Beyond their exceptional musicianship and stage presence, these guys write great pop songs: melodic, smart and edgy. Zach and Nathan do most of the writing (though Cameron and Michael weigh in). Moreover, they wield a mature craftsmanship beyond their years."I’m a kid," says lyricist Zach, "so I feel issues a kid my age would listen to. I try not to write every song about a girl." Adds Nathan, "When we first came to this band, we just felt we had to write all the time. That’s all we did. We just developed this cool writing process, and people started liking it." Currently Allstar Weekend is in the studio working the likes of Howard Benson, Eddie Galan, Charlotte Caffey, John Feldman and Dave Bassett.
But long before that, San Diego band’s homegrown demos were good enough to wow siblings Richard and Stefanie Reines, founders of Drive-Thru Records, and now managers of the band. "We don't freak out about bands too often, and we never insist every band we work with is destined for Top 40 success," says Stefanie. "Allstar Weekend is one of those rare instances where we just know they’re going to be huge."Nathan credits his dad for teaching him the finer points of music appreciation. Zach was raised on a steady diet of Bruce Springsteen and Elton John, artists he credits for inspiring his artful approach to songwriting. Cameron fell in love with his parents’ 80's pop classics, from Prince and Michael Jackson to Duran Duran, later graduating to Jimi Hendrix and B.B. King.
Zach and Cameron had been friends since middle school, but the makings of Allstar Weekend didn’t begin until Nathan met Zach later in high school. Though a year apart, they saw in each other kindred musical spirits, and began a string of garage bands. "Then Zach and I decided to take our abilities somewhere else," remembers Nathan. "We wrote songs and recorded in our bedroom, then put the music up on Myspace."
Not long after, first Cameron, then Michael came aboard and the line-up was complete. With key influences like the music of Queen and Blink-182 at their back, the band wasted no time getting serious about developing their careers. "It wasn’t just the artists who inspired us," recalls Zach, "but the producers. We tried to figure out how they made things sound the way they did. It was a trial and error process, and when we first met, it was our entire life. We’d sit there all day figuring out how to get certain tones out of the guitars, how producers tracked vocals, how drums were mixed."
The Walt Disney Company sure noticed. The band was selected to participate in Radio Disney's "Next Big Thing" program, and the reaction was so positive, Hollywood Records grabbed them. So far, they've racked up more than 2.5 million Myspace plays and 50,000 You Tube plays for their video of "Journey To The End Of My Life." In concert, Allstar Weekend has shared the stage with bands like Justin Beiber, Maine, Forever The Sickest Kids, Selena Gomez and Savanna. Typically their live shows turn into a picture-and-autograph frenzy. "A few months ago we didn’t have a single fan," laughs Cameron. "Now we love hanging out with them and getting to know them."
With their new 24/7 whirlwind existence, the members of Allstar Weekend have mastered the art of chilling, and do not take themselves too seriously. Which is a good thing, considering the frenzy is only just beginning. "We never clash and we’re always on the same page," says Nathan. "That’s because we have music in common."
EDIT: Nathan Darmody has since left the band and the boys have left their label Hollywood Records
Discography:
Suddenly (EP) (June 22 2010)
Suddenly Yours (Album) (October 19 2010)
All the Way (Album) (September 27 2011)
The American Dream (EP) (July 3 2012)
Twitter:
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Offical page:
www.allstarweekendrocks.com
Do It 2 Me
Allstar Weekend Lyrics
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Like the beat of a million drums marching in line.
Everything is spinnin'
Just in perfect time.
Yeah the music is finally coming alive.
The way your hair just dances through the breeze.
And the place your going is where I wanna be.
And you know without you I'd be incomplete.
I need it,
I'm begging you please.
You do it,
You do it,
You do it to me.
There's something about the way you sleep,
When you're lying next to me.
I don’t know how you do your thing,
No.
But you do it,
You do it,
You do it to me. (Yeah!)
You do it,
You do it,
You do it to me.
You do it to me.
You do it to me.
You can feel me tossin' and turnin',
Tell me I'll be alright.
And the flame from a million sparks has to ignite.
And the world of a boy and a girl starts to collide.
Yeah, the fire is finally burin' tonight.
And I like when you're screamin',
"Whoa whoa!"
Backseat you're pinnin' me down.
(Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh)
I can feel your eyes,
And they're undressing me.
I want it,
I need it,
I'm begging you please.
You do it,
You do it,
You do it to me.
There's something about the way you sleep,
When you're lying next to me.
I don’t know how you do your thing, No.
But you do it,
You do it,
You do it to me. (Yeah!)
You do it,
You do it,
You do it to me.
You do it to me.
You do it to me.
The way you walk,
The way you talk,
The way you groove,
You're not afraid to move.
The way you shake,
Shake it down,
Mix it up.
You know there's something about
The way you live,
The way you laugh,
The way you love,
You're not afraid to, "Whoo!"
The way you kiss,
Lick your lips,
Twist your hair.
You know there's something about the way you sleep,
When your lying next to me.
I don’t know how you do your thing.
There's something about the way you sleep,
When your lying next to me.
I don’t know how you do your thing,
No.
But you do it,
You do it,
You do it to me. (Yeah!)
You do it
You do it
You do it to me.
You do it to me.
You do it to me.
The way you walk,
The way you talk,
The way you groove,
You're not afraid to move.
The way you shake,
Shake it down,
Mix it up.
You know there's something about
The way you live,
The way you laugh,
The way you love,
You're not afraid to, "Whoo!"
The way you kiss,
Lick your lips,
Twist your hair.
You do it to me.
The song "Do It 2 Me" by Allstar Weekend is a romantic ballad about the intensity of love and desire. The lyrics poetically describe the feeling of two people intertwined both physically and emotionally. The singer mentions feeling the other person's heartbeat, comparing it to the beat of a million drums marching in line. The lyrics suggest that being with the person you love is the place to be, and without them, you would be incomplete. The chorus repeats the phrase "You do it to me" several times, emphasizing the power of the other person's effect on the singer.
The second verse of the song talks about the way the other person sleeps, suggesting that even in these small, quiet moments, the connection between the two people is strong. The lyrics then transition to the physical aspect of their relationship, mentioning flames igniting and the "world of a boy and a girl" colliding. The singer describes enjoying it when the other person is "screaming" and "pinning me down." The lyrics then circle back to the power the other person holds over the singer, repeating the chorus once again.
Overall, the lyrics of "Do It 2 Me" suggest a passionate, intense romance, where the two people are fully and completely enthralled with each other. The repeated phrase "You do it to me" emphasizes the other person's hold over the singer, both emotionally and physically.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel your heartbeat as we intertwine,
As we connect physically, I feel your heartbeat, which sounds like a million drums marching perfectly in sync.
Like the beat of a million drums marching in line.
Your heartbeat is so strong and rhythmic that it sounds like an army of drums marching in perfect unison.
Everything is spinnin', Just in perfect time.
As we connect, everything seems to be moving, but it feels synchronized, like a perfectly tuned machine.
Yeah the music is finally coming alive.
Our connection is so strong that it feels like the music around us is finally coming to life.
The way your hair just dances through the breeze.
I love the way your hair moves when the wind blows, as if it is dancing to its own tune.
And the place your going is where I wanna be.
I am eager to follow you to any place you're heading to.
And you know without you I'd be incomplete.
Without you, I would feel like a piece of me is missing, incomplete and unfulfilled.
I want it, I need it, I'm begging you please.
I crave our connection so much that I am asking you to make it happen, to bring us closer together.
You do it, You do it, You do it to me.
I am aware that only you can create this connection and bring me the satisfaction I seek.
There's something about the way you sleep, When you're lying next to me.
When we're close, even the way you sleep next to me is special and satisfying to me.
I don’t know how you do your thing, No.
I don't understand how you do what you do to me, but I love it.
But you do it, You do it, You do it to me. (Yeah!)
Despite not knowing how you create our connection, I know that you make it happen and I love it when it does.
You can feel me tossin' and turnin', Tell me I'll be alright.
Sometimes I may struggle and be restless, but I seek your reassurance and guidance.
And the flame from a million sparks has to ignite.
Something magical is about to happen between us, and I can feel the spark beginning to ignite into a flame.
And the world of a boy and a girl starts to collide.
As we continue to connect, our separate worlds start to merge and become one.
Yeah, the fire is finally burnin' tonight.
Tonight, our passion is burning brightly, and our connection is as strong as ever.
And I like when you're screamin', "Whoa whoa!" Backseat you're pinnin' me down. (Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh)
When we're physically intimate, I love it when you make noise and eagerly take control.
I can feel your eyes, And they're undressing me.
As we look into each other's eyes, I feel as though you are undressing me with your eyes, physically and mentally.
The way you walk, The way you talk, The way you groove, You're not afraid to move.
I admire and love the way you carry yourself, with confidence and a free spirit that is unafraid to take risks and move to your own beat.
The way you shake, Shake it down, Mix it up.
I love it when you let loose and shake things up, dancing and mixing things up in your own unique way.
You know there's something about The way you live, The way you laugh, The way you love, You're not afraid to, "Whoo!"
The way you approach life, your joy, and your love is inspiring and freeing, and I am constantly amazed by your positive spirit and willingness to embrace life fully.
The way you kiss, Lick your lips, Twist your hair.
Even the way you kiss and move your lips is enticing and exciting to me, along with the way you touch and twirl your hair.
You do it to me.
All of these things and more that you do to me create a powerful connection that is special and unique to us.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JAYCE KALINKEWICZ, JOHN PHILLIP CLARK JR, MICHAEL F. BUSBEE, ZACHARY PORTER
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