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".
Heart Song
Automatic Loveletter Lyrics
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Standing there on ? Avenue
I want you dead
Your every shot down
Love after sight
Ain't messing around
And you take my hand
A Cinderella love story
Ends with a kiss
Let's go out
It is last call
Maybe next time I'll look before I fall
'Cause that's when you shot through my heart
Well, you had me right from the start
A critical shot to the heart
Now my whole world's falling apart
'Cause you shot me straight through the heart
No satisfaction, no guarantee
All I know was I feel you and me
I look around; this place is a mess
I feel the air through the holes in my dress
Now it's so damn cold
Here in my soul
And you'll never know it
But I let you go
Downtown
Love never lasts
And there's no way you can prepare for the past
And that's when you shot through my heart
Well, you had me right from the start
A critical shot to the heart
Now my whole world's falling apart
'Cause you shot me straight through the heart
Oh
You broke my heart and threw it on the floor
Saying, 'I'm not gonna come back no more'
You broke my heart and threw it on the floor
Saying, 'I'm not gonna come back no more'
You broke my heart and threw it on the floor
Saying, 'I'm not gonna come back no more'
You broke my heart and threw it on the floor
Saying, 'I'm not gonna come back no more'
And that's when you shot through my heart
Well, you had me right from the start
A critical shot to the heart
Now my whole world's falling apart
'Cause you shot me straight through the heart
Oh
Oh
Oh
The song "Heart Song" by Automatic Loveletter is a reflective and emotional piece that talks about being shot through the heart by someone who the singer has fallen in love with. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the singer expressing her infatuation with someone she has seen on the street. While she is at first hesitant, the man takes her hand and they begin to dance, leading to a fairy tale ending with a kiss.
However, the lyrics take a dark turn as the singer realizes that this love is not going to last. There is "no satisfaction, no guarantee" in love, and the singer is left with nothing but a feeling of coldness and emptiness. She ultimately admits to herself that the relationship is over and that she has to move on. The repeated refrain of "you shot me straight through the heart" emphasizes the emotional pain that the singer feels, with the repeated "oh's" at the end underscoring the rawness and vulnerability of the lyrics.
Overall, "Heart Song" is a poignant exploration of the highs and lows of falling in love and experiencing heartbreak. It speaks to the listeners who can relate to the intense emotions of being in love and the pain of losing that love and moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey babe, I got my eye on you
I've noticed you, and I'm interested.
Standing there on ? Avenue
Refers to a specific location where the person is standing.
I want you dead
I want you so badly that I feel like dying.
Your every shot down
I can't resist you, and everything you do or say only makes me more into you.
Love after sight
Falling in love with someone at first sight.
Ain't messing around
I'm serious about my feelings for you.
And you take my hand
We're connecting physically and emotionally.
You lead me to dance
We're beginning a romantic journey together, and you're the one leading the way.
A Cinderella love story
A romantic tale with a happy ending like in a fairy tale.
Ends with a kiss
The culmination of our romance is a significant and meaningful kiss.
Let's go out
Let's explore the world and have adventures together.
It is last call
The night is almost over, and we're running out of time.
Maybe next time I'll look before I fall
I'll be more careful in the future before diving into a relationship.
'Cause that's when you shot through my heart
The moment that you captured my heart.
Well, you had me right from the start
You had my full attention and interest early on in our relationship.
A critical shot to the heart
Your impact on my heart was significant and intense.
Now my whole world's falling apart
The effect of your departure from my life is devastating.
'Cause you shot me straight through the heart
You completely and irrevocably captured my heart.
No satisfaction, no guarantee
There's no sure thing when it comes to love.
All I know was I feel you and me
I'm sure of our connection, and I feel emotionally connected to you.
I look around; this place is a mess
Everything is in chaos since you left my life.
I feel the air through the holes in my dress
I feel vulnerable and exposed since you're no longer here to protect me.
Now it's so damn cold
The absence of your warmth and love is noticeable and painful.
Here in my soul
My emotional state is affected by our separation.
And you'll never know it
You're unaware of the significant impact you've made on my life and my heart.
But I let you go
I've accepted the fact that you're gone and moved on with my life.
Downtown
A location where love and relationships don't last.
Love never lasts
A statement that love, often, doesn't last forever.
And there's no way you can prepare for the past
You can't anticipate the emotions and struggles that come with past relationships.
You broke my heart and threw it on the floor
You hurt me and left me feeling broken and alone.
Saying, 'I'm not gonna come back no more'
You've made it clear that you're not returning, no matter what.
Oh
An exclamation of pain, sorrow, or regret.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JESSE ASTIN, JULIET SIMMS
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veterinarygopher
She is killing it as Lillith Czar. I love hearing new music from her but I'll always come back to this song
AzizaX Blue
Me too! 🙌🏼
livelyoh
Agree! So nostalgic… wish this song was available on Spotify
andrea
this song will be iconic forever
13 year old me: rocking it
23 year old me: rocking it
Hannah Kinton
I swear this song literally has to be listened to at max volume. I have to limit the amount of times I listen to it so I don't permanently get tinnitus😂
Mrsselenademi
Juliet keeps real rock alive, I hope she never changes ♥
Little Miss Wishes
I don't know why but everytime I hear this
I just wanna rock leather jacket and red lipstick and feel badass .
Does anyone think of this way or just me ?
River x
I’ll join you!! 🤘
StacyA Robbins
I think she's an exceptional musician, very talented and. Very good voice and unique!
Jaime
Seriously she is fantastic. The rawness in her voice is amazing. This video is weird but i like it. But i love them and this song! <3