Dennis Norman (lead guitar)
Greg Joyner (vocals)
Zach Filler (synth/vocals)
Jose Escobar (bass)
Kārlis Indrišonoks (drums)
Dustin Womack (guitar/programming)
They have inked a deal with independent Standby Records for a spring 2009 release. Recording to start in February 2009 with producer Geoff Rockwell (Forever the Sickest Kids, School Boy Humor).
Formed a little over a year ago the band has already started to create a huge buzz garnering over 6.5 million plays on Myspace and playing dates with The Medic Droid, NeverShoutNever!, and Every Bridge Burned. With a buzzing dual-guitar crunch and nosebleed anthemic heights Handshakes and Highfives is creating the kind of music that announces something exciting under rock's sun.
Maybe next time
Handshakes And Highfives Lyrics
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The day that we first met
On that short bus ride home
In my awkward disposition
You found me all alone
You say you didn't know me too well
Truth is you didn't want to
You didn't want to
Well maybe next time
We'll think more on this situation
I know i'm not
I know i'm not
The best decision
Best decision
But take a chance
Hopeless crush
It won't mean much
And then you said my name
And saved me from my shame
The day that we first met
On that short bus ride home
In my awkward disposition
You found me all alone
I know you say you know me to well
Please God don't end this night tonight
Our time has come
To redeem the past
Redeem the past
And make this last
Let's make this
Last
Let's make this last
This is our cry freedom
This is our cry for freedom
The lyrics to Handshakes And Highfives's song Maybe Next Time describe the singer meeting someone on a short bus ride home, who saved him from feeling alone and ashamed due to his awkward disposition. The person he meets initially avoids getting to know him too well, but eventually says his name, giving the singer hope that maybe there will be a next time for them to meet and explore their connection further. The singer acknowledges that he may not be the best decision for this person, but urges them to take a chance on him anyway.
The song's lyrics evoke feelings of vulnerability, hope, and a longing for connection. The lines "And saved me from my shame" and "Please God don't end this night tonight" suggest that the singer hopes to escape his feelings of isolation and find acceptance. Meanwhile, the repeated refrain of "Let's make this last" expresses the singer's desire to cement the moment and continue exploring the possibility of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Shame
This song is about a moment that the singer is ashamed of.
The day that we first met
The moment he is referring to occurred on the day they first met.
On that short bus ride home
The moment he is referring to happened on their shared ride home on the bus.
In my awkward disposition
The singer was feeling awkward and uncomfortable.
You found me all alone
The person he is addressing in the song noticed his discomfort and approached him when he was alone.
You say you didn't know me too well
The person he is addressing claims not to know him very well.
Truth is you didn't want to
The singer believes the real reason the person didn't get to know him better is because they didn't want to.
Well maybe next time
Despite the disappointment of that moment, the singer is hopeful for another opportunity.
We'll think more on this situation
If they have another chance, they will be more intentional about making a connection.
I know i'm not The best decision
The singer is admitting that he may not have been the obvious choice for someone to get to know.
But take a chance
He is encouraging the other person to take a risk on getting to know him better.
Hopeless crush
The singer has been holding onto a crush that feels pointless or impossible.
It won't mean much
He is coming to terms with the fact that this crush may not lead to anything significant.
And then you said my name
But in that moment, the person he is addressing did something that gave him hope.
And saved me from my shame
By taking an interest in him, the other person was able to alleviate some of the shame he had been feeling.
I know you say you know me too well
The other person now claims to know the singer well.
Please God don't end this night tonight
The singer is hoping for more time with the other person.
Our time has come To redeem the past
This is a chance for them to make up for the missed opportunity they had when they first met.
Let's make this last
The singer is hopeful that this connection will have staying power.
This is our cry for freedom
The song is a plea for the freedom to pursue a meaningful connection with someone in spite of past mistakes or missed opportunities.
Contributed by Carson P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.