It also once featured Carol Heller (Guitar/Backing Vocals), formerly of Get The Girl, but she later left the band to start a family. She is heard as backup vocalist in 3 of the tracks on the first album. The name +44 is a reference to the international dialing code for the United Kingdom, where Hoppus and Barker first discussed the new project.
On December 13th, 2005 (Tom Delonge's birthday), the band released a demo of the song "No It Isn't". Hoppus insists that, while it was directed towards Delonge's breaking up of blink-182, the release date was just coincidental. On September 1st 2006, they added a song called "Lycanthrope" to their official website, http://www.plusfortyfour.com. Also on September 7th, the +44 Song "When Your Heart Stops Beating" was played on KROQ radio. On September 18th, an unedited version of the song was posted on the band's MySpace profile.
Their debut album "When Your Heart Stops Beating" was released on November 14, 2006.
Hoppus has stated that the songs "Little Death" and "No, It Isn't" are about the break-up of blink-182. In both songs lines such as "The cry for inspiration never reaches ears on distant stars" or "You swore you wouldn't lose then lost your brain, you make a sound that feels like pain" can be seen to be related to Angels and Airwaves, DeLonges new project.
In several interviews Hoppus has claimed Tom quit the band through his agent and didn't even bother to call Hoppus or Barker.
While shooting the video for the first Single "When your Heart stops beating" Travis Barker broke his arm. Not noticing it was broken he played an entire European tour with the arm broken.
In an interview with Blunt Magazine in March 2009, Hoppus was asked if +44 will continue again, where he stated "I think so, yes. I love Shane [Gallagher] and Craig [Fairbaugh]. They are great guitarists and good friends and I'd love to do another record with them. I know that Tom [DeLonge] plans to continue doing Angels & Airwaves in some capacity but right now all of our efforts are on Blink."
When Your Heart Stops Beating
%2B44 Lyrics
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I only wanna be part of your breakdown
She got caught by the four on the floor
I picked her up and she'll never get let down
And now I can't stop thinking about it
All you people at the top don't know nothing about it
We don't give a fuck what the price is
So just leave us to our own devices and we'll leave you alone
I'll be there when your heart stops beating
I'll be there when your last breath's taken away
In the dark when there's no one listening
In the times when we both get carried away
When we both get carried away
She says it all without a thought in her head
She says it all as she's pressed up against me
A little something just to take off the edge
A little more and I'll fall off the planet entirely
I'll be there when your heart stops beating
I'll be there when your last breath's taken away
In the dark when there's no one listening
In the times when we both get carried away
When we both get carried away
I'll be there when your heart stops beating
I'll be there when your last breath's taken away
In the dark when there's no one listening
In the times when we both get carried away
When we both get carried away
When we both get carried away
(I'll be there when your heart stops beating)
When we both get carried away
(In the dark when there's no one listening)
When we both get carried away
The lyrics to +44's song "When Your Heart Stops Beating" depict a passionate and intense relationship that the singer never wants to end. The song details how the singer wants to be there for their partner in both the good and bad times, and how they will be there through life's final moments. The lyrics express the desire to be there for the other person even when everything seems to go wrong, when no one else is listening and the world feels like it's falling apart. The lyrics also suggest a sense of rebellion against the establishment and the upper class who don't understand or care about their struggles, and the idea of living life on one's own terms.
Overall, the lyrics of "When Your Heart Stops Beating" are emotional and reflective, touching on themes of love, loyalty, and the desire for a deeper connection. The song's catchy hook and energetic delivery make it an excellent blend of emotional depth and high-energy pop-punk.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn it up I never wanna go home
I want the music to be loud and never stop, I don't want to leave this moment.
I only wanna be part of your breakdown
I want to be there for you when everything falls apart, to offer support and help you get back up.
She got caught by the four on the floor
She was dancing to the beat of the music, swept up in the moment.
I picked her up and she'll never get let down
I helped her out and won't abandon her, I'll always be there for her.
And now I can't stop thinking about it
I'm constantly replaying these memories in my head, I'm consumed by them.
All you people at the top don't know nothing about it
You may have success and fame, but you don't understand the real connections and moments I have with this person.
We don't give a fuck what the price is
We don't care about the cost, these moments and connections are priceless to us.
So just leave us to our own devices and we'll leave you alone
Let us be, we don't need your interference, we're content in our own world.
She says it all without a thought in her head
She speaks from the heart without overthinking, her emotions are pure.
She says it all as she's pressed up against me
She's so close to me that I can feel her words as well as hear them.
A little something just to take off the edge
We use drugs or alcohol to escape reality, to numb ourselves and feel more alive in the moment.
A little more and I'll fall off the planet entirely
If I indulge in too much, I'll lose myself completely, forget my worries and responsibilities, and become completely immersed in the moment.
I'll be there when your heart stops beating
I will be there for you until the very end, even in the darkest moments.
I'll be there when your last breath's taken away
I'll be with you, holding your hand, and watching over you until the very end.
In the dark when there's no one listening
When you feel like no one else is there for you, I will be there, listening and supporting you.
In the times when we both get carried away
In moments where we both forget reality and get lost in the moment, I will be there to share that with you.
When we both get carried away
In those incredible moments, when we both forget everything else but each other, I'll always be there for you.
Contributed by Isaac P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.