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".
Black Ink Revenge
Automatic Loveletter Lyrics
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I wanted you
I wanted it to last but you fell through
Well, east coast boy, don't you see
That here on the west we follow our dreams,
Why don't I know you anymore
The color of your lips are red
And I swear I never wear lipstick
Laughing while I'm crying so you let them know your dying, dying,
Dying to break out
Dying to get that skin out,
Through the window of the abyss,
Click my heels but I am stuck here,
I'm pledging and this is vow,
Im swearing to you now,
The whole world will hear me call out,
This is the last time, this is the last fight,
Sunset to sunrise
Morning to midnight
This is my goodbye
Blow out the candle, The bottle is dry
And these pages were left blank
You're not even worth my black ink revenge
I guarantee, guarantee you'll miss me
I cant stomach this
I think im going to be sick
My heart's made of wick, and you start the fire out of it
With the kerosene, Shocked my feet
She smiled at me and closed the door
But not to sleep
This isn't making any sense
I was yours the night before this
The smell of your sheets is the reminense of you
Breaking of my heart
You're breaking it so hard
The whole world will hear me shout out
This is the last time, this is the last fight,
Sunset to sunrise
Morning to midnight
This is my goodbye
Blow out the candle, The bottle is dry
And these pages were left blank
You're not even worth my black ink revenge
I guarantee, guarantee you'll miss me
And so I'm writing you out of my dreams
You'll miss me I swear when I leave
Yeah I'm writing you out of my dreams
You'll miss me I swear
Cuz I'm writing you out, I'm crossing my T's
And I want back the necklace I said you could keep
You miscomprehend and I scorn you till death
My words are as strong as my last gasp for breath
Leave nothing behind, not a trace or a crumb
And no clues to how long or painful this was
So I'm writing you out of my dreams,
You'll miss me I swear when I leave
Cuz this is the last time, this is the last fight,
Sunset to sunrise
Morning to midnight
Well, This is my goodbye
So Blow out the candle, The bottle is dry
And these pages were left blank
You're not even worth my...
The song "Black Ink Revenge" by Automatic Loveletter is an emotional ballad of a person who is hurt and betrayed by someone they loved. The lyrics are a portrayal of a broken relationship that the singer wants to let go of. The song is addressed to an east coast boy who has left the singer, who is from the west coast. The singer had high hopes for the relationship to last forever, but the east coast boy wanted out.
The lyrics describe how the singer is done with the relationship and wants to move on. The girl is in pain and is drunk, laughing while crying. The west coast girl is trying to break out and get her skin out from the abyss, and she is pledging her vow to move on. The singer is taking revenge by writing out her feelings and letting go of the east coast boy. The lyrics indicate that she is crossing her T's and demanding her necklace back, as the boy does not deserve it. The song is a farewell to the past, and the singer is convinced the east coast boy will miss her.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanted this
I wanted this relationship
I wanted you
I wanted you to be my partner
I wanted it to last but you fell through
I wanted it to work out but you didn't feel the same way
Well, east coast boy, don't you see / That here on the west we follow our dreams
You're from the East Coast and I'm from the West, we have different priorities
Why don't I know you anymore
You've changed and become someone I don't recognize
The color of your lips are red / And I swear I never wear lipstick
You've been kissing someone else and I'm not the only one
And oh my god I drank too much / Laughing while I'm crying so you let them know your dying, dying, / Dying to break out / Dying to get that skin out
I was drinking because I'm upset, but I'm ready to move on and be myself again
Through the window of the abyss, / Click my heels but I am stuck here
I feel trapped in this situation and can't see a way out
I'm pledging and this is vow / Im swearing to you now / The whole world will hear me call out
I'm making a promise to myself and to you that I'll move on and let everyone know
This is the last time, this is the last fight, / Sunset to sunrise / Morning to midnight / This is my goodbye / Blow out the candle, The bottle is dry / And these pages were left blank / You're not even worth my black ink revenge / I guarantee, guarantee you'll miss me
This is the end of us and I'm moving on, you don't deserve a place in my life anymore and I know you'll regret it
I cant stomach this / I think im going to be sick / My heart's made of wick, and you start the fire out of it / With the kerosene, Shocked my feet / She smiled at me and closed the door / But not to sleep
I feel sick to my stomach because you hurt me on purpose, and I can't believe how heartless you are
This isn't making any sense / I was yours the night before this / The smell of your sheets is the reminense of you / Breaking of my heart / You're breaking it so hard / The whole world will hear me shout out
This doesn't add up, I thought we were together but now you're gone and I can still smell your presence. You hurt me badly and I'm not going to stay silent about it
And so I'm writing you out of my dreams / You'll miss me I swear when I leave / Yeah I'm writing you out of my dreams / You'll miss me I swear / Cuz I'm writing you out, I'm crossing my T's / And I want back the necklace I said you could keep / You miscomprehend and I scorn you till death / My words are as strong as my last gasp for breath / Leave nothing behind, not a trace or a crumb / And no clues to how long or painful this was / So I'm writing you out of my dreams, / You'll miss me I swear when I leave
I'm done with you and I'm actively trying to remove you from my thoughts. When I leave, you'll realize what you've lost. I want all of my possessions back including the necklace, and I'm done trying to explain myself. I'm leaving and never looking back
Contributed by Kayla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I wanted this
I wanted you
I wanted it to last but you fell through
Now east coast boys don't you see
That here on the west we follow our dreams
I don't want to know you anymore
The color of your lips red
And I swear I never wear lipstick
No, my god I drank too much
Laughing while I'm crying
Don't you let them know you're dying
Dying to break out and dying to get, get out
From the windows of the upstairs
Click my heels, but I am stuck here
I'm pledging this vow
This is the last time
This is the last fight
Sunsets to sunrise
Morning to midnight
And this is my goodbye
So blow out the candle
The bottle is dry
And these pages learn to think
You're not even worth my black ink revenge
I guarantee you'll miss me
I can't stomach this
I think I'm going to be sick
My hearts made of wick and you put the fire out of it
With the kerosene; chalked my feet
She smiled at me and closed the door, but not to sleep
This isn't making any sense
I was yours the night before this
And the smell of your sheets is the remnants of it
This is the last time
This is the last fight
Sunsets to sunrise
Morning to midnight
And this is my goodbye
So blow out the candle
The bottle is dry
And these pages learn to think
You're not even worth my black ink revenge
I guarantee you'll miss me
So I'm writing you out of my dreams
And you'll miss me I swear when I leave
Yeah, I'm writing you out
I'm crossing my T's
And I want back the necklace that I said you could keep
And you miscomprehend and I scorn you to death
My words are as strong as my last gasp for breath
Leave nothing behind
Not a trace or a crumb
And no clues to unlock how painful this was
And so I'm writing you out of my dreams
And you'll miss me I swear when I leave
This is the last time
This is the last fight
Sunsets to sunrise
Morning to midnight
And this is my goodbye
So blow out the candle
The bottle is dry
And these pages learn to think
You're not even worth my...
@laceyw6973
"The color of your lips red. And I swear I never wear lipstick." I love those lines
@yasmineoconnell8106
Me too
@Smileytenshi
How anyone could dislike Black Ink Revenge is uncomprehendable to me. These are the best break up lyrics ever to be written.
@lynoulune
We need to spread her name everywhere. If, like me, you can't get enough of her voice, please like her on FB and follow her on this season of The Voice !
@NalleliMtz21
Wow, This is so perfect. i could not have found this at a more perfect timing and on a more perfect day. Im moving out of my apartment from where i lived with my ex cause he left me for his ex. and this song just hits home. I love you Juliet, you always get me!!
@01malhomms
So long I have been waiting for a studio version of black ink revenge... This is amazing! shame thet missed outr some of the lyrics but oh well :)
@JessicaWelch13
I will be sad if Automatic Loveletter ends because of Juliet moving on with her music but I look forward to what comes next after the voice. Her performance tonight left me speechless it was incredible.... her best yet<3 Shes not only beautiful but so talented I love her.
@hellokitkat100
I am still absolutely in love with this song and Juliet's voice ❤
@SuperBitch303
My favorite Automatic Loveletter song.I love Juliet's voice. It's so unique and bad ass. <3
@TurboWiz70
you can heart the emotion in her voice and in the lyrics. and the music is beautiful!!!! definitely one of the best songs EVER!!!