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

Rescue Me
Hawthorne Heights Lyrics

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Rescue me
From everything
I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe

Every other day
I sit and wait for the same bad news
Can you hear me say
I've got nothing left to lose
Someone please start making sense
And beg the lord for accidents
I've seen the worst case scenario
Slowly letting go

Rescue me
From everything
I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe

Rescue me
From everything
I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe

Rescue me
From everything
I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe

Rescue me
From everything
I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe

Rescue me
From everything
I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe

Rescue me
From everything

I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hawthorne Heights' song Rescue Me reflect a sense of desperation and a longing for someone to come to the rescue. The lines "The Midnight air will do you well" and "Believe, I miss your taste, I miss your smell" indicate a desire to be comforted and reassured. The song seems to be about a person who feels overwhelmed by their circumstances, and is asking for someone to come and help them find a way out. The lyrics "I've got nothing left to lose" show how desperate they are to escape their situation.

The chorus of Rescue Me repeats the phrase "rescue me from everything" several times, emphasizing the need to be rescued. The line "I wish I could breathe" is especially poignant, suggesting that the person feels suffocated by their situation and is struggling to stay alive. The second verse further emphasizes the desperation of the situation, with the lines "Someone please start making sense" and "I've seen the worst case scenario slowly letting go". The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is barely holding on, and who needs help urgently.

Overall, the lyrics to Rescue Me express a sense of hopelessness and a desire to be rescued from a seemingly impossible situation. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this message, suggesting that the person is crying out for help and hoping that someone will answer their call.

Line by Line Meaning

Just Breathe
Relax, calm down and take a deep breath

The Midnight air will do you well
The fresh and cool night air can be refreshing and rejuvenating

Believe
Have faith that everything will work out for the best

I miss your taste, I miss your smell
I long for the familiar and comforting sensations of being with you

The past mistakes that brought you here
The missteps and errors of your past led you to this difficult and trying moment

I'll break the fall for you my dear
I'll cushion the impact and soften the blow of whatever obstacle or challenge you face

I'll ask the nurse for bandages
I'll seek medical help and treatment for your physical or emotional wounds

And send me on my way
I'll do all I can to aid you before I take my leave

Rescue me
Save me from the difficulties and struggles that beset me

From everything
From all troubles and woes, both big and small

I just wanna live
I simply desire to survive and thrive

I wish I could breathe
I yearn for a release from anxiety and stress that feels like suffocation

Every other day
On a frequent and regular basis

I sit and wait for the same bad news
I endure the agony of anticipation for negative outcomes that are likely to happen again and again

Can you hear me say
Can you perceive my cries for help and my expressions of anguish?

I've got nothing left to lose
I have exhausted all my resources and am at the end of my rope

Someone please start making sense
Someone, anyone, offer some logic and reason to help alleviate my confusion and despair

And beg the lord for accidents
Pray for the unpredictable or seemingly coincidental events that may bring about a positive change of circumstance

I've seen the worst case scenario
I have witnessed the most unfavorable outcome that could occur

Slowly letting go
Gradually losing hope or giving up control of the situation

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, Micah Carli, Matthew Ridenour, James II Woodruff

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@iminvisible9779

4y↑14

Just Breathe
The Midnight air will do you well
Believe
I miss your taste, I miss your smell
The past mistakes that brought you here
I'll break the fall for you my dear
I'll ask the nurse for bandages
And send me on my way
Rescue me
From everything
I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe
Every other day
I sit and wait for the same bad news
Can you hear me say
I've got nothing left to lose
Someone please start making sense
And beg the lord for accidents
I've seen the worst case scenario
Slowly letting go
Rescue me
From everything
I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe
Rescue me
From everything
I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe
Rescue me
From everything
I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe
Rescue me
From everything
I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe
Rescue me
From everything
I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe
Rescue me
From everything
I just wanna live
I wish I could breathe

All comments from YouTube:

@krysduhxp

10y↑156

this was my go-to song when i felt like being a worthless emo kid back in middle school-10th grade. its such a weird/relieving feeling listening to it years later. i owe these guys my life because this song kept me from ending all the good that was planned for my future.

@a.c.4206

5y↑6

Dude, I can safely say that your comment sums up my feelings about this song. Listening to this song and Ohio is for lovers, Saying Sorry, Niki fm and Decembers on the bus ride home after a full day of nothing but s**t. Who knew that this is what the future would hold? I'm glad I stayed for the ride :)

@bigrowan15housden.79

4y↑1

Same but I'm 13

@infamas619

4y↑4

Same but I grew up to be a loser who likes good music.

@enriquegandarilla9295

21w

@infamas619 😂 hate to admit me too

@YashiraAlambares

5y↑193

RIP to Casey. 27 years old and always reminisce on my early middle school to early high school days. Hawthorne Heights was amazing.

@snoogans349

4y↑8

...the damn "27 Club"

@alishalachine2893

4y↑6

@E u an original member who passed away. He did amazing screams.

@frankienoe4815

3y↑5

Bought the silence in black in white while I was working doing disaster recovery during hurricane katrina. Never heard them just took a chance cause the album covers tick out to me. Still to this day it's my favorite album ever. It paints a picture only they know how to paint.

@divanymartinezfernandez8333

3y↑1

@Q V ....

@fever_spike

@Q V Their rhythm guitarist…he died in November 2007 from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs.

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@cmd4789

1y↑7

This album consistently provides timeless hope. 🖤💜🧡💚

@sav4397

8y↑61

its weird how a band like this that no one really knew much about had such a strong cult following. these guys really helped a lot of people, i have listened to a lot of people during my younger years and i honestly think these guys alone helped get me through a lot of shit. looking back on my teenage years the 4 bands that come to mind were A7X, taking back sunday, H.H., and nirvana

@jakethepillowsnake4098

5y↑2

Hella feel it! For me it was HH, Green Day, Sum 41, and Silverstein.

@Caffeinated-DaVinci

4y↑3

Hawthrone Heights and Halifax for me. I'll always come back for another listen, these guys basically stopped me from committing suicide.

@BhavikPatel1710

5y↑28

I first heard this song when it came preloaded in the Sony USB mp3 player. Fell in love with this song after finding it after so many years.

@jazzinstinct

do you remember other songs that are in it? I remember Closer - Travis was also there

@shreyaagarwal3892

@Reza Natsir I think one was - I'll be waiting for you -ABBA

@farhanasheikh6883

Same here @bhavik patel

@BhavikPatel1710

@Reza Natsir @Shreya Agarwal I don't remember any other song unfortunately. The only thing I remember is that I used to play this song on repeat and then give the player back to my sister.

@ziad2089

Same here.. bought it in Malaysia ☺️

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@heidibaby007

7y↑32

24 years old & Im still proud too have their autographed CD from 10 years ago! awesome!

@TheBlackjack182

7y↑2

You're so lucky :3

@jaimetoutant1136

7y↑2

I have one too. They are rare with the full band's signatures. It is a gem, hang on to it.

@TaylorLee

20w

I HAVE ONE TOO!!! Was it from the Fall out Boy concert? I swear that was the best lineup of artists ever: The Hush Sound, From First to Last, Hawthorne Heights, All American Rejects and Fall out boy!!

@e.t.2230

22w↑1

I remember loving this song on MTV in summer 2010 going into sophomore year lol they only played music videos after midnight and I stayed up all night watching them lol

@iminvisible9779

4y↑14

@laquanny2009

7y↑61

LOVE THIS BAND along with Silverstein

@owwsdingatlaga8633

4y↑7

Couldnt agree more with silverstein, the used, senses fail, saosin

@dyto5980

4y↑2

@owws di nga tlaga? senses fail!!!

@eduardonafarrate7459

3y↑2

you forgot finch!

@owwsdingatlaga8633

2y↑2

Sorry my bad finch

@kpbennett7743

3y↑4

Ben 10: Alien Swarm was definitely not on my top 100 movies list, but they did introduce me to Hawthorne Heights (top 5 fav band list) right before middle school, so for that I'm grateful

@tannerba5467

10y↑8

we need more bands like this

@alanjohnsonbmw

3y↑5

I completely forgot this song existed. What a shot of nostalgia 💉

@323johnnybravo

3y↑1

Same bro.

@xxthegamecollectorxx4673

3y↑27

31 years old, war veteran, father, husband... still come back to the "emo" music even though its dead. i grew up on this stuff, it's the best and i cant believe it died out. Wont be putting skinny jeans back on anytime soon though.

@owwsdingatlaga8633

2y↑1

Same ❤️ the emo music save lives.

@breaksbabe81

2y↑2

Emo's not dead. It's in the dark corners still bleeding emotions. You just gotta look for it. There are lots of bands, especially Hawthorne Heights, that are still producing solid EMO tunes.

@thomasthorpe6095

32 years old. Father and my kids listen as well right here with ya bud

@whyyes6428

@breaksbabe81What is considered the original emo scene of the early to mid/late 2000's has finished. The people have grown up and moved on. It's a natural progression. The 'emo revival' is just a revival in the image of the original. I'm sorry you weren't there. Social niches are almost gone within our societies, social media eliminated it.

@ScooobTube

10y↑12

I love them-they got me through a lot of stuff when I was younger and still now<3

@KarolaSylar

8y↑4

this is so beautiful. and i'm not even suicidal or having any problem right now. i just suddenly remembered this song and looked it up here and i never realised that this song is just beautiful.

@kriscody3577

3y↑1

His voice just got better and better . It was kinda soft and shy and progressed to really powerful over the years. Always loved this band...

@m1n1joyce74

4y↑4

its still holds on me.... there's something which helps everyone in this song at some point.... still its my fav.🖤❤️🖤

@MissVannahJane

2y↑8

2021 BABY and I still feel 17 at 28 when I hear this😝🤘🥺🖤😭😭🙌🙌

@miguelsolis422

10y↑6

This is a excellent song, congratulations Hawthorne Heights

@gjmarkjesse1324

3y↑2

They're still the best band to ever play. I remember mostly everyone in my high school would hate on Hawthrone Heights for absolutely no reason, but I'd be a emo'd out with t shirts, jamming this album loud AF on my way to school when i finally got my firdt beater of a car. Now all those same people acting like they've been life long HH fans from the start.
For me, Hawthorne Heights for life!!!!

@Tasdanian

8y↑61

I was 16 years old and on Prozac when this song was released on YouTube. My girlfriend and I at the time were very suicidal, and this song helped ME tremendously.

Thank you for making me feel alive for all the times I didn't want to live.

@donniedowner1686

Glad to hear that......great how songs can open peoples eyes.

@Tuatha_De_Gaming

8y↑3

You look like a pretty cool person so i'm glad you were helped by this amazing band <3

@matthewtowers2565

7y↑1

same I'm glad this song helped you we are all one and I might not know you but I wish you all the best in the future

@babycakesface27

7y↑1

Cheree White damn right. It helped me when I hated myself during high school

@benjamindorough6129

@YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPCGamer Thirsty. No response though.

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@janieroberson8350

7y↑2

When you look put together on the outside nobody knows your screaming for love on the inside always brings me to tears each time I listen to this song

@juanscreamo1611

5y↑3

2019 and I still love this song..

@josechintarijuarez5581

42w

Exelente tema

@PNGCris

13y

It upsets me that Hawthorne Heights just got a VEVO account. They should have had one long ago. They definitely deserve more view than they have now. Great Band. Thank you for making your inspiring music.

@EyedCrown

8y↑2

Thanks a lot Hawthorne Heights, your music helped me a lot in the darkest times <3

@sonnylopez21

Glad to see this song helped many others. As I listen to this song I still remember staying up late at night on a school night listening to this song and many more like it in my room and just contemplating life. Now nearly a decade later. It reminds me how far I came and sadly how fast time flys.

@elizabethtaylor7946

When you have to search this song because you are in a mood. This song helped me in school and I sure do need it now! You cannot beat this song!

@TheHumanEwok

6y↑2

This was on my first mp3 player, I still know it word for word even though this is the first time I've listened to it in 6 years

@jakethepillowsnake4098

Dude same! I had all their albums on it :3

@tonytone094

10y↑1

Amazing band.

@ImpairedSmile

12y

This, and other Hawthorne Heights videos, deserve A HELL LOT MORE VIEWS!

@LenseAuto

12y

This band is as recognized as it should be.

@y_a_s_m_i_n_n_n

4y↑77

2020 anyone?

This just brought back so many memories from high school.

@mikeclemets863

402 k wow needs a milli

@rickrod0226

@Yasmin Dominguez same here

@thomashendrikx5949

@yasmin yeah pretty much high school memories. So many memories

@eduardojavieribarraortiz1921

Yasmin, hablas español?

@alejandropinedo1552

3y↑2

2021

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@kurafutar

7y↑5

この曲本当に好きです。毎日寝る時に聞いてました

@Danielaangelicaaltam

11y

I love this song!

@AllTimeLow2468

11y

I used to listen to this song all the time and then stopped (I don't even know why I would) and lately I've been listening to HH again and I knew I had to find this song. When i finally did I was so happy. Just as amazing as it was back then

@thenorthernedge

you guys still & always will rock

@SuperToasterrr

12y

This song makes me feel good. I hate my life so much to where i honestly want it to end. I could say i want to be "Rescued" but what is there to rescue.

@rockmetalplaylists5595

6y↑7

Deserves wayyyy more views!

@AlwaysMadBro

12y↑4

I remember when this video debuted on MTV♥ Casey Calvert, you are deeply missed.

@champ1114

12y

Theres so much in life to look forward to and still to come. Its hard but hang in there from one person to a next seriously.

@JohnDoe-ly9rw

Even after 5+years I still know this word for word

@fatefulpig828

4y↑6

Anyone still jamming when in their feels in 2020

@Dravenic1

12y

i always love this song

@IHEARTNURSING1

12y

i miss this band i will always love this band

@OwlABAM

9y↑34

you know when your parents says " back in my day was the best kind of music" now when we have kids we'll say that to out kids about Hawthorne Heights, Silverstein, Dear Whoever and many maany more, man i miss this scene

@2thuggg

9y↑2

Haha I've never been a fan of 80s Rock. I call it daddy rock.
But it's crazy that in a decade, the daddy rock my kids will think of is the genre "emo" hahaha can't wait to show them the beauty of lyrics

@questionmark3666

They all still around with new albums and tours

@thomashendrikx5949

Oof this one hits me right in the feels, even six years later

@schiegirl

12y↑3

Have fun, they're def still a good band to go see, saw them last year in Warwick and it was a great show.

@deathangelization

10y

My favorite time of my life is when JT came to my town an did a acoustic show for a small coffee shop. It was the best day of my life to meet my hear.

@priatalat

3y↑1

For our guitar class final we had to pick a song, write the tabs out, and basically be the teacher and play it with the class. That was 12 years, and I picked this song.

@LucidOnyxxx

11y

I don't know why but every single time I hear this song it reinds me of Casey, the words just make me think of him, Casey don't worry I will Rescue You, actually all of us will! <3

@sheikhmohsin57

3y↑3

Never imagined this song would have such a low count on YouTube. Truly shocked!

@justkillmeplz170

5y↑7

Lol, i remember back when i had 7 years old and my big sister bought me this mp3 and this song was already in it and i really like it alott, good days

@MileeWilson

10y

I was in love with this song!

@vilefoulflawed

5y↑1

i cant explain the overwhelming emo mood this takes me back to that i LOVE

@wavvous

5y↑3

The chorus hit and I was suddenly a 13 year old again.

@nivekos581

Damn. When nostalgia hits you so hard you'd cry.

@wannafightforme

yeah i cry about the times where my dad put his sperm into my mom when this came out #rockon 🤘🎸

@obrebel0

8y↑1

Can't wait to see these guys next Thursday.

@goonholiday656

Album is 14 years old today!

@jasberrryy

11y

Never really knew about them, but I saw this on MTV when I was about eight years old. I'm glad I found the song. I remember when they showed the music video and talked about the member that died in their sleep.. Sad.

@SlayrKris

13y

All right! I LOVE this song! ^_\\

@paranormalplayboy2082

6y↑2

Even tho i am a K-pop Fan , i love this song a lot , also i love J-rock Music :)

@thomashendrikx5949

4y↑3

At 30, it's good to know now that I'm not just an emo teenager, but also an emo adult

@_Dat_Edgy_Boi_

3y↑3

It was never a phase

@ryanbrown7508

3y↑3

First song without Casey! To this day it’s still sad! I had a ticket to the show in Detroit the next day before the horrible news. 😢

@1800stfulilhoe

5y↑1

23 and I still remember getting Fragile Future with the bonus DVD for Christmas.

@AceBambam

5y↑12

I heard this on the radio, i miss hearing cool shit on the radio

@the.lizardking

have this song on my emo spotify playlist and every time it comes on i have to stop what im doing and scream sing

@VIIGerman

I was 18 the first time I listened to this song. You see, where I am from we didn't get much of this specific type bands but Winamp was my best friend when it came down to radio stations!.

@life365dayslemonade

10y

めっちゃ良い！

@Gatorade_lemonhaze

12y↑1

this song makes me teary knowing who exactly its for :'(

@donniedowner1686

8y↑1

So awesome...thanks!!!!!

@blakefletcher9834

5y↑1

If anybody is here because of the soul crushing, happiness eating demon that is depression (it's mostly why i'm here.) I just want you to know that, you're not alone, and each and every single person on this earth has a purpose, just because you have not found yours yet doesn't mean you never will. I'm trying to take my own advice here, but never ever sell yourself short. At the end of the day, our lives are worth a hell of a lot more than a local news story and then forgotten about. You're not alone. You are capable to do anything you want to do. You do matter <3

@monicaarredondo9161

4y↑5

Emo music will never die!!

@SuperSwag88

10y↑54

im 22 years old and il never be to old for hawthorne heights I remembering buying the cd if only you were lonely in the 8th grade with my girlfriend wow time can fly

@2girls1frankie

9y↑2

hahaha isn't it funny man i was probably a grade younger than you at the time but remember doing something exactly the same XD

@shawnanthony8657

9y↑7

Lol I'm 29 and I still jam out to these guys.your never to old for good tunes.

@briancurtis413

6y↑3

Dude, I'm 38 and I still blast this as loud as possible. I will probably be 90 and in a nursing home jamming to this song.

@montez3001

I just turned 21 and I’m jamming to them now

@MrJohnner33

Mike Sosa ooooooo

@9436nicole

9y↑4

Beg the lord for accidents...

This song got me through a lot of shit... This song takes me back- Wayyy back.

@hyd__rangea

6y↑3

I got an MP3 with this song as the sample song and I still remember it like 10 years later lmao

@zakashiemudi3465

Rinshuu lucky

@paranormalplayboy2082

+Rinshuu , lol you're so lucky my dude

@thecodeoflife4249

I thought I was the only one lol

@StormerDeidara

8y↑2

"Just breathe... The midnight air will do you well Believe... I miss your taste, I miss your smell, the past mistakes that brought you here, will break the fall for you my dear, I'll ask the nurse for bandages, don't send me on my way"

@june854

I miss music like this!!! I also miss music videos like this too.

@billyisbittersweet5461

Still waiting for someone to rescue me.... Also totally show them live in 2019 :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

@nikkoescalona9833

7y↑3

2017 and still listening to this.

@ethanhart3579

2:39 really slaps hard

@floydeenapodaca8035

7y↑3

I miss this bad so much! Reminds me of highschool!

@uonadtehrrocks

They still play it live

@andrewloza8611

right I just listened to it its been like six years or more since I herd it..

@TheBlackjack182

9y↑1

Miss these guys <3

@dontrellsmith8632

Wow time sure go by fast i remember the morning this video came out R.i.P Casey Calvert

@user-cv5ti1wk1g

4y↑2

ソニーのウォークマンにサンプル曲として入ってたなあ
泣きそうになってきた

@zharlzzz

8y↑7

Those 40 dislikes are probably bots. Lol ~~AHAHAHA~~ 11/10 ☆ for this awesome Masterpiece.

@Mjv123ish

11y

hope to see them in warped tour 2013 !!!

@rockaxis10

4y↑1

My inner emo just came out and I am here downloading these songs again...

@trumpet13130

11y

Hmmm this band is cool,... I like their sound

@chantalreneehayles7976

6y↑2

i'm literally 13 years old again ahhhhhh the memories!!!!!

@aslaa01

8y↑15

Here thanks to Facebook memories. Had shared this song way back in 2009. 7 years wow

@user-ge5ew1cw3r

3y↑1

11 years now

@shinglesmydingles

12y↑1

And I'm still listening to this song.[:

@Attilallday3031

9y↑48

this shit seriously helped me get through alot of stuff, as cheesy as that sounds .......

@MrAnarcho

Im 28 now
Brings back too many horrible memories

@imraanakollo-arenz1449

6y↑5

When I was 9 I saw ben 10 alien swarm. Now, when I was trying to look for the theme song for it and I found it, but I also found this as it was also apparently in the movie. I may not remember much from the movie, but this sure feels familiar.

@ExhaustingLifestyles

44w↑1

The first time I heard this song…. I was maybe 8 or 9. My older brothers music was basically my music. Born in 2000 lol hello millennials

@fever_spike

Rest up, Casey. 🙏🏻♥️

@myq723

11y

Been almost six years and I still miss Calvert. =/

@bfmikee

11y

I like this song

@micro-babe

I distinctly remember this video coming on MTV in the morning when I was getting ready one day in College and there was a scroll of live comments at the bottom and someone said they're like an old and sad Jonas Brothers. I was filled with a weird mix of anger and laughter.