"Here's to Us" discusses how the band members like to drink to both the good times and bad. Lzzy described how they have a collection of wine bottles, marked with the date it was drunk, with commemorate the times when the band has drunk to their low points
This is the closing track of Pennsylvania alternative metal band Halestorm's sophomore album, The Strange Case Of... The group premiered this song on December 31, 2011 when they performed it at Crocodile Rock Cafe in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Speaking with About.com, vocalist Lzzy Hale explained that the recording of the album was a "rush job." She said: "We had a handful of songs we had written on the road. Then we got off the road, had 24 hours to pack, then went right into the studio the next day. It was, 'Oh my God, what do we do?' But honestly, with the songwriting this time we weren't thinking too much about it. Last record we were thinking things like if it would have mass appeal, would the label like it, would radio like it? This time we didn't do any of that. We just let the song be whatever it was going to be. That's why it's so eclectic. There's the human element to it, which I enjoy."
Arejay Hale laid down his drums for the album in around two days. He told About.com: "I had to do five or six tracks a day onto two inch tape. So I had to get it right the first time. There's no editing, no ProTools. And it was the day after Lzzy's birthday, so I was hung over. So I just chugged some water and laid down the angriest drum tracks I possibly could."
This song was performed on the 'On My Way' episode of the Fox comedy drama Glee on February 21, 2012. The show's Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) took the lead with a cleaned up version of the tune. Lzzy Hale told About.com: Apparently the song got around. Somebody at our label let it slip, and they (the show) ended up calling. I thought to myself, there are three words in this song that can absolutely not go on Glee. So I ended up recording a clean version for them."
Halestorm recorded a new 'guest version' in 2013 featuring appearances by a number of well-known hard rock and heavy metal musicians. Slash, Brent Smith of Shinedown, Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge and The Conspirators, James Michael of Sixx: A.M, Tyler Connolly of Theory Of A Deadman, David Draiman of Disturbed and Device and Maria Brink of In This Moment all joined the band on this song.
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale explained the song's meaning to Rolling Stone: "We wrote this song literally as our personal anthem," she said. "We've been through a lot together as a band, and we've learned to celebrate the low times as well as the highs. It's about toughin' out and respecting the journey for us, and that's how we have kept it together as a foursome for 10 years! Here's to us!"
Here's to Us
Halestorm Lyrics
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Or maybe we could stick around
For just one more drink, oh yeah
Get another bottle out
Lets shoot the shit
Sit back down
For just one more drink, oh yeah
All the times that we fucked up
Here's to you, fill the glass
'Cause the last few days have kicked my ass
So lets give 'em hell
Wish everybody well, here's to us, here's to us
Stuck it out this far together
Put our dreams through the shredder
Let's toast 'cause things got better
And everything could change like that
And all these years go by so fast
But nothing lasts forever
Here's to us, here's to love
All the times, that we messed up
Here's to you, fill the glass
'Cause the last few nights have kicked my ass
If they give ya hell
Tell em to go fuck themselves, here's to us, here's to us
Here's to all that we kissed
And to all that we missed
To the biggest mistakes
That we just wouldn't trade
To us breaking up
Without us breaking down
To whatever's comin' our way
Here's to us, here's to love
All the times that we fucked up
Here's to you, fill the glass
'Cause the last few days have kicked my ass
So lets give 'em hell
Wish everybody well
Here's to us, here's to love
All the times, that we messed up
Here's to you, fill the glass
'Cause the last few nights have kicked my ass
If they give ya hell
Tell em to go fuck themselves, here's to us, here's to us (Go fuck themselves)
Here's to us, here's to us
Here's to us, here's to us
Here's to us, here's to love
Here's to us, wish everybody well
Here's to us, here's to love
Here's to us, here's to us
The song "Here's to Us" by Halestorm is a celebration of perseverance and shared experiences. The opening lines of the song suggest that the party is over and it's time to go home, but the group wants to stick around for "just one more drink." The lyrics become more significant as the song progresses, celebrating the group's togetherness and the hard times they've overcome.
The chorus repeats the phrase "here's to us," with the lines "here's to love," "all the times that we messed up," and "fill the glass, 'cause the last few days have kicked my ass." The song acknowledges that life is difficult, that everyone makes mistakes, and that it's important to celebrate the good times with the people who matter most.
The bridge dives deeper into the band's collective story, with lines referencing putting their dreams through the shredder, but still being together after all these years. The song acknowledges that life is complicated, but that nothing lasts forever, so it's important to enjoy the moment while you can.
Overall, "Here's to Us" is an anthemic celebration of life's struggles, and the love and togetherness that help us overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
We could just go home right now
We have the option to leave, but we're choosing to stay
Or maybe we could stick around
Instead of leaving, let's stay a while
For just one more drink, oh yeah
Let's have one more drink and enjoy each other's company
Get another bottle out
Let's continue the celebration with more alcohol
Lets shoot the shit
Let's chat and talk about anything and everything
Sit back down
Get comfortable and enjoy the moment
Here's to us, here's to love
Let's raise a glass to ourselves and the love we share
All the times that we fucked up
Despite our mistakes and failures, we're still together
Here's to you, fill the glass
Let's give a toast to you and your contribution to our relationship
'Cause the last few days have kicked my ass
Recent days have been difficult, so let's lift each other up
So lets give 'em hell
Let's take on any challenges that come our way
Wish everybody well
Let's not hold grudges or ill will toward others
Stuck it out this far together
We've come a long way as a couple, and we're still going strong
Put our dreams through the shredder
We've faced setbacks and obstacles, but we kept going
Let's toast 'cause things got better
Despite difficulties, we've grown and improved together
And everything could change like that
Life is unpredictable and things can change quickly
And all these years go by so fast
Time seems to fly by as we continue our journey together
But nothing lasts forever
Everything is temporary, but we'll enjoy this moment while it lasts
Here's to all that we kissed
Let's celebrate all of the good times we've shared together
And to all that we missed
We acknowledge that we've had some rough patches and missed opportunities
To the biggest mistakes
We've made some big mistakes, but we've learned from them
That we just wouldn't trade
Despite regrets, we don't regret our experiences and growth
To us breaking up
We've been through tough times, including possible breakups
Without us breaking down
We've persevered through hard times without giving up
To whatever's comin' our way
We're ready to face the future, whatever it may bring
If they give ya hell
If anyone tries to bring us down or criticize our relationship
Tell em to go fuck themselves
We won't tolerate negativity and will defend our relationship
Here's to us, here's to us
We raise another toast to ourselves and our love
Go fuck themselves
We won't let anyone bring us down or interfere with our relationship
Wish everybody well
We don't hold any grudges and hope for the best for everyone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIELLE BRISEBOIS, TOBY GAD, LIZZY HALE
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LYRICS:
We could just go home right now
Or maybe we could stick around
For just one more drink, oh yeah
Get another bottle out
Let's shoot the shit, sit back down
For just one more drink, oh yeah
Here's to us
Here's to love
All the times that we fucked up
Here's to you
Fill the glass
'Cause the last few days have kicked my ass
So let's give 'em hell
Wish everybody well
Here's to us
Here's to us
Stuck it out this far together
Put our dreams through the shredder
Let's toast 'cause things got better
And everything could change like that
And all these years go by so fast
But nothing lasts forever
Here's to us
Here's to love
All the times that we messed up
Here's to you
Fill the glass
'Cause the last few nights have kicked my ass
If they give you hell
Tell 'em go fuck themselves
Here's to us
Here's to us
Here's to all that we kissed
And to all that we missed
To the biggest mistakes
That we just wouldn't trade
To us breaking up
Without us breaking down
To whatever's coming our way
Here's to us
Here's to love
All the times that we fucked up
Here's to you
Fill the glass
'Cause the last few days have kicked my ass
So let's give 'em hell
Wish everybody well
Here's to us
Here's to love
All the times that we messed up
Here's to you
Fill the glass
'Cause the last few nights have kicked my ass
If they give you hell
Tell 'em go fuck themselves
(Go fuck themselves)
Here's to us
(Here's to us)
Here's to us
(Here's to us)
Here's to us
Here's to love
Here's to us
(Wish everybody well)
Here's to us
Here's to love
Here's to us
Here's to us
@melina84able
Why can't they put more songs like this on the radio? This is what music really is. ROCK ON!!!
@samadams8815
Hek yeahs!!!
@christopherlawrence4727
Melina Lieswanti Just tell all the little girls out there to stop buying the same old crap and somehow help them discover this!
@melina84able
Christopher Lawrence Yes I do that as often as I could, but one day if I have kids, I'll definitely make them to listen to this kind of music daily LOL
@melina84able
Mental1m33 I will do that, but first I have to find the one man I'm gonna marry & start a family with. Wish me luck :)
Btw, my name is Melina, not Meline :)
@Mental1m33
Melina Lieswanti Sorry bout that :) Not a good at typing. And I wish you all the luck in the world :D
@dicebagdaryl
My wife and I had this played at our wedding. :) It's our song. :D
@dragonstaz123
+Brent Hewitson
Been with my girlfriend for 16 years but if we ever decide to get married this is the song. Can i borrow it ? :)
@davidengkima
hahahha fantastic
@dicebagdaryl
dragonstaz123 Go for it, bro! Wife her! ;)