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.
Dear Blank
Hedley Lyrics
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You're blank, thought you'd understand if you knew how much beer that I drank
I know today is going too fucking slow,
So take a number, get in line I'll tell you all where to go,
It's last call, here I am again in the hall,
I guess nobody gets my jokes at all
It's no prize being me and getting to wise, they just make you turn around and go apologize
No, I don't owe anything, to hell with I'm sorry, bombs away!
No, I don't owe you anything, you're like a bullet to my brain
I'm not gonna kill my fun if you could a done this thank you just the same
Cause I don't owe you anything
About now you're thinking to yourself,
Just how did this jerk make it through school without ever getting plowed
Want be, I see him all the time on t.v.,
What makes this kamikaze think he's any better than me?
I'll tell you though it's something that I've learned you should know, I'm so used of the phrase I told you so
It's my brain it made me sorta fight insane
At least I'm not like all you runners man you're all the same
I don't want to lose what I've got, but you'll never here me say I'm sorry
No, I don't owe anything, to hell with I'm sorry, bombs away!
No, I don't owe you anything, you're like a bullet to my brain
I'm not gonna kill my fun if you could a done this thank you just the same
Cause I don't owe you anything
I don't care if there's a time or a place I'll be right there
Didn't anyone tell you I don't care if there's a will there's a way?
Dear blank I'm sorry I blanked
You're blank
I know today is going so slow
No no no, I don't owe you anything
To hell with I'm sorry, bombs away!
No (no) I don't owe you anything
You're like a bullet to my brain
I'm not gonna kill my fun if you could a done this thank you just the same
Cause I don't owe you anything
The song "Dear Blank" by Hedley is an apology in reverse. Rather than saying "I'm sorry," the singer says "I don't owe you anything" and "to hell with I'm sorry, bombs away!" The lyrics are directed towards someone who the singer has wronged, but rather than accepting responsibility for their actions and apologizing, the singer chooses to reject the idea of owing anyone anything. They see themselves as a free spirit who won't be held down by social conventions like apologies.
The repeated use of the word "blank" in the song adds to the feeling of detachment and lack of accountability. The singer doesn't even give a specific reason for what they did wrong, instead blaming it on alcohol and saying "thought you'd understand if you knew how much beer that I drank." The line "I'm so used to the phrase I told you so" portrays the singer's belief that they are always right and that others don't appreciate their humor or intelligence.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the importance of owning up to one's mistakes and taking responsibility for how our actions affect others. It highlights the negative consequences of refusing to apologize or see things from someone else's perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear blank I'm sorry I blanked,
The singer apologizes for ignoring someone, but does not specify who the person is.
You're blank, thought you'd understand if you knew how much beer that I drank
The singer assumes the person they ignored would understand their behavior better if they knew how much alcohol they consumed.
I know today is going too fucking slow,
The singer is feeling frustrated with the pace of the day.
So take a number, get in line I'll tell you all where to go,
The artist is feeling annoyed by those around them and is telling them to wait their turn before addressing their issues.
It's last call, here I am again in the hall,
The artist is in a familiar situation of being at last call in a bar.
I guess nobody gets my jokes at all
The singer's attempts at humor are not resonating with those around them.
It's no prize being me and getting to wise, they just make you turn around and go apologize
The singer is acknowledging that being knowledgeable can come with the downfall of having to apologize for mistakes.
I don't wanna lose what I've got, but you'll never here me say I'm sorry
The artist wants to maintain their current situation, but they refuse to apologize for their actions.
No, I don't owe anything, to hell with I'm sorry, bombs away!
The artist is determined to take action and not apologize for their behavior.
No, I don't owe you anything, you're like a bullet to my brain
The artist resents the person they ignored and feels like that person is causing them harm.
I'm not gonna kill my fun if you could a done this thank you just the same
The singer refuses to let the actions of others ruin their good time.
Cause I don't owe you anything
The artist feels no obligation or responsibility to the person they ignored.
About now you're thinking to yourself,
The singer is addressing the audience and acknowledging their thoughts.
Just how did this jerk make it through school without ever getting plowed
The audience is questioning how the singer made it through school without being punished for their behavior.
Want be, I see him all the time on t.v.,
The singer is aware that they are in the public eye and are being judged by others.
What makes this kamikaze think he's any better than me?
The audience is questioning why the artist thinks they are better than others.
I'll tell you though it's something that I've learned you should know,
The artist is offering insight into their mentality to explain why they feel superior.
I'm so used of the phrase I told you so
The singer is accustomed to being right and saying 'I told you so'.
It's my brain it made me sorta fight insane
The singer blames their actions on their own thought process.
At least I'm not like all you runners man you're all the same
The artist views those around them as a homogeneous group of people they don't want to be like.
I don't care if there's a time or a place I'll be right there
The artist is confident in their ability to be present regardless of the circumstances.
Didn't anyone tell you I don't care if there's a will there's a way?
The artist is questioning why others assume they can't accomplish something.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTIAN ROBERT CRIPPIN, DANE ANTHONY DEVILLER, DAVE ROSIN, JACOB WILLIAM HOGGARD, SEAN HOSEIN, THOMAS WALTER MACDONALD
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iloveyouchocolate101
this matches my emotions right now so well. <3
Robbed Copy
awesome music!!! XD
Jesse Mallette
Great Vid:)
inucola
very grate song not that good of a vid tho :P
J
try and make your videos moble enabled so us people without a computer can still listen plz