The original GCH began playing birthday parties, clubs, and festivals which eventually led to numerous larger venues throughout the northeast, including four years on Warped Tour (2003, 2004, 2006, 2008). During this time, GCH released four self-produced CDs: "Hed Candy" (1999), "Greasy Kids Stuff" (2000), "For the Kids" (2001) and "Papercut Chronicles EP" (2004).
"As cruel as School Children" was released on July 25, 2006. A second version of the album, released on November 4, 2006 additionally contains the single "Cupid's Chokehold"
After the release of "For the Kids", lead singer Travis McCoy won MTV's Direct Effect MC Battle and as a prize, he appeared in Styles P's video "Daddy Get That Cash".
The current configuration of GCH formed as guitarist Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo joined in late 2004, with bassist Eric Roberts joining in mid 2005.
After hearing the song "Taxi Driver", Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy invited the band to one of his shows. Gym Class Heroes then went on to join Pete Wentz's label, Decaydance Records, an imprint of Fueled by Ramen. Travis later said that Stump's support, coupled with the label's touring ethos and family atmosphere, led the band to signing with Decaydance/Fueled by Ramen.
Gym Class Heroes appeared on the Warped Tour in the summer of 2005 and 2006. The band completed their leg of a tour with The All-American Rejects on Nov. 29 in Las Vegas.
Their recent hit "Clothes Off" reached the No# 3 spot in the uk top 40 charts.
Lead singer Travis McCoy is currently working on a side project called Tequila Mockingbird with Nick Scimeca and is due out sometime early next year.
In mid-September 2008, Gym Class Heroes put out their album, "The Quilt". It was recorded during their late 2007 tour with Fall Out Boy and Plain White T's, "Young Wild Things". Soon after toured with Lil' Wayne on his "I Am Music" tour (late 2008).
The next album will be titled The Papercut Chronicles 2. The Stereo Hearts Songfacts reports that the first single from the album, "Stereo Hearts," features Maroon 5 frontman and The Voice coach Adam Levine on the chorus. It was released for download on iTunes on June 14, 2011 and also sent to all radio stations around the world the same day.
Travis McCoy is currently on a humanitarian trip across the globe to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and how to prevent it.
Live Forever
Gym Class Heroes Lyrics
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Do you wanna fight with me
I know it sounds crazy but I can't find solid ground
So do you wanna fight with me
An I been starin' at this window for the past eleven hours
Thinkin' about all the opportunities this window has to offer
From the twenty third floor to the filing cabinet east Manhattan to
An a couple stars twinkle so I started laughin'
And a couple walked by an they looked so happy
I booked this room at this place called the last resort
All my bags are packed I got my jacket an my passport
A first class ticket to the after life you dig me
Now is you is or is you ain't with me
An I fully understand if you got other plans
But I can't see you hand in hand with another man
I been on autopilot since we last spoke
And I don't want to board this flight on a bad note
I want you think about it but either way I'm goin'
An if you really love me then here's the chance to show it
I see a window and all I can think about is
Do you wanna fight with me
I know it sounds crazy but I can't find solid ground
So do you wanna fight with me
We'll live forever, they will write a novel about us
She looked me dead in the eyes
And took me by the hand
Kissed me on the cheek an said baby I understand
You don't have to leave plus I'm scared of heights
So just put down your luggage forget about this flight
You an I you know we been through a lot of things
But it's no reason to start trippin' an arguing
She said you are my king I place no one above you
And I dont have to board a plane for me to show you
An all this talk about the after life is kinda creepy
So lets just go lay down and talk I'm gettin' kinda sleepy
I kinda smiled and we both walked to the window I pulled it shut
And started staring at the sky I wiped a couple tears away
An then we looked at each other an
I could see the starts twinkle in her eyes
I told her about the couple I seen earlier
She said I'm sure they're cute but they're not you and I
I see a window and all I can think about is
Do you wanna fight with me
I know it sounds crazy but I can't find solid ground
So do you wanna fight with me
We'll live forever, they will write a novel about us
I see a window and all I can think about is
Do you wanna fight with me
I know it sounds crazy but I can't find solid ground
So do you wanna fight with me
We'll live forever, they will write a novel about us
The song "Live Forever" by Gym Class Heroes is a romantic ballad about a man who is questioning whether his partner wants to fight for their relationship or if it's time to let go. It begins with the singer gazing out of a window and asking if the listener wants to fight with him. He's been staring out the window for eleven hours and contemplating the possibilities, but he can't seem to find solid ground. The man is unsure about his future and the future of his relationship, so he’s reaching out to his partner to decide what they should do next.
The man confesses that he's booked a room at a “place called the last resort,” which implies that he's ready to move on from the relationship. But before he makes any final decisions, he wants his partner to weigh in. He tells her that he understands if she has other plans, but he doesn’t want to leave on a bad note. He wants her to think about it, and if she loves him, this is her chance to show it.
The second verse is from the woman's perspective. She understands the man's fears and wants him to know that she doesn't want him to leave. She assures him that he's her king, and she doesn't place anyone above him. She finds his talk about the afterlife creepy, and she simply wants to lay down and talk with him. Together they look out the window and at the stars, and the woman tells the man that the couple they saw isn’t them. She reassures the man that they will live forever, and people will write a novel about them.
Overall, the song's meaning is about questioning the strength of a relationship and whether it's worth fighting for or not. The window serves as a metaphor for a decision or a choice, and the stars are symbols of hope and love despite uncertainty. The song is a beautiful reminder that love is about fighting through the difficulties, and despite all odds, we'll live forever in those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
I see a window and all I can think about is
As I stare out of this window for hours, all I can think about is
Do you wanna fight with me
Whether or not you want to take this journey with me, a journey I'm unsure of, let's make it together
I know it sounds crazy but I can't find solid ground
I acknowledge that what I'm about to say may sound irrational, but I'm feeling lost and indecisive about this next step in my life
So do you wanna fight with me
So I ask you, do you want to join me in this uncertain future? To fight for our love and our future together?
We'll live forever, they will write a novel about us
Together we'll create a story so incredible and timeless that it will remain forever in the memories of those who witness it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DISASHI LUMUMBA-KASONGO, ANDRE LYON, TRAVIS MCCOY, MATTHEW MCGINLEY, MARCELLO VALENZANO
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