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

Silver Bullet
Hawthorne Heights Lyrics

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Tonight, we fly away so high.
Our first full moon sky.

I'll breathe you in,
I won't let you down,
I won't hold your back,
I won't make a sound.

I know what scared you the most.

Being alone,
Just like them,
Being alive,
Feeling so...dead.

At least you'll have my...heart
You know you shine so bright.

Got a single silver bullet
Shot right through my heart.
To prove I can survive,
Without you.
Got a single silver bullet,
Shot right through my heart.
To prove I can survive,
Without you.

Can you sleep at night,
If I hold you tight.
I won't let you go,
It feels so right.

Please don't leave this...time.

At least you'll have my...heart.
You know you shine sooo bright.

Got a single silver bullet
Shot right through my heart.
To prove I can survive,
Without you.
Got a single silver bullet,
Shot right through my heart.
To prove I can survive,
Without you.

Tonight, we fly away so high,
Tonight, We fly away.
You know the moon is full and,
I can't live without you.

Tonight we'll fly away
(Got a single silver bullet)
Tonight we'll fly
(Got a single silver bullet)

Got a single silver bullet
Shot right through my heart.
To prove I can survive,
Without you.
Got a single silver bullet,
Shot right through my heart.
To prove I can survive.

Got a single silver bullet
(Tonight we'll fly away so high)
Shot right through my heart.
(Like a full moon sky)
To prove I can survive,
Without you.

Got a single silver bullet,
(Tonight we'll fly away so high)
Shot right through my heart.
(Like a full moon sky)

To prove I can survive,
Without you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hawthorne Heights's song Silver Bullet are about the fear of being alone and the importance of holding onto love. The opening line suggests an escape, a flight away from the present moment - perhaps a journey of self-discovery or a desire to escape from it all. The reference to the first full moon sky symbolizes a sense of a new beginning, a time of change and discovery.

The singer then reassures their partner that they will not let them down, hold them back or make a sound, indicating the deep level of trust and shared intimacy between the two. Yet, the fear of being alone is palpable in the lines "Being alive, Feeling so...dead" which suggest the angst of being without one's partner, the love and connection they need to find purpose and meaning in life.

The title of the song, "Silver Bullet" symbolizes both danger and strength, a single, powerful weapon that can help one survive or destroy them. The singer professes that, though shot through the heart with a silver bullet, they can survive without their partner, yet the repeated refrain, "got a single silver bullet, shot right through my heart, to prove I can survive, without you" suggests a degree of doubt and uncertainty, indicating that perhaps they cannot truly survive without their loved one.

Overall, the lyrics to Silver Bullet convey a sense of vulnerability, fear and loving devotion, making it a relatable and emotive song for many listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

Tonight, we fly away so high.
We are going to escape and fly high up in the sky tonight.

Our first full moon sky.
It is the first time we are flying under the full moon sky together.

I'll breathe you in,
I will take in your presence.

I won't let you down,
I won't disappoint you in any way.

I won't hold your back,
I won't hinder or restrict you in any way.

I won't make a sound.
I won't say anything or make any noise.

I know what scared you the most.
I understand your biggest fear.

Being alone,
The fear of being by oneself.

Just like them,
The fear of being similar to others.

Being alive,
The fear of existing and living.

Feeling so...dead.
The feeling of being unresponsive or lifeless.

At least you'll have my...heart
You will always possess my love and affection.

You know you shine so bright.
You radiate with a unique light and beauty.

Got a single silver bullet
I possess one bullet made of silver.

Shot right through my heart.
It was fired into my heart and caused me immense pain.

To prove I can survive,
It is my attempt to show myself and others that I can endure.

Without you.
I can survive and thrive even in your absence.

Can you sleep at night,
Is it possible for you to have peaceful slumber?

If I hold you tight.
If I hold you closely to me.

I won't let you go,
I will not allow you to depart from me.

It feels so right.
It feels emotionally and physically correct.

Please don't leave this...time.
Kindly do not depart or abandon us right now.

Tonight, we fly away so high,
We are going to make an escape tonight flying high up into the sky.

You know the moon is full and,
You are aware of the fact that the moon is completely visible.

I can't live without you.
I cannot exist or survive without you.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Casey Calvert, Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, James II Woodruff, Matthew Ridenour, Micah Carli

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