The band holds its roots in California, where Lifehouse's founding members first came together under the name Blyss in 1999. Blyss released a demo album entitled Diff's Lucky Day. Shortly after in 2000, the boys were signed onto a record deal with DreamWorks Records. Five of the twelve tracks from Diff's Lucky Day were re-recorded for No Name Face. This debut album went multi-platinum, standing behind the hit single Hanging by a Moment, which became the most played radio track of 2001. The song became the theme of the 2000 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UT.
In 2002, the members of Lifehouse consisted of foreman Jason Wade, bassist Sergio Andrade, drummer Rick Woolstenhulme and Woolstenhulme's younger brother, Sean Woolstenhulme, on guitar. At this time, Lifehouse released their second album Stanley Climbfall. After a few years of touring, Sergio Andrade left the band on good terms in 2004. Sean Woolstenhulme soon followed, leaving the band to pursue personal projects.
With only Wade and Woolstenhulme remaining, Lifehouse picked up a third member, ex-AM Radio bassist/vocalist Bryce Soderberg in late 2004. The band also signed off with Geffen Records, releasing their third self-titled album in 2005. With their style of melodic rock maturing over the years, the album's feature single You and Me remained on the Billboard hot 100 chart for over 60 weeks.
Further developing their image as a band that has overcome stereotypes and endured change, the Lifehouse trio came back quickly, releasing their latest album Who We Are in June 2007. The new single First Time has since been released on radio and television.
It was announced on October 15, 2010 that the new album is called Smoke & Mirrors and would be released on December 8, 2009. However, on November 13 the band stated on its web page that Smoke & Mirrors would be released on February 2, 2010. The first single was "Halfway Gone", which was released on October 27. The Halfway Gone music video premiered on the VH1 Top 20 on VH1.com at the end of November. On December 22, Tommy2.net reported that the album had been pushed back once again, this time to February 23, 2010. The album was then delayed again, but was released on March 2, 2010. The album came in a standard, deluxe, and two-disc deluxe edition.
The album Smoke and Mirrors debuted at # 6 on the Billboard Top 200 chart with 54,203 sold. This marks the highest chart debut of their ten year career beating out first week chart position for their 2002 sophomore set “Stanley Climbfall” which debuted at # 7. On iTunes, Smoke and Mirrors was #1 on the Rock Album chart for one week. After Halfway gone, two more songs from this album were released: All In (June, 2010) and Falling In (January, 2011).
In the spring of 2010 Lifehouse toured with Daughtry and Cavo. They also did a short European tour in September, 2010. After the European tour, the US the Smoke and Mirrors tour took place (October, 2010 and November, 2010). June 11, 2011 Lifehouse stated that they are working on a new album and that they will get back in the studio in the fall. June 12 and June 13, 2011 the band played two shows in the UK. During these shows, they played a new song called 'Angeline.'
Discography:
No Name Face (2000)
Stanley Climbfall (2002)
Lifehouse (2005)
Who We Are (2007)
Smoke & Mirrors (2010)
Almería (2012)
Out of the Wasteland (2015)
You and Me
Lifehouse Lyrics
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And in what month?
This clock never seemed so alive
I can't keep up, and I can't back down
I've been losing so much time
'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me
And all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
What are the things that I want to say
Just aren't coming out right?
I'm tripping on words
You got my head spinning
I don't know where to go from here
'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me
And all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
There's something about you now
That I can't quite figure out
Everything she does is beautiful
Everything she does is right
'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me and all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
What day is it?
And in what month?
This clock never seemed so alive
The lyrics to Lifehouse's song "You and Me" convey the feeling of being completely consumed by another person. The song begins with a sense of disorientation, as the singer asks what day it is and what month it might be—implying that time is meaningless when he's with this person. He notes that he “can’t keep up, and I can’t back down” and that he's been losing a lot of time recently. This line suggests that perhaps he has been so focused on this person that he has neglected other important aspects of his life.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the two people's deep connection and the idea that they are isolated from the rest of the world. Despite having "nothing to do" and "nothing to lose," they aren't bored or aimless because they have each other. The singer notes that he doesn't know why he can't keep his eyes off the other person. This suggests that he's completely entranced, and that being with this person is an immersive experience that takes over his entire being.
In the final verse, the singer seems to be in awe of this person. He can't quite put his finger on what it is about her that's so special, but he knows for sure that everything she does is beautiful and right. This underscores the depth of his connection to her and the idea that she's brought upon a transformation in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
What day is it
The singer is disoriented and unsure of time. They may feel lost or aimless.
And in what month?
The singer is struggling to place themselves in time. They may feel disconnected from the world around them.
This clock never seemed so alive
The singer is acutely aware of the passage of time. They may feel pressure to reach certain milestones or goals.
I can't keep up, and I can't back down
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and stuck. They may be struggling to make decisions or take action.
I've been losing so much time
The artist feels as if time is slipping through their fingers. They may regret past actions or missed opportunities.
'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
The singer finds comfort in their relationship with someone else who is similarly directionless. They may feel less alone.
And it's you and me
And all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
The singer is captivated by the person they are with. They may be experiencing a deep connection or infatuation.
What are the things that I want to say
Just aren't coming out right?
The artist is struggling to communicate their thoughts and feelings. They may feel misunderstood or frustrated.
I'm tripping on words
You got my head spinning
I don't know where to go from here
The artist is feeling overwhelmed by their emotions. They may be struggling to make sense of their feelings or navigate a new relationship.
'Cause it's you and me
And all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me
And all of the people
And I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you
The artist feels as if they and their partner are in their own little world. They may be reveling in the freedom that comes from not having to impress others.
There's something about you now
That I can't quite figure out
Everything she does is beautiful
Everything she does is right
The singer is enamored with their partner. They may view them through rose-colored glasses and ignore their flaws or faults.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jason Wade, Jude Anthony Cole
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