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.
Headphones
Hedley Lyrics
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I'm feelin' this mix tape, fixin' my headache, shut the world out
Oh, yeah I got problems but I got melodies to solve them
I'm coming up from the bottom, smoke 'em if you got 'em
When the world gets louder, I get louder
When the world gets louder, I get louder
I put my headphones on and go
Headphones kickin' I'm on a mission trying to get free
I'm not religious but fuck it the music is making me believe
Oh, yeah I got problems but whatever, I forgot 'em
I'm coming up from the bottom, smoke 'em if you got 'em
When the world gets louder, I get louder
When the world gets louder, I get louder
I put my headphones on and go
I put my headphones on and go
I put my headphones on and go
Another state of mind, forget about the time
Where nobody can find me, leave the world behind me
(Yeah) I put my headphones and go
I put my headphones on and go
Far away, a better place, I go
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I go
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
When the world gets louder, I get louder
When the world gets louder, I get louder
I put my headphones on and go
I put my headphones on and go
I put my headphones on and go
Another state of mind, forget about the time
Where nobody can find me, leave the world behind me
(Yeah) I put my headphones and go
I put my headphones on and go
Na na na na na na na na na na
Hedley's song "Headphones" speaks to a common desire to escape the chaos of the world and find a moment of peace. The lyrics depict the singer feeling overwhelmed and in need of a break, seeking solace in music. The phrase "I put my headphones on and go" acts as a simple yet powerful refrain throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of finding personal space to recharge. The lyrics suggest that music has the power to heal and unite us, even when we are struggling with our own problems.
Hedley's choice of phrases is interesting in this song. He uses the words "smoke 'em if you got 'em", which is a common phrase used in military settings indicating that someone should use what they have while they have it. The phrase "I'm not religious but fuck it the music is making me believe" is also unique, as it suggests that music can be a form of salvation even for those who do not believe in a traditional religious faith. Hedley also uses repetition throughout the song, with the lines "When the world gets louder, I get louder" and "I put my headphones on and go" acting as a sort of mantra.
Line by Line Meaning
Classroom phobic, I need a moment for me and myself
I feel uncomfortable in crowded classrooms and I need a moment to myself away from others
I'm feelin' this mix tape, fixin' my headache, shut the world out
I'm enjoying this music and it's helping me get rid of my headache and escape from the world
Oh, yeah I got problems but I got melodies to solve them
I have my own problems but the melodies in the music help me solve them
I'm coming up from the bottom, smoke 'em if you got 'em
I'm overcoming difficult circumstances and if you have something to help you get through it, then use it
When the world gets louder, I get louder
As the world becomes more chaotic and noisy, I turn up the volume and become louder as well
I put my headphones on and go
I put on my headphones and escape from the world
Headphones kickin' I'm on a mission trying to get free
I'm listening to music with my headphones and I'm on a mission to become free from my problems
I'm not religious but fuck it the music is making me believe
I don't follow any religion but the music is making me believe in something greater
Oh, yeah I got problems but whatever, I forgot 'em
Although I have problems, I forget about them and focus on the music instead
Another state of mind, forget about the time
I enter another state of mind and forget about time and my problems
Where nobody can find me, leave the world behind me
I go to a place where nobody can find me and leave the world and its problems behind
Far away, a better place, I go
I go to a faraway place that is better than where I am now
When the world gets louder, I get louder
As the world becomes more chaotic and noisy, I turn up the volume and become louder as well
Na na na na na na na na na na
This line has no specific meaning and is only used as a repetitive melody
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOLAN SIPE, RYAN PETERSEN, BRIAN HOWES, JACOB HOGGARD
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