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
Cross Me Off Your List
Hawthorne Heights Lyrics
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It makes this all worth the wait
But causes us to separate
And I don't know how I should feel (i should feel)
These lies make it seem so real
Can you see this or wear it on your wrist
The mark you always missed
Can you feel this cross me off your list
She's everything you wanted
The mark you always missed
With dry eyes, steady hands
I tried so hard to understand
Why you left us all alone
Three broken hearts with a broken home
And I don't know how I should feel (i should feel)
These lies make it feel so real
Can you see this or wear it on your wrist
It's everything you wanted
The mark you always missed
Can you feel this cross me off your list
She's everything you wanted
The mark you always missed
(cross me off - cross me off your list)
Can you see this or wear it on your wrist
It's everything you wanted
The mark you always missed
Can you see this or wear it on your wrist
It's everything you wanted
The mark you always missed
Can you feel this cross me off your list
She's everything you wanted
The mark you always missed
Hawthorne Heights' "Cross Me Off Your List" is a poignant song about the aftermath of a broken home and how lies can create a divide between people. The first verse talks about how we sometimes focus on the negative things about someone, which causes distances between them, even though it's worth the wait. The lead vocalist then sings about his confusion and how lies can feel so real, making him uncertain of how to feel.
The chorus talks about someone who is everything you ever wanted but could never have, and how this person is like a mark that you always missed. The phrase "cross me off your list" could be interpreted as someone being fed up with the chase, or it could be about the lead vocalist wanting to cut ties with someone who wants what they can't have. The second verse delves deeper into the emotional impact of a broken family, with the lead vocalist trying to understand why he was left alone with two other broken hearts. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, which might suggest the cyclical nature of the situation or how some things never change and are always out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let us concentrate on all those things you love to hate
Focusing on the negative only makes things worse, but it's worth the wait to see if we can make it work. This, however, is causing a rift between us.
It makes this all worth the wait
The anticipation of what might happen is worth the wait, despite the negativity.
But causes us to separate
The focus on negativity is causing us to grow apart.
And I don't know how I should feel (i should feel)
I'm unsure of my emotions because the lies are clouding my judgment.
These lies make it seem so real
The lies are so convincing that it feels like reality.
Can you see this or wear it on your wrist
Do you see the truth or will you wear the lies like an accessory?
It's everything you wanted
The lies are what you wanted to hear, but they are not the truth.
The mark you always missed
You've been looking for something that never existed and missed what was truly important.
Can you feel this cross me off your list
I want you to realize that I'm not what you wanted and to remove me from your desires.
She's everything you wanted
The lies have created an image of someone perfect, but they don't exist.
With dry eyes, steady hands
I'm trying to be strong and composed despite the pain.
I tried so hard to understand
I've put in the effort to see things from your perspective.
Why you left us all alone
You abandoned us, leaving us to deal with the aftermath.
Three broken hearts with a broken home
Your actions have shattered our family and our hearts.
(cross me off - cross me off your list)
Please remove me from your desires.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Casey Calvert, Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, James II Woodruff, Matthew Ridenour, Micah Carli
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