always here for you
(I know, I know, I know, I know)
That you'll thank me later
Pain without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Pain without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Pain without love
Pain, I can't get enough
Pain, I like it rough
'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Rather feel pain than nothing at all
Rather feel pain
@alwaysbarcelona457
This song had aged like wine, it only became better.
Three Days Grace for life
@sleepier9433
Yes praise sadomasochism cause that's what the lyrics meant
@deadeye5735
This songs lit 🔥
@baller4542
@Todd, ruiner of nostalgia so?
@matthewschlosberg9923
Unlike Barca lmao
@roylekiller215
Amen brother
@Official_father
I remember three days grace helping me vent my anger during my abusive childhood.
Still helps me sometimes.
@vilmoslente3487
Slipknot XIX
@ThatBallerWaller
Whatever you went through you didnt deserve it brother. Hope your doing well these days. I played this in my 8th grade music class as the song that describes me. Pulled the hot goth chick Ivy cause of it hahaha😁 the following year was all about Kid Cudi i wrote two papers based on Pursuit of Happiness.
@refrigeratorinthewinter138
You will seek Me and find Me, when you seek Me with all your heart. — Jeremiah 29:13