Live Band Members, Jack Antonoff – lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, samples
Evan Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, saxophone, vocals
Mikey Hart – bass, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, piano, vocals
Sean Hutchinson – drums, sampling pad, synthesizers, backing vocals
Mike Riddleberger – drums, sampling pad, backing vocals
Bleachers' debut album Strange Desire was released July 10, 2014, from RCA Records. Variance Magazine called the single "Rollercoaster" a "brilliant summer anthem." Bleachers went on their debut Come Alive! tour, which features Night Terrors of 1927 and Joywave as opening acts, from March to April 2015. From there, they went on the Strange Desire World Tour from July to November of that same year. They juggled this with the Charli and Jack Do America Tour, a tour co-headlined by Bleachers and Charli XCX.
Bleachers' second album Gone Now was released June 2, 2017. Its lead single "Don't Take the Money" has been described by Atwood Magazine as "an epic uplifting pop-rock anthem ultimately about how when love is real, its worth everything that comes along with it". In celebration of the album release, he brought his childhood bedroom on tour with him. He had it dismantled and rebuilt inside of a portable trailer. During May and June concerts, fans could enter the "moving, living art exhibit" and listen to the album prior to its official release. Antonoff explained in a press release, saying "when I thought about where this album was coming from and what it’s kissing goodbye I thought of this room. I wished I could play the album for people who care about Bleachers in this space that it is coming from and leaving." The band was on its Gone Now Era: Part 1 tour from September to November 2017. The tour featured Tove Stryke, Bishop Briggs, and Tangerine as openers.
In September 2017, Bleachers performed on MTV Unplugged at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The live session was later released as an album, also entitled MTV Unplugged. The album features 11 tracks from both Gone Now and Strange Desire and was released November 10, 2017. Antonoff produced the soundtrack of Love, Simon, released on March 16, 2018. He contributed five songs, with four being credited to Bleachers—"Alfie's Song (Not So Typical Love Song)", "Rollercoaster", "Keeping a Secret", and "Wild Heart"— and one credited to his real name, a duet with MØ titled "Never Fall in Love". Throughout 2019, Bleachers released the third volume of Terrible Thrills in a series of four vinyl records, each featuring covers of songs from Gone Now by female artists as well as new demos by Bleachers.
In late 2019, Antonoff began recording the third Bleachers album. During this time the band embarked on a three-day "mini-tour" called the "I Love Making This Album but I'm Also Losing My Mind in Here & Need to Come Out and Play" Tour. On January 6, 2020, Antonoff announced on Twitter that a new Bleachers album would come within the year. In May, Bleachers was featured on Carly Rae Jepsen's song "Comeback" which was the first official release of the band in nearly two years. On the Bleachers Twitter account, a song called "Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night" has been teased for months, and starting on November 14, 2020, a phone tree was set up for fans to call to hear clips from the song.
On November 16, 2020, Bleachers released the first two singles from Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night, "45" and "Chinatown", the latter featuring Bruce Springsteen. The same day it was announced that the album will be released in 2021. "Stop Making This Hurt", the third single, was released on May 18, 2021. Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night is scheduled for release on July 30.
Goodmorning
Bleachers Lyrics
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One foot out and I know the weight is coming
Because I left it by the bed last night
Open my eyes and I stare and pray for light
Always one foot out when you say goodbye to the one that you love
One dream away from the ones above
That's such a rhythm in my life these days
So I hold on tight and I learn to behave
Because I lied to you (I lied to you)
I lied to your face in the summer (your face in the summer)
You had long hair then (you had long hair then)
(I'm coming back from the dead)
I'm singing out back
Good morning to the cops (oh)
Good morning to my upstairs neighbor
And to the kids at forty-two
Anyone who lent me a favor
I wish that I could stop (oh)
Now I wish that I could live a little safer
I'm watching all of the nights go blue
Somebody lend me a favor soon
Woke up in the corner store, someone saying my name
Everybody moving around, acting like nothing had changed
But something had changed in me (yeah, she touched me)
Yeah, she touched me, said, "I know you're not to blame"
What a weight to live under
What a lie that's been covered
I'm talking about (I'm a comedian) rolling thunder
I know I left you on the street last night
So I'm holding on, grabbing at a light
How come I lied to you? (I lied to you)
I lied to your face in the summer (your face in the summer)
I had my hair short then (I had my hair short then)
(I'm coming back from the dead)
I'm singing out back
Good morning to the cops (oh)
Good morning to my upstairs neighbor
And to the kids at forty-two
Anyone who lent me a favor
I wish that I could stop (oh)
Now I wish that I could live a little safer
I'm watching all of the nights go blue
Somebody lend me a favor soon
I know it's always been you
We've just gotta get home soon
I'm coming for you, ooh
It's always been you
I just gotta get home soon, ooh
The opening lines of Bleachers’ song “Goodmorning” sets the tone for the rest of the song. The artist sings, “Woke up, I'm in the in-between, honey. One foot out and I know the weight is coming. Because I left it by the bed last night. Open my eyes and I stare and pray for light”. The song conveys the feeling of being stuck between two places or two emotions, and not really knowing how to reconcile them. The lyrics talk about being caught in a cycle of moving on and then looking back, lying to someone and then wishing to fix it, and feeling stuck between who one was and who one wants to be. The second verse mentions a weight that’s been lifted, but that doesn't necessarily mean life has gotten any easier. The song then repeats the chorus, where the artist wishes for someone to lend a favor and that they could live a little safer, which may mean seeking help or support.
The lines “I know it's always been you, We've just gotta get home soon. I'm coming for you, ooh. It's always been you, I just gotta get home soon, ooh” seem to imply that the artist has someone they need to reunite with, someone who has always been there for him or her. The artist is searching for a way to reconcile their past mistakes and make their relationship work. The song moves through a range of emotions, from sadness and regret to hope and determination, and the artist is in search of a way to move forward and mend things.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up, I'm in the in-between, honey
I woke up feeling uncertain and in a state of limbo.
One foot out and I know the weight is coming
I'm hesitant because I know there will be consequences for my actions.
Because I left it by the bed last night
I'm feeling guilty for something I did the night before.
Open my eyes and I stare and pray for light
I'm hoping for clarity and guidance.
Always one foot out when you say goodbye to the one that you love
Leaving someone you love is never easy and it always feels like a risk.
One dream away from the ones above
Death is always looming and it's a constant reminder that one day we will be reunited with loved ones who have passed away.
That's such a rhythm in my life these days
These feelings are a recurring theme in my life lately.
So I hold on tight and I learn to behave
I try my best to hold it together and act responsibly.
Because I lied to you (I lied to you)
I feel guilty for lying to someone I care about.
I lied to your face in the summer (your face in the summer)
I lied to you in the past when things were easier and happier.
You had long hair then (you had long hair then)
You looked different back then, before things got complicated.
(I'm coming back from the dead)
I'm trying to make things right, even though it feels like a daunting task.
I'm singing out back
I'm trying to express myself through music.
Good morning to the cops (oh)
I'm trying to be friendly and non-threatening.
Good morning to my upstairs neighbor
I'm acknowledging those around me, even if I don't know them well.
And to the kids at forty-two
I'm reaching out to the younger generation.
Anyone who lent me a favor
I'm grateful for those who have helped me in the past.
I wish that I could stop (oh)
I wish I could change the past and make things right.
Now I wish that I could live a little safer
I want to make better choices and avoid taking unnecessary risks in the future.
I'm watching all of the nights go blue
I'm feeling sad and hopeless, as if the world is closing in around me.
Somebody lend me a favor soon
I need help and support from those around me.
Woke up in the corner store, someone saying my name
I'm disoriented and don't know where I am.
Everybody moving around, acting like nothing had changed
Everyone else seems to be going about their day as usual, even though my world has been turned upside down.
But something had changed in me (yeah, she touched me)
I've had a transformative experience and I feel different.
Yeah, she touched me, said, "I know you're not to blame"
Someone has shown me compassion and understanding, which is a rare and valuable experience.
What a weight to live under
It's difficult to carry the burden of guilt and shame.
What a lie that's been covered
The truth has been hidden or obscured, making things more complicated than they need to be.
I'm talking about (I'm a comedian) rolling thunder
I'm trying to make light of a difficult situation, using humor to cope with my feelings.
I know I left you on the street last night
I'm aware that I've hurt someone and I feel remorseful.
So I'm holding on, grabbing at a light
I'm trying to find hope and a way forward in a difficult situation.
How come I lied to you? (I lied to you)
I'm questioning my own motives and behavior.
I lied to your face in the summer (your face in the summer)
I lied to you during a time when things were supposed to be carefree and happy.
I had my hair short then (I had my hair short then)
I looked different back then, before things got complicated.
(I'm coming back from the dead)
I'm trying to make amends and start anew, even though it feels overwhelming.
I know it's always been you
I've always known deep down who my true love is.
We've just gotta get home soon
I need to make things right with the person I love and get back to what's important.
I'm coming for you, ooh
I'm determined to make things right and reconnect with the person I love.
It's always been you
My love for you has been a constant in my life.
I just gotta get home soon, ooh
I need to make things right and get back to where I belong.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Emile Haynie, Jack Michael Antonoff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ashley Cox
Oh my gosh, I'd hate to perform for a crowd that's never heard your music. I knew every word. Those had to be expensive tickets. You'd think mtv would want real fans there. I woulda been so excited!
ditto kiddo
Love this song
Jay Lane
Quietly vibing the crowd is.
Gina DiStefano
It was before the album was released so the crowd only knew rollercoaster and iwgb 😊
TCt83067695
He literally said at the end that was the first time he ever got to play that. So it was prolly the first time the audience was hearing it as well.
Yall are doing too much in these comment sections
erin wachler
this crowd is so akward it makes me hurt, id be losing my mind if i was there
Michael Grinston
How are you
Johannes _
@Michael Grinston you are down bad lol
christine ordas
it's so weird seeing the crowd with almost zero reactions whatsoever standing so still like that
Whitney Leigh Ball
omg. i was totally thinking the same thing. i jam out to this song all the time and my arms are waving around. did mtv ban them from moving? 🛑✖️🖤🎧