After recording private albums, the band signed to Wind-up Records and released their first full-length album, Fallen, in 2003, which sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and helped the band win two Grammy Awards. A year later, they released their first live album, Anywhere But Home, which sold more than one million copies worldwide. In 2006, they then released their second studio album, The Open Door, which sold more than five million copies. They released their third and latest studio album, Evanescence in 2011.
The band currently consists of Amy Lee (lead vocals, piano, keyboards), Terry Balsamo (guitars), and Tim McCord (bass). Former members include David Hodges (piano, keyboards, backing vocals; left in 2002), Ben Moody (guitars; left in 2003), William Boyd (bass; left in 2006), John LeCompt (guitars, backing vocals; fired in 2007), and Rocky Gray (drums; left in 2007). Session members include Troy McLawhorn (guitars) and Will Hunt (drums), both are from Dark New Day, they were "borrowed" to replace LeCompt and Gray during 2007 tours.
Amy Lee and Ben Moody met in 1994 at a youth camp in Little Rock, where Moody heard Lee playing I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) by Meat Loaf on the piano. Their first songs were Solitude and Give Unto Me, written by Lee, and Understanding and My Immortal, written by Moody.
Two of Lee and Moody's songs found playtime on local radio stations, raising local awareness of the group and demand for a show. The band eventually appeared live, and became one of the most popular acts in the area. After experimenting with band names, such as Childish Intentions and Stricken, they decided on Evanescence, which means "disappearance" or "fading away" (from the word evanesce, which means "to disappear"). Lee has stated she loves the name because "it is mysterious and dark, and places a picture in the listeners' mind.".
Their first full-length demo CD, Origin (released in 2000), is relatively unknown. The band also released two EPs. First, the self-titled Evanescence EP (1998) of which about 100 copies were made, and second the Sound Asleep EP, also known as the Whisper EP (1999), limited to 50 copies. Origin and the EPs contain demo versions of some of the songs on their debut album, Fallen. For example, the recording of My Immortal found on Fallen can also be found on Origin, minus a handful of additional string accompaniments. Only 2,500 copies of this record were produced; in response, Lee and Moody encouraged fans to download the band's older songs from the Internet.
In several interviews Amy has said that 'Origin' was not an album, it was merely meant to be a demo. While appearing to be an official CD, it was never meant to be officially released. According to Amy Lee "Origin is not an album. Should I say that clearer? 'Origin' is not an album. We recorded its demos, we recorded it a long time ago, in Ben's apartment or in my parent's attic with an 8-track recorder that cost $300. It sounds like crap. Don't feel bad that you don't have it, just download it. It looks kind of like an album because we had an artist make us this cool album cover because we were shopping it to record labels. We put everything we had on there, and some songs that are on there are on 'Fallen', just done right". The video of this interview can be seen here.
The band sent 'Origin' to several record labels, and eventually Wind-Up Records signed them. The band then recorded a large collection of demos throughout 2001 and 2002. Afterwards, the band began work on their second full-length album. However, after the album had been finished, Hodges left the band in December of 2002.
The album, entitled 'Fallen', was then released in March 2003. It brought the band international fame, selling 14 millions of copies worldwide. 'Fallen' has since gone 6 times platinum in the United States and has sold more than 15 million copies altogether worldwide.
However, shortly after, Moody left the band on October 22 of 2003 due to internal struggles with the band members. He was then replaced by guitarist Terry Balsamo from the band Cold. Before Moody's departure, Gray, LeCompt, and Boyd had been session members, but afterwards they became full-time members.
At the 2004 Grammy Awards, Evanescence won Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance for their single Bring Me to Life, known worldwide from the Daredevil soundtrack. That same year, the band released a live CD/DVD entitled 'Anywhere But Home', which also sold 1 million of copies worldwide and has since gone platinum in the United States.
Afterwards, the band began work on their next release. Many things set the release back, including the health problems of Terry. He was unfortunately affected by a stroke, but is recovering successfully. Amy also fired their old manager which they had relations with during 'Fallen', and brought him to court. In 2006, they finished recording their second album, titled 'The Open Door', as well as shooting a video for the single Call Me When You're Sober. On July 13th, 2006, Lee announced through Evanescence's online message board that bassist Boyd has decided to leave the band in order to make time for his personal life and family. Tim McCord was announced as Will Boyd's replacement in August 2006.
'The Open Door' debuted at number 1 in Australia, United States, Greece, Germany, and Switzerland. It sold over 1 million copies worldwide within the first week of its release.
The second single of 'The Open Door' was Lithium. A video was shot for the single - directed by Paul Fedor (who has worked with Marilyn Manson, Seether, and Deftones). It took 2 days to film, October 31 and November 1, 2006.
The third single off 'The Open Door' was Sweet Sacrifice. The label, Wind-Up, had originally chosen All That I'm Living For to be the third single, but was met with opposition from the fans. The video was shot on March 9th and 10th, 2007. Directed by Paul Brown.
On May 4, 2007, John LeCompt announced that he had been fired from Evanescence, and also stated that drummer Rocky Gray had decided to quit as well. Both musicians posted on their personal MySpace pages to confirm the news report, however, neither elaborated about the circumstances surrounding their departures, and no official statement has yet been released by the band or label.
On his MySpace blog, LeCompt stated that Lee called his cellphone to fire him, and that no warning had previously been given nor were any negotiations made available. No replacements have been named as of yet, but Evanescence says they will continue touring and producing music.
Lee revealed during the taping of MuchMusic's January 9, 2007 episode of Live @ Much that she had become engaged the previous evening. She later confirmed on EvThreads.com that she was proposed to by Josh Hartzler, a 29-year-old therapist and long time friend. She noted in an interview that the songs Good Enough and Bring Me To Life were inspired by him. The couple were married on May 6, 2007, and honeymooned near The Bahamas. She has posted on EvThreads that she is "now officially Mrs. Amy Hartzler."
Recently Lee and Evanescence (with temporary members) headlined a one off show in Sao Paulo, Brazil for a music festival. A couple of weeks before, Lee posted on her Twitter that the band need to practice and was going to play a secret show in NYC's The Palace.
Lee confirmed that a third album was on the way and was set to release late 2010. A short video surfaced on one members Twitter account showing the band practicing and recording.
On 22 January, 2010, Amy posted on her Twitter that the b-side Together Again would be a gift to all who donate just the minimum amount to the Relief Effort over in Haiti.
In a MTV interview Amy Lee announced that the new album would be named 'Evanescence'. This was released October 11th, 2011. It is the first of their albums to have a deluxe version with 4 extra songs and an accompanying DVD.
Lost Whispers is a compilation album and was released on December 9, 2016, by The Bicycle Music Company. The album is a career-spanning collection of B-sides and two new recordings: "Lost Whispers", the intro from the band's 2009 tour and a new version of "Even in Death", originally on their 2000 demo album, Origin.
Their fourth Studio album, Synthesis, was released in November 2017. The album debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200, and has reached number 23 in the UK, 5 in Germany, and 6 in Australia.
Discography
1998: Evanescence EP
1999: Sound Asleep EP
2000: Origin
2003: Mystary EP and Fallen (first official studio album)
2004: Anywhere But Home
2006: The Open Door
2011: Evanescence
2016: Lost Whispers
2017: Synthesis
2021: The Bitter Truth
Official site: www.evanescence.com
Call Me When You're Sober
Evanescence Lyrics
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You would be here with me
You want me, come find me
Make up your mind
Should I let you fall, lose it all
So maybe you can remember yourself?
Can't keep believing
And I'm sick of the lie
And you're too late
Don't cry to me, if you loved me
You would be here with me
You want me, come find me
Make up your mind
Couldn't take the blame, sick with shame
Must be exhausting to lose your own game, selfishly hated
No wonder you're jaded
You can't play the victim this time
And you're too late
So don't cry to me, if you loved me
You would be here with me
You want me, come find me
Make up your mind
You never call me when you're sober
You only want it 'cause it's over, it's over
How could I have burned paradise?
How could I?
You were never mine
So don't cry to me, if you loved me
You would be here with me
Don't lie to me, just get your things
I've made up your mind
In "Call Me When You're Sober," Amy Lee sings about a relationship where her partner keeps leaving her and then coming back, causing her frustration and pain. She starts by saying that if this person truly loved her, they would be with her instead of constantly leaving, and encourages them to make up their mind about whether they want to stay or go. She wonders if she should let them fall and hit rock bottom so that they can remember who they are.
Amy then points out that they are both lying to themselves about the state of their relationship and that she's tired of it. When this person tries to come back to her, she refuses to let them play the victim and tells them that it's too late. She explains that they only want her when it's over, and that's why they never call her when they're sober. The song ends with her making it clear that she's done with the lies and that this person needs to leave and get their things.
Overall, the lyrics to "Call Me When You're Sober" convey a sense of anger, frustration, and empowerment. Amy Lee is tired of being lied to and played with, and she's ready to move on from this person and their toxic relationship dynamic.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't cry to me, if you loved me
Don't come crying to me now that you've lost me, because if you truly loved me, you wouldn't have let me slip away.
You would be here with me
If you truly cared for me, you would have made the effort to be here with me, rather than letting us drift apart.
You want me, come find me
If you still want me in your life, it's up to you to make the effort to find me and make things right between us.
Make up your mind
You need to decide what you truly want, and stick with that decision, rather than playing with my emotions.
Should I let you fall, lose it all
I'm tired of playing this game with you, and wondering if I should let you hit rock bottom so that you can finally realize your mistakes.
So maybe you can remember yourself?
Sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom to finally remember who you truly are and what you want in life.
Can't keep believing
I can't keep believing in the false promises and lies that you keep feeding me.
We're only deceiving ourselves
We're both only lying to ourselves if we think this is a healthy and functional relationship.
And I'm sick of the lie
I'm done with the lies and false promises, and I'm finally standing up for myself.
And you're too late
You had your chance, but now it's too late to make things right between us.
Couldn't take the blame, sick with shame
You refuse to accept responsibility for your actions, and it's causing you to feel sick with shame.
Must be exhausting to lose your own game, selfishly hated
It must be exhausting to constantly be playing games and manipulating others for your own selfish gain, and the result is that you're now hated by those around you.
No wonder you're jaded
It's no wonder that you're feeling bitter and disillusioned, considering how you've treated others and the consequences of your actions.
You can't play the victim this time
You can't twist things around to make it seem like you're the victim in this situation, because the truth is clear for anyone to see.
You never call me when you're sober
You only seem to think of me when you're drunk or high, and it's not a healthy or sustainable way to maintain a relationship.
You only want it 'cause it's over, it's over
You only seem to want me now that I've moved on and it's too late to make things right, and it's a classic case of wanting what you can't have.
How could I have burned paradise?
I can't believe that I let our once beautiful and perfect relationship fall apart, and I'm struggling to understand how it happened.
How could I?
I'm struggling to accept that I had a role to play in the destruction of our relationship, and it's a painful truth to face.
You were never mine
Ultimately, I need to accept that you were never truly committed to me or our relationship, and it's time to move on.
Don't lie to me, just get your things
Don't try to manipulate me or lie to me anymore - it's time for you to collect your belongings and leave my life for good.
I've made up your mind
I've made the decision to move on and let you go, and it's time for you to do the same.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sentric Music, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Terry Balsamo, Amy Lee
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@Imalostboy
Don't cry to me
If you loved me
You would be here with me
You want me?
Come find me
Make up your mind
Should I let you fall? Lose it all?
So maybe you can remember yourself
Can't keep believing, we're only deceiving ourselves
And I'm sick of the lie
And you're too late
Don't cry to me
If you loved me
You would be here with me
You want me?
Come find me
Make up your mind
Couldn't take the blame, sick with shame
Must be exhausting to lose your own game
Selfishly hated, no wonder you're jaded
You can't play the victim this time
And you're too late
So don't cry to me
If you loved me
You would be here with me
You want me?
Come find me
Make up your mind
You never call me when you're sober
You only want it 'cause it's over
Oh, oh, it's over
How could I have burned paradise?
How could I? You were never mine
So don't cry to me
If you loved me
You would be here with me
Don't lie to me
Just get your things
I've made up your mind
@arielalves1993
LYRICS
Don't cry to me, if you loved me
You would be here with me
You want me, come find me
Make up your mind
Should I let you fall, lose it all
So maybe you can remember yourself?
Can't keep believing
We're only deceiving ourselves
And I'm sick of the lie
And you're too late
Don't cry to me, if you loved me
You would be here with me
You want me, come find me
Make up your mind
Couldn't take the blame, sick with shame
Must be exhausting to lose your own game, selfishly hated
No wonder you're jaded
You can't play the victim this time
And you're too late
Don't cry to me, if you loved me
You would be here with me
You want me, come find me
Make up your mind
You never call me when you're sober
You only want it 'cause it's over, it's over
How could I have burned paradise?
How could I?
You were never mine!
So don't cry to me, if you loved me
You would be here with me
Don't lie to me, just get your things
I've made up your mind!
@user-hr6de1pj7f
Lyrics:
Don't cry to me, if you loved me
You would be here with me
You want me, come find me
Make up your mind
Should I let you fall, lose it all
So maybe you can remember yourself?
Can't keep believing
We're only deceiving ourselves
And I'm sick of the lie
And you're too late
Don't cry to me, if you loved me
You would be here with me
You want me, come find me
Make up your mind
Couldn't take the blame, sick with shame
Must be exhausting to lose your own game, selfishly hated
No wonder you're jaded
You can't play the victim this time
And you're too late
Don't cry to me, if you loved me
You would be here with me
You want me, come find me
Make up your mind
You never call me when you're sober
You only want it 'cause it's over, it's over
How could I have burned paradise?
How could I?
You were never mine!
So don't cry to me, if you loved me
You would be here with me
Don't lie to me, just get your things
I've made up your mind!
@MonkeyBoo
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Your Mum 💙💙💙
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4 Ever!
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@@vladimirkuzmenkov7285 giggity
@enderslayer8436
od to see you here
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@voltaspeeder17
"Don't lie to me, just get your things. I've made up your mind". Such powerful lyrics and truly amazing song. You don't fully understand it when you're young, but it just evolves and hits differently when listening when you're older. Truly a rock classic, i thank you Amy and Evanescence for this masterpiece.
@alexcal24
It also shows empowerment. "I've made up your mind" after THREE choruses in which she pleads him to "make up your mind".
The narrator is truly fed up and finally makes up his mind for him. Truly intelligent writing.
@user-xi2hy2ms5n
U would be surprised 😮
@D1SaVaGeZ
People in your 30s this was our shit back in the day and still is