Hawthorne Heights developed a huge MySpace following that became a catalyst that would launch them from underground to international awareness. The band became regulars on MTV, their signature hit Ohio Is For Lovers the anthem for the new wave of “emo”. Their debut album The Silence In Black And White soon went Gold, and with their second album If Only You Were Lonely, the band scored Victory Records’ biggest ever debut, landing at #3 on the Billboard 200 in 2006. The band appeared on Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel, and became magazine cover stars, sending sales of The Silence… to Platinum status.
In November 2007, whilst in the midst of legal disputes, tragedy struck within the Hawthorne Heights family. Casey Calvert, the much loved guitarist and resident “screamer” of the band, lost his life while on tour, due to an accidental overdose of medications prescribed by his doctor and dentist, which proved to be lethal combination. The effects on the band were evident, both personally and musically.
On August 5 2008, Hawthorne Heights return with Fragile Future, a brand new album. Although the sound is still distinctly Hawthorne Heights, the music, as with the band, has understandably evolved.
“After spending the last 2 years in a deep dark place, we decided to try to find the bright lights again with Fragile Future,” noted singer J.T. Woodruff. “We, as a band, noticed that everyone has tremendous ups and downs, so we wanted this record to communicate that. We chose the title Fragile Future, because it sums up the current state of our band, as well as what is going on in the outside world. We must all make good choices to create a better situation in our lives.”
"With the loss of Casey, and no plans to replace him, we've had to make some obvious changes to our sound on this record,” added drummer Eron Bucciarelli. “Originally there were less screams planned for this record than the second one, but sadly we never got the chance to do even that. This forced us to take a creative approach to certain songs. We've beefed up the guitars in parts, added gang vocals, choirs and all sorts of effects to still capture some of the energy that Casey brought.”
Current Members
JT Woodruff: Vocals/Guitar
Mark McMillon: Guitar
Chris Popadak: Drums
Matt Ridenour: Bass
Previous Members:
Casey Calvert(deceased): Guitar/Backup Vocals
Eron Buciarelli: Drums
Micah Carli: Guitar
For more information, visit: http://www.hawthorneheights.com
BOY
Hawthorne Heights Lyrics
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Who could not fill the void
In his hollow and empty chest
His head is such a mess
She can never find the time
To try and clear his mind
It's as cloudy as the sky
Without a ray of light
I love you like a son
I know your fathers gone
And the damage has been done
Tonight never let me hold you tight
Never got to say goodbye
Out of one and only
One and only night
Everytime he cried
He held it deep inside
So no one would ever know
The boy felt so alone
It could never find the time
To untie all the lies
She's worried about herself
He's crying out for help
He never thought she said
I love you like a son
I know your fathers gone
And the damage has been done
Tonight never let me hold you tight
Never got to say goodbye
Out of one and only
One and only night
Never let me hold you tight
Never got to say goodbye
Out of one and only
One and only night
Heart of gold with a soul to match
I never thought anything could hold me back
I'm waitin
I'm always waitin
I pack my bags and never look back
I didn't know this would be the last
I saw you
I never call you
I pack my bags and never look back
I didn't know this would be the last
I saw you
I never called you
Tonight never let me hold you tight
Never got to say goodbye
Out of one and only
One and only night
Never let me hold you tight
Never got to say goodbye
Out of one and only
One and only night
The lyrics of Hawthorne Heights' song "Boy" are a poignant portrayal of a young boy's struggles with grief and loneliness after losing his father. The opening lines of the song introduce us to the singer - a sad and lonely boy who is unable to fill the void in his hollow and empty chest. The song highlights the boy's emotional confusion and the clouded state of his mind, which makes it difficult for him to communicate his pain to others.
The next few lines paint a picture of a relationship between the boy and someone who could serve as a caretaker or guardian. However, this person seems to be neglectful of the boy's emotional needs, as she never finds the time to try and clear his mind. Meanwhile, the boy's mind is as cloudy as the sky without a ray of light, underscoring the darkness of his emotions.
The chorus, "Tonight never let me hold you tight, never got to say goodbye, out of one and only, one and only night," serves as a plea from the boy to the absent caretaker to hold him, acknowledge his pain, and say goodbye to him. The use of repetition emphasizes the urgency of the boy's need for comfort and closure. The final verse of the song reveals that the boy has a heart of gold and a soul to match, but that he is still waiting for the emotional support that he so desperately needs. The song ends with a reiteration of the chorus, "Never let me hold you tight, never got to say goodbye, out of one and only, one and only night," driving home the boy's loneliness and his unfulfilled desire for companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
One sad and lonely boy
The song is about a single boy who is sad and lonely and has no one in his life.
Who could not fill the void
The boy could not fill the emptiness in his life despite trying very hard.
In his hollow and empty chest
The boy feels empty in his heart as he has no one to love or care for him.
His head is such a mess
The boy's mind is in turmoil and he can't think or see things clearly.
She can never find the time
The person he is looking for help from is too busy to talk to him and help him through his pain.
To try and clear his mind
The boy needs help to clear his thoughts, but the person he is seeking help from doesn't have the time to do so.
It's as cloudy as the sky
The boy's mind is so clouded with emotions that it's like the cloudy sky with no ray of hope.
Without a ray of light
The boy can't see any hope or positive aspect in his life.
He never thought she said
The boy is surprised and hurt that she never told him that she loved him.
I love you like a son
The person he is seeking help from loves him like a son, which the boy didn't know before.
I know your father's gone
The person knows that the boy's father is no more and he is going through a tough time.
And the damage has been done
The loss of his father has left a deep impact on the boy's life and his emotional state.
Tonight never let me hold you tight
The boy wants to be held tightly by the person he is seeking help from to feel loved and cared for.
Never got to say goodbye
The boy never had the chance to say goodbye to the person he loved, which he regrets.
Out of one and only
The boy is sad as he has only one chance in his life at finding love and happiness, which is gone now.
One and only night
The person he loved was only there for one night, and now she is gone forever.
Every time he cried
The boy cried secretly, so that no one could see him or know about his pain.
He held it deep inside
The boy kept his pain and emotions deep inside his heart without sharing them with anyone else.
So no one would ever know
The boy didn't want anyone to know about his pain, so he kept it a secret.
It could never find the time
The person he is seeking help from couldn't find the time to unravel the lies and misunderstandings that the boy has.
To untie all the lies
The boy's life has been complicated by several lies and misunderstandings that need to be sorted before he can find peace.
She's worried about herself
The person he is seeking help from is more concerned about her own issues and problems than helping the boy with his pain.
He's crying out for help
The boy is desperately seeking help and attention from the person he loves and cares for.
Heart of gold with a soul to match
The boy has a heart of gold and a pure soul, matching his kind nature and personality.
I never thought anything could hold me back
The boy didn't think anything could stop him from finding love and happiness, but fate had different plans.
I'm waiting
The boy is waiting for someone to love and care for him.
I'm always waiting
The boy is always waiting and hoping for someone to come and love him and provide solace in his life.
I pack my bags and never look back
The boy is leaving behind his life and past behind, hoping to start anew.
I didn't know this would be the last I saw you
The boy didn't know that it would be the last time he would see the person he loved and cared for.
I never call you
The boy never called the person he loved and cared for, which is now his biggest regret.
Contributed by Kennedy L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.