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)
Homecoming
Hey Monday Lyrics
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Summer's over, hope it's not too late
I'm pacing, impatient, up in my head
Taken back to the sidewalk where we met
And carved out our names
Do you remember that?
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
I missed it all, I messed you up, I missed you
I'm coming home, I wanna know
When all the leaves begin to fall
If I'm falling, falling apart for you
Descending, I'm spinning, lost all defense
How could you swallow me again?
I left you, I meant to, couldn't let you in
Never mind a single word I said
Carve out your name
Do you remember that?
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
Did you take off while I was gone?
I missed it all, I messed you up, I missed you
I'm coming home, I wanna know
When all the leaves begin to fall
If I'm falling, falling apart
You've got control of me, is this the end of me?
'Cause I just can't cut up the strings
I'm coming back for more, don't let your heart go
Please don't walk away
Homecoming, I'm coming
I'm coming back
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
Did you take off while I was gone?
I missed it all, I messed you up, I missed you
I'm coming home, I wanna know
When all the leaves begin to fall
If I'm falling, falling apart
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
Did you take off while I was gone?
(Homecoming, I'm coming, my sweet mistake)
I missed it all, I messed you up, I missed you
(Summer's over, hope it's not too late)
I'm coming home, I wanna know
When all the leaves begin to fall
(Homecoming, I'm coming, my sweet mistake)
If I'm falling, falling apart for you
The song Homecoming by Hey Monday is a heartfelt plea from the singer to their lost love. The song opens with the singer saying they are heading back to their hometown, which is the place where they first met their partner. They reminisce about the moment where they carved their names on the sidewalk together and wonders if their partner remembers that moment as well. However, as the song progresses, the singer's emotions become more complicated, and they question if their partner ever waited for them or moved on when they were away. The uncertainty felt by the singer continues to grow as they ponder if their partner would still accept them, despite all the wrong they have done. The song also highlights how the singer feels lost and vulnerable without their love and how they wish to return to the comforting feeling of home.
The chorus, "I'm coming home, I wanna know when all the leaves begin to fall if I'm falling apart," illustrates the singer's fears of falling, both emotionally and physically. The falling leaves symbolize the end of summer and the fall season, which brings darker and colder days. The singer is uncertain if they will be able to keep their hold on their love or continue to fall apart.
Overall, Homecoming is a song that delves deep into lost love, uncertainty, and the need for a comforting and familiar presence. The singer is lost without their partner, and this song explores the hope, fear, and vulnerability they feel as they embark on a journey back home.
Line by Line Meaning
Homecoming, I'm coming, my sweet mistake
I am returning to you, even though coming back may be a mistake.
Summer's over, hope it's not too late
I hope I'm not too late to make things right.
I'm pacing, impatient, up in my head
I am anxious and restless.
Taken back to the sidewalk where we met
My memories take me back where we first met.
And carved out our names
We carved our names into the sidewalk to remember our love.
Do you remember that?
Do you remember our love and the memories we shared?
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
I am coming back to you.
Did you take off while I was gone?
Did you leave me while I was away?
I missed it all, I messed you up, I missed you
I missed everything about you and I know I have hurt you.
I wanna know when all the leaves begin to fall
I want to know if our love will endure even during tough times.
If I'm falling, falling apart for you
If I am struggling and falling apart, will you still be there to support me.
Descending, I'm spinning, lost all defense
I'm feeling overwhelmed, and my defense mechanism has failed.
How could you swallow me again?
I cannot believe that you could hurt me again.
I left you, I meant to, couldn't let you in
I left because I couldn't let you in to my vulnerable side.
Never mind a single word I said
Please forget the things I said when I was hurting.
Carve out your name
Let's carve out our names again, and start anew.
You've got control of me, is this the end of me?
You have power over my emotions, and I worry I will be consumed by them.
'Cause I just can't cut up the strings
I can't let go of our connection.
I'm coming back for more, don't let your heart go
I want us to work things out, please don't give up on our love.
Please don't walk away
Please stay and try again with me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CASSADEE POPE, DAVID KATZ, SAM HOLLANDER, WILLIAM BECKETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@internetgremlin7171
That's is the most 2000's outfit and hairstyle I have ever seen
@AthenaWaugh
Is it weird that I love it and would still absolutely dress like that in 2018?
@internetgremlin7171
Athena Waugh nah man rock it like it’s 2008
@alexiselise9541
For real lol
@FelixMarshFTW
@@alexiselise9541 #scemoforlife
@XenuLordofTheSky
Welcome to 2008, back when Twitch was Justin.tv and the scemo look was huge. I was in High School and damn near every girl in my school dressed like this!
@sukiya19
I am proud to say that I knew Hey Monday before Cassadee auditioned for THE VOICE! miss the old days!
@kiarawehrenberg8021
me too!!!!!!!!!! :)
@joetyminski4811
It's funny y'all talk about the good ole days,to six years ago was yesterday to me I remember sneaking into CBGBs and watching the Ramones. Shit I'm getting old
@Neni923
I did her hairstyle in 2010