In December of 1998, Alan and Chris got together with aspirations of starti… Read Full Bio ↴In December of 1998, Alan and Chris got together with aspirations of starting a band. Coming up with the backbone of the song that would be known as Fight, the thought of starting a real band became apparent. Still, the need for a vocalist and drummer stood in the way of writing more songs. After school one day, Alan was walking through the halls looking for a ride home or something to do when he saw an old acquaintance: Jeremy. Not having talked to Jeremy in over a year, Alan asked Jeremy if he wanted to jam. Jeremy played guitar and Alan played bass. Just for kicks, Jeremy picked up the mic and Alan switched to guitar. He began to play a rough version of Fight and Jeremy just freestyled and screamed along. Strangely, it sounded good. Realizing their vocalist had been found, Jeremy called his little brother, Steve, to lay down some beats. Now the band began to take shape. The next day, the four of them played all together for the first time. The band had formed. For a month or so, they played as a foursome, trying out a keyboardist here, a dj there. A keyboardist was added, but a keyboard alone didn't offer enough options for the music to expand. Enter DJ Prophet. Prophet dj'ed, sampled, and played keyboards; all the things Hearsay was looking for. That completed the current lineup of Jeremy on vocals, Chris on guitar, Alan on bass, Steve on drums, and DJ Prophet on keyboards, samples, and turntables.
Although Hearsay TAO is young, the band is growing very quickly. Even though they are still in high school, they have opened up for national acts, such as P.O.D., Guano Apes, Clutch, and some of the area's largest local bands, like Fringe, Innercorse, Workhorse Movement, Forge, and more. They will be recording an ep soon that will be available on this site and local record stores.

Hearsay's musical intensity is only matched by a stage show, full of kung fu, spooky interludes, and band members losing it on stage. If you haven't seen them yet, you're missing out on some phat shit that allows you to take out your aggressions among (or on) friends.

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Hearsay T.A.O. Lyrics

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Friday night, skies are pink
Village lies half asleep
Tulips bloom, cars go by
What a gorgeous place to dies

But we're young; life is for us
So we smoke
In the bus shelter that's a nightclub to us

Motorbikes, cans of beer
Dirty jokes our culture here
Who said what, who's a slag
Who got caught with Kieran's dad

Oh we're young; life is for us

So we smoke
In the bus shelter that's a nightclub to us

Overall Meaning

In Hearsay T.A.O.'s song "Bus Shelter Nightclub," the lyrics describe a typical Friday night in a small village where there isn't much excitement. The singer describes the tulips blooming and the cars passing by, painting a picture of a peaceful and serene place. However, the youth in the village find their own excitement by hanging out at the bus shelter, which has become their own little nightclub. They smoke and drink and tell stories, and engage in some playful banter about their fellow villagers.

The scene is not exactly glamorous, but it's relatable for anyone who has ever been a teenager longing for some excitement in a small town. The lyrics also touch on some of the darker elements of small-town life, with mentions of dirty jokes and rumors about who's been caught with whom. Despite this, there's still a sense of youthful optimism and the idea that life is for living, especially while they can still enjoy it.

Line by Line Meaning

Friday night, skies are pink
The atmosphere is serene and quiet, while the sun has set, and the sky has turned pink.

Village lies half asleep
The village is tranquilly resting, undisturbed by any commotion.

Tulips bloom, cars go by
The thriving tulips are visible, contrasting the customary traffic on the road.

What a gorgeous place to dies
The beauty of this place is so intense that one might wish to die amidst this picturesque scenario.

But we're young; life is for us
We are young and agile, and it calls for living life to its fullest.

So we smoke
Smoking is an act of enjoying and relishing the life that we currently possess.

In the bus shelter that's a nightclub to us
The bus shelter is an exclusive spot where we hang out and spend our time clubbing and partying.

Motorbikes, cans of beer
The culture of this place includes motorbikes and cans of beer being commonplace.

Dirty jokes our culture here
The culture of this place also involves dirty jokes and humor that is considered acceptable.

Who said what, who's a slag
People here discuss others' personal affairs like who is speaking ill of whom and who is promiscuous.

Who got caught with Kieran's dad
People here also talk about someone getting caught with Kieran's dad, implying that he might have indulged in a criminal activity.

Oh we're young; life is for us
We keep emphasizing the fact that we are young and vibrant and must make the most out of life.

So we smoke
We continue to smoke as a way of celebrating our youth and vitality.

In the bus shelter that's a nightclub to us
We consider the bus shelter to be our exclusive nightclub where we can let our hair down and enjoy ourselves.

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Written by: Ruth Miller

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