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
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 to "Song from an American Movie Part 1" by Everclear are simple yet powerful. The singer reflects on what has given his life meaning and finds it in two things - the words of a song from an American movie and the sound of his little girl's laughter. These two things have brought joy and a sense of purpose to his life, and he feels fortunate to have them.
The verse about sitting alone in the back yard, wishing he could be inside, conveys a sense of loneliness and longing. But the sound of his daughter's laughter is enough to lift his spirits and remind him of the simple pleasures in life. The juxtaposition of these two images - the isolation of the back yard and the warmth of his daughter's laughter - creates a poignant contrast that resonates with many people.
Line by Line Meaning
The only thing that ever made sense to me
Out of all the things that life has brought me, only one thing gave me clarity and understanding
Is the words to a song from an American movie
Those words came from a musical movie made in America
The only thing that ever made sense in my life
The only thing that has been consistent and understandable throughout my life
Is the sound of my little girl laughing
When my daughter breaks into laughter, I am at ease and feel like everything is perfect
Through the window of a summer night
This usually happens during a warm evening and I can see it happening through the window
I sit alone in the back yard
I am currently seated on my own in the backyard
Wishing I could be inside
I want to be inside the house right now instead of being outdoors
Just the sound of my little girl laughing
Only the sound of my child laughing brings me joy and happiness
Makes me happy just to be alive
Hearing my daughter laugh instantly brightens up my day and reminds me that life is worth living
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ART ALEXAKIS, GREG EKLUND, CRAIG MONTOYA
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