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
Dead In The Water
Hawthorne Heights Lyrics
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I need this right now to figure myself out
Cutting through the ribbons of self doubt
I never thought you'd see me this way
You are the worst and I am to blame
Close the door, lock it tight
They don't know your safe tonight
Believe I'm there and hold me close
She is in my bloodstream tonight she's leading me
The moon is filled with red's and blues
I follow where she leads into the darkness
Trying out my fangs, she's a ghost, a silhouette
Calling out my name
These lies we fall into, the pieces I left you
Of your favorite picture torn into two
I never thought we'd end up this way
You are the worst, I am to blame
Close the door, lock it tight
They don't know your safe tonight
Turn on a song that means the most
Believe I'm there and hold me close
She is in my bloodstream tonight she's leading me
The moon is filled with reds and blues
I follow where she leads into the darkness
Trying out my fangs, she's a ghost, a silhouette
Calling out my name
(So close the door and lock it tight
Then I'll know your safe tonight
Turn on the song that means the most
Believe I'm there and hold me close)
Close the door, lock it tight
They don't know your safe tonight
Turn on a song that means the most
Believe I'm there and hold me close
She is in my bloodstream tonight she's leading me
The moon is filled with reds and blues
I follow where she leads into the darkness
Trying out my fangs, she's a ghost, a silhouette
Calling out my name
The lyrics of Hawthorne Heights’ “Dead in the Water” describe the feelings of a person who is struggling with doubt and uncertainty in their life. The singer describes the feeling of being lost and the struggles that come with self-doubt. He talks about the medicine that is blending into his blood and mentions the cutting of the ribbons of self-doubt, indicating his attempts to overcome his struggles. He admits to being the worst and acknowledges that he is to blame for his situation.
The singer then talks about closing the door and locking it tight to ensure safety, and turning on a song that holds very special meaning. The lyrics act as a plea to be held close and believed in, and the mention of the moon being filled with reds and blues indicates a sense of melancholy and emotion.
The chorus repeats the same plea for safety and comfort while also indicating that the woman he is intimately connected to is in his bloodstream, leading him through the darkness. The singer tries out his fangs, suggesting he may be ready to take on some of the challenges that come with overcoming his self-doubts.
Line by Line Meaning
The medicine is blending in it's in the blood with oxygen
The drugs are starting to take effect and are now mixed with my bloodstream, making it hard to breathe.
I need this right now to figure myself out
I'm using drugs to escape my problems and find clarity within myself.
Cutting through the ribbons of self doubt
I'm trying to overcome my insecurities and self-doubt with the help of these drugs.
I never thought you'd see me this way
I'm surprised that you're seeing me at my lowest, most vulnerable point.
You are the worst and I am to blame
I blame you for everything that's happened, but in reality, it's my fault too.
Close the door, lock it tight
They don't know your safe tonight
Turn on a song that means the most
Believe I'm there and hold me close
I'm urging you to lock the door and be safe while listening to our favorite song, so you can feel like I'm there with you.
She is in my bloodstream tonight she's leading me
The moon is filled with reds and blues
I follow where she leads into the darkness
Trying out my fangs, she's a ghost, a silhouette
Calling out my name
I'm personifying the drugs as a woman in my bloodstream, guiding me into a dark, unknown world where I'm trying to figure myself out. Despite how powerful the drugs seem, they're all in my head.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Casey Calvert, Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, James II Woodruff, Matthew Ridenour, Micah Carli
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