In early 2010, it was announced that the band will continue with frontman Shaant Hacikyan as the only original member to continue, joining with former members of Mandy K.
Michael Brady, Patrick MacLean, Kevin Scoma , and Mike Novak have joined Hacikyan to release Cute's single, "Harbour" which is available free for download on Shaant Hacikyan's Twitter account and here.
Pre-2010...
Having paired off in other local combos – singer Shaant Hacikyan and guitarist Jeff Czum in one, old bassist Fred Cimato and drummer Tom Falcone in another – Cute Is What We Aim For came together in January 2005 in Buffalo, New York, driven by the four members' desire to cast their own upbeat spin onto modern pop.
The Cute Is What We Aim For moniker was adopted as a 'homage to a friend'. It is also said that the term "cute" was used by Shaant in high school as another word for "gay", and in a phone conversation between himself and guitarist Jeff, Shaant stated "Cute is what we aim for." in reference to picking a name, and the band decided to use that phrase. The band was productive from the get-go, cranking out a series of bedroom demo recordings just moments after uniting. They posted the tracks on MySpace and PureVolume and quickly captured the attention of the blogosphere. From the start, there was a genuine connection between Cute and the kids.
Cute's online presence allowed for widespread national exposure that once upon a time could only be garnered through full-steam-ahead touring. With songs like "Lyrical Lies" and "Finger Twist and Split" lighting up broadband connections coast-to-coast, the band were eager to establish themselves as an equally poptastic live act. In the spring of 2005, mere months after getting started, Cute won PureVolume's online Battle of the Bands competition, securing a high-profile spot at that year's Bamboozle. They spent the following months recording and playing more shows, building upon their new fanbase while simultaneously fending off the many record companies that were vying for their services. But when the call came from Fueled By Ramen, they knew that they'd found the right home.
The band signed onto the Fueled By Ramen roster in November and quickly began getting ready to record their debut album. In February 2006, they packed their gear into the van and headed down to Beltsville, Maryland to work with producer Matt Squire. Squire, known for his work with such bands as Panic! At the Disco and Thrice, helped the band focus their energies, direct their efforts, and encourage them to fully find their own voice in the studio.
The resulting The Same Old Blood Rush With a New Touch more than fulfills Cute's mission to mesh jubilant tunefulness with savvy verbal gymnastics. Among the album's many highlights is the first single, "There's a Class for This," which features guest vocals from William Beckett from The Academy Is.. and on stage Martin Johnson from Boys Like Girls.
Since finishing the record, Cute has begun playing more and more live shows, including headline dates and tours alongside such artists as Punchline and Jack's Mannequin.
Bassist Fred Cimato left the band in October 2006. He was replaced by former October Fall member Jack Marin. However, in April 2007, it was revealed that Marin had left the band and Cimato had returned in order to replace him.
In early 2008, Cimato once again left the band, and solo artist and old Dave Melillo officially joined as his replacement. Melillo had been playing with the band for a while as an extra rhythm guitarist, but is now an official member.
On September 2nd 2008, drummer, Tom Falcone, anounced that he would be leaving the band. Many speculated because the band was on tour and Falcone had been missing for a few shows. Falcone released an offical statement via ap.net stating that "I simply left the band because the personality conflicts and daily drama made it impossible for me to live a peaceful, happy life." Also adding that "I assure you that no one came looking for me." Shaant nor any of the other members have commented on the situation. Former Roses Are Red drummer Michael Lasaponara is currently filling in on drums.
The band split ways August 18th, 2009. Dave Melillo told Alternative Press Magazine in an online interview "The story pretty much is we got off [the] Take Action! [tour], and the idea was to write a record. We didn't have any type of management, we didn't have anyone that we were really working with, so we didn't have a direction, we didn't have any type of game plan. But we were really trying."
In recent news (2010) Jeff Czum was seen filling in for a guitarist during a show in Australia.
Navigate Me
Cute Is What We Aim For Lyrics
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Because I'm gonna meet you face to face
And I'm gonna start from your waist up through your navel
And we're approaching such a place
This is where we both get scared
This is where emotion flares
This is where we both prepare
Navigate me
Navigate me through your body
Navigate
I love the way you talk on top of me
So navigate me through your body
I'm creepin' your way and these sheets aren't stoppin' me
That's right it's quite simply
These sheets aren't stoppin' me
'Cause my mind's on a mission
And a mind on a mission
Is a mind that you just set free
I'm creepin' your way, I'm creepin' your.
Cause a mind on a mission
With enough ammunition
And the right proposition
Is a mind that you might set free
Cause a mind on a mission
With enough ammunition
And the proper position
Is a mind that you just set free
I love, the way you, talk on top of me
So navigate me
Navigate me through your body
Navigate me
Navigate me through your body
Navigate I love the way you talk on top of me
So navigate me through your body
Navigate me through your body
Navigate me
Navigate me through your body
Navigate I love the way you talk on top of me
So navigate me through your body
I'm creepin' your way, I'm creepin' your way
The lyrics of the song Navigate Me by Cute Is What We Aim For are sexually suggestive and depict someone pursuing physical intimacy with another person. The singer is crawling towards someone and the sheets are not stopping them because they are determined to meet the person face to face. The lyrics then progress to the singer expressing their desire to explore the other person's body starting from the waist up to the navel. The tone of the lyrics is suggestive and provocative, with the singer expressing their desire to explore the other person's body with lyrics like "Navigate me through your body" and "I love the way you talk on top of me".
The chorus "Navigate me through your body" repeats several times, with the singer describing their intense attraction towards the other person. However, the chorus also implies that the singer is unsure of what to do next, as they request the other person to "Navigate me through your body". This suggests that the singer might be inexperienced or unsure of how to proceed physically.
Overall, the song's lyrics are seductive and flirtatious in nature, depicting the singer's desires to explore physical intimacy with another person. However, the lyrics also suggest a degree of nervousness and uncertainty on the part of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm creepin' your way and these sheets aren't stoppin' me
My mind is focused on reaching you, and the physical barriers in our way aren't going to slow me down.
And I'm gonna start from your waist up through your navel
I have a clear plan of what I want to do with you physically, and it starts at your waist and goes up to your navel.
This is where we both get scared
As we approach this intimate moment, we both feel a sense of fear and uncertainty.
This is where emotion flares
This moment is emotionally charged, and both of us are feeling intense feelings as we get closer to each other.
This is where we both prepare
As we approach this moment, we both mentally and physically prepare ourselves for what's to come.
Navigate me through your body
Guide me through your body and show me how to pleasure you in the way that you want.
I love the way you talk on top of me
I love the way you express yourself and communicate with me during our physical intimacy.
Cause a mind on a mission with enough ammunition and the right proposition is a mind that you might set free
When your mind is set on achieving a goal, and you have the necessary tools and strategy to get there, you can free yourself from limitations and achieve what you want.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAANT TIMOTHY HACIKYAN, JEFFREY MARTIN CZUM, TOM FALCONE, FERNANDO CIMATO, DAVE MELILLO, JOHN FELDMAN
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