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
The Transition
Hawthorne Heights Lyrics
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Back to the start again
Trying hard to wait till morning
Hey rise and shine
And open up your eyes
To give this world some color
Shine on diamond eyes
Separate the space
And as days go by, the memories remain
I'll wait for you
And as days go by, the memories remain
I won't let go
These days remain the same
Pictures fade away
Please don't ever change
Please don't change your mind
No matter what they say
I'll always wait
And as days go by, the memories remain
I'll wait for you
And as days go by, the memories remain
I won't let go
These days remain the same
Pictures fade away
I hope you never fade
As you drip through my veins
Shine on, shine on diamond eyes
Shine on, shine on diamond eyes
Shine on, shine on diamond eyes
And as days go by, the memories remain
I'll wait for you
As days go by I swear I'll try
(i'll wait for you) until I die, anything for you
[to fade]
The lyrics of Hawthorne Heights' song The Transition speak of a relationship that is trying to survive amidst difficult circumstances. The couple finds themselves back where they started, trying to hold on till morning, hoping for a new beginning. The lines "Shine on diamond eyes, separate the space between love and lies" suggest that the couple is trying to navigate through the difficulties that arise from trusting each other and separating the truth from their perceptions.
The lyrics speak of a hope that memories will remain- even as time passes by- because they represent the good times they shared in the past. The lines "Pictures fade away, please don't ever change, please don't change your mind, no matter what they say, I'll always wait" highlight what the singer is willing to do to keep the relationship: wait and hope that the good times will come again. The song ends with a plea that the person never fades away as they drip through the singer's veins, suggesting that the person is vital to their existence.
Line by Line Meaning
So here we are
We are currently in a situation that may seem familiar
Back to the start again
Returning to a previous point in time or situation
Trying hard to wait till morning
Making a conscious effort to delay the passage of time until morning
Hey rise and shine
Wake up and be alert
And open up your eyes
See things as they truly are
To give this world some color
To make the world more vibrant and beautiful
Shine on diamond eyes
Sparkle and shine with dazzling beauty
Separate the space
Create distance or distinction
Between love and lies
Differentiate between what is true and what is not in relationships
And as days go by, the memories remain
Over time, the memories persist and endure
I'll wait for you
I will remain patient and steadfast for you
I won't let go
I will hold on tightly and not give up
These days remain the same
The present keeps repeating and feels stagnant
Pictures fade away
Memories or experiences become less vivid over time
Please don't ever change
Stay the same and don't transform into someone else
Please don't change your mind
Remain committed and consistent in your thoughts and actions
No matter what they say
Despite what others may tell you
I'll always wait
I will remain patient and hold on
I hope you never fade
I want you to always be present and vibrant
As you drip through my veins
As I feel your presence and influence inside me
Shine on, shine on diamond eyes
Continue to gleam and sparkle brilliantly, beautiful person
As days go by I swear I'll try
I promise to make an effort as time passes
Until I die, anything for you
I will do anything for you, even if it requires my life
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Casey Calvert, Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, James II Woodruff, Matthew Ridenour, Micah Carli
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