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
James
Allstar Weekend Lyrics
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Known ya since we were younger
Even now that you're older
You're still a kid so curious
Who's peeking over my shoulder
You always drift around
But you never let me down
Don't act like you're no one else
And you could be a space case
But you do it your own way
There's a strange sincerity
That make them girls go crazy
Maybe it don't make sense
We don't have to understand
Dubado dubado dubado dubado dubado (oow!)
James!
Doesn't try, but still attracts the babes!
All the guys say he's got no game
We can laugh
But in the end now everybody's on a date with my buddy James!
And everybody knows his name
He's been driving everybody insane
They wanna be like James
Dubado dubado dubado dubado dubado
When you're talking to a lady
It's awkward entertainment
You freeze up like a Popsicle
While they're melting on the pavement
It's not the clothes you wear
Don't have to die that hair
No need to go for new
You should just stick with you
Always been the nice guy
Living on the sidelines
So afraid to take a chance
So step into the limelight
People like underdogs
Someone worth fightin for
Dubado dubado dubado dubado dubado (ooww!)
James!
Doesn't try, but still attracts the babes!
All the guys say he's got no game
We can laugh
But in the end now everybody's on a date with my buddy James!
And everybody knows his name
He's been driving everybody insane
They wanna be like James
Dubado dubado dubado dubado dubado
When you walk into a room
Making everybody swoon
So invincible
The writing's on the wall
Yeah
James!
Doesn't try, but still attracts the babes!
All the guys say he's got no game
We can laugh
But in the end now everybody's on a date with my buddy James!
James!
Doesn't try, but still attracts the babes!
All the guys say he's got no game
We can laugh
But in the end now everybody's on a date with my buddy James!
And everybody knows his name
He's been driving everybody insane
They wanna be like James
Dubado dubado dubado dubado dubado
That's my friend James!
The song "James" by Allstar Weekend is an ode to the titular character, who is a carefree and confident individual that attracts people to him without even trying. The lyrics suggest that James is someone who is comfortable being himself and doesn't feel the need to conform to societal norms or expectations. The singer has known James since they were younger and admires his ability to be true to himself, even as he grows older.
The lyrics also touch on the fact that James is attractive to both men and women, despite not making any overt efforts to do so. He is described as having a strange sincerity that drives girls crazy, and even his male peers recognize that he has a certain magnetism that they can't quite explain. The song encourages listeners to embrace their own individuality and not be afraid to be themselves, even if it means straying from the norm.
Overall, "James" is a feel-good, upbeat song that celebrates individuality, confidence, and magnetism. It encourages listeners to be true to themselves, embrace their quirks, and not be afraid to stand out from the crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
Known ya since we were younger
I've known you for a long time
Even now that you're older
Even though you're older now
You're still a kid so curious
You still have a childlike curiosity
Who's peeking over my shoulder
You're always curious about what I'm doing
You always drift around
You're a bit of a wanderer
But you never let me down
But you're always there for me when I need you
I trust that you'll be yourself
I trust that you'll be true to who you are
Don't act like you're no one else
Don't pretend to be someone you're not
And you could be a space case
You can be a bit eccentric
But you do it your own way
But you do things in your own unique style
There's a strange sincerity
There's something about you that's authentic
That make them girls go crazy
That makes girls go crazy for you
Maybe it don't make sense
Maybe it doesn't make logical sense
We don't have to understand
But we don't need to understand it to appreciate it
James!
Let's talk about James!
Doesn't try, but still attracts the babes!
You don't even have to try to attract girls
All the guys say he's got no game
Even though other guys say you're not good with girls
We can laugh
We can make fun of you
But in the end now everybody's on a date with my buddy James!
But in the end, everyone wants to be with you
And everybody knows his name
And everyone knows your name
He's been driving everybody insane
You're driving everyone crazy
They wanna be like James
Everyone wants to be like you
When you're talking to a lady
When you're talking to a girl
It's awkward entertainment
It's a bit awkward, but still fun
You freeze up like a Popsicle
You get nervous and freeze up
While they're melting on the pavement
While the girls are falling for you
It's not the clothes you wear
It's not about your fashion
Don't have to die that hair
Don't have to dye your hair
No need to go for new
No need to try and be someone you're not
You should just stick with you
Just be yourself
Always been the nice guy
You've always been a kind person
Living on the sidelines
You're not a show-off
So afraid to take a chance
But you're a bit hesitant to take risks
So step into the limelight
So step out and shine
People like underdogs
People love rooting for an unlikely hero
Someone worth fightin for
Someone worth fighting for
When you walk into a room
When you enter a room
Making everybody swoon
Making everyone fall for you
So invincible
You seem unstoppable
The writing's on the wall
It's clear to see
That's my friend James!
That's my friend James!
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Zachary Porter, James Bourne, Christopher Baran
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@theodd1sout
I love this song
@holly452
Fancy seeing you here :)
@LivWondersxo
OH MY GOD JAMES
@joannawilkinson5659
YUP HEY U SHOULD DYE YOUR HAIR (PLZ SCREAM IN VID)
@plzno6266
TheOdd1sOut lol yeah. Not many people know how good this song is.
@josephnolasco7964
Hahahahaha
@ImCUT3
I last heard this song years ago AND STILL REMEBER THE LYRICS
@paracosmo-nayara9411
+ImCUT3 same <3
@SimplyTheBestCSGO
got this song from a korean starcraft 2 streamer back in 2011 ish lol
@juliannahines4109
same