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".
Story Of My Life
Automatic Loveletter Lyrics
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I moved to LA with my rock and roll big dreams
They said "Good luck, it's tougher than it seems
So step up or go home."
I didn't know that I would sometimes be hungry
I didn't know I would miss my bed when I sleep
I told my mom and my dad that I was happy
But I never felt so lonely
Eight years I'm a warrior
And I'm still here
Fighting for the glory
You don't know the half of it
Story of my life
Poison the hero
Back down to zero
No consequence at all
And it only lights my fire
What doesn't kill me just makes me stronger
I'd rather be free to fail
And that's the story of my life
Waking up I have a headache
And a ?
My car wont start
And my tags aren't up to date
I can't decide if it's my destiny or just fate
When will I get my break?
Living in a wonderland
Playing shoots and ladders
Back to the beginning
You don't know the half of it
Story of my life
Poison the hero
Back down to zero
No consequence at all
And it only lights my fire
What doesn't kill me just makes me stronger
I'd rather be free to fail
And that's the story of my life
This is it
In this moment
I'm standing on top of the stars
This is it
And I know it
It's my turn to shine out of the dark
'cause I'm letting your hold, I'm letting it go
As far and as high
To the depths of my soul
This is it
In this moment
I'm ready to shoulder the world
I've waited all my life
Poison the hero
Back down to zero
No consequence at all
Story of my life
Poison the hero
Back down to zero
No consequence at all
And it only lights my fire
What doesn't kill me just makes me stronger
I'd rather be free to fail
And that's the story of my life
"Story of My Life" by Automatic Loveletter is a song that explores the ups and downs of trying to make it big in the entertainment industry. The singer reflects on her journey, starting with her move to Los Angeles at the age of 15 to pursue her dreams of becoming a rockstar. She admits that she had no idea what she was getting into and didn't anticipate the loneliness and hunger that would accompany her journey. Despite the difficulties and setbacks, the singer has persevered for the past eight years and considers herself a warrior. She believes that in order to succeed, she needs to be willing to take risks and make mistakes. The song is a anthem for anyone who is chasing their dreams and refuses to give up, no matter how many times they fall down.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the idea that failure is not something to be feared, but rather something that can strengthen a person. She sings about the importance of being free to fail and the power of resilience. The lyrics "What doesn't kill me just makes me stronger, I'd rather be free to fail" highlights the idea that failure can be a valuable learning experience and should not be avoided at all costs. The singer ultimately believes that these struggles are the "Story of My Life" and is determined to keep pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember when I was just fifteen
This line expresses the beginning of the journey of the singer as a young teenager.
I moved to LA with my rock and roll big dreams
Here, the singer shares that she went to LA to pursue her big dreams of becoming a rock and roll musician.
They said "Good luck, it's tougher than it seems
Others warned her that the road to success was not easy and full of challenges.
So step up or go home."
The singer says that she was given two options, step up to the challenge or return home.
I didn't know that I would sometimes be hungry
This line expresses the hardship and struggles that the singer faced in her journey to success.
I didn't know I would miss my bed when I sleep
The singer shares her feelings of homesickness and the longing for the comfort of her own bed.
I told my mom and my dad that I was happy
Despite the difficulties, the singer pretended to be happy to reassure her parents.
But I never felt so lonely
However, inside, the singer felt incredibly lonely and isolated from others.
Eight years I'm a warrior
The singer reveals that she has been fighting for her dreams for eight long years.
And I'm still here
Although it has been a long and difficult journey, the singer has persevered and has not given up.
Fighting for the glory
The singer is fighting for success and recognition for her hard work and efforts.
You don't know the half of it
The singer is saying that no one truly understands the hardship and struggle that she has gone through to achieve her dreams.
Story of my life
The singer is saying that her life is full of struggles that demonstrate her love for music.
Poison the hero
Here, the singer is saying that she has been betrayed, and despite being seen as a hero, she has been treated as poison.
Back down to zero
The singer has failed, but she knows that she will get back up and try again from the beginning.
No consequence at all
The singer is saying that the failure does not matter to her because it ignites her fire to succeed next time.
And it only lights my fire
The singer uses her failure to inspire and fuel her motivation to do better next time.
What doesn't kill me just makes me stronger
The singer believes that every difficulty and obstacle she has faced has only made her stronger and more resilient.
I'd rather be free to fail
The singer embraces the idea of failure and isn't afraid of it either.
And that's the story of my life
The struggles and hardships that the singer has been through are what make up her life story.
Waking up I have a headache
The singer faces physical symptoms of stress and failure.
And a ?
This is an unintelligible line in the song lyrics.
My car won't start
The singer is experiencing difficulties and challenges in all areas of her life.
And my tags aren't up to date
Here, the singer is saying that she hasn't kept up to date with everything going on in her life.
I can't decide if it's my destiny or just fate
The singer is questioning whether or not her current struggles are just a part of her predetermined destiny or happenstance.
When will I get my break?
The singer is feeling discouraged and helpless, wondering when she will be able to escape the difficulties of her life.
Living in a wonderland
Despite her struggles, the singer is still living her life and experiencing the ups and downs of the journey.
Playing shoots and ladders
The singer is saying that life can sometimes feel like a game of luck or chance, where every move can take her closer or further away from her goals.
Back to the beginning
The singer has to start all over again from the beginning after facing a setback.
This is it
The singer has reached a moment of realization and understanding.
In this moment
The singer is experiencing a life-changing moment of clarity and purpose.
I'm standing on top of the stars
The singer has achieved her dream and is now standing at the pinnacle of success.
It's my turn to shine out of the dark
Here, the singer is saying that she has been through a struggle and is now shining after enduring the darkness.
'cause I'm letting your hold, I'm letting it go
The singer is saying that she has let go of her past struggles and is now moving on.
As far and as high
The singer has moved on and beyond her past struggles to reach greater heights.
To the depths of my soul
The singer is putting all of herself and her soul into her music and performances.
I've waited all my life
The singer has been waiting all her life to achieve her dream.
And that's the story of my life
The journey and the struggle of the singer's life is what makes her story unique and inspiring.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JESSE ASTIN, JULIET SIMMS, LUKE WALKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Valentina Zanardini
Never understood why they didn't become famous. They deserved to be famous, juliet still deserves to be much more famous,
She is
Beyond talented!
Amber Blackwood
Valss - they probably would have blown up if the album was marketed properly but there was that whole tsunami in Japan after it was released and the label was based in Japan and ugh and she was sent back to square one
Fallen Angel
So proud of Juliet for making it on The Voice! And to think.. for the people who didn't know who she was before that.. we can say we knew her first!! Be special everybody!!!
Hope S
She deserves to be much more successful than she is 😣
Joseph Via vitae
agreed
Empress Arisa
Honestly my fave song that Juliet has sung
Carolina Ayala
+Catalina Park SAMe
saige horton
This was uploaded on my birthday!! I love her! She has a beautiful voice.
ch0mper
YAY a new song by juliet! love her voice
Chloe Hanley
I seriously cant listen to AL without crying. They mean that much to me.