Tom DeLonge began working new material during the blink-182's final tour in 2004 and shortly after they began their hiatus in February 2005. For half a year he worked alone in his home studio before gathering musicians to form the band. Upon fiddling randomly for several weeks with the band's logo, Tom suddenly realized that if he were to invert the middle "A" of the band 's acronym into what appeared to be a "V", he would have the name of his daughter, Ava. As rumors were floating around about the band's "break-up", DeLonge chose to abstain for half a year from any interviews surrounding the issue and his future plans; instead he concentrated on writing and recording in his home-based studio. In September 2005, he finally spoke publicly in Kerrang! magazine, where he unveiled the name of his new band, "Angels & Airwaves". The band included former Hazen Street guitarist and high-school friend David Kennedy, former Rocket from the Crypt drummer Adam Willard and former The Distillers bassist Ryan Sinn.
The band released their first single, "The Adventure" on May 18, 2006 and their debut album, "We Don't Need to Whisper", on May 23, 2006. Recorded and produced at DeLonge's Never Pants Ranch, the album is a mix of huge production values and anthemic songwriting sounding nothing like the pop-punk sound that earned DeLonge huge amounts of credit for his work with Blink-182
The band released new album "I-Empire" On 5th November, 2007 which gained fast popularity, climbing to the number one spot on iTunes almost overnight. The first single from the new album, "Everything's Magic", was leaked onto the internet, and on August 25, 2007 it was the most requested song on California radio station KROQ. Angels & Airwaves began streaming the song on their myspace profile on August 28, 2007. I-Empire debuted on the Billboard 200 chart at No.9 with sales of 66,000 in its first week. On November 16, 2007, Tom announced on Modlife.com that "Breathe" will be the next single/music video off of the I-Empire album. A documentary by the band entitled Start The Machine has also been released.
According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Tom Delonge tradmarked the name "Angels and Airwaves" on June 24, 2005. The name apparently occured to him whilst driving in his car. Realizing this would be frequently abbreviated to "AAA", he decided to move the middle letter upside down for a more unique and personally meaningful "AVA" as his daughter is named Ava. This was amongst the lingering confusion of Blink-182's "indefinite hiatus" which later led to a confirmed split and the beginning of the band.
In an interview with British magazine Kerrang!, DeLonge commented about the band's beginning:
"Just before all the blink-182 stuff happened when we were in Europe, I had a really weird epiphany. My heart was beating about a hundred miles a minute for three weeks straight and it had never happened to me before in my life. I really felt like I'd been touched by something and I felt I was meant to do something massive."
Originally, "Valkyrie Missile" was stated for release via iTunes on December 13, 2005, DeLonge's 30th birthday. However, due to discussions with their record label, Geffen, the band decided to push the release date back to a later date. Instead, the Angels & Airwaves website produced the first ever glimpse at the movie currently in production, a 1-and-a-half minute long trailer featuring portions of the delayed song.
Angels and Airwaves released both a music video and a short film for their first single, "The Adventure"; the band also released a short film for "It Hurts" via the band's official website. Both are short sci-fi films and together form the first part of a proposed ten-part series, following the cast's struggle through an unfamiliar world. On October 3, 2006, the band released the third installment in the series, "The Gift".
"Do It for Me Now" was released in the US as the second single and "It Hurts" was released in the UK as the second single at the same time. The music video for "It Hurts" is in fact the short-film released on April 18th and was available to select on the UK music television channel Kerrang!.
In 2006, the band embarked on their first full-length tour, which was headlined by Taking Back Sunday and supported by Head Automatica and The Subways. Numerous one-stop dates at the Give It A Name 2006 festival were played with the likes of My Chemical Romance, Lostprophets, We Are Scientists, Hundred Reasons, Panic! at the Disco, The Bled, Thrice, Billy Talent, Goldfinger, Underoath, Paramore, The Ataris, Aiden and Atreyu. The band also played on The Late Show with David Letterman on May 15, 2006. The band headlined a tour in the US, supported by The Sounds, which ended with a stop in Mexico City, Mexico. After that tour, the band went to perform in Japan and Australia.
They also performed at two shows at London's Hyde Park and in Manchester supporting the Foo Fighters on their successful In Your Honor tour. Over 100,000 people over both days. Other bands they played with over the two days included The Strokes, Eagles of Death Metal, Motorhead, Queens of the Stone Age, Juliette and the Licks, and Brian May and Roger Meddows-Taylor from Queen.
Among the plans for a big future, AVA have announced they are planning on releasing a film involving their music. The World War II-based movie is being created primarily through the use of CGI. This "story" is apparently based upon Tom's life and will give viewers insight into the hiatus of blink-182. Currently, the only known cast member is Michael Ostman.
Tom DeLonge stated in his PR Editorial Review:
"So preachy, I know. And I don't mean for it to be. I wanted it to be the recording of an emotional event in my life. I love the idea of an album doing that, because I knew that if I could get 150,000 people in an arena to have the same feeling at the exact same moment, it would end up feeling like a religious event. I really want the room to be dark, with black light or a candle. People should have headphones on, and they should be really comfortable, maybe sitting on the floor, leaning against the bed. I spent a year and a half working on this record, trying my hardest to give people a moment of escapism. All I ask is 50 minutes of a lowered heart rate."
On 16 July 2007, the Angels & Airwaves website was updated to feature a teaser trailer in the startup. The trailer features the song Star Of Bethlehem playing over concert footage, quotes from critics about "We Don't Need To Whisper", and members of the band riding on motorcycles and riding in a truck.
Lifeline
Angels & Airwaves Lyrics
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I see panic in those eyes
If I see you lying there
Thinking this was the last time
If you hear a distant sound
And some footsteps by your side
When the world comes crashing down
I will find you if you hide
If you wish it, wish it now
If you wish it, wish it loud
If you want it, say it now
If you want it, say it loud
We all make mistakes
Here's your lifeline
If you want it, I want to
We all make mistakes
Here is a lifeline
If you want it, I want to
There's a field near the dream
I watched it grow with widest eyes
I watched us all reach out and read
For the strength as we touched the sky
If you hear a distant sound
And some footsteps by your side
If you feel like coming round
I will take you for a ride
If you wish it, wish it now
If you wish it, wish it loud
If you want it, say it now
If you want it, say it loud
We all make mistakes
Here's your lifeline
If you want it, I want to
We all make mistakes
Here's your lifeline
If you want it, I want to
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(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
The lyrics in Angels & Airwaves's "Lifeline" seem to address a person who is struggling with something difficult, but they are not alone. The first verse describes someone who may be in pain and thinking that this could be the end. The singer sees the panic in their eyes and is thinking carefully about what to do next. The chorus seems to offer a lifeline to this person, encouraging them to speak up if they need help. The repetition of "If you wish it, wish it now. If you want it, say it now" is a reminder to be vocal about what you need.
The second verse paints a picture of hope and beauty. The field near the dream seems to represent a place where anything is possible, where we can reach out and touch the sky. With this imagery, the singer is offering a glimmer of hope to the person they are addressing. They are saying that there is a field of possibilities waiting for them, and if they feel like coming around and taking a ride, they will be there for them.
Overall, the song is a message of support and encouragement to someone in need. It's a reminder that we all make mistakes and that there is always a lifeline available if we need it, but we have to ask for it.
Line by Line Meaning
With an urgent, careful stare,
Looking at you intently, I can see the fear and anxiety in your eyes.
I see panic in those eyes.
Your eyes tell me that you are scared and overwhelmed.
I see you lying there,
I can see that you are helpless and struggling on the ground.
Thinking this was the last time
You might feel that this is the end for you, that you won't make it through this situation.
If you hear a distant sound,
Even if you sense something far away that signals danger or trouble.
And some footsteps by your side.
And even if you hear someone close to you, offering assistance and support.
When the world comes crashing down.
During the chaotic and difficult moments in life.
I will find you if you hide.
I will search for you and help you even if you try to keep your struggles hidden from me.
If you wish it, wish it now.
If you have a desire or dream, express it now.
If you wish it, wish it loud.
Be bold and confident in sharing your aspirations and goals with others.
If you want it, say it now.
If you have something that you truly desire, don't wait but voice it right away.
If you want it, say it loud.
Express yourself without reservation and with courage.
We all make mistakes.
Everyone experiences errors and missteps in life.
And turn it out.
We can learn from our mistakes and come out stronger as a result.
Here is a lifeline
Here is a solution or source of hope for your struggles.
If you want one too.
If you want someone to help and support you in the midst of your troubles.
There's a field near the dream.
A beautiful place exists near where you envision yourself being in life.
I watched it grow with widest eyes.
I observed how beautiful and promising that place of your dream is with amazement.
I watched us all reach out and read.
I saw us join together and work hard to make that dream become our reality.
Feel the strength as we touched the sky.
We felt invincible and confident as we got closer to achieving that dream.
If you feel like coming round.
If you feel like you're ready to overcome your struggles and move forward.
I will take you for a ride.
I will be there to guide and help lead you towards your goals.
Here's your lifeline.
Here's the support and solution to help you overcome your struggles.
If you want I want too.
I want to help you and support you in your times of need.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Thomas DeLonge
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@haamishmcgarry
With an urgent, careful stare
I see panic in those eyes
If I see you lying there
Thinking this was the last time
If you hear a distant sound
And some footsteps by your side
When the world comes crashing down
I will find you if you hide
If you wish it, wish it now
If you wish it, wish it loud
If you want it, say it now
If you want it, say it loud
We all make mistakes
Here's your lifeline
If you want it, I want to
We all make mistakes
Here is a lifeline
If you want it, I want to
There's a field near the dream
I watched it grow with widest eyes
I watched us all reach out and read
For the strength as we touched the sky
If you hear a distant sound
And some footsteps by your side
If you feel like coming round
I will take you for a ride
If you wish it, wish it now
If you wish it, wish it loud
If you want it, say it now
If you want it, say it loud
We all make mistakes
Here's your lifeline
If you want it, I want to
We all make mistakes
Here's your lifeline
If you want it, I want to
If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
(Yeah oh oh oh oh) If you want I want too
@Abcde1829
When this song plays, I remember snow
I remember how cold it was
And how beautiful it was
And how beautiful she was
How she left forever
The "girl out on the coast of California"
With her hair like fire and lips like roses
😔😔😌😌
"Here's your lifeline. If u want it, I want it too"
❤❤❤❤
@fahrizalajinurcahya5791
With an urgent, careful stare,
I see panic in those eyes.
I see you lying there,
Thinking this was the last time
If you hear a distant sound,
And some footsteps by your side.
When the world comes crashing down.
I will find you if you hide.
If you wish it, wish it now.
If you wish it, wish it loud.
If you want it, say it now.
If you want it, say it loud.
We all make mistakes.
And turn it out.
If you want it, I want to.
We all make mistakes.
Here is a lifeline
If you want one too.
There's a field near the dream.
I watched it grow with widest eyes.
I watched us all reach out and read.
Feel the strength as we touched the sky.
If you hear a distant sound.
And some footsteps by your side.
If you feel like coming round.
I will take you for a ride.
If you wish it, wish it now.
If you wish it, wish it loud.
If you want it, say it now.
If you want it, say it loud.
We all make mistakes.
And turn it out.
If you want it, I want to.
We all make mistakes.
Here's your lifeline.
If you want I want too.
If you want I want too.
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Thomas Delonge
Lifeline lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
@alissonmarulandac.3321
With an urgent, careful stare,
And some panic in those eyes.
If I see you lying there,
Hoping this was the last time
If you hear a distant sound,
And some footsteps by your side.
When the world comes crashing down.
I will find you if you hide.
If you wish it, wish it now. If you wish it, wish it loud.
If you want it, say it now. If you want it, say it loud.
We all make mistakes. Here's your lifeline.
If you want to, I want to.
We all make mistakes. Here's your lifeline.
If you want to, I want to.
There's a field with a dream.
I watched it grow with whitest light.
I watched us all reach out and lean.
For the strength to touch the sky.
If you hear a distant sound.
And some footsteps by your side.
If you feel like coming round.
I will take you for a ride.
If you wish it, wish it now. If you wish it, wish it loud.
If you want it, say it now. If you want it, say it loud.
We all make mistakes. Here's your lifeline.
If you want to, I want to.
We all make mistakes. Here's your lifeline.
If you want to, I want to.
@xanderscott807
I'll never forget in 7th grade when The Adventure first came out.. when emo/scene was getting big and how AVA got me through from then, through high school, until today at 26 years old. They have been my favorite band since their first song ❤️
@THEVIDEOSFORLIFE
Omg yes!! I'm 25, song came out when I was in 6th grade. I recently saw AvA in Denver, best concert ever!!!
@jsdowling1989
See I was a blink fan in 7th grade. Then they broke up and we got Tom and angels and airwaves. AVA is my favorite band of all time. Tom took blink somewhere where blink could never go. Now he has both.
@AncientGreenWolf
Dope
@LukeWarm612
This song is incredibly underrated
@billmace7953
No shit
@devinthomas8506
@@billmace7953I second that
@93CdUb
Underappreciated song from a criminally underappreciated band. Their first two albums were classics and their next two were really good as well. Not a fan of the most recent one but I have hope they will return to music like this!
@lesamisdelacuisineprovenca9534
Angels & Waves are not everyone !! Only happy few ppl can appreciate such a luxury music...
@raulharo4973
All thats left is love has a vibe of i empire if you ask me