Following the release of their seventh studio album Cageless (2017) and its accompanying tour, current members of Hedley faced accusations of sexual misconduct with young women over the course of their career. After Hoggard faced additional accusations of sexual assault by two women, the group confirmed they would enter an indefinite hiatus.
On July 23, 2018, Hoggard was charged with one count of Sexual Interference and two counts of Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm. On June 5, 2022, Hoggard was convicted of sexually assaulting the Ottawa woman.
On November 8, 2018, former drummer of the band Chris Crippin spoke out against Hoggard's behaviour during his time with the band. Crippin stated he was routinely called a "f*ggot" and was told to "shut the fuck up" when he tried to speak out. In a separate interview in July 2019, Crippin said that Hoggard was "extremely rude" and it wasn't behaviour he wanted to be around.
On October 20, 2022, Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard was sentenced to 5 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting an Ottawa woman.
Beautiful Girl
Hedley Lyrics
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Beautiful girl, stay on my world, nothing but a tragedy
Wasting your time, out of your mind, don't be delusional
Leave me be, yeah, you'll be just fine, baby just carry on
Beautiful girl, beautiful girl, don't know why you rescued me
Beautiful girl, stay in my world, swear that you're the best for me
All of my life couldn't get it right, everything felt so wrong
How can I stand next to you all alone and do nothing at all?
It starts in my hands, straight to my bones, head spinning when you fall
With my heart safe and sound, I stay
And my feet on the ground, I say
I've never been higher
Let the world catch fire
Living, loving, I stay
Beautiful girl, beautiful girl, couldn't do it on my own
Beautiful girl, this is our world, never have to be alone
All of my heart, every part, I can't stop thanking you
I got brighter days, you get all my praise
I will always love you, you saved me
How can I stand next to you all alone and do nothing at all?
It starts in my hands, straight to my bones, head spinning when you fall
With my heart safe and sound, I stay
And my feet on the ground, I say
I've never been higher
Let the world catch fire
Living, loving, I stay
You, ooh, ooh
You, ooh, ooh
I just know you saved my life, you saved me
I'mma be alright, you saved me
You saved my life, you saved me
I'mma be alright, you saved me
How can I stand next to you all alone and do nothing at all?
It starts in my hands, straight to my bones, head spinning when you fall
With my heart safe and sound, I stay
And my feet on the ground, I say
I've never been higher
Let the world catch fire
Living, loving, I stay
The song "Beautiful Girl" by Hedley seems to be a song about finding solace and hope through another person, particularly a woman. The lyrics suggest that the woman in question is a beautiful girl who has saved the singer from a place of darkness and despair. The opening lines of the song are jarring and somewhat aggressive, with the singer warning the woman not to mess with him. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is grateful for the woman's presence in his life.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that the woman has saved the singer, with the repetition of "you saved me" and "I'mma be alright". The verse that begins with "How can I stand next to you all alone and do nothing at all?" suggests that the singer feels unworthy of the woman's love and support, but is determined to try to be a better person because of her. The final lines of the song, "Living, loving, I stay" seem to sum up the singer's newfound sense of purpose and contentment.
Overall, "Beautiful Girl" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that touches on themes of redemption, love, and gratitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Beautiful girl, beautiful girl, you don't want to fuck with me
Intimidation toward the beautiful girl, warning her not to mess with him
Beautiful girl, stay on my world, nothing but a tragedy
Encouraging the girl to stay in his life, reasoning that their relationship is doomed either way
Wasting your time, out of your mind, don't be delusional
Telling the girl that pursuing a relationship with him is a waste of time and to not be delusional about their chances
Leave me be, yeah, you'll be just fine, baby just carry on
Advising the girl to leave him alone and that she will be better off without him
Beautiful girl, beautiful girl, don't know why you rescued me
Acknowledging the girl's positive impact on his life and questioning why she saved him
Beautiful girl, stay in my world, swear that you're the best for me
Asking the girl to stay in his life and declaring that she is the best thing for him
All of my life couldn't get it right, everything felt so wrong
Reflecting on his past struggles and failures in life
I have brighter days, you get all my praise, you saved me
Expressing gratitude toward the girl for making his life better and giving her credit for his improvements
How can I stand next to you all alone and do nothing at all?
Wondering how he could stand next to the girl without acting on his feelings
It starts in my hands, straight to my bones, head spinning when you fall
Describing the physical sensations he experiences when he is with the girl
With my heart safe and sound, I stay
Feeling secure and content when he is with the girl
And my feet on the ground, I say
Feeling grounded and balanced when he is with the girl
I've never been higher
Feeling happy and fulfilled when he is with the girl
Let the world catch fire
Expressing his willingness to face anything as long as he is with the girl
Living, loving, I stay
Declaring his commitment to staying with the girl and loving her
Beautiful girl, beautiful girl, couldn't do it on my own
Admitting that he needed the girl's help in order to improve his life
Beautiful girl, this is our world, never have to be alone
Declaring that they are in this together and that they never have to be alone
All of my heart, every part, I can't stop thanking you
Expressing his gratitude toward the girl with every part of his being
I will always love you, you saved me
Declaring his eternal love for the girl and thanking her for saving him
You, ooh, ooh
Undefined vocals
I just know you saved my life, you saved me
Believing that the girl literally saved his life in some way
I'mma be alright, you saved me
Assuring the girl that he will be okay because she saved him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jacob William Hoggard, Antonio Lamar Dixon, Kenny Babyface Edmonds
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