Playing both the main Bamboozle and Bamboozle Left in 2008 and the 2008 Vans Warped Tour, with 10 Million Listens on Myspace and over 300 live shows, Automatic Loveletter has earned their upcoming debut release . "Paramore is the female-fronted draw of the day here at Bamboozle Left, but Automatic Loveletter's Juliet Simms more than held her own on the Nokia Ticket Rush stage. Clad in an obligatory black hoodie and strumming an acoustic guitar, she wailed her way through a frenetic half-hour set split by a solo acoustic ballad. Get this band on a main stage and she’ll be receiving automatic love letters by the truckload." LA Times
Automatic Loveletter was formed with Juliet Simms on guitar and lead vocals, Daniel Currier on drums and brother Tommy Simms playing bass and producing, with bassist Sean Noll sitting in on occasion in Tommy's home studio in the Tampa Bay area. The band was first called Stars and Scars and recorded its first rock song together in December 2005, naming the song after the band but written by lead singer Juliet Simms. They also recorded "Tin Lizzy", written by Tommy.
Juliet also finally acoustically laid down all of the songs she had been writing over the last three years for consideration for her first major label album. Signed by Allison Hagendorf now host of Fuse TVs "The Pop Show", then working at Epic Records, Juliet went on to form Automatic Loveletter while Epic struggled with the 2005 Payola Scandal and internal problems finally dropping over 70 bands in 2007. With Allison as Juliet's champion, Automatic Loveletter was not dropped but was also not supported for the next year and 1/2 touring in the drummer's Ford Excursion and making feather hair clips and burning their own copies of their Epic Produced CD with hand painted slip covers to help fund their tours.
Automatic Loveletter did record their album in 2007 with producer Matt Squire (Panic at the Disco, Boys Like Girls, All Time Low, Cute is What We Aim For, The Cab, The Maine). "He challenged me and I challenged him," Simms said. "I felt very comfortable and that's when the best of me comes out. The entire time was playful and fun and that's what rock n roll's about to me -- having a good time." Simms took her massive songbook to Squire and narrowed down the right tunes and crafted them to fit together, sometimes taking songs in entirely new directions. "The Answer," for instance, was originally a ballad, but became one of the more upbeat numbers on the album. Daniel Currier and lead guitarist Joe Nelson both played on the album, Sean Noll officially joining just before some of their first tours together and big brother Tommy occasionally touring with the band to play lead, or rhythm guitar in larger venues and outdoor concerts filling up the sound and the stage.
But the Squire Album was never fully released, however tracks like "The Answer", "Parker", "August 28Th 3:30 A.M.", "Hush" and "Make-up Smeared Eyes (Acoustic)" were all released on an EP Recover' and sold through Hot Topic and on-line distribution.
Up to and while touring with 2008 Vans Warped Tour, Automatic Loveletter held #1 or #2 position on the Myspace Music Emo chart for 6 months, hitting 10 Million Listens, hit #2 on Smart Punk for three weeks and Artisan News Reported them as The Next Big Thing. But after the tour when Epic was scheduled to release the album Automatic Loveletter (acronym A.LL.) were told to continue touring and asked by then President Charlie Walk to write more upbeat music. Instead, Juliet submitted a fan favorite "Black Ink Revenge" which was rejected several times for re-write until it became "My Goodbye" one of the tracks off the upcoming Sony release. "I had been signed to Epic for going on three years, toured in cars with my completely broke band and was feeling like I disappointed my fans who had been promised music for over a year so I sat in my room for four days re-writing and re-submitting that song like 5xs. I like "My Goodbye" a LOT but it was the result of a lot of pressure and the desire to get an album released." "My Goodbye", "The Day that Saved Us" and "Hush (New Version)" were quickly released as another self titled EP just before the final chapter with Epic Records when they fired all the members except Currier before the first headlining tour, held auditions for new members, hired Jacob Fatoroochi, James Bowen and Wayne Miller then half way through the tour called Juliet and told her that all of the pay for the band she was on tour with was being withdrawn and the band was dropped. A.LL.went on to sell out venues like the Knitting Factory in LA and San Francisco.."It was very liberating. After crying my eyes out for a couple hours I had some of my best shows ever on that tour."
Almost immediately the band was picked up by RCA and Juliet asked to write for a new album produced by Josh Abraham (Weezer, 30 Seconds to Mars, Velvet Revolver). Automatic Loveletter's first full length album, "Truth or Dare", was released on June 22nd just before heading out on Vans Warped Tour 2010. In the summer of 2011, Juliet released an acoustic Automatic Loveletter EP titled, "The Kids Will Take Their Monsters On", on Paper + Plastick Records. Again, touring on Vans Warped Tour 2011 and promoting the new acoustic album.
In the winter of 2011, Juliet was asked to audition for the second season of NBC's, "The Voice". Juliet's audition wowed the judges and she chose become a member of Team Cee-lo. Juliet decisively won her Battle Round and will be performing live on April 9th for Team Cee-lo's first Live Round.
Simms' voice can be heard on records from LoveHateHero's "Theatre of Robots", Secondhand Serenade's "Fix You" / "Hear Me Now", All Time Low's "Remembering Sunday", and Cartel's "Lose It".
Back To Life
Automatic Loveletter Lyrics
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I'm cold and I'm afraid
If I can't find you
Then you'll never know
Leave a candle at my door
And an empty space beside my bed
Like a motion picture
This love will never end
I hang up at four a.m.
Just when I drive ahead
Tonight we're alive for the very first time
Tonight we're alive because there's no where to hide
Don't give up on me now (baby don't close your eyes)
I won't let you down
When we come back to life
Twinkle of the stars
The pictures live forever on the dashboard
My guts are knots
My bones are rot
Am I here alone?
I'm takin' out the breaks that you give
See that I wont stop
Until you have gotten through to me
You hang up
On the run
Could it be that you're comin' home?
Tonight we're alive for the very first time
Tonight we're alive because there's no where to hide
Don't give up on me now (baby don't close your eyes)
I won't let you down
When we come back to life
I can't sing what I write
I can't sleep until I've made this drive alone
Who answer your door?
Tell me please, how this story's gonna end
Or begin
Tonight we're alive for the very first time
Tonight we're alive because there's no where to hide
Don't give up on me now (baby don't close your eyes)
I won't let you down
When we come back to life
Tonight we're alive for the very first time
Tonight we're alive because there's no where to hide
Don't give up on me now
I won't let you down
When we come back to life
The lyrics to "Back To Life" by Automatic Loveletter portray a sense of urgency and desperation as the singer is searching for someone they love. Despite the cold and rain outdoors, the singer remains persistent in their search, hoping to find the person who could potentially make everything right again. The opening lines express the singer's fear of being unable to find this person and their worry that they'll never know the truth of their feelings. Still, they hope that leaving a candle and space beside their bed will keep their love alive and never-ending, like a motion picture.
The next lines are somewhat cryptic as the singer muses over the pictures on their dashboard and the condition of their guts and bones. They vow to take out the breaks given to them by their loved one, symbolizing the dedication they have to getting to the bottom of their feelings. As the song progresses, the mood shifts to one of hopefulness as the singer sings about being alive for the first time and there being nowhere to hide. They implore their loved one not to give up on them and promise that they won't let them down when they come back to life.
Overall, "Back To Life" is a heartfelt and emotional song that captures the essence of longing and devotion to someone who may be out of reach. It's a song that many can relate to, having experienced the pangs of heartbreak and the desire to fix a relationship. The lyrics are well-written, with vivid imagery and metaphors that convey the singer's inner turmoil and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standin' in the rain
I am standing in the rain, feeling vulnerable and isolated
I'm cold and I'm afraid
The weather outside is not the only thing giving me chills - I am also scared and uncertain
If I can't find you, then you'll never know
My search for you is not just about reuniting with you, but also about communicating my feelings and thoughts to you
Leave a candle at my door, and an empty space beside my bed
In my absence, I hope you will still think of me and keep a place for me in your life
Like a motion picture, this love will never end
Our love is epic and timeless, like a movie that will never stop playing in our hearts
I hang up at four a.m. just when I drive ahead
I am staying up late at night, hoping to catch a glimpse of you or find a clue about your whereabouts
Tonight we're alive for the very first time
This moment is special and significant, as we feel fully alive and present in each other's company
Tonight we're alive because there's nowhere to hide
We are not avoiding or pretending, but facing our emotions and reality head on
Don't give up on me now (baby don't close your eyes)
I need your support and faith, as I navigate through this difficult phase of our relationship
I won't let you down when we come back to life
I am determined to make things work between us and revive our connection, despite the challenges we are facing
Twinkle of the stars, the pictures live forever on the dashboard
These small moments of joy and memories captured through photographs are what keep me going and give me hope
My guts are knots, my bones are rot, am I here alone?
I am in a state of physical and emotional turmoil, and feeling abandoned by you
I'm takin' out the breaks that you give, see that I won't stop until you have gotten through to me
I am trying to break the barriers and resistance in our relationship, and will keep trying until we can communicate and connect better
You hang up, on the run, could it be that you're comin' home?
I am always hoping and waiting for your return, and wondering if your sudden absence means you are on your way back to me
I can't sing what I write, I can't sleep until I've made this drive alone
My creative and emotional expressions are my only outlet and solace, and I am driven to pursue them until I find peace
Who answer your door? Tell me please, how this story's gonna end or begin
I am desperate for any information about you, and trying to predict or influence the future of our relationship
Don't give up on me now, I won't let you down when we come back to life
This is a reiteration of my promise and plea to you, that I will not abandon you and will strive to make our love survive
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DANIEL JAMES PRINGLE, LEAH HAYWOOD, JULIET NICOLE SIMMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
natally silverio
I wish this album was available on Spotify!
Melissa Dopirak
I honestly don't get why these songs only have a couple hundred views. Thats like, only counting my views! I love Automatic Loveletter, all their songs, and Juliets voice. <3
Brandy Santiago
I loved her on The Voice and can't believe I just found her old band now after all this time has passed since season 2; I've been missing out on a really good band
AnnaDaMuse
i love this song!!:) ALL is an awesome band ever!!!!
medavia via
just found out automatic loveletter band today and now i'm in love with this band and juliet's voice
Percy Jackson
So far this band is pretty awesome.
CthulhuForCocoaPuffs
Well, this just made tomorrow easier for me. It's nice when you can walk into the music store knowing exactly what you're going to buy.
videos
i kno they're amazing as always
JPFungo
Im speechless <3
Sabria Behilil
anyone know where i can get a tab for the intro?