History
The band Hellogoodbye was initiated in 2001 as a recording project by Huntington Beach High School student Forrest Kline. With the aid of fellow student Jesse Kurvink, Kline started recording synthesized power pop songs on his computer, which originally only served the purpose of entertaining their friends. However, as more and more of their songs appeared on MP3.com, Hellogoodbye's fanbase grew. According to Kline, the band name was inspired by,a line from the TV series Saved by the Bell and the general transience of opportunities.
In 2002, without even having a release out, Hellogoodbye began playing local concerts in front of crowds of hundreds. For live shows, vocalist/guitarist Kline and keyboardist Kurvink were accompanied on drums by either Parker Case, who would later form the now defunct JamisonParker, or Aaron Flora. Flora and bassist Marcus Cole soon joined them permanently, completing the band's line-up. [1]
Though California indie label Drive-Thru Records signed Hellogoodbye in January 2004, everything the band does is still entirely done by themselves, ranging from recordings and album artwork to posters and merchandise designs. Shortly after their signing, Kline and Kurvink recorded the band's debut EP, Hellogoodbye, which spawned a music video to the song "Call n' Return." The video featured Kline and Flora playing a comedic game of tennis against Cole and Kurvink, with Forrest and Aaron coming out on top. In March 2004, drummer Flora left the band and was replaced by then 16-year-old high school dropout Chris Profeta.
The EP was finally released on August 17, 2004, which was supported by various US tours. During one of them, the "Sounds of Change Tour" with An Angle, Socratic and Steel Train, hellogoodbye flipped and totaled their van and trailer after Cole dozed off behind the wheel while driving through Pennsylvania on October 22, 2004. All of the band members made it out without a scratch. [2]
While participating in 2005's South by Southwest, a music festival for mainly unsigned artists in Austin, Texas, the band appeared on several episodes of MTV's The Real World: Austin. The cast of the TV series produced a video documentary about two bands on the festival's line-up (the other one being Halifax), including interviews and live footage. The appearance certainly gave a boost to the band's popularity.
On November 22, 2005, Hellogoodbye released a home DVD titled OMG HGB DVD ROTFL. The DVD title was originally a place holder until they thought of a real title, but the band just stuck with the title itself. It featured two hours of concert and touring footage, as well as music videos to the five songs off their debut EP. In December 2005, the band won MTV2's Dew Circuit Breakout, competing as Los Angeles' representative against New York City and Chicago finalists Pete Miser and Tub Ring. The prize included $10,000 cash, a brand new set of Gibson equipment and an opening slot on an upcoming major US tour.
Hellogoodbye's full-length debut entitled Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! was released on August 8th, 2006 and was the highest debut of a Drive Thru Records CD ever in the Billboard 100.
Marcus Cole, (bass) left the band and now Forrest's friend, Travis Head plays bass
They released their second full-length album in 2010 titled Would It Kill You?
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Hello Goodbye is a Scandinavian union of Swedes, Lisa Lundkvist (vocals) and Johannes Kanschat (drums), and Norwegians Frode Fivel (guitar and vocals) and Alex Kloster-Jensen (producer and guitar).
Following the release of 7" "African Nights" (1999) on the label Smalltown Supersound, they soon became favorites in the Norwegian underground music scene. Another highlight of 1999 was playing with Hello Goodbye-fans Yo La Tengo at So What in Oslo.
Due to Lisa's art studies they moved to Gothenburg, Sweden in 2000. Hello Goodbye were soon adopted to the Swedish music scene, and the same year they played the Emmaboda festival, receiving great attention in Swedish media.
Hello Goodbye was then becoming a quartet with extra guitarist Alex, from the Norwegian garage band Ricochets. Alex also produced "Heart Attack" (2002), recorded in Gothenburg in 2001, their debut album. The quartet had also become a killer live band, and after doing a fantastic gig in Oslo in December 2001, they were signed to Racing Junior.
Hello Goodbye's distinguishing features are many:
The combined song writing talents in Frode's beautiful pop tunes and Lisa's more hysteric punk songs are undoubtedly important. Seeing them live also reveals another specialty. They're all standing very close to each other. Johannes dancing behind his two drums, while Alex does his peculiar supersonic guitar poses. In front Frode sings and plays passionately, while Lisa's vocals inhabit extreme dynamics (from whispers to screaming), which also ensures a great experience when they're singing together.
"Heart Attack" has received panegyric reviews in Norway. The critics have compared them to artists like The Velvet Underground, The Cramps, and The White Stripes. One review described the band by imagining The Velvet Underground playing songs by Dead Moon, or even The Sonics.
After being occupied with respective art and music projects for a while, they finally got together to make and record their second album "Haunted Holiday" (2004). The album draws upon their debut album, but with possibly even stronger songs, and a more complex and more thought through approach to it. Haunted Holiday is clearly a step forward!
Discography:
African Nights 7", Smalltown Supersound 1999
Cheesecake, Last Take 7", Booff Records 2002
Heart Attack CD/LP, Racing Junior 2002
Haunted Holiday CD, Racing Junior 2004
All Your Love
Hellogoodbye Lyrics
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To shut it all off and make a run for the door
It's so hard
To make it
For every inch we get, we need a mile more
But there is always so much distance
And you have never ever felt it like you feel it right now
I'm closing off inside
And it is only just starting
But you can't be close enough unless I'm feeling your heart beat
All of your love
Is all that I need
All of your love
Is all that I need
Girl
What are you doing now?
And are you going out?
Or has your life shut down?
Are you there?
This thing keeps cutting out
I feel like freaking out
But we keep reaching out
But there is always so much distance
Can't but feel it somehow
And you have never ever felt it like you feel it right now
I'm closing off inside
And it is only just starting
But you can't be close enough unless I'm feeling your heart beat
All of your love
Is all that I need
All of your love
Is all that I need
Girl
It's hard enough
Just to move around, yeah
It's hard enough
Just to move around
I wanted you
Oh, I wanted you
Girl, I wanted you to move
Oh, I wanted you
Girl, I wanted you
Oh, I wanted you to move
Around
Around
All of your love
Is all that I need
All of your love
Is all that I need
The song "All Of Your Love" by Hellogoodbye tells a story of a couple going through distance and isolation in their relationship. The first verse opens with the girl wanting to shut everything off and leave, indicating her frustration with a specific situation or issue between the couple. The lyrics "For every inch we get, we need a mile more" depict the challenges faced by the couple in trying to maintain their relationship, and the struggles they face in trying to bridge the distance between them.
The second verse reveals the emotional turmoil experienced by the singer. The lines "I'm closing off inside, and it is only just starting" suggest that he is starting to withdraw from the relationship. He needs more than just physical proximity to feel close to his partner. The lyrics imply that there is a communication breakdown between the couple, often marked by network issues, but they both keep trying to reach out to each other.
The chorus "All of your love is all that I need" is a declaration of love and reassurance that the singer needs his partner's affection and affection only to keep the relationship going.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, you wanted
To shut it all off and make a run for the door
The girl wanted to escape and leave everything behind.
It's so hard
To make it
For every inch we get, we need a mile more
The journey is hard and progress is slow, requiring a lot of effort for little gain.
But there is always so much distance
Can't but feel it somehow
And you have never ever felt it like you feel it right now
I'm closing off inside
And it is only just starting
But you can't be close enough unless I'm feeling your heart beat
There is always a sense of distance between the two people, but it's especially pronounced now. The singer is closing themselves off emotionally, but still desires physical closeness to feel the girl's love and affection.
All of your love
Is all that I need
All of your love
Is all that I need
The artist emphasizes that the girl's love is all they really want and need.
Girl
What are you doing now?
And are you going out?
Or has your life shut down?
The artist is wondering about the girl's current state and whether she's doing anything or feeling stuck in her life.
Are you there?
This thing keeps cutting out
I feel like freaking out
But we keep reaching out
The singer is having trouble connecting with the girl, but they keep trying to communicate despite the difficulties.
Girl
It's hard enough
Just to move around, yeah
It's hard enough
Just to move around
Moving forward and making progress is difficult, and the girl is struggling with it.
I wanted you
Oh, I wanted you
Girl, I wanted you to move
Oh, I wanted you
Girl, I wanted you
Oh, I wanted you to move
Around
Around
The artist wanted the girl to move forward and make progress, and they constantly desire physical and emotional closeness to her.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: FORREST KLINE
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Maria Willis
I remember the band playing this song in a movie at a beach party That was the first time I heard it , and since then I love it :) it's really good
Smthril L
Maria Willis that’s where I heard it on my super sweet 16 I think 😭
Salem
I havent listened to this for like 5 years and it just randomly popped into my head today. Im cool with that
Salem
Update: It's been another 3 years, and this song randomly popped into my head again. Still cool with it
Soho
Infamous IV wow, so I'm guessing you'll be back here to comment in 2020? 😝
Salem
@Soho yes
Kaptain Klassic
@Salem i'm reminding you to listen to it again today :p
Salem
@Kaptain Klassic hey thanks man😁 hope you have a great day
lonelyplantmom
Ive had the chorus stuck in my head forever and I FINALLY FOUND IT YES
KimySan
Why is it that every single Hellogoodbye song is good? D: No fair, now I shall only listen to them ~