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.
Saturday
Hedley Lyrics
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And wonder what's under your bed
When you're sleeping they take you
They make you forget what you're needing
But hey, it's just another Saturday
It's only just another Saturday
I love you
Wonder why I hate you but I'll scream and ask for more
I'm standing
I'm knocking
But you won't open the door
If I feel then I need
If I love then I'm free
Believe me it's easy to read between the lines
When mommy says sorry over a thousand times
You're tied up
You're cried up
You need a break from here
But hey, it's just another Saturday
It's only just another Saturday
I love you
I need you like the thousand times before
Wonder why I hate you but I'll scream and ask for more
I'm standing
I'm knocking
But you won't open the door
If I feel then I need
If I love then I'm free
All I've wanted
All I've needed
Is everything you're not to me
The lyrics of Hedley's song "Saturday" describe the feelings of a person who is dealing with emotional abuse or neglect. The lines "Believe me, it's easy to scream when you're dreaming/And wonder what's under your bed/When you're sleeping they take you/They make you forget what you're needing" suggest that the person is afraid to express themselves and has been conditioned to feel helpless and powerless. The repetition of the phrase "it's just another Saturday" highlights the cyclical nature of the situation, where every day is the same and the person is unable to escape their pain.
The chorus of the song reveals the person's conflicted feelings towards their abuser. They say "I love you/I need you like the thousand times before/Wonder why I hate you but I'll scream and ask for more", which shows that despite the hurt they feel, they are still attached to the abuser and crave their attention. The lines "If I feel then I need/If I love then I'm free" suggest that the person believes that by expressing themselves and loving someone, they will be liberated from their pain.
The second verse of the song talks about the person's childhood trauma and their need for validation. The lines "Believe me it's easy to read between the lines/When mommy says sorry over a thousand times/You're tied up/You're cried up/You need a break from here" suggest that the person's mother was emotionally distant or neglectful, and they have been carrying the pain from childhood into their adult relationships. The line "All I've wanted/All I've needed/Is everything you're not to me" shows that the person desires a healthy, loving relationship, but they are unable to find it in their current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Believe me, it's easy to scream when you're dreaming
It's easy to express your feelings and emotions loudly and openly in a dream than in real life.
And wonder what's under your bed
To be curious and worried about the unknown dangers or problems that you might face in the future.
When you're sleeping they take you
When you're asleep, your thoughts or ideas are taken over by other influences or distractions.
They make you forget what you're needing
The distractions or influences make you forget or ignore your actual needs and desires.
But hey, it's just another Saturday
In spite of all the problems and distractions, it's just a normal day like any other day in the week.
It's only just another Saturday
It's not a special or important day, just a regular one.
I love you
Expressing your love for someone.
I need you like the thousand times before
I need you just as much as I always needed you before.
Wonder why I hate you but I'll scream and ask for more
Even though I may feel hate towards you, I still crave your attention and affection.
I'm standing
I am standing up for myself, expressing my opinion.
I'm knocking
I am trying to get your attention or trying to be heard.
But you won't open the door
You are not responding or listening to my needs or desires.
If I feel then I need
Whenever I feel something, I need it to be addressed or fulfilled.
If I love then I'm free
If I love someone, it gives me a sense of freedom and liberation.
Believe me it's easy to read between the lines
It's simple to comprehend someone's real intention or hidden meaning behind their words or actions.
When mommy says sorry over a thousand times
When someone keeps apologizing repeatedly or insincerely without actually taking responsibility for their actions.
You're tied up
You are restrained or limited in some way, unable to properly express or fulfill your desires and needs.
You're cried up
You are overwhelmed and filled with emotions, usually due to some sort of conflict or trauma.
You need a break from here
You need to take some time off or get away from the current situation or environment.
All I've wanted
All I desire or wish for.
All I've needed
All the things that will help me fulfill my desires and live a satisfying life.
Is everything you're not to me
I need someone who is different from you to be fulfilled and satisfied in life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS CRIPPIN, JACOB HOGGARD, BRIAN HOWES, TOM MAC DONALD, DAVE ROSIN
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