After a solo tour in the fall of 2003, Alexakis decided to continue with Everclear, organizing a new band that made its debut in March of 2004. The new lineup consisted of bass player Sam Hudson, guitarist Dave French, and drummer Eric Bretl. In the summer of 2004, the band added keyboard player Josh Crawley, and swapped Bretl for former Everclear drum tech Brett Snyder. The new lineup released its first recording, a cover of Woody Guthrie's This Land Is Your Land, that summer. A self-released EP of performances recorded for XM Satellite Radio called Closure was given out at shows in the fall of 2004.
Free of a major label, Alexakis spent the ensuing year and half slowly recording material for a new Everclear release. He admitted that the time after the breakup of the original lineup served as a "wake up call", during which he suffered his third divorce and a filing for bankruptcy. Alexakis announced the completion of the album in early 2006,titled Welcome To The Drama Club. The new band is now on Eleven Seven Music.
In August of 2008, drummer Brett Snyder left the band after four years. He was then replaced by Tommy Stewart, who previously played in bands Fuel and Godsmack.
Hater
Everclear Lyrics
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I'm a do me you do you. You're all a bunch of haters.
Oh
Oh
I don't like the way that you talk to me
When you tell me how it's gonna be
When you tell me what is wrong with me
Sometimes I wish you would go away
Go away and never ever come back
I don't like the mean and vindictive things you do
It makes me want to hate on you
Yeah it's got me sad
I'm kinda stressed
You got me feeling anxious
I'm always depressed
And I don't want to play this game of tug of war
I don't wanna be with a hater like you anymore
Oh
I don't wanna be with a hater like you anymore, anymore
No
No I don't wanna be with a hater
You are such a hater
I don't like the way that you never take the blame
For absolutely anything
And I don't like the way that you put me through hell
For all those things you do yourself
Sometimes I wish I could disappear
Fade away into a happy new life
I don't like the way that you're always telling lies
You talk about me all the time
I hear you talk
You are such a bore
I see the way you look
I think you look like a witch
I know you know
I know the way you were before
I don't wanna be with a hater like you anymore
Whoa, oh
I don't wanna be with a hater like you anymore,
Anymore
No no
I don't wanna be with a hater like you
Hater, hater
I don't wanna be with a hater like you
Hater, hater
I don't wanna be with a hater like you anymore
Anymore
Oh
Anymore, anymore,
No no
I don't wanna play this game,
No I don't wanna play games, games, uh
You're a hypocrite
Yeah you lie to me
You use what you don't understand
You embarrass me
Yeah you're beautiful
In an ugly way
Hey the sex
Was never that good anyway
It's got me down
And I'm super stressed
Been taking medication
I'm always depressed
I don't want to fight you in this tug of war
I don't wanna be with a hater like you anymore
Whoa whoa
I don't wanna be with a hater like you anymore, anymore
Whoa whoa
I don't wanna be with a hater like you
Hater hater hater
I don't wanna be with a hater like you
Hater hater hater hater
I don't wanna be with a hater like you
Hater hater
Hater
Hater
In "Hater," Everclear sings about someone they perceive as negative, critical, and hypocritical. The singer expresses a desire to distance themselves and move on from the toxic relationship. The lyrics show the bitterness and frustration that can arise when dealing with someone who constantly criticizes and undermines you. The repetition of phrases like "I don't like the way" and "I don't wanna be with a hater like you" emphasizes the extent of the singer's negative feelings towards the subject of the song.
The lyrics also touch on the toll that this kind of relationship can take on a person's mental health, with references to feeling sad, stressed, anxious, and depressed. The singer tries to point out the flaws and contradictions of the subject's behavior, such as never taking the blame and telling lies. Despite this, the subject is depicted as being stuck in their negative ways, unable or unwilling to change, leading the singer to conclude that they don't want to "play this game" with them anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah live and let live motherfuckers, I'm a do me you do you. You're all a bunch of haters.
I'm going to mind my own business and you should too. Everyone who disagrees with me is a hater.
I don't like the way that you talk to me When you tell me how it's gonna be And I don't like the way that you smile at me When you tell me what is wrong with me Sometimes I wish you would go away Go away and never ever come back I don't like the mean and vindictive things you do It makes me want to hate on you
I don't appreciate your condescending tone and constant criticism. I wish you would just leave me alone and stop being such a hateful person.
I'm kinda stressed You got me feeling anxious I'm always depressed And I don't want to play this game of tug of war I don't wanna be with a hater like you anymore
Your negative attitude is affecting my mental health and I'm tired of constantly battling with you. I can't continue to be in a relationship with someone so hateful.
I don't want to be with a hater like you anymore, anymore No No I don't want to be with a hater You are such a hater
I've had enough of your negativity and I refuse to continue this toxic relationship. You are a hateful person and I don't want to associate with you anymore.
I don't like the way that you never take the blame For absolutely anything And I don't like the way that you put me through hell For all those things you do yourself Sometimes I wish I could disappear Fade away into a happy new life I don't like the way that you're always telling lies You talk about me all the time
You never take responsibility for your actions and constantly put me through difficult situations. I wish I could escape this and start a new life. Your constant lying and gossiping is also hurtful.
I hear you talk You are such a bore I see the way you look I think you look like a witch I know you know I know the way you were before
Your words and actions are dull and uninteresting, and your appearance reminds me of a witch. I know you're aware of how you used to behave and it's disappointing to see you become such a hateful person.
You're a hypocrite Yeah you lie to me You use what you don't understand You embarrass me Yeah you're beautiful In an ugly way Hey the sex Was never that good anyway
You are a hypocrite who lies to me and tries to use things you don't actually understand. Your behavior is embarrassing and I don't find you attractive anymore. Even our physical relationship was never satisfying.
It's got me down And I'm super stressed Been taking medication I'm always depressed I don't want to fight you in this tug of war I don't wanna be with a hater like you anymore
Your constant negativity is taking a toll on my mental health and I've had to resort to medication to cope. I don't want to keep fighting with you, I just want to end this relationship with such a hateful person.
I don't wanna play games, games, uh
I'm not interested in playing these mind games and dealing with your hateful behavior any longer.
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Written by: ART ALEXAKIS
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