The band's second album, The In Between, was co-produced by multi-platinum producer Eric Valentine (Smash Mouth, Queens of the Stone Age, Persephone's Bees). With 9 of its 10 tracks licensed, the album is one of the most licensed independent albums of all time.
The band was featured on L.A.'s trendsetting radio station KCRW. The singles Coming Undone, Wasted Days, and Lie Awake were also added to numerous college radio stations nationwide.
In 2005, Aidan released his first solo record titled Pillows & Records on CrystalTop Music. Produced by JJ Wiesler, the record features 14 original tracks. The CD features Jim Bogios on drums (Counting Crows), Tom Ayres on guitar (Persephone's Bees), the legendary Chuck Prophet, Brett Simons on bass (Fiona Apple) and Jason Borger on keys (Highwater Rising). An early demo of the title track was used in the 2004 season of THE OC and was in final consideration for use on one of the shows popular CD compilation releases.
Understanding
Aidan Hawken Lyrics
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you're just an accident waiting to happen
i guess you always put our love to the test
look baby, you always escape with such ease
that said you come and go as you please
not sure what to believe
you're lucky i'm so understanding
you could run around with any man you want
and i act like i'm satisfied
but i'm bleeding on the inside, you know
watch baby, watch me climb out of this hole
i see you laughing but i think it's all just for show
you cheat and lie, it's easy
anything goes
little darling how did i get into this mess
i never know what's real or what's part of the test
i'm just a sucker open-hearted, i guess
but you know
you're lucky i'm so understanding
you're lucky i'm so undemanding
you could run around with any man you want
and i act like i am satisfied
but i'm bleeding on the inside, you know
my love
my love
i act like i am satisfied
but i'm bleeding on the inside of love
someday you'll fall
but you know i'm always here to pick you up when you fall
i'll be at your side
look you straight in the eyes tell you i'm the one
well
someday you'll fall
but you know i'm always here to pick you up when you fall
i'll be at your side
look you straight in the eyes tell you i'm the one
(repeat till fade...)
The lyrics to Aidan Hawken's song "Understanding" communicate a sense of frustration and pain that arises from being in a relationship with someone who repeatedly hurts you. The opening line "Little darling, why'd you get into this mess" implies that the singer's partner is responsible for the problems in their relationship, but the use of the term "little darling" suggests that they still care for them deeply. The second line "you're just an accident waiting to happen" further emphasizes this feeling of impending doom, indicating that the singer fears that their partner will continue to make choices that put them both in danger. The lines "you always escape with such ease / not sure what to believe" suggest that the singer doesn't understand how their partner can hurt them so much yet still manage to charm their way out of trouble.
Despite this frustration, the singer repeatedly asserts that they are "lucky [they're] so understanding" and "so undemanding." This suggests that they are willing to tolerate their partner's bad behavior because they love them so much. The lines "you could run around with any man you want / and i act like i'm satisfied / but i'm bleeding on the inside, you know" encapsulates this feeling of being stuck in a difficult situation where the singer feels like they have no choice but to put up with their partner's infidelity. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the contrast between the singer's calm exterior and their inner turmoil.
In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that their partner is likely to fall again, but that they will be there to pick them up. This suggests that the singer is willing to forgive their partner and start again, despite the pain they have caused.
Overall, "Understanding" is a song about the difficulties of loving someone who repeatedly hurts you. It captures the conflicting emotions of frustration, anger, and love that can arise from this situation, and suggests that sometimes forgiveness is the only way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Little darling, why'd you get into this mess
Asking why the person got into the difficult situation they find themselves in.
you're just an accident waiting to happen
The person is on a path towards disaster.
i guess you always put our love to the test
The person's actions are frequently putting their relationship in jeopardy.
look baby, you always escape with such ease
Despite their risky behavior, the person has always managed to get away unscathed.
that said you come and go as you please
The person is not committed and can leave at any time.
not sure what to believe
There is doubt and uncertainty in the relationship.
you're lucky i'm so understanding
Despite the person's actions, the singer is trying to be empathetic and forgiving.
you're lucky i'm so undemanding
The singer is not expecting much from the person and will put up with a lot.
you could run around with any man you want
The person has the freedom to pursue other relationships.
and i act like i'm satisfied
The singer is pretending to be content, but is actually not happy.
but i'm bleeding on the inside, you know
The singer is hurting emotionally despite trying to maintain a façade of happiness.
watch baby, watch me climb out of this hole
The singer is determined to overcome their struggles.
i see you laughing but i think it's all just for show
The person is not taking the relationship seriously and may be pretending to care.
you cheat and lie, it's easy
The person is dishonest and has no problem betraying the singer's trust.
anything goes
There are no boundaries in the relationship and the person will do whatever they want.
little darling how did i get into this mess
The singer is questioning how they ended up in this difficult situation.
i never know what's real or what's part of the test
The person's actions are confusing and it is hard to tell what is genuine and what is not.
i'm just a sucker open-hearted, i guess
Despite everything, the singer is still holding on and giving the person the benefit of the doubt.
my love
The singer is expressing their love for the person.
someday you'll fall
The singer believes that the person's actions will eventually catch up with them.
but you know i'm always here to pick you up when you fall
Despite everything, the singer will still be there for the person when they need help.
i'll be at your side
The singer is committed to standing by the person.
look you straight in the eyes tell you i'm the one
The singer is asserting their love and commitment to the relationship.
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TheSkaterguy668
"There's no such thing as fate." "There's no such thing as werewolves."
Abhinandan Banerjee
Teen Wolves 🥺❤️
Charlie Sanchez
🔥
Lavender Gilly
This show had changed me. I love more deeply now because of Elena Gilbert's compassion. I believe in redemption because of Damon's transition. I believe in forgiveness and transformation because of Stefan. I believe in the power of manipulation, for better or worse, because of Katherine. I believe we find what we need because Alaric got the kids he always wanted with Elena and Jeremy.
UV
Are u from family of Gilbert's
Do u hunt vampires?
Roy Gregorio
On my 1 year anniversary, my girlfriend walked into a candle-lit hotel room overlooking the lake, with rose petals along the pathway to the bed, with this song playing in the background. That beating drum intro as she entered the room--it was perfect. I never told her the song was about an argument, lol.
Update 10 years later: She doesn't remember this was the song that played, but she tears up everytime she hears it. We are now married with our first child on the way!
Uriah Dowell
Solid Lad for chosing this song!
Ezer Luces
Allison: "There's no such thing as faith" Scott: "There's no such things as werewolves"
UV
Their is faith
And it has enormous amount of power that can turn you from someone to other
I don't mean human to angel
But form weak frail bad human to angel human or vice versa
Trust me I have seen this with my own eyes
AimeeBabyy
Im here because I just watched the episode on tvd where Elena is talking with Matt 🖤