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.
Song From An American Movie Pt. 1
Everclear Lyrics
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Is the words to a song from an American movie
The only thing that ever made sense in my life
Is the sound of my little girl laughing
Through the window of a summer night
I sit alone in the back yard
Wishing I could be inside
Makes me happy just to be alive
The lyrics of Everclear's Song From An American Movie Pt. 1 are a powerful exploration of the idea that sometimes, it's the simple things in life that really matter. The song's narrator tells us that, for him, the only things that have ever made sense are the words to a song from an American movie, and the sound of his little girl laughing on a summer night. These things bring him more happiness and sense of purpose than anything else he has ever found.
The way the song is written, it's clear that the singer has had his share of struggles and hardships. He seems to be searching for something, perhaps meaning or direction, and has not found it in any of the usual places – money, success, or material possessions. But when he hears his daughter's laughter, everything falls into place. He is content just to sit there in the backyard, listening to her joy, and feeling alive.
This is a powerful message for anyone who is struggling to find their place in the world. It reminds us that sometimes, the things we think are important – fame, fortune, success – are not really the things that will make us happy. Instead, it's the simpler things in life – the love of our children, the beauty of a sunset, the sound of a favorite song – that truly matter.
Line by Line Meaning
The only thing that ever made sense to me
I have struggled to find meaning in life, but one thing has always been clear to me.
Is the words to a song from an American movie
There is a particular song from a movie made in America that I find particularly meaningful.
The only thing that ever made sense in my life
Despite the confusion and uncertainty of my life, there is one thing that has always made sense to me.
Is the sound of my little girl laughing
Hearing the joyous laughter of my daughter fills me with purpose and clarity.
Through the window of a summer night
It is a warm summer night and I am listening to my daughter's laughter from inside my house.
I sit alone in the back yard
I am sitting by myself in my backyard, perhaps feeling isolated or introspective.
Wishing I could be inside
Despite the peacefulness of the outdoors, I crave the warmth and comfort of being inside my home.
Just the sound of my little girl laughing
Even from outside, hearing my daughter's laughter brings me immense joy.
Makes me happy just to be alive
In this moment, it is the simple happiness of hearing my daughter's laughter that reminds me how meaningful life can be.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ART ALEXAKIS, GREG EKLUND, CRAIG MONTOYA
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