In the summer of 2006, after crafting a few acoustic songs together, Doug Del Gaudio and Stephen Forys recorded their first demo titled "Problems, Problems." at the Killingsworth Recording Studio on Long Island. "I remember being really excited to finally hear our stuff recorded, I knew it was the start of something special." Stephen said. After touring the tri-state area from 2006 to early 2007 with long time friend and new guitarist Chris Loret, and former bassist Daniel McCabe, they recorded their latest EP entitled "Getting Off The Ground," produced by Mia and Ava Koo (The Kung Fu Girls) and John Neclario of Nada Studios. The EP features sing-a-long favorites, "Walking Alone", "Enemy", "Everytime", and "For You."
In the spring of 2007, after Daniel McCabe chose to leave the band for personal reasons, Airdate solidified their lineup by adding long time friend Bryan (Fry) Whichelman on bass. "These guys were all my friends. I knew and loved every single song they ever wrote... So why the hell wouldn't I be allowed to be in the band?" Fry said.
In the summer of 2008, Airdate had the chance to work with producer and ex-Hidden In Plain View member Rob Freeman, crafting 5 brand new songs to be released in November of 08'. "This time, I wasn't concerned with structure, hooks, or rules. I wanted to write music that had a little more substance to it.. something that was more than just a sing-along. I think i accomplished the feeling i was searching for this time" Doug says. The band tested a few of the new songs out on the road earlier this year, and got a great vibe from the fans. "It was def a good sign when we saw kids singing these new songs that we havn't released anywhere yet.. not even demos. We knew we were on the right track" adds Steve. As far as sound goes, the band hasn't ventured too far from the "Getting Off The Ground" EP, but there is a noticable progression. "I think the songs are a little more 'in your face' , then the last record. It's a weird thing because we just write what feels great to us. If it's pop it's pop, we love it... we don't care. We aren't putting effort into writing pop songs and attempting to capitalize on it like some bands out there, and I'm proud of that.. we're in this for fun" Doug adds. Rob Freeman has produced a number of bands, most recently Ohio rockers Hit The Lights. When asked how it was working with Freeman, bassist Brian Wichelman said "He was a super-cool dude, he brought really cool ideas to the table, and really brought the songs up to the level they needed to be. Did I say he was a super-cool dude?" Upon the release of the new EP, Airdate plans to make it to a town near you, with new music and wildness!
Better Days
Airdate Lyrics
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in a moment so securely we lose it all so quickly.
and i surrender everything. everything.
Is this just one big mistake.
take all we have and you throw it away.
show me light.
give me soul.
Cuz im not waiting.
waiting for better days.
Waiting for better days.
I cant believe that i gave in to you
and waht you became.
and i still kiss all my clothes.
no good bye and you walk out the door.
tell me where we ever went wrong.
you tell me whats wrong.
i do my thing if you walk on
yea i will be strong
take all we have
and you throw it away.
give me light.
give me soul.
just give me anything at all
because im not waiting.
waiting for better days.
i held on to whats wrong instead of pushing away.
i kept u here too long trying to say
show me light
give me soul
just give me anything at all
because im not waiting,
waiting for better days.
waiting for better days
The song "Better Days" by Airdate is a heart-wrenching tale of a hopeless relationship that has finally reached its bitter end. The lyrics express the singer's despair and their realization that the love they once shared is now lost. The first verse opens with a deep feeling of loss that the singer is sure there is nothing left to say. The second line emphasizes how swiftly things can change and how quickly everything can be lost. The singer is left feeling defeated and is ready to surrender everything in hopes of finding closure. However, it's evident that the relationship has reached the point of no return when they ask if it was all just a big mistake.
In the chorus, the singer asks for something, anything to hold onto, but nothing seems to come their way. The singer reflects that they're not waiting for a miraculous change to come; they have grown tired of waiting for better days that may never come. As the verse continues, the singer describes the pain they feel as their lover walks out the door, not even bothering to say goodbye. The singer seems to be confused and heartbroken, wondering where it all went wrong.
In the final verse, the singer reflects on their mistakes and how they held on to their lover, hoping things would get better. However, in the end, they realize that holding on was not the answer, and it's time to let go. In conclusion, the song is about finding the strength to move on from a toxic relationship and not waiting for a miracle to happen.
Line by Line Meaning
This time I'm so sure that we lost every last word.
In an instant we lost all communication and understanding.
in a moment so securely we lose it all so quickly.
Everything can fall apart in a second, no matter how stable it seemed.
and i surrender everything. everything.
I gave it my all, even though it wasn't reciprocated.
Is this just one big mistake.
Wondering if it was all a waste of time and energy.
take all we have and you throw it away.
Feeling like everything was for nothing, wasted effort.
show me light.
Desiring hope and positivity for the future.
give me soul.
Asking for meaningful and genuine experiences to enrich life.
just give me anything at all.
Anything that can offer a glimmer of hope and forward momentum.
Cuz im not waiting.
Determined to actively pursue and create positive growth.
waiting for better days.
Believing that change and improvement are possible for the future.
I cant believe that i gave in to you and waht you became.
Feeling regretful for ignoring red flags and blindly hoping for the best.
and i still kiss all my clothes.
Holding onto memories and past feelings, unable to let go.
no good bye and you walk out the door.
Feeling abandoned and hurt by someone who left without closure.
tell me where we ever went wrong.
Questioning what could have been done differently to prevent the outcome.
you tell me whats wrong.
Seeking clarity and understanding from the other person's perspective.
i do my thing if you walk on yea i will be strong.
Ready to move forward and grow stronger, despite the pain of the past.
i held on to whats wrong instead of pushing away.
Recognizing the mistake of staying in a toxic situation, rather than leaving early.
i kept u here too long trying to say.
Struggling to leave someone, despite knowing it was the right thing to do.
Contributed by Jordan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.