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!
Walking Alone
Airdate Lyrics
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the look in her eyes and the way she she smiles yea and
now im walking all alone on this boulevard and now i wonder how you feel and where you are ten minutes is a life time and i just i just wanna know why
CHORUS:
you were the one to say goodbye
you changed your mind
and now i'm walking alone
and now i'm sittin here on heartbreak avenue
i see her walk around the corner with someone new
the look in her eyes and
the way she she smiles yea
and then you said to me that i was the only guy
it was you and me me and you you and i
ten minutes is a life time
and i just i just wanna know why
CHORUSx2
i thought that you were what i need
more than ever now i see
that its time for me to move on
i take back everything i said
i wont live with this regret
anymore anymore
CHORUSx2
The lyrics to Airdate's song Walking Alone express the pain and confusion of heartbreak. The opening lines, "It can't be right to say goodbye in the pouring rain and as your tears ran down I knew I couldn't walk away," immediately establish the emotional intensity of the situation. The singer is faced with the difficult task of leaving the person they love, even though it is clear that it will cause both of them great pain. The line "as your tears ran down, I knew I couldn't walk away" suggests that the singer is torn between their love for the other person and the knowledge that they must let them go.
The chorus of the song, "you were the one to say goodbye, you were my everything, my life, you changed your mind, and now I'm walking alone," further emphasizes the feelings of loss and betrayal that the singer is experiencing. They had invested everything in their relationship, only to be left alone and heartbroken. The repetition of the line "now I'm walking alone" reinforces the isolation that the singer is feeling.
The second verse of the song continues to explore the aftermath of the breakup. The singer is seen sitting on "heartbreak avenue" and watching their former lover with someone new. The lines "it was you and me, me and you, you and I, ten minutes is a lifetime, and I just wanna know why" highlight the confusion and hurt that the singer is feeling. They had believed that their relationship was solid, only to have it fall apart in a matter of minutes.
Overall, the lyrics to Walking Alone are a poignant reminder of the pain of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on. The song captures the confusion and isolation that can accompany the end of a relationship, and reminds us that sometimes, even when we give our all, it isn't enough.
Line by Line Meaning
It can't be right to say goodbye in the pouring rain
Leaving someone in a sad moment like when it is raining feels unfair.
As your tears ran down, I knew I couldn't walk away
Witnessing someone crying makes us feel the need to stay and support them.
The look in her eyes and the way she smiles, yeah
The memory of the person's positive aspects is still present after the goodbye.
Now I'm walking all alone on this boulevard
The artist is feeling lonely after the breakup.
And now I wonder how you feel and where you are
The artist is still wondering about the other person's current state.
Ten minutes is a lifetime, and I just wanna know why
The waiting time can feel endless in moments of uncertainty.
You were the one to say goodbye
The other person broke up with the singer.
You were my everything, my life
The other person represented everything for the artist.
You changed your mind, and now I'm walking alone
The other person's change of heart led to the artist's loneliness.
And now I'm sittin' here on Heartbreak Avenue
The artist is still feeling the negative effects of the breakup.
I see her walk around the corner with someone new
The singer spots the other person with a new partner.
Then you said to me that I was the only guy
The other person had previously made the artist feel special.
It was you and me, me and you, you and I
The other person and the singer shared a close bond.
I thought that you were what I need
The singer believed the other person was their missing puzzle piece.
More than ever now I see that it's time for me to move on
The singer realized they need to move forward with their life.
I take back everything I said
The artist has changed their perspective.
I won't live with this regret anymore, anymore
The artist does not want to hold onto negative feelings.
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.