Cassadee Pope and Mike Gentile were former members of the band called Blake. They had one song recorded called "Turn the Clock". They were scheduled to play Warped Tour in 2008 but had to drop off the tour to finish recording the record "Hold on Tight" . The band changed its name from Blake to Hey Monday in August 2008 right before their debut album dropped.
After graduating high school, Cassadee Pope formed the band Hey Monday with Mike Gentile, Elliot James, Alex Lipshaw and Jersey Moriarty. Alex Wilhelm of A&R Website CrazedHits.com then discovered the band before they were signed.. Their debut album "Hold on Tight" was released worldwide on October 7, 2008 via Decaydance and Columbia Records. Their first single from the album, "Homecoming", was featured on the CitizensFOB mix-tape Welcome to the New Administration. Lead singer Cassadee was also featured in the song "Take My Hand" by The Cab on the mixtape. Cassadee made an appearance in Fall Out Boy's video "America's Suitehearts". She has a guest appearance as herself in the Degrassi: The Next Generation TV Movie, Degrassi Goes Hollywood along with Pete Wentz. The song "Should've Tried Harder" appears on the videogame Major League Baseball 2K9. On October, 9th 2009 it was announced via Cassadee's Twitter, then later their MySpace blog, that Elliot James had decided to leave the band to pursue other interests. They also added that their good friend Pat would be playing drums for them on the Glamour Kills Tour but no official replacement was announced.
They released a 6 song EP titled 'Beneath It All' on August 17 2010 instead of the full length album they were planning on releasing, a full length album was set to be released in 2011 but this never happened after Hey Monday departed from their record labels Decaydance and Columbia. Hey Monday released their second EP Candles in February 2011 and a music video for "Candles" on March 9 after "Candles" was used for a duet on an episode of Glee.
In December 2011 after releasing The Christmas EP it was announced that Hey Monday was on hiatus, due to solo endeavors within the group. Although band members have made it very clear they are still together and Cassadee Pope posted the following statement:
'Hey everyone! Cassadee here. I know since I announced my solo acoustic tour, there has been a lot of rumors and confusion swirling around. I wanted to let you all know that Hey Monday is not “broken up.” We are, however, taking a break and pursuing things on our own. In my case, that is a solo project. I hope you all understand that this does not mean we’ll never release new music or tour ever again. I just felt the need to fill you all in since I’ve gotten a good amount of questions pertaining to this. Me and the guys are still friends and always will be, and this was a decision we all agreed was for the best. I could not have imagined experiencing everything we were able to with a different group of people, our crew included! So we would really appreciate all of your support with this decision. We love you guys and we thank you for everything you’ve done for this band and each one of us individually. We have the best fans ever.'
lead singer Cassdee Pope was a contestant on the 3rd season on NBC's The Voice and performed with 2 members of Hey Monday at a homecoming gig in West Palm Beach on 6th December 2012. On 18th December 2012 Cassadee was announced as the winner of The Voice and won a recording contract with Republic Records and a $100,000 cash prize
Current Band members:
* Cassadee Pope (@cassadeepope) – lead vocals, guitar, piano (2007-present)
* Mike Gentile (@mikegentile) – lead guitar, backing vocals (2007-present)
* Alex Lipshaw (@alexlipshaw) – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2007-present)
* Patrick McKenzie (@Pat_McKenzie) - drums, percussion (2010–present)
Former members
* Elliot James - drums, percussion, backing vocals (2008–2009)
* Michael "Jersey" Moriarty - bass guitar, backing vocals (2008–2010)
Touring members
* Chris Gentile - bass guitar (2010–present)
Candles
Hey Monday Lyrics
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And I am all alone
I don't really care at all
Not answering my phone
All the games you played
The promises you made
Couldn't finish what you started
Lost sight, couldn't see
When it was you and me
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
But I think I'll be alright
Been black and blue before
There's no need to explain
I am not the jaded kind
Playback's such a waste
You're invisible
Invisible to me
My wish is coming true
Erase the memory of your face
Lost sight, couldn't see
When it was you and me
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
But I think I'll be alright
One day you will wake up
With nothing but your sorry's
And someday you will get back
Everything you gave me
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
But I think I'll be alright
The song "Candles" by Hey Monday is a breakup song about a person who's just ended a relationship and is trying to pick themselves up again. The first verse shows that the singer is alone and doesn't care about being contacted by their ex-lover. They're coming to terms with the fact that the relationship is over and that they're going to be okay. The second verse refers to the promises made in the relationship, and how they weren't fulfilled, leaving only darkness in its wake.
The chorus has the singer blowing out candles, symbolizing an end to the relationship. They're alone now, but they're starting to see the light, and they believe that they're going to be okay. The bridge contains a warning to the ex-lover that they'll regret their decision to end things, and they'll eventually come back to them, but it will be too late.
The overall theme of the song is that the singer is moving on from a toxic relationship and starting a new chapter in their life. The lyrics are raw and emotional, and the power in the vocals shows the pain that the singer is feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
The power lines went out
The electricity supply is cut off.
And I am all alone
I am now completely alone without power.
I don't really care at all
I am not bothered by the lack of power.
Not answering my phone
I am not interested in receiving phone calls.
All the games you played
You played many games that are not ending well.
The promises you made
You made many promises but not fulfilled them.
Couldn't finish what you started
You have not completed the things you started.
Only darkness still remains
Everything is left in darkness, without a bright outcome.
Lost sight, couldn't see
I lost my ability to understand things properly.
When it was you and me
When we were together during better times.
Blow the candles out
Extinguishing the candles.
Looks like a solo tonight
Tonight, I'll be all by myself.
I'm beginning to see the light
I am starting to understand the situation clearly.
But I think I'll be alright
But I hope everything will be okay for me.
Been black and blue before
I have been through difficult times in the past.
There's no need to explain
No explanation is required for my current state.
I am not the jaded kind
I am not someone who is tired of everything or who has lost their passion.
Playback's such a waste
Playing back something old is pointless.
You're invisible
You are no longer visible to me.
Invisible to me
I can no longer see you.
My wish is coming true
My desire is being fulfilled.
Erase the memory of your face
I wish to remove all memories of your face.
One day you will wake up
Someday you will suddenly realize.
With nothing but, "You're sorry's"
With only an apology but nothing to be done.
And someday you will get back
Someday you will receive back what you gave away.
Everything you gave me
All that which you provided to me.
Blow the candles out
Extinguishing the candles.
Looks like a solo tonight
Tonight, I'll be all by myself.
I'm beginning to see the light
I am starting to understand the situation clearly.
Blow the candles out
Extinguishing the candles.
Looks like a solo tonight
Tonight, I'll be all by myself.
But I think I'll be alright
But I hope everything will be okay for me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cassadee Pope, David Katz, Mike Gentile, Sam Hollander
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@karoulilliehook9825
i know we all have to grow up, we change, move on and become different people. i miss these days. back in eighth grade listening to their homecoming album. nights filled with studying and not worrying about bills. falling asleep to boys like girls or we the kings. when fallout boy ruled the day. when the problems i came up against were softened by the sounds of bands like hey monday, all time low, or the all american rejects. nostalgia.
@stasiuschlaffke3444
WE THE KINGS I LOVE THEM SO MUCH
@shannonburke2208
You're definitely not wrong and wish I could go back to those times ❤😔🥺🙏
@ivansttv
Same, i just turn 30 years old and i cant move on, im stuck in 2009!
@DAKILANGmangingibig
Damn..! The feeling is mutual...
@zilvalentine
You, my friend.. have awesome taste in music. I wish you all the best in life, take care <3
@randallaguas3217
2023 is almost over but here I'm still listening to this song. Hoping for a comeback like the other bands are doing. Boys like girls are slowly getting back.
@ScottWaa
Still a banger. Listening to this is like returning to your hometown with all your friends who moved away. ❤ You guys where ever you are! 🍻
@marim8798
Bring back the emo days. The Scene, emo, punks days…. Playing this in full volume damn.. damn… almost have a tear in my eyes❤
@fiionaaaa
I miss Hey Monday!!! :(