Formed in Dayton, Ohio in 2001. Playing from the start on self-booked tours… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in Dayton, Ohio in 2001. Playing from the start on self-booked tours across the country gave them some initial national exposure, but they weren't signed to Victory Records until late 2003.

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

Flux Capacitor
Hawthorne Heights Lyrics

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lets just hope
we can make it out alive
nothing hurts worse
than knowing
be anywhere
with anyone again
nothing hurts worse
than knowing

it hurts so bad inside
to know that your gone
maybe ill take your picture
to make this last longer
it hurts so bad inside
to know that your gone
maybe ill take your picture
it hurts so bad inside
without you
you make me feel this way
without you

lets just hope
we can make it out alive
nothing hurts worse
than knowing
be anywhere with anyone again
nothing hurts worse
than knowing

and if we try
to make it out alive
nothing hurts worse than knowing
lets just try
to make it out alive
nothing hurts worse than knowing
and if we try
to make it out alive
nothing hurts worse than knowing

lets just hope
we can make it out alive
nothing hurts worse than knowing
lets just hope
we can make it out alive
nothing hurts worse than knowing

lets just hope
lets just hope
lets just hope

lets just hope
we can make it out alive

Overall Meaning

The song "Flux Capacitor" by Hawthorne Heights is a melancholic ballad about the pain that comes with losing someone you love. The lyrics express a desire to make it out alive, which can be interpreted as a metaphorical journey towards healing and acceptance. The repetition of the phrase "nothing hurts worse than knowing" emphasizes the emotional weight of the loss, and the line "maybe I'll take your picture to make this last longer" suggests a desperate attempt to hold onto memories and keep the person alive in some way.

The chorus of the song represents the main theme of hope and the desire to survive. The lyrics suggest that by making an effort to live on, the pain can eventually be eased. The repetition of the phrase "lets just hope we can make it out alive" is a reminder to keep fighting and pushing through even when things feel unbearable. The struggle to cope with loss is expressed through the intensity of the vocals, which rise and fall in response to the emotional rollercoaster of grieving.

Overall, "Flux Capacitor" is a powerful song that captures the complex emotions of loss and the challenge of moving forward. It conveys a sense of hopelessness and desperation that is tempered by a message of resilience and determination to carry on.

Line by Line Meaning

let's just hope
We wish or desire for something to happen and are placing our hope in that outcome.

we can make it out alive
We are facing a difficult situation and hoping to come out of it alive and well.

nothing hurts worse
There is nothing that causes more pain or distress than what we are currently experiencing.

than knowing
The specific source of pain or distress is the knowledge of something that has happened or will happen.

be anywhere
We have the ability to go anywhere we want, but without a certain person, it doesn't feel the same.

with anyone again
Although we have the freedom to be with anyone we choose, it doesn't mean we will feel the same way without a certain person by our side again.

it hurts so bad inside
The pain of loss or separation is so intense that it's affecting us emotionally.

to know that you're gone
The source of our sadness and pain is due to the absence of someone we care about, who has passed away or left us.

maybe I'll take your picture
We are trying to preserve the memory of someone we miss by taking a photo of them in order to hold onto that image for longer.

to make this last longer
We are trying to prolong the moment or feeling of being with someone we care about by capturing their image to look back on later.

without you
We are experiencing life or a certain situation without someone we care about, and it's not the same as it was when they were with us.

you make me feel this way
The source of our intense emotions or feelings is due to the presence or absence of someone we care about.

and if we try
There is a possibility that things could change or improve if we make the effort or attempt to do something differently.

lets just try
We are willing to attempt to make a change or improve our situation despite the pain or difficulty involved.

lets just hope
We are holding onto the possibility or chance of a positive outcome despite the obstacles or challenges we face.

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