Matt and Keith together played all the instruments appearing on that album, with its name taken from 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien, though they both mostly played acoustic guitar. Both also contributed to writing all the songs and both sang for 'There and Back Again'. The duo toured for several years after this, mostly appearing with similar bands such as Jackopierce. By 1995, they were ready to record again. The resulting album, titled 'Running on Ice', again had Matt and Keith playing acoustic guitar and singing, but it also featured the addition of other guest musicians to play other instruments. Guests included members of Jackopierce band as well as Carter Beauford (of the Dave Matthews Band) on drums.
More touring followed, and soon Matt and Keith were joined by Ed Toth on drums. In 1997, a live album, Live Stages, was released. This featured Matt, Keith, and Ed, as well as Ryan Fisher on bass. Live Stages signaled a departure from the original acoustic guitar-based music, and featured heavy emphasis on electric guitar. Also, by this time, the band was explicit in their intent to find a major record label; band members have said that it was no accident that the first track of Live Stages opens with the sounds of a large cheering audience. Their wishes came true, and the band was signed to RCA Records.
Ryan had never intended to join the band permanently, so the three other members held auditions for a permanent bass player. Their first audition was Sean Hurley, and everyone liked him immediately. There were many more auditions, but they eventually came back to Sean, and he officially joined Vertical Horizon.
The band's major label debut, "Everything You Want", was released in 1999. The title track, released as the second single from the album, skyrocketed up the charts and ended up as one of the most played tracks on radio in 2000. One of the stand out tracks "You're A God" got on several compilation CD's and featured in the Box Office smash Bruce Almighty
The follow up to "Everything You Want", titled "Go", was delayed several times until finally being released in 2003. "I'm Still Here", the first single from Go, was released with little fanfare and faded quickly. VH ended their relationship with RCA in 2004 and re-signed with Hybrid Recordings. "Go" was re-released with an additional track in 2005. A second single, "Forever", was released prior to the re-release and received moderate airplay but did not match the earlier success of Everything You Want.
In 2005, drummer Ed Toth got what he considered the dream gig of a lifetime when he was invited to join the Doobie Brothers following the death of drummer Keith Knudsen. While Toth had hoped to juggle both bands, he quickly realized it would not be possible and announced his departure from Vertical Horizon in July 2005.
In 2007, realizing as Matt says, “there was more to do” and “thinking the timing was just right to start working on a new album,” the band began writing and recording, Burning The Days. The album is slated for release on September 22, 2009 with the first single, “Save Me From Myself” recently sent to radio. The single has been extremely well-received and is currently climbing the Hot AC charts with strong airplay in McAllen, Modesto, Monterey-Salinas, El Paso, and New Orleans.
Independent of label constraints, Burning The Days was produced by Scannell and recorded at his studio over the course of the past 2 years. For the band, it was a complete return to their beginnings of working at their own pace and “nurturing those moments of inspiration.” According to Matt, the album is “sonically as good as anything we have ever done. I take great pride in this album and feel that our renewed sense of creativity will resonate with our fans.” The album also features virtuoso drummer Neil Peart of Rush on “Save Me From Myself,” “Even Now” and “Welcome To The Bottom” as well as Richard Marx playing piano on “Here” and producing two of Matt’s lead vocal tracks.
“I’m actually in a pretty positive place right now,” says Scannell. “Of course I still have that underlying fear of everything falling apart and crumbling to the floor, but it is not the first thing on my mind, like it’s been at times in the past.” And so one of the main themes of Burning The Days is about finding balance in a journey from hardship to peacefulness – knowing that the up must follow the down, and vice versa. “It’s about being okay with things going well, and also finding strength to get through the tough times.”
The first single, “Save Me From Myself,” is about “the danger of getting so lost in your own struggles and personal demons that you can’t help the people you love, and you won’t let the people you love help you. You’re too far away in your own head to do anything but spin off in self-criticism and doubt. There’s a lot of anger and frustration in that song.” Conversely, “The Lucky One” is one of the album’s most upbeat tracks, a fact that took the song’s author a bit of time to get used to. “I’m usually wary of songs that have really upbeat messages, but this song resonated for me because I tend to be the last one to believe when things are really going well. Songs where everything is perfect and everyone’s in love make me suspicious, but this song has enough of a gray area to feel real for me.”
Other highlights on the album are “Afterglow,” “All Is Said And Done” and “The Middle Ground.”
To support the album’s September 22nd release, the band plans on doing targeted performance dates throughout the summer with a nationwide tour in the fall.
Offical web site: http://www.verticalhorizon.com
You're a God
Vertical Horizon Lyrics
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I think you know
We're covered in lies and that's OK
There's somewhere beyond this I know
But I hope I can find the words to say
Never again no
No never again
'Cause you're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
That you would know
You're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
I'd let you go
But I've been unable
To put you down
I'm still learning things I ought to know by now
It's under the table so
I need something more to show somehow
Never again no
No never again
'Cause you're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
That you would know
You're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
I'd let you go
I've got to be honest
I think you know
We're covered in lies and that's OK
There's somewhere beyond this I know
But I hope I can find the words to say
Never again no
No never again
'Cause you're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
That you would know
You're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
I'd let you go
The lyrics of Vertical Horizon's song "You're a God" express a sense of awe and admiration for someone who is seen as god-like in their abilities or accomplishments. The singer acknowledges that they are not on the same level and doesn't feel deserving of being in their presence. The idea of being "covered in lies" suggests that there may be some level of deception or facade in their relationship or interaction, but the singer accepts this as part of the dynamic.
The second verse reveals that the singer has been unable to move on from this person, despite recognizing the power dynamic at play. They are still learning and trying to understand what it means to be in the presence of someone who is considered god-like. The phrase "under the table" suggests that there are hidden or secret aspects to this dynamic that are not fully understood or acknowledged.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the power dynamics that exist in relationships and how one can feel small and insignificant in the face of someone who is seen as superior. It also touches on the idea of acceptance and the willingness to let go of a relationship, even if it means acknowledging a power imbalance.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got to be honest
To be truthful and straightforward about a situation or feeling
I think you know
Assuming that the other person is aware of the situation
We're covered in lies and that's OK
Accepting the fact that there are lies and deceit in the relationship
There's somewhere beyond this I know
Believing that there is a better future beyond the current situation
But I hope I can find the words to say
Expressing the desire to communicate about the situation
Never again no
Committing to not repeating the same mistakes again
No never again
Reiterating the commitment to not repeating mistakes
'Cause you're a god
Addressing the other person with praise and admiration
And I am not
Acknowledging the inferiority of oneself
And I just thought
Expressing a thought or an opinion
That you would know
Expecting the other person to understand the situation intuitively
I'd let you go
Expressing the desire to move on and free the other person from any obligation
But I've been unable
Facing the inability to move on
To put you down
Unable to forget or let go of the other person
I'm still learning things I ought to know by now
Recognizing the need for growth and self-awareness
It's under the table so
Referring to something hidden or kept secret
I need something more to show somehow
Expressing the need for tangible proof or evidence to support the situation
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATT SCANNELL, MATTHEW B. SCANNELL
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I've got to be honest
I think you know
We're covered in lies and that's OK
There's somewhere beyond this I know
But I hope I can find the words to say
Never again no
No never again
'Cause you're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
That you would know
You're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
I'd let you go
But I've been unable
To put you down
I'm still learning things I ought to know by now
It's under the table so
I need something more to show somehow
Never again no
No never again
'Cause you're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
That you would know
You're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
I'd let you go
I've got to be honest
I think you know
We're covered in lies and that's OK
There's somewhere beyond this I know
But I hope I can find the words to say
Never again no
No never again
'Cause you're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
That you would know
You're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
I'd let you go
Trevor Sparks
“I've got to be honest
I think you know
We're covered in lies and that's OK
There's somewhere beyond this I know
But I hope I can find the words to say
Never again no
No never again
'Cause you're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
That you would know
You're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
I'd let you go
But I've been unable
To put you down
I'm still learning things I ought to know by now
It's under the table so
I need something more to show somehow
Never again no
No never again
'Cause you're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
That you would know
You're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
I'd let you go
I've got to be honest
I think you know
We're covered in lies and that's OK
There's somewhere beyond this I know
But I hope I can find the words to say
Never again no
No never again
'Cause you're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
That you would know
You're a god
And I am not
And I just thought
I'd let you go”
JerseyDevil26
Even though this came out in 2000 I think this was one of the "last hurrahs" for that awesome 90s sound.
Fultzy 56
Love everything about this except that ugly devils logo
ApplesWithPeanutButter
technically this was 1999 I think
Danny H
It was 99. I remember this came out when I graduated HS in 2000 and this was one of those songs I listened to while never being able to muster up the courage to tell the girl of my dreams how I feel about her.
ApplesWithPeanutButter
Vicious Alien Klown World 2000's wasnt bad depending on what you listened to.
ApplesWithPeanutButter
Vicious Alien Klown World You're just acting like a musical elitist. If you can't manage to find any good music in a musical era, maybe you're just not looking hard enough or are being closeminded. There's obviously plenty of things in the 2000's I didnt like but there's just as many I did like.
J
For some reason this song always strikes an emotional cord with me...I am in my 40s ..and I look back at life and for the love of God I am so happy I was able to live through such a beautiful awesome time period...I feel so so sorry for the younger generation..you missed the real party and good times...
MJP DO
I'm 52 and feel the same.. we were the last of the good times, my teenage kids have no idea what fun they missed!
Trump1
Here Here, couldn’t have said it better.
I feel lucky to have been a teen in the late 80’s early 90’s—- A beautiful time to be alive.
J
@Trump1 I totally agree 👍🏻