Soon after forming, American Authors caught the attention of Island Records, which signed the band to a record deal. Their debut album "Oh, What a Life" was released on Mar 04, 2014. And the song 'Hit It' was included in EA Sports game FIFA 14.
Their Second Album, 'What We Live For' , was released on 13th of May 2016. Which included upbeat songs like 'I'm Born To Run' , 'What We Live For' and 'Pride'.
Their 3rd Album, 'Seasons' was released on 1st of February 2019, which has a different taste then the first 2 Albums by the Band, Where the first 2 were more Upbeat, Seasons was more about dark sides and inner sides of the Band and Life.
After releasing a streak of Singles in late 2019 and Early 2020, American Authors put out their EP 'Counting Down' on the 18th of September 2020.
In the summer of 2021, the band announced they are parting ways with James Adam, the bands guitarist.
The bands lineup was now: Zachary Barret (Guitar, Vocals) , Matt Sanchez (Producer, Drums) , Dave Rublin (Bass Guitar)
On 25th June 2021 , the band released their first single as a trio, 'Nice and Easy' featuring a collaboration with Mark McGrath from Sugar Ray.
Luck
American Authors Lyrics
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I call and you don't pick up
How can I say instead that I hope it's for the best?
I won't, and I won't give up
I'm sorry, Mother
I know I let you down
I'm sorry for how I up and left this town
How can we push aside all the bad and make it right
Now you got me all choked up
I'm sorry, brother
I know I let you down
I'm sorry for how I up and left this town
Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much
I am my own man, I make my own luck
How can we both pick sides when we know nothing's right?
Open up the door that's shut
How can I have my pride and drink away my soul tonight?
Sorrow's filling up my cup
I'm sorry, father
I know I let you down
I'm sorry for how I up and left this town
Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much
I am my own man, I make my own luck
Well some birds aren't meant to be caged
And I just can't see the light of day
Please forgive me I can't remember
Please forgive me, no one is calling
Please forgive me, I can't believe it
No
Gonna pick myself up, so I don't let this ever grow
Even if I mess up, I won't let this ever go
It's hard to stay
It's hard to stay
'Cause some birds aren't meant to be caged
How can I set us free?
I'm what you taught me to be
Shouldn't that be enough?
It's time that we make amends
Let's forget the things we said
You know we were all just stuck
I'm sorry, mother
I know I let you down
I'm sorry, father
I didn't stick around
Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much
I am my own man, I make my own luck
Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much
Just like my old man, I make my own luck
And some birds aren't meant to be caged
And some just won't see the light of day
Please forgive me I can't remember
Please forgive me, no one is calling
Please forgive me, I can't believe it
No
Gonna pick myself up, so I don't let this ever grow
Even if I mess up, I won't let this ever go
It's hard to stay
It's hard to stay
'Cause some birds aren't meant to be caged
Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much
I am my own man, I make my own luck
Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much
I am my own man, I make my own luck
The lyrics in "Luck" by American Authors describe regret, family and the desire for forgiveness. The song talks about getting so caught up in chasing one's dreams that they leave their loved ones behind, and realizing that they might have hurt those who cared about them the most. The opening verse references the difficulty in reconciling with someone after having hurt them, and the frustration of not being able to get in touch with them. The song seems to be talking to the various members of the singer's family, apologizing for leaving them behind and disappointing them. The chorus emphasizes the importance of personal agency and the will to make one's own luck in life, but also acknowledges that sometimes things can feel impossible to overcome. The final verse brings back the theme of regret and the desire for forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
How can we make amends when we said all we said?
How can we reconcile our differences after all that was said?
I call and you don't pick up
You're avoiding me and not answering my calls
How can I say instead that I hope it's for the best?
How can I express that I hope everything works out?
I won't, and I won't give up
I won't stop trying until we make things right
I'm sorry, Mother
I apologize to my mother
I know I let you down
I disappointed you
I'm sorry for how I up and left this town
I regret leaving town suddenly
How can we push aside all the bad and make it right
How can we forget the past and reconcile?
Now you got me all choked up
Now I am overcome with emotion
I'm sorry, brother
I apologize to my brother
Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much
Just hear me out, I don't need much from you
I am my own man, I make my own luck
I am independent and create my own opportunities
How can we both pick sides when we know nothing's right?
How can we take sides when neither is correct?
Open up the door that's shut
Let's open up communication
How can I have my pride and drink away my soul tonight?
How can I maintain my pride while drowning my sorrows?
Sorrow's filling up my cup
I'm overwhelmed with sadness
I'm sorry, father
I apologize to my father
It's time that we make amends
It's time for us to reconcile
Let's forget the things we said
Let's put the past behind us
You know we were all just stuck
We were all trapped in the situation
And some birds aren't meant to be caged
Some people are not meant to be restricted
Please forgive me I can't remember
I'm sorry, I can't recall
Please forgive me, no one is calling
I'm sorry, no one is contacting me
Please forgive me, I can't believe it
I'm sorry, I can't believe what happened
Gonna pick myself up, so I don't let this ever grow
I'm going to take control and prevent this from getting worse
Even if I mess up, I won't let this ever go
Even if I make mistakes, I won't give up on this
'Cause some birds aren't meant to be caged
Some people are not meant to be restricted
How can I set us free?
How can I bring us to a place of freedom?
I'm what you taught me to be
I'm the product of your teachings
Shouldn't that be enough?
Isn't that sufficient?
Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much
Please just hear me out, I don't want much from you
Just like my old man, I make my own luck
I'm just like my father, I create my own opportunities
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Accetta, David Rublin, James Shelley, Matthew Sanchez, Shep Goodman, Zachary Barnett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eXtReem94
These lines made my eye tear:
1- I'm sorry, Mother...
2- I'm sorry, brother...
3- Please just listen cause I don't ask for much..
4- I'm sorry, Father..
5- Some birds aren't meant to be caged..
6- I am my own man, I make my own luck..
I just love this song, it is soo deep to me ..
@tKrazyBrothers
Diana Ocloo And the fact that OneD make terrible music.
Good Bands:
OneRepublic
American Authors
Imagine Dragons
Bastille
Bands/Artists that cause headaches:
OneD
Done. There is nothing worse. They have terrible lyrics, they say nananana because they are to lazy to write some actual lyrics, and every song is about a girl. I believe they say the word "stuff" in one song (SOOOO DETAILED).
I would end with a quote.
"I wish I had a girl to cuddle up to at night instead of my pillow" -Harry Styles
Awww, he doesn't have a girlfriend? Well, I don't have millions of ignorant fans willing to slaughter anyone in their way just to put their hands on me.
Basically, I don't understand why anyone would pick OneDirection over anything. Macaws make better music.
@nsfide
[Verse 1]
How can we make amends
When we said all we said
I call and you don't pick up?
How can I say instead
That I hope it's for the best?
I won't, and I won't give up
I'm sorry mother
I know I let you down
I'm sorry for how
I up and left this town
How can we push aside
All the bad and make it right
Now you got me all choked up
[Chorus 1]
I'm sorry brother
I know I let you down
I'm sorry for how
I up and left this town
But please, just listen
'Cause I don't ask for much
I am my own man
I make my own luck
[Verse 2]
How can we both take sides
When we know nothing's right?
Open up the door that's shut
How can I have my pride
And drink away my soul tonight?
Sorrows filling up my cup
[Chorus 1]
I'm sorry father
I know I let you down
I'm sorry for how
I up and left this town
But please, just listen
'Cause I don't ask for much
I am my own man
I make my own luck
[Chorus 2]
Well some birds aren't meant to be caged
And I just can't see the light of day
Please, forgive me, I can't remember
Please, forgive me, no one is calling
Please, forgive me, I can't believe it, no
Gonna pick myself up, so I don't let this ember grow
Even if I mess up, I won't let this ever go
It's hard to stay, it's hard to stay
'Cause some birds aren't meant to be caged
[Verse 3]
How can I set us free?
I'm what you taught me to be
Shouldn't that be enough
It's time that we make amends
Let's forget the things we said
You know we were all just stuck
[Chorus]
I'm sorry mother
I know I let you down
I'm sorry father
I didn't stick around
But please, just listen
'Cause I don't ask for much
I am my own man
I make my own luck
[Bridge]
Please, just listen
'Cause I don't ask for much
Just like my old man
I make my own luck
[Chorus 2]
And some birds aren't meant to be caged
And some just can't see the light of day
Please, forgive me, I can't remember
Please, forgive me, no one is calling
Please, forgive me, I can't believe it, no
Gonna pick myself up, so I don't let this ember grow
Even if I mess up, I won't let this ever go
It's hard to stay, it's hard to stay
'Cause some birds aren't meant to be caged
[Chorus 1]
Please, just listen
'Cause I don't ask for much
I am my own man
I make my own luck
Please, just listen
'Cause I don't ask for much
I am my own man
I make my own luck
@eXtReem94
These lines made my eye tear:
1- I'm sorry, Mother...
2- I'm sorry, brother...
3- Please just listen cause I don't ask for much..
4- I'm sorry, Father..
5- Some birds aren't meant to be caged..
6- I am my own man, I make my own luck..
I just love this song, it is soo deep to me ..
@drewmeder5968
I read Some Birds arent meant to be caged as it played that in the song lol
@mykaelganda21_
A amazing music
@latenitejeff6358
Im pretty sure this is like a part blues sonng
@jagoandlitefoot
At first (when I heard Best Day of My Life) I just thought this band was a one-hit wonder, but then this song came up on Pandora and I was instantly inspired to listen to the rest of their work. Great song!
@littlered5830
same
@PotatoSaladMonkey
Same
@madison1862
Even after being out for years, American Authors are sooo underrated. You guys deserve to be big
@PotatoSaladMonkey
My father likes this song, and he's impossible to please. You have done a wonderful job with this whole album.
❤
@awoken7431
i would like if Coldplay,Imagine Dragon,One Republic,American Author, and Owl City made one epic song together