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."
Lillian
+44 Lyrics
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I couldn't coexist with the cold and suspicious
When the last remaining light was starting to filter
It seemed the perfect time to step into the future
Your heart is a grave to be perfectly honest
Your mouth's a smoking gun
And you smile while your twisting the knife in my stomach
Take all you can from me
I've got weak constitution
I'm led so easily
So easily
I left it all behind, in the dead of last winter
I left it all behind, but the question still lingers
So long forgotten friends, no, you don't know the difference
Between love and submission, and I'm not that obedient
Your heart is a grave, to be perfectly honest
Your mouth's a smoking gun
And you smile while your twisting the knife in my stomach
Until everything is gone
Take all you can from me
I've got weak constitution
I'm led so easily
So easily
And she's trying to sleep it off
With her head on my shoulder
And I'm trying to keep it out
Of my thoughts when I hold her (Take all you can from me)
And I'm trying to sleep it off
With her head on my shoulder (I'm led so easily)
And I'm trying to figure out
Of my thoughts when I hold her
Your heart is a grave, to be perfectly honest
Your mouth's a smoking gun
And you smile while your twisting the knife in my stomach
Until everything is gone
Take all you can from me
I've got weak constitution
I'm led so easily
So easily
The lyrics of "+44's" song Lillian" tell the story of someone who has left their hometown, feeling like a stranger in a place that once felt like home. They are haunted by memories of lovers who have hurt them and left them feeling weak and vulnerable. The singer of the song seems to be struggling with letting go of past relationships, even though they know that those relationships are toxic and harmful to them. The lyrics suggest that they struggle with understanding the concept of love and submission, suggesting that they have been taken advantage of in their past relationships.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing for an emotional connection and an attempt to find solace in a new relationship. However, the singer is also trying to protect themselves from getting hurt again. The line "And she's trying to sleep it off with her head on my shoulder, and I'm trying to keep it out of my thoughts when I hold her" captures the struggle of trying to move on from past hurt while also trying to connect with someone new.
Overall, "Lillian" is a song that explores the complexity of human emotions and relationships. It captures the pain and confusion of letting go of the past while trying to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
The place I used to live, made me feel like a tourist
I never felt like I belonged there
I couldn't coexist with the cold and suspicious
The people there were mean and unwelcoming
When the last remaining light was starting to filter
As the day was ending
It seemed the perfect time to step into the future
It felt like the right moment to move on with my life
Your heart is a grave to be perfectly honest
Your love is suffocating and draining me
Your mouth's a smoking gun
Your words are hurting me
And you smile while your twisting the knife in my stomach
You take pleasure in causing me pain
Until everything is gone
You won't stop until you've taken everything from me
Take all you can from me
You see me as someone to exploit
I've got weak constitution
I am easily influenced
I'm led so easily
I can be manipulated easily
I left it all behind, in the dead of last winter
I abandoned everything during the cold, bleak season
I left it all behind, but the question still lingers
I moved on but I'm still asking myself if it was the right decision
So long forgotten friends, no, you don't know the difference
I've lost touch with people who can't tell love from control
Between love and submission, and I'm not that obedient
I won't submit to someone just because they claim to love me
And she's trying to sleep it off
My partner is trying to forget our troubles
With her head on my shoulder
Using me as a source of comfort
And I'm trying to keep it out
I am trying to suppress my negative thoughts
Of my thoughts when I hold her (Take all you can from me)
But I can't stop feeling like I'm being taken advantage of
And I'm trying to figure out
I am trying to understand
Your heart is a grave, to be perfectly honest
You are toxic and draining
Your mouth's a smoking gun
Your words hurt me
And you smile while your twisting the knife in my stomach
You take pleasure in my pain
Until everything is gone
You won't stop until I am devoid of everything
Take all you can from me
You will take advantage of me in any way you can
I've got weak constitution
I can be easily influenced
I'm led so easily
I can be manipulated without much resistance
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@solmurilloa3227
The place I used to live made me feel like a tourist
I couldn't coexist with the cold and suspicious
When the last remaining light was starting to filter
It seemed the perfect time to step into the future
Your heart is a grave to be perfectly honest
Your mouth's a smoking gun
And you smile while you're twisting the knife in my stomach
Until everything is gone
Take all you can from me
I've got weak constitution
I'm led so easily
So easily
I left it all behind in the dead of last winter
I left it all behind but the question still lingers
So long, forgotten friends, no, you don't know the difference
Between love and submission, and I'm not that obedient
Your heart is a grave to be perfectly honest
Your mouth's a smoking gun
And you smile while you're twisting the knife in my stomach
Until everything is gone
Take all you can from me
I've got weak constitution
I'm led so easily
So easily
And she's trying to sleep it off
With her head on my shoulder
And I'm trying to keep it out
Of my thoughts when I hold her (Take all you can from me)
And she's trying to sleep it off
With her head on my shoulder (I'm led so easily)
And I'm trying to keep it out
Of my thoughts when I hold her
Your heart is a grave to be perfectly honest
Your mouth's a smoking gun
And you smile while you're twisting the knife in my stomach
Until everything is gone
Take all you can from me
I've got weak constitution
I'm led so easily
So easily
@claudiucipriang.c.c5483
Guess I'll be the first one to say that this song is quite poetic
@IML06
Loool
@brotheralexs2713
All theirs songs are honestly
@nullpointer7540
Rare comment here
@mrsparethnot
+44th like
@ShinkuGouki
Their music intrinsically knows we will all be gone soon
@wednesdaymonroe
2023 and this song is poetic asf
@Truckster_Metfan91
Has anyone else noticed how poetic this song is?
@tyrantjo6442
No it isn't
@munchkinthefurry
yes