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
The Thoughts That Give Me the Creeps
Hellogoodbye Lyrics
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And I wondered why my bed was cold
And I thought could you have gone?
And if so where and how long?
And why would I let you go?
Why would I ever let you go?
Oh but sometimes I, I could tell my heart yes is no
Oh no what if I never knew your name
Oh my god, the thought's insane
What if your love is not the same
As it seems inside my brain
What if your not really in my sheets
Oh, oh just the thought gives me the creeps
I woke up young in lovers love
And I felt my luck, when I felt your touch
And my skin it wondered how
And my skin it wondered how
Could you be touching me right now
When in my sleep you can't be found
Oh but somehow by something has carried our love through the years
But somehow I still carry on but in my fears
Like, oh what if I never knew your name
Oh my god, the thought's insane
What if your love is not the same
As it seems inside my brain
What if your not really in my sheets
Oh just the thought gives me the creeps
Oh no what if I never knew your name
Oh my God, the thought's insane
What if your love is not the same
As it seems inside my brain
What if your not really in my sheets
Oh, just the thought gives me the creeps
Oh no, just the thought gives me the creeps
Oh no, just the thought gives me the creeps
Oh no, just the thought gives me the creeps
In Hellogoodbye's song The Thoughts That Give Me the Creeps, the singer wakes up feeling tired and old but is immediately hit with the realization that their bed is cold, leading them to wonder if their significant other has left them. They question why they would let their partner go and are haunted by the idea that their love may not be real. The lyrics then dive into the singer's fears and doubts about their relationship, with the thought of not knowing their partner's name or them not actually being there with them in bed "giving them the creeps."
The song explores the vulnerability and uncertainty that can come with love, especially when it feels like it's all in your head. The singer is consumed by the idea that their love may not be returned or may not even be real at all. The repetition of the phrase "just the thought gives me the creeps" emphasizes the singer's anxiety and fear about the situation.
Overall, The Thoughts That Give Me the Creeps is a melancholic yet relatable song that explores the doubts and fears that can arise in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up tired and feeling old,
The singer woke up feeling exhausted and worn-out.
And I wondered why my bed was cold
The singer noticed that their partner was not in bed with them.
And I thought could you have gone?
The singer questions if their partner has left and why.
And if so where and how long?
The artist wants to know where their partner went and for how long.
And why would I let you go?
The artist questions why they would ever let their partner leave and is remorseful for possibly causing it.
Why would I ever let you go?
The singer continues to question why they would let their partner leave.
Oh but sometimes I, I could tell my heart yes is no
The singer is confused about their feelings and has mixed emotions about their relationship.
Like sometimes I wake up old and all alone
The artist feels lonely and lost without their partner.
Oh no what if I never knew your name
The artist fears not knowing their partner's identity or realizing their identity is different than what they thought.
Oh my god, the thought's insane
The artist is terrified by the thought of not knowing their partner's true identity.
What if your love is not the same
The singer questions the authenticity of their partner's love.
As it seems inside my brain
The artist has created an ideal image of their partner and fears that image may not be accurate.
What if you’re not really in my sheets
The singer questions whether their partner is really with them or just a figment of their imagination.
Oh, oh just the thought gives me the creeps
The singer is disturbed by the idea of their partner not being who they thought they were.
I woke up young in lovers love
The singer reminisces about their past relationship with their partner.
And I felt my luck, when I felt your touch
The artist reminiscences on how good it felt to be with their partner.
And my skin it wondered how
The artist marvels at how their skin reacted to their partner's touch.
Could you be touching me right now
The singer questions whether their partner is really with them in the present moment.
When in my sleep you can't be found
The singer cannot find their partner in their dreams or subconscious.
Oh but somehow by something has carried our love through the years
The artist is grateful that their love has endured despite their doubts and fears.
But somehow I still carry on but in my fears
The artist continues to struggle with their doubts and fears despite their love lasting.
Oh no what if I never knew your name
The artist fears not truly knowing their partner's identity.
Oh my god, the thought's insane
The singer is terrified by the idea of not knowing their partner's true identity.
What if your love is not the same
The artist questions the authenticity of their partner's love.
As it seems inside my brain
The singer fears their ideal image of their partner may not be accurate.
What if you’re not really in my sheets
The singer fears their partner is not actually present with them.
Oh just the thought gives me the creeps
The singer is disturbed by the idea of their partner not being who they thought they were.
Oh no, just the thought gives me the creeps
The artist is frightened by their doubts and fears.
Oh no, just the thought gives me the creeps
The artist continues to feel fear and uncertainty.
Oh no, just the thought gives me the creeps
The singer is emphasizing their discomfort and anxiety.
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*"The Thoughts That Give Me The Creeps" *
I woke up tired and feeling old
And I wondered why my bed was cold
And I thought could you have gone?
And if so where and how long?
And why would I let you go?
Why would I ever let you go?
Oh but sometimes my mind could tell my heart that yes is no
Like sometime I might wake up old and all alone
Oh no, what if I never knew your name?
Oh my god, the thought's insane
What if your love is not the same
As it seems inside my brain?
What if you're not really in my sheets?
Oh, just the thought gives me the creeps
I woke up young in lovers love
And I felt my luck when I felt your touch
And my skin it wondered how
Yeah, my skin it wondered how
Could you be touching me right now
When in my sleep you can't be found?
Oh but somehow by some will we've carried our love through the years
Oh but somehow I still carry on, burdened by fears
Like oh, what if I never knew your name?
Oh my god, the thought's insane
What if your love is not the same
As it seems inside my brain?
What if you're not really in my sheets?
Oh, just the thought gives me the creeps
Oh no, what if I never knew your name?
Oh my god, the thought's insane
What if your love is not the same
As it seems inside my brain?
What if you're not really in my sheets?
Oh, just the thought gives me the creeps
Oh no, just the thought gives me the creeps
Lauren C
I woke up tired and feeling old
And I wondered why my bed was cold
And I thought could you have gone?
And if so where and how long?
And why would I let you go?
Why would I ever let you go?
Oh but sometimes my mind could tell my heart that yes is no
Like sometime I might wake up old and all alone
Oh no, what if I never knew your name?
Oh my god, the thought's insane
What if your love is not the same
As it seems inside my brain?
What if you're not really in my sheets?
Oh, just the thought gives me the creeps
I woke up young in lovers love
And I felt my luck when I felt your touch
And my skin it wondered how
Yeah, my skin it wondered how
Could you be touching me right now
When in my sleep you can't be found?
Oh but somehow by some will we've carried our love through the years
Oh but somehow I still carry on, burdened by fears
Like oh, what if I never knew your name?
Oh my god, the thought's insane
What if your love is not the same
As it seems inside my brain?
What if you're not really in my sheets?
Oh, just the thought gives me the creeps
Oh no, what if I never knew your name?
Oh my god, the thought's insane
What if your love is not the same
As it seems inside my brain?
What if you're not really in my sheets?
Oh, just the thought gives me the creeps
Oh no, just the thought gives me the creeps
lord god
I feel like the song is about how even if you love someone so much you're still scared of losing them. Those thoughts are creepy because you never want to think about that ever but it happens and the only thing we can do is just wonder and hope the best. I really hope I find someone to listen to this song with me
Edd Qreen
this song makes me yearn for friends. for sleepovers with late night cuddles with a lover or make a couple of friends. it makes me hope for a brighter future full of mornings where i wake up cuddling someone, instead of being alone. and god, i can't wait for that day to come.
Poseidon
Edd Qreen hold your head up high champ. Even if your at rock bottom you can only go up, right? Hang on for your life, it’s a bumpy ride but it will get better
goose
I know I’m two years late, and I hope you’ve finally got your wish, but I was in the same situation last year. I was so down and sad for not having anyone at all. Then, honestly I don’t know how, life placed a small, great group of friends on my life and I feel amazing. Life keeps moving, and a dark spot now will be a passing memory a while from now ❤️❤️
J Sundt
This song reminds me of the feeling I get when I've fallen in love with somebody in a dream. A concept, an amalgamation, what have you. And while I have someone I love dearly in real life, it's still a confusing and disconcerting and ..nostalgic?.. feeling.
Alex F.
I love how you tried to describe that. I kind of know what you mean. I mean I kind of feel the same way. As if the song reminds me of someone I'm in love with, but that person only exists in my heart, and I would swear I'm just imagining it but for the feeling it gives me. Confusing.
Celestial Draconis
I feel like it's all my head man. Had this dream once with someone I was in love with, and I never met them before in my life. I don't say that lightly, it felt like real genuine love. When i woke up, the feeling was still there, but after a week it was gone like it never happened. It's so damn strange.
Robby Cox
I've had this feeling happen. I was dreaming of complete joy and smiles. An eternity flashing before my eyes of happiness with that perfect soulmate only to have it seem like a distant memory upon awakening.
im an oreo
k wtf I think u just solved my biggest problem with this comment 😳 wow gRaCiAs
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*"The Thoughts That Give Me The Creeps" *
I woke up tired and feeling old
And I wondered why my bed was cold
And I thought could you have gone?
And if so where and how long?
And why would I let you go?
Why would I ever let you go?
Oh but sometimes my mind could tell my heart that yes is no
Like sometime I might wake up old and all alone
Oh no, what if I never knew your name?
Oh my god, the thought's insane
What if your love is not the same
As it seems inside my brain?
What if you're not really in my sheets?
Oh, just the thought gives me the creeps
I woke up young in lovers love
And I felt my luck when I felt your touch
And my skin it wondered how
Yeah, my skin it wondered how
Could you be touching me right now
When in my sleep you can't be found?
Oh but somehow by some will we've carried our love through the years
Oh but somehow I still carry on, burdened by fears
Like oh, what if I never knew your name?
Oh my god, the thought's insane
What if your love is not the same
As it seems inside my brain?
What if you're not really in my sheets?
Oh, just the thought gives me the creeps
Oh no, what if I never knew your name?
Oh my god, the thought's insane
What if your love is not the same
As it seems inside my brain?
What if you're not really in my sheets?
Oh, just the thought gives me the creeps
Oh no, just the thought gives me the creeps