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:
www.twitter.com/Allstarweekend
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/allstarweekend
Offical page:
www.allstarweekendrocks.com
Here With You
Allstar Weekend Lyrics
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Hanging on a wall and
Just like a rollercoaster
You kept me waiting for a fall
A surprise I expected
And protected
Like it's all I ever knew
The same way I chose you
The same way I chose you
I'm so in love with you
My mind is set on you
This time and every time
I just can't get enough of you
And when I'm stuck at home
They think I'm all alone
Don't know what I would do
If they knew I was here with you
I'm here without a reason
Lying on the floor
And you are my favourite season
You keep me warm,
When I am cold
When your hand comes in tward me
I'm ignoring you
It's not that I want to
When I'm gone are you lonely babe
I cannot hurt you
No I will not hurt you
I'm so in love with you
My mind is set on you
This time and every time
I just can't get enough of you
And when I'm stuck at home
They think I'm all alone
Don't know what I would do
If they knew I was here with you
You don't have to move
I want you to stay
You're taped to my wall
Like you're glued to my brain
And now I can't stop
What I couldn't plan
My hands are holding onto you
You're still my favorite poster
Waiting on a wall
We're both on this roller coaster
(Roller coaster, roller coaster, coaster, coaster)
I'm so in love with you
My mind is set on you
This time and every time
I just can't get enough of you
And when I'm stuck at home
They think I'm all alone
Don't know what I would do
If they knew I was here with you
Here with you
Here with you
I just can't get enough
Here with you
Here with you
Don't know what I would do
If they knew I was here with you
In this song, Allstar Weekend describes being in love with someone who is far away and finding solace in their presence even though they are not physically present. The person they love is likened to a favorite poster on a wall who is exciting and unpredictable like a rollercoaster. They feel like they are always waiting for a fall because there is anticipation and excitement in that unknown and unexpected journey.
The chorus highlights the depth of their love for this person and how they cannot get enough of them. When they are away from this person, they pretend to be fine, but secretly, they wish they were with them. The line, "You're still my favorite poster waiting on a wall," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of this person to the singer.
The bridge brings in a sense of vulnerability, mentioning the fear of hurting this person and reassuring them that they will not. The lyrics also mention how the person they love keeps them warm when they are cold and lost, emphasizing the emotional support and trust the singer has in this relationship.
Overall, the song expresses the idea of loving someone deeply and feeling incomplete without them, even if they are not physically present. The rollercoaster metaphor adds an interesting and exciting layer to the lyrics, signifying the emotional journey the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
You were my favorite poster
You were the one I adored and admired the most.
Hanging on a wall and
As an object of my affection, you were hanging on a wall.
Just like a rollercoaster
You were like a rollercoaster ride that had its ups and downs.
You kept me waiting for a fall
You always kept me expecting a sudden downfall.
A surprise I expected
I knew a surprise was coming even though it was supposed to be unexpected.
And protected
I guarded myself in preparation for the surprise.
Like it's all I ever knew
It felt like I had been waiting for this surprise my whole life.
In your eyes you selected me
I saw in your eyes that you chose me for a special reason.
The same way I chose you
I also chose you for a similar reason, which I assume is for our mutual love.
I'm so in love with you
I'm deeply and truly in love with you.
My mind is set on you
You occupy my thoughts and are always on my mind.
This time and every time
Every time I think about you, I feel the same way.
I just can't get enough of you
I desire to spend more time with you and enjoy your company.
And when I'm stuck at home
When I'm alone at home, I feel bored and lonely.
They think I'm all alone
Others think I'm spending my time alone and isolated.
Don't know what I would do
I'm not sure what I'd do without you in my life.
If they knew I was here with you
If others knew that I was spending time with you, they would be surprised and maybe even envious.
I'm here without a reason
I'm here without any particular purpose, just being near you.
Lying on the floor
I'm physically lying on the floor to be closer to you.
And you are my favourite season
Being with you is like experiencing my favorite season of the year.
You keep me warm,
Being with you makes me feel happy and comfortable.
When I am cold
When I'm feeling sad or lonely, being with you lifts my mood.
When your hand comes in tward me
When you try to hold my hand, I resist for some reason.
I'm ignoring you
I'm not responding to your attempt to hold my hand.
It's not that I want to
It's not that I don't want to hold your hand, but there is something stopping me.
When I'm gone are you lonely babe
When I'm not around, do you also feel lonely without me, my dear?
I cannot hurt you
I wouldn't do anything to intentionally hurt or upset you.
No I will not hurt you
I promise not to cause any harm or distress to you in any way.
You don't have to move
You don't have to change anything about yourself or your actions.
I want you to stay
I want you to remain in my life and by my side forever.
You're taped to my wall
You are a constant reminder of my love and our time together.
Like you're glued to my brain
You are constantly on my mind, and I can't stop thinking about you.
And now I can't stop
I'm so deeply in love with you that I can't prevent myself from feeling this way.
What I couldn't plan
Falling deeply in love with you was something that I didn't anticipate or plan.
My hands are holding onto you
I'm holding onto the memories and feelings of our love that I have for you.
You're still my favorite poster
You will always be my favorite person that I admire and adore.
Waiting on a wall
I'm still waiting for the possibility of our next encounter.
We're both on this roller coaster
We're both enjoying the ups and downs of our challenging relationship.
(Roller coaster, roller coaster, coaster, coaster)
Here with you
Being with you makes me happy and fulfilled.
I just can't get enough
I desire to spend more time with you and enjoy your company.
Don't know what I would do
I'm not sure what I'd do without you in my life.
If they knew I was here with you
If others knew that I was spending time with you, they would be surprised and maybe even envious.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JAMES BOURNE, MICHAEL DAILY, NATHAN DARMODY, TOMMY NORRIS, ZACHARY PORTER
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