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
Language Lessons
Hawthorne Heights Lyrics
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You are my first dissection spilling my insides
Lets write our names with the blood that's in our cheeks
So it won't wash away if I don't come home for weeks
If I don't come home...
I never said (never said)
I let her go when she said she was leaving
So whisper softly
And don't forget
To tell me how you feel in five words or less
I knew I should have never offered you the world
The nights are full of faces you're the only girl
Save my world from disaster
Make my heart stop beating faster
Ask the question, here's the answer
I need you now and I can't stand this
I never said (never said)
This would be easy
I let her go when she said she was leaving
So whisper softly
And don't forget
To tell me how you feel in five words or less
Just tell me how you feel...
I need your voice tonight...
Just tell me how you feel...
Whoa, whoa...
So whisper softly and don't forget
To tell me how you feel in five words or less
I never said (never said)
This would be easy
I let her go when she said she was leaving
So whisper softly
And don't forget
To tell me how you feel in five words or less
The song "Language Lessons" by Hawthorne Heights is a love song about the confusion, heartbreak, and desperation of a relationship falling apart. The lyrics are heartfelt and raw, with a mix of sadness and hope. The first two lines in the song reveal the singer's feeling of vulnerability and exposure, comparing himself to a dissection. He feels like he is being torn apart and exposed through love, and he hopes that the confusion and pain he feels can be communicated through the song. The lines "Let's write our names with the blood that's in our cheeks/So it won't wash away if I don't come home for weeks" reveal the desperation and fear of losing the person he loves. He wants to leave his mark and make sure he is remembered, even if he is away for a while.
The second verse talks about the regret of offering too much to his partner and the realization that he needs her now more than ever. He admits that he never said it would be easy and let someone he loved go, but he hopes that this new person can soothe his broken heart. The chorus repeats the message that he needs to hear her feelings, such as "tell me how you feel in five words or less." The final verse emphasizes how the singer yearns to hear his lover's voice tonight, and he hopes that she can save him from disaster and make his heart stop beating faster. Overall, the song is a plea for communication, love, and honesty in the context of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope this song can tell you how I feel tonight
The artist hopes that their music can express their current emotions to their listeners.
You are my first dissection spilling my insides
The subject of the song is the first person to dissect the artist's inner thoughts and emotions, leaving them vulnerable.
Lets write our names with the blood that's in our cheeks
So it won't wash away if I don't come home for weeks
If I don't come home...
The two individuals should symbolically mark their bond so that it cannot be erased, even if they are physically apart for an extended period of time. There is an underlying fear that the artist may not return home.
I never said (never said)
This would be easy
I let her go when she said she was leaving
So whisper softly
And don't forget
To tell me how you feel in five words or less
The artist prefaces the relationship as being difficult, one that they acknowledged from the start. They parted ways with the previous partner gracefully. The artist wants open communication with the new partner but with a limit of five words or less to keep it simple.
I knew I should have never offered you the world
The nights are full of faces you're the only girl
Save my world from disaster
Make my heart stop beating faster
Ask the question, here's the answer
I need you now and I can't stand this
The artist regrets setting unrealistic expectations for their partner by offering them the world. The artist acknowledges that they are just one of many potential partners, but the subject is the only one that exists in their world. The artist feels that their world is crumbling, but the subject can save them from disaster. The subject's presence causes the artist's heart to race. The artist pleads for the subject's assistance and confesses that they cannot continue without them.
Just tell me how you feel...
I need your voice tonight...
Just tell me how you feel...
Whoa, whoa...
The artist wants to hear the subject's feelings expressed directly and urgently. The artist requires a comforting presence tonight.
So whisper softly and don't forget
To tell me how you feel in five words or less
I never said (never said)
This would be easy
I let her go when she said she was leaving
So whisper softly
And don't forget
To tell me how you feel in five words or less
The artist repeats their desire for gentle communication and brief messages. They reiterate that the relationship will be difficult but that they are willing to let go of past partners. The artist concludes by emphasizing their desire for a specific type of interaction with their new partner.
Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing
Written by: Casey Calvert, Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, James II Woodruff, Matthew Ridenour, Micah Carli
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