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 Part 2
Everclear Lyrics
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I feel good about the place
That I have made in the world today
I get all sticky inside
When I close my eyes and I open up wide
I see pictures in the clouds
So obscene I gotta laugh out loud
And reminisce nice about the good old days
Yeah, when I saw my brother above me
I remember the words he said
"When you dream you hit bottom
Chances are good you're gonna wake up dead"
I will be up on top when the sky falls down
And It all goes wrong again
Yeah,
I will be sitting on top when it all goes wrong again
Yeah,
I will be sitting on top when it all goes wrong
Yes I think it's safe to say
I feel good about the sin
That I inflict on my own skin
I pay money to cut and burn
Pictures like lessons that I need to learn
I see faces on the ceiling
I see them move
I hear them singing
I lay laughing here by myself
And think about the time that I spent in Hell
When I saw my brother below me
I remember the words he said
"When you need to wake up happy
You better sleep right in your own warm bed"
I will be singing in the rain
When my beds on fire and it all goes wrong again
Whoa,
I will be singing in the rain
When it all goes wrong again
Whoa, whoa,
I will be singing in the rain
When it all goes wrong
Where are you gonna be
When it all comes down?
What are you gonna do
When it all comes down?
What are you gonna be
When it all comes down?
What are you gonna do
When it all comes down on you?
Sitting on top of the world
(When it all goes wrong again)
I'll be sitting on top of the world
(When it all goes wrong again)
I will be sitting on top when the sky falls down
And it all goes wrong again
Whoa,
I will be sitting on top
When it all goes wrong again
Whoa, whoa,
I will be sitting on top
When it all goes wrong again
Again and again
I will be sitting on top
When it all goes wrong
Yeah, when it all goes wrong again
Yeah, when it all goes wrong again
Yeah, when it all goes wrong again
Yeah, when it all goes wrong again
Yeah, when it all goes wrong again
Yeah, when it all goes wrong again
Yeah, when it all goes wrong again
When it all goes wrong
The lyrics of "Song From An American Movie Pt. 2" by Everclear deal with themes of self-reflection, acceptance, and personal growth. The singer starts by acknowledging that he feels good about the place he has made for himself in the world, even though it has taken some time and effort. He also admits to having moments where he feels vulnerable and unsure of himself, but finds comfort in the images he sees with his eyes closed.
The singer then gets introspective, confessing to inflicting pain on his own skin and paying money to do so. He sees faces on the ceiling and hears them singing, making him laugh as he remembers his past mistakes and hardships. The next part of the song features the singer recalling conversations with his brother, who offered him some wisdom about how to find happiness in life. The final lines of the song suggest that no matter what happens, the singer will be sitting on top, singing in the rain, and ready for whatever life may throw his way.
Overall, "Song From An American Movie Pt. 2" is a song about finding resilience and strength in difficult times, and learning to accept oneself despite one's flaws and struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I think it's safe to say
I am confident in saying
I feel good about the place
I am satisfied with where I am in life
That I have made in the world today
The progress I have made in my life so far
I get all sticky inside
I feel excited and nervous at the same time
When I close my eyes and I open up wide
When I am not afraid and let myself experience new things
I see pictures in the clouds
My imagination runs wild
So obscene I gotta laugh out loud
Sometimes my thoughts even make me laugh
I look back to find my way
I remember where I came from
And reminisce nice about the good old days
I think fondly about the past
Yeah, when I saw my brother above me
Remembering a time my sibling was higher up than me
I remember the words he said
Recalling advice from that sibling
"When you dream you hit bottom
A warning about the dangers of getting too lost in fantasy
Chances are good you're gonna wake up dead"
If you're not careful, you may end up with nothing when you come back to reality
I will be up on top when the sky falls down
I will be in control even when everything around me is falling apart
And It all goes wrong again
If things go wrong like they did in the past
Yes I think it's safe to say
I am confident in saying
I feel good about the sin
I am satisfied with my transgressions
That I inflict on my own skin
The self-destructive behaviors I engage in
I pay money to cut and burn
Engaging in self-harm to relieve my pain
Pictures like lessons that I need to learn
The scars and burns serve as reminders of the lessons I've learned in life
I see faces on the ceiling
My mind plays tricks on me
I see them move
The faces become more real
I hear them singing
My hallucinations become more vivid
I lay laughing here by myself
I am alone with my thoughts, which makes me laugh
And think about the time that I spent in Hell
Reflecting on the painful experiences I've had in life
When I saw my brother below me
Remembering a time when I was higher up than my sibling
I remember the words he said
Recalling advice from that sibling
"When you need to wake up happy
A reminder that my happiness depends on my actions
You better sleep right in your own warm bed"
Taking care of myself is the key to happiness
I will be singing in the rain
I'll still be happy even when things are tough
When my beds on fire and it all goes wrong again
Even when things are at their worst
Where are you gonna be
Asking the listener where they will be
When it all comes down?
When things fall apart
What are you gonna do
Asking the listener what their plan is
When it all comes down?
When everything falls apart
What are you gonna be
Asking the listener what they will become
When it all comes down?
When everything falls apart
What are you gonna do
Asking the listener for their next move
When it all comes down on you?
When they are the one experiencing the downfall
Sitting on top of the world
Being in control and happy with life
(When it all goes wrong again)
Even when things get difficult
I'll be sitting on top of the world
I will still be in control and happy
Yeah, when it all goes wrong again
When things fall apart
Again and again
Repeatedly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ART ALEXAKIS, GREG EKLUND, CRAIG MONTOYA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
bizarrebehavior1974
It's so weird, listening to this song makes me both happy and sad, in equal measure. Thanks, Art-- you are an amazing songwriter!
L.C
Everclear describe the meaning of life... starting from their kickass album Sparkle and Fade... Heartspark Dollarsign, The Twistenside and then by following up consistently with meaningful tracks like this....This is track is by far the most powerful to me......Everclear all da way.
Champwsox05
My favorite band. I hope to see them in concert someday.
Snow
I love everclear. great band.
J Morrissey
Love this song, got me through so much shit.
Alec Cosing
This song has maybe the most meaning out of any song made this year.
Hornet85
This song has helped me through some of the most fucked up moments in my life! Thanks for sharing it.
Luiz Henrique Duarte de Assis
" I just wanted to make sure this song could be found on you tube, should anybody other than me search for it" - I agree with you! This song is brilliant! The world need to know it! Thanks for uploading, a great song of a great album!! I'll share it on Facebook now! Cheers from Brazil!
FTWorWTF
Very emotional song.
henry lacruz
FTWorWTF the album before this album is about one of his divorces.