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
Two Weeks In Hawaii
Hellogoodbye Lyrics
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You're gone, I've gone insane, oh, when will you reappear?
I'm just some new kid who can't get his mind off of you
And I know that it's stupid
'Cause you've gone to Hawaii and I've gotten no letters from you
I should stop whining 'cause it's only been a day or two
I don't know what you did but you got me to fall for you
Your family's far and I wish that they were here today
But they're thousands and thousands of miles away
I felt so bad when your mom
Caught us eating ice cream in your room at three in the morning
'Cause I'd hate for her to not want me around her daughter
'Cause my heart stops every time
You've got Polaroid and you even know how to rhyme
I'd be overjoyed if we could just hang out sometime
I don't know what you did but you got me to fall for you
And I know that it's stupid
Your drawing's fried and I hung it in on my wall
And I made sure it wouldn't fall 'cause if it did
My straw wrapper might tear
There would be no knot and I would feel
Like I'd been shot right through the heart
And I'd fall apart but I'd remember how, my heart stops every time
You are so special, I just hope that we can be friends
I'll wait forever but I guess that it all depends
On you and yours, so come on and dance with me
You are so special
I hope this makes you smile
And you might stay that way for a while
'Cause you deserve every grin that you get
And you'll get 'em a lot from me
You are so special, I just hope that we can be friends
I'll wait forever but I guess that it all depends
On you and yours, so come on and dance with me
You are so special
And my heart stops every time
"Two Weeks In Hawaii" by Hellogoodbye is a pop-punk song about unrequited love. The singer is hopelessly infatuated with a girl who he spent only two weeks with in Hawaii. He's pining for her and his feelings are unreturned, and he's struggling to move on. The first verse shows his desperation as he compares his ordinary life ("plain air") to her glamorous one. He can't stop thinking about her and wishes she'd come back. He knows his feelings are foolish, especially since it's only been a few days, but he can't help himself.
The second verse mentions her family being far away and the singer feeling guilty about being caught eating ice cream in her room by her mom. He wants to hang out with her but is unsure if she even likes him back. The bridge is an admission of how much he cares about her, that she's special to him and he hopes they can be friends. The chorus repeats the idea that his heart stops every time he thinks of her.
Overall, "Two Weeks In Hawaii" is a bittersweet ode to unrequited love. The lyrics capture the painful feeling of wanting someone who doesn't feel the same way, and the hopeless romanticism of waiting for them to come around.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got your airplane, I've got the plain air out of here
You have the resources to leave this place by plane, while I am stuck here without transport.
You're gone, I've gone insane, oh, when will you reappear?
You leaving has left me in a state of frenzy, and I am eagerly awaiting your return.
I'm just some new kid who can't get his mind off of you
I am a newcomer here who can't stop thinking about you.
And I know that it's stupid
I realize that this foolish infatuation is senseless.
'Cause you've gone to Hawaii and I've gotten no letters from you
You've traveled to Hawaii and I haven't received any communication from you.
I should stop whining 'cause it's only been a day or two
I should cease complaining since it's only been a short time since you left.
I don't know what you did but you got me to fall for you
I'm unsure of what you did, but you've caused me to develop feelings for you.
Your family's far and I wish that they were here today
I wish your family were here to give me a better insight into your life.
But they're thousands and thousands of miles away
Unfortunately, they're far away and not accessible to me.
I felt so bad when your mom
I felt terrible when your mother
Caught us eating ice cream in your room at three in the morning
Caught us eating ice cream in your room in the early morning hours.
'Cause I'd hate for her to not want me around her daughter
I would dislike it if she didn't want me near her daughter.
'Cause my heart stops every time
Because I feel an intense emotion every time I think of you.
You've got Polaroid and you even know how to rhyme
You have a Polaroid camera, and you are skilled in creating rhyming verses.
I'd be overjoyed if we could just hang out sometime
I would be delighted if we could spend time together.
Your drawing's fried and I hung it on my wall
I have hung your artwork on my wall, and it's significant to me.
And I made sure it wouldn't fall 'cause if it did
I ensured that it's securely fastened to prevent it from falling.
My straw wrapper might tear
If it fell, a consequence would be that my straw wrapper would rip.
There would be no knot and I would feel
Without the knot holding the straw wrapper together, I would sense
Like I'd been shot right through the heart
As if I had been unexpectedly struck in the heart.
And I'd fall apart but I'd remember how, my heart stops every time
Even if everything collapse, I will always remember you as a person who causes me to feel an intense emotion.
You are so special, I just hope that we can be friends
You are a unique individual, and I would like us to develop a friendship.
I'll wait forever but I guess that it all depends
I would wait indefinitely, but it hinges somewhat on your actions.
On you and yours, so come on and dance with me
It's up to you and your family, so let's dance together.
And my heart stops every time
I still feel an intense emotion every time I think of you.
I hope this makes you smile
I hope my actions bring a smile to your face.
And you might stay that way for a while
This happiness may persist for a period.
'Cause you deserve every grin that you get
You deserve all the joy that comes your way.
And you'll get 'em a lot from me
I'll do my utmost to make you smile regularly.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: FORREST KLINE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GC Epic
This has always been my favorite song on the album
Natalierosepokes
Same
Chip Crisper
This album has always been my favorite song
Kirsten Bieler
My friend passed away in 2006, and we used to listen to this song all the time. I'm pretty sure it's rare for a hellogoodbye song to make someone cry, but I do and "my heart stops every time".
isaac haxton #rundownholidays
Nice story
Ally Sims
💘
Matt Rosa
I'm so sorry to hear! 💔 This song has memories for me too, especially in 2006. That's when I graduated, went to Europe for the first time, and then got my first job. Also met a few people that have been around since then.
I love when this was getting started. What a time.
Sending you love and blessings ❤️
Spines & Spoilers
This song gives me such bittersweet nostalgia.
Milla Farrow
This is exactly how it feels to be 14/15/16 in love with someone and it hurts sooo bad every minute you have to be away from them
greeneyes❤
Why is this song so perfect at making me think about someone I probably don't even know?? 😩