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
Blue Burns Orange
Hawthorne Heights Lyrics
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Burning blues from butterflies
(Tonight we, Tonight we fly)
Flying faster through the night
Until the orange of morning light
(Dear black goodbye, Dear black goodbye)
I know it's hard to make this work
And I've been waiting for so long
To hold you in my arms
Embrace forever my sweet girl
Water fills these open eyes
(Tonight we fly)
Still flames in valentines
Won't keep me in her mind
(Dear black goodbye, Dear black goodbye)
I know it's hard to make this work
When you're all alone (Alone)
And I've been waiting for so long
To hold you in my arms
Embrace forever my sweet girl [x2]
You are the ghost of everything that I'm not
And I want be [x2]
Dear black goodbye (Goodbye)
Don't forget to write
Your name inside of my life
And I know it's hard to make this work
When you're all alone (Alone)
I've been waiting for so long
To hold you in my arms
Embrace forever my sweet girl [x2]
In Hawthorne Heights song Blue Burns Orange, the lyrics entail the burning of emotions that one experiences after they get out of a relationship. The singer talks about the blues and oranges that keep flying through the night, and how it becomes difficult to sustain a relationship when you are alone. The flames of valentine's still burn, but they won't keep the singer in his former lover's mind. He talks about how he has been waiting for so long to hold her in his arms and never let her go. The singer feels that his current state is inadequate, and he longs to be the person he thinks his former lover wants him to be. The lyrics also touch upon the ephemeral nature of relationships, how people come and go, leaving behind only their memories, and how these memories are sometimes enough to make the ex-partner feel like a ghost of someone they are not.
The repeated use of the phrase "Dear black goodbye" is an indication that the singer is saying farewell to his past, to the relationship he had with his former partner. He also acknowledges that it is often hard to make such relationships work when someone is alone. The song tells the story of a relationship that has ended, but the feelings of regret, longing and heartbreak still persist. It represents the process of trying to move on after a loss, the difficulty of attempting to fill the void that a person leaves when they walk away.
Line by Line Meaning
Bleed these colors open wide
Let go of all emotions and express them fully
Burning blues from butterflies
Feeling intense emotions of both beauty and pain
(Tonight we, Tonight we fly)
We're taking flight into the unknown
Flying faster through the night
Racing through the darkness towards an uncertain future
Until the orange of morning light
When the dawn arrives, bringing a new day
(Dear black goodbye, Dear black goodbye)
Saying goodbye to the dark parts of ourselves and our past
I know it's hard to make this work
Acknowledging the difficulties of maintaining a relationship
When you're all alone (Alone)
Feeling isolated and facing the challenges alone
And I've been waiting for so long
Longing for connection and intimacy
To hold you in my arms
Desiring physical closeness and emotional intimacy
Embrace forever my sweet girl
Wanting to hold onto this love forever
Water fills these open eyes
Tears signify heartache and sorrow
Still flames in valentines
The passion and fire of love that remains
Won't keep me in her mind
Worried that they may be forgotten
(Dear black goodbye, Dear black goodbye)
The past can't keep them trapped in a negative place
You are the ghost of everything that I'm not
The other person embodies all the qualities they lack
And I want be [x2]
Desiring to become more like the other person
Dear black goodbye (Goodbye)
Saying farewell to the negative parts of their lives
Don't forget to write
Remembering the memories and lessons from the past
Your name inside of my life
The impact the other person had on their life
And I know it's hard to make this work
Acknowledging the challenge of making a relationship work
When you're all alone (Alone)
Feeling the weight of loneliness
I've been waiting for so long
Patiently waiting for the right person and moment
To hold you in my arms
Dreaming of physical and emotional connection
Embrace forever my sweet girl [x2]
Wanting to hold onto love forever
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Casey Calvert, Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, James II Woodruff, Matthew Ridenour, Micah Carli
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