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
Baby It's Fact
Hellogoodbye Lyrics
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They've got us pinned terribly
They don't believe our love is real
'Cause they don't know how real love feels
You should know, it's true, just now the part about my
Love for you and how my heart's about to
Burst into a thousand pieces so it must be true
Baby, it's a fact our love is true
The way black is black and blue is just blue
My love is true, it's a matter of fact
Oh, and you love me too, it's as simple as that
Baby, our love is true
They may say some awful things
But there's no point in listening
Your words are the only words
That I believe in afterwards
You should know, it's true, just now the part about my
Love for you and how my heart's about to
Burst into a thousand pieces so it must be true
And they'll believe us too soon
Baby, it's a fact our love is true
The way black is black and blue is just blue
My love is true, it's a matter of fact
Oh, and you love me too, it's as simple as that
Baby, our love is true, it's true, it's true, it's true
Baby, it's a fact our love is true
The way black is black and blue is just blue
My love is true, it's a matter of fact
Oh, and you love me too, it's as simple as that
Baby, it's a fact our love is true
The way black is black and blue is just blue
My love is true, it's a matter of fact
Oh, and you love me too, it's as simple as that
Baby, it's a fact our love is true
Baby, it's a fact our love is true
Baby, it's a fact our love is true
Baby, it's a fact
Baby, it's a fact our love
Our love is true
The song "Baby It's Fact" by Hellogoodbye is a declaration of love. The lyrics address the doubts and judgments that the singer and his/her lover are facing from others who do not believe in the purity of their love. The singer expresses that despite what others may say or think, their love is indeed real and true. The repetition of "it's a fact" emphasizes the certainty of their love, and the comparison of black being black and blue being blue provides a concrete analogy that their love is just as true and pure. The chorus is a confident declaration of their love, and the repetition at the end further emphasizes this point.
The verses speak to the doubts and hurt that the couple is experiencing due to what others are saying about them. The singer encourages their lover to not listen to the negative things others say and to believe in the truth of their own words and feelings. The repeated lyrics "You should know, it's true" reinforces the sincerity and steadfastness of their emotions. The line "And they'll believe us too soon" shows that they are undeterred by the doubts and criticisms of others and knows that eventually, their love will be evident and believed.
Overall, "Baby It's Fact" is a song of reassurance, love, and self-belief. It speaks to the power of love and its ability to sustain and overcome any doubts or judgments.
Line by Line Meaning
Just in case they're wondering
In the event that others have doubts about our relationship
They've got us pinned terribly
They wrongly assume our love is not genuine
They don't believe our love is real
They lack faith in the authenticity of our relationship
'Cause they don't know how real love feels
Their misjudgment is a result of them not having experienced true love themselves
You should know, it's true, just now the part about my
I want you to know and understand that my feelings for you are genuine and true
Love for you and how my heart's about to
I am deeply in love with you, and it affects me emotionally
Burst into a thousand pieces so it must be true
My love for you is so intense that it feels like it could break me apart
And they'll believe us too soon
Our love will eventually prove them wrong, and they will come to believe in our relationship
Baby, it's a fact our love is true
Our love for each other is genuine and real
The way black is black and blue is just blue
Our love is an undeniable fact, as clear as the colors black and blue
My love is true, it's a matter of fact
My love for you is entirely genuine and backed up by facts
Oh, and you love me too, it's as simple as that
Your love for me is also genuine, and there is no question about it
They may say some awful things
Other people may try to spread negativity about our relationship
But there's no point in listening
It is not constructive or beneficial to pay attention to their negativity
Your words are the only words
I trust and believe only in what you say
That I believe in afterwards
Your words have a lasting and powerful effect on me
Baby, our love is true, it's true, it's true, it's true
Our love for each other is unquestionably real and not subject to doubt
Baby, it's a fact
Without a doubt, our love for each other is genuine
Baby, it's a fact our love
The truth is, we love each other genuinely
Our love is true
Our feelings for each other are authentic, powerful, and real
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FORREST KLINE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MagicknightrayearthHope
Still love this one!!!! And the band 🥺 thank you for uploading these!!
Shinyyy
2021 and it’s still my favorite one
AhmyJhane
Hellogoodbye would be an amazing band to see in concert.
Jessica R
ImmaDinoHearMeRAWR they were SO much fun to see in concert!
moringa flower
dang, this song brings me back to when i first started dating my boyfriend in 2013 discovering this song and thinking to myself how this song described us, and we're still together today c': baby, it's fact that our love is true
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Must be nice
Moggie Delight
that is so cute ;__;!!
sokratis lamprakis
I love this song so much.... It makes me cry and wanna fly at the same moment
Megan ✌️
Forever one of my favorite albums.
Radiant
Been years but this still the best