"[3] Christian reviewers noted that this was introspection, one stating that the lyrics deal with "wrestling with the inner man and life core issues.

"[4] Themes of apathy, guilt, and oppression appear on the album; one reviewer described these as the vocalist as wearing his "wounded heart on his ragged sleeve.

Guitarist Randy Torres echoed the sentiment, stating, "I feel the new wave of rapcore is both predictable and boring" in a year 2000 interview.

Due to album production dates and its musical similarity to the debut disc, "Numb" was most likely recorded at the same time, but not included in the main release.

In Drawing Black Lines, the final song titled "Twenty-Three" is most likely named because, with the inclusion of "Numb", it is the 23rd track released by the band.

Project 86 eschewed the label of being a Christian band from the beginning, hoping to avoid stereotyping associated with the genre.

[11] "If we're playing at Ozzfest or on Family Values...," the band told 7ball after the release of their second album, "there is a greater level of tact necessary in order to reach that sort of audience.