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.
Under the Bridge
Gym Class Heroes Lyrics
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to under the bridge,
I'll always have a best friend
in the city I live.
Sometimes I feel
I don't have a partner
Sometimes I feel
Is the city I live in
This big rotten apple
As lonely as I am
Together we cry
I drive on her streets
'Cause she's my companion
I walk through her hills
'Cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds
And she kisses me windy
I never worry
Now that is a lie
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
It's hard to believe
That there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe
That I'm all alone
At least I have her love
The city she loves me
Lonely as I am
Together we cry
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
From the highest to high, to
the lowest of low.
From the hottest of hot, to
the coldest of cold
From the day we pop out, to
the day we grow old
From the four track tapes to
over 10 million sold
From the poorest of poor, to
the richest of rich
Already told ya ass before
that simple living's a
bitch (biatch)
From up above the clouds to
under the bridge,
I'll always have a best friend
in the city I live.
The bridge is over,
the bridge is over
[ repeat till end ]
The song "Under the Bridge" by Gym Class Heroes is a cover of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' hit song of the same name. It tells the story of the singer's close relationship with the city he lives in, which is often a juxtaposition of beauty and decay. While the singer implies that he is alone, he highlights the fact that he always has his city as a companion, whether he is driving through its streets or walking through its hills. He speaks of the city as though it is a person, capable of loving and understanding him in a way that he cannot find in any other human being.
The chorus serves as a plea for the city to take him away from the pain that he feels. He longs to be taken to the place he loves, which could be interpreted as a reference to the place where he feels most at peace or where he feels most connected to his city. The song suggests that the city is a source of both joy and sadness in equal measure, and that the singer cannot imagine living anywhere else.
Overall, "Under the Bridge" is a moving testament to the power of place and the relationships that we forge with the locations in which we live our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
From up above the clouds,
to under the bridge,
I'll always have a best friend
in the city I live.
No matter where I go in life, whether it's to the highest of highs or the lowest of lows, I know that my city will always be my home, my best friend.
Sometimes I feel
I don't have a partner
Sometimes I feel
Like my only friend
Is the city I live in
This big rotten apple
As lonely as I am
Together we cry
Sometimes, I feel like I have no one to turn to, like even my closest friends have abandoned me. But then I remember that even though the city can be harsh, it's also a place where people can come together and support each other.
I drive on her streets
'Cause she's my companion
I walk through her hills
'Cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds
And she kisses me windy
I never worry
Now that is a lie
I rely on my city to give me a sense of purpose and belonging. It's where I feel most at ease and where I can do good without worrying too much about the outcome. But deep down, I know that the city can be just as fickle and unpredictable as life itself.
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
There was a time when I felt lost and alone, but my city helped me find my way back to myself. I never want to feel like that again, so I ask my city to guide me and keep me safe.
It's hard to believe
That there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe
That I'm all alone
At least I have her love
The city she loves me
Lonely as I am
Together we cry
Sometimes, it's hard to accept the fact that we're alone and that there's no one else we can rely on. But I know that my city loves me and will always be there for me, no matter what. And when we're together, we can share our pain and console each other.
From the highest to high, to
the lowest of low.
From the hottest of hot, to
the coldest of cold
From the day we pop out, to
the day we grow old
From the four track tapes to
over 10 million sold
From the poorest of poor, to
the richest of rich
Already told ya ass before
that simple living's a
bitch (biatch)
From up above the clouds to
under the bridge,
I'll always have a best friend
in the city I live.
We all come from different places, with different backgrounds and experiences. But no matter what, we share a bond that transcends our differences: our love for our city. From the highest highs to the lowest lows, our city is always there for us, and we are there for it.
The bridge is over,
the bridge is over
[ repeat till end ]
The bridge is a symbol of our connection to our city and to each other. And even when the bridge is gone or broken, our city remains, and our friendship endures.
Contributed by Aiden H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.