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After building a reputation through D.I.Y. promotion on MySpace (along with some help from Tom, a fan of the band), the band released their debut E.P. in 2006. Their debut album "My Dear" followed in 2007. The band's music is categorized as pop punk and alternative rock.
Band History:
New Years Day formed in 2005 after bassist Adam Lohrbach left the band Home Grown. Home Grown's final E.P., 2004's "When it All Comes Down," had diverged from the band's previous style of humorous pop punk and incorporated many emotional elements that Lohrbach carried over into New Years Day. Meeting with vocalist Ashley Costello (formerly of Face the Fact) and guitarist Keith Drover (formerly of Ugly), the three began rehearsing songs that Costello and Lorhbach had written. These songs were heavily influenced by the members' shared emotional experiences, as Lohrbach, Drover, and Costello had all recently been through difficult relationship break-ups NYD's first bass player was Eric Seilo, a mutual friend of the three, although he had to leave soon after the band formed due to school issues. The group soon added guitarist/bassist Mike Schoolden (formerly of Wakefield) and drummer Russell Dixon (formerly of Glennhaven) and took the name New Years Day, after deciding that the name symbolized the fresh emotional start of the members, and the band name was also chosen on the holiday itself.
The band began building a reputation through D.I.Y.-produced promotions and posting songs on MySpace, and were featured on the MySpace Records Volume 1 compilation CD, and in the soundtrack of the video game Saint's Row. After considering an offer from the Pete Wentz-run Decaydance Records label, the band signed to TVT Records and released a debut self-titled EP in 2006. Originally referred to as the Razor EP, it was primarily a digital release made available through download services such as iTunes, though CD copies were also available at the band's peformances. They also performed at the South by Southwest music festival that same year.
From 2006-2007 New Years Day self-financed and self-produced their debut album My Dear, recorded over an eight-month period at the home of producer Eugene Perreras. The album was released on May 8, 2007 and includes collaborations with members of Reel Big Fish and Motion City Soundtrack. The band's debut music video for the lead single "I Was Right" won an MTVU "Freshman Face" poll and was added to the channel's playlist.
The band suffered lack of promotion and tour support from their label T.V.T., who is now out of business. Band members were lost. Drover left the band after the Warped Tour. Schoolden and Lohrbach followed.
The remaining members decided to continue making music. The band started writing new material in early 2009. Around September 2009, NYD posted two new songs on their MySpace page. Was to play Warped Tour 2010, releasing a debut album in Japan July 2010 with music from My dear, a lady gaga cover and material from their upcoming second album.
In 2022, New Years Day have continued to wow audiences all over the world with their 2019 album Unbreakable and 2022 single Hurts Like Hell. They are still active and performing on tour.
Ashley Costello
Russell Dixon
Anthony Barro
Dan Arnold
Former Members:
Keith Drover - Guitar, backing vocals
Mike Schoolden - Guitar/Bass, backing vocals
Adam Lohrbach - Bass/Guitar, backing vocals
Eric Seilo - Bass
My Dear
New Years Day Lyrics
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Take what you want from me
I'll give you anything
Just don't leave me on my own
Desperate and destitute
A shadow of the former self I knew.
Take what you want from me
I'll give you anything
It's so pathetic
I make myself sick
I can't get over you
I can't get over any of this.
My dear,
Is this really happening?
Do these tears mean anything?
How could you leave me on my own?
Desperate and destitute
These seconds feel like lifetimes without you.
Take what you want from me
I'll give you anything
It's so pathetic - I make myself sick
I can't get over you
I can't get over any of...
The lyrics of New Years Day's song My Dear perfectly capture the feelings of heartbreak and desperation that come with a relationship ending. The repetition of "Take what you want from me, I'll give you anything" shows the singer's willingness to do anything to keep their love interest from leaving them. They are desperate and destitute without their lover and feel like a shadow of their former self. The line "It's so pathetic, I make myself sick" highlights the self-loathing and emotional turmoil the singer is experiencing. They can't get over their lover and they can't get over the pain of the breakup.
The chorus is particularly powerful because of its raw energy and emotion. The repetition of "I can't get over you, I can't get over any of this" shows that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship. They are consumed with heartache and feel like they will never be able to move on. The line "Is this really happening? Do these tears mean anything?" adds to the overall sense of disbelief and shock that comes with a breakup.
The lyrics of My Dear are relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of a failed relationship. They capture the intense emotions that come with heartbreak and the struggle to move on. The raw honesty and genuine emotion in the lyrics make this song a powerful ode to lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
My dear,
Addressing a loved one who means the world to the singer.
Take what you want from me
I am willing to give everything to this person.
I'll give you anything
I am willing to sacrifice everything for this person.
Just don't leave me on my own
The artist doesn't want to be abandoned by this person.
Desperate and destitute
The artist is feeling hopeless and lost without this person.
A shadow of the former self I knew.
The singer feels like they have lost their identity without this person.
Is this really happening?
The singer is in disbelief about the current situation.
Do these tears mean anything?
The artist is questioning the validity of their own emotions.
How could you leave me on my own?
The artist is feeling abandoned by the person they love.
Desperate and destitute
The artist is feeling helpless and on the brink of desperation.
These seconds feel like lifetimes without you.
The singer is expressing how hard it is to be without their loved one even for a short period of time.
It's so pathetic - I make myself sick
The artist is admitting their weakness and vulnerability in this situation.
I can't get over you
The singer is struggling to move on from this person and their love.
I can't get over any of this.
The singer is struggling to move on from the pain and heartbreak that they are experiencing.
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Written by: ADAM LOHRBACH
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