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
When We First Met
Hellogoodbye Lyrics
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Your hair was long and brown
You hadn't yet cut it all off
And now it's long once again, oh
Oh, it's long once again
As I kept track of every haircut that we ever had
I could, I could see how long it had been, oh
And this thought, made it clearer
I ought to be near her
All I see is where our days repeat
And our love goes on
As our hair grows long
Oh, Chelsea Lynn
I watched your hair grow from the root to tip
I know, I know I have always known
And I always will know
Oh, oh
That I could have a single direction until I am dead
I'll go, I'll go as I always have gone, and
And I always will go
Oh, oh
This thought made it clearer
I ought to be near her
All I see is where our days repeat
And our love goes on
As our hair grows long
As our hair grows long
The lyrics of Hellogoodbyeโs โWhen We First Metโ tells the story of a man who fell in love with a woman when they first met despite the fact that her hair was long and brown. As time went by, the woman cut off her long hair, but later grew it long again. The man kept track of every haircut they both had, and realized that the passage of time only made him love her more. The ending phrase, โas our hair grows long,โ symbolizes the passage of time and the growth of their love and commitment to each other.
The song is a beautiful tribute to the continuity of love and how it endures despite the passage of time. It is a comforting reminder that in a world that constantly changes, love can be the constant that keeps us grounded. The repetition of the phrase โI ought to be near herโ highlights the manโs desire to be with the woman he loves every step of the way.
The lyrics are presented in a simple, straightforward manner, but the emotion behind the words is palpable. The chorus is particularly poignant, with its statement that โour love goes on as our hair grows long.โ It is a beautiful sentiment that speaks to the enduring nature of true love.
Overall, โWhen We First Metโ is a heartfelt song that captures the essence of true love and the beauty of its continuity in the face of change.
Line by Line Meaning
When we first met
The song is about a person reminiscing about when they first met the love of their life.
Your hair was long and brown
The person vividly remembers what their partner looked like when they met, specifically their long brown hair.
You hadn't yet cut it all off
The person remembers that their partner had not yet cut their hair short.
And now it's long once again, oh
The person notices that their partner's hair is long again.
Oh, it's long once again
The person emphasizes that their partner's hair is long like it was when they first met.
As I kept track of every haircut that we ever had
The person admits to paying close attention to their partner's haircuts and keeping a mental note of them.
I could, I could see how long it had been, oh
The person admits that by tracking their partner's haircuts, they were able to see how long it had been since they first met.
Oh, how long it had been
The person adds emphasis to the fact that they were able to use their partner's haircuts as a time marker for how long it had been since they first met.
And this thought, made it clearer
The person reflects on how tracking their partner's haircuts made it clear that they should be with them.
I ought to be near her
The person decides that they should be with their partner.
All I see is where our days repeat
The person reflects on how their days with their partner seem to repeat but in a good way.
And our love goes on
The person reflects on how their love for their partner has endured over time.
As our hair grows long
The person uses their partner's hair growth as a metaphor for how their love has grown over time.
Oh, Chelsea Lynn
The person addresses their partner by name, adding a personal touch to the song.
I watched your hair grow from the root to tip
The person describes how they have watched their partner's hair grow over time, paying close attention to every detail.
I know, I know I have always known
The person admits to knowing all along that they should be with their partner.
And I always will know
The person emphasizes that they will always know that they should be with their partner.
That I could have a single direction until I am dead
The person expresses their willingness to spend their entire life with their partner.
I'll go, I'll go as I always have gone, and
The person expresses their commitment to always be there for their partner.
And I always will go
The person emphasizes that they will always be there for their partner.
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Written by: FORREST KLINE
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When we first met
Your hair was long and brown
You hadn't yet cut it all off
And now it's long once again, oh
Oh, it's long once again
As I kept track of every haircut that we ever had
I could, I could see how long it had been, oh
Oh, how long it had been
And this thought, made it clearer
I ought to be near her
All I see is where our days repeat
And our love goes on
As our hair grows long
Oh, Chelsea Lynn
I watched your hair grow from the root to tip
I know, I know I have always known
And I always will know
Oh, oh
That I could have a single direction until I am dead
I'll go, I'll go as I always have gone, and
And I always will go
Oh, oh
This thought made it clearer
I ought to be near her
All I see is where our days repeat
And our love goes on
As our hair grows long
As our hair grows long
@ashleyjones4323
Haven't heard this song in years, and it just randomly popped in my head tonight. Still good.
@cyrocell
Dude fr, I used to listen to this as a student in high school, now I be singing this to myself as a roofer
@WildWilliamofAlberta
First listen in a decade...hurts so good.
@cyrocell
donโt worry dawg, this band has a cult following, only like 50 people come back to the old shit monthly(sources arenโt real)
@mariaablahad8379
This song makes my soul happy
@marlonrando9272
I think this is one of the better backing bands he's had behind his whole career.
@matsuyutsu
This song is ICONIC
@MissSalazar
I just keep coming back itโs so good
@strangestoriesonline
Still love hellogoodbye... wholesome lovesongs
@user-ku3lv8vn2w
Man.. its been a 6 years..