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 ābroken up.ā 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 weāll never release new music or tour ever again. I just felt the need to fill you all in since Iāve 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 youāve 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) ā lead vocals, guitar, piano (2007-present)
* Mike Gentile (@mikegentile) ā lead guitar, backing vocals (2007-present)
* Alex Lipshaw (@alexlipshaw) ā rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2007-present)
* Patrick McKenzie (@Pat_McKenzie) - drums, percussion (2010āpresent)
Former members
* Elliot James - drums, percussion, backing vocals (2008ā2009)
* Michael "Jersey" Moriarty - bass guitar, backing vocals (2008ā2010)
Touring members
* Chris Gentile - bass guitar (2010āpresent)
Wish You Were Here
Hey Monday Lyrics
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Just one step from the edge
Sleep alone and it's so hard, darling
You're next to me in my head
But it's too late, too late to call
Are you out there?
Too late, too much to say
Wish you were here
Wish you well
If you'd only share this hell
But you leave, and stains are left on me
I wish you, I wish you were here
I wish you, I wish you were here
Here's my Hollywood ending calling
Every day fades to black
Sick and tired of pretending, darling
That you'll ever come back
But it's too late, too late to call
Are you out there?
Too late, too much to say
Wish you were here
Wish you well
If you'd only share this hell
But you leave, and stains are left on me
I wish you, I wish you were here
I wish you, I wish you were here
To tell me that something
Talk me down, down again
I'm broken
I'm frozen out
Wish you were here
Wish you well
If you'd only share this hell
But you leave, and stains are left on me
Wish you were here
Wish you well
If you'd only share this hell
But you leave, and stains are left on me
I wish you, I wish you were here
I wish you, I wish you were here
The lyrics to Hey Monday's song "Wish You Were Here" are an emotional reflection on the aftermath of a lost love. The chorus, "Wish you were here, wish you well, if you'd only share this hell," reveals the singer's deep longing for their former partner's presence, despite feeling hurt and abandoned. The first verse depicts the singer's vulnerability and loneliness, as they send their heart in a metaphorical postcard and struggle to sleep alone. Meanwhile, their former partner is only present in their thoughts, leaving them feeling emotionally weighed down by their absence.
The second verse describes the singer's desire for closure, represented by the yearning for a "Hollywood ending." Despite their efforts to move on and accept that love lost is permanent, they are still holding onto hope that their former partner will return. The lines "sick and tired of pretending, darling, that you'll ever come back" show the singer's frustration with their own inability to move on. The bridge, "To tell me that something, talk me down, down again, I'm broken, I'm frozen out," emphasizes the singer's struggle to mend their broken heart alone without their former partner's support.
Overall, the song is a mournful reflection on love lost, blending feelings of longing, hurt, and hope. It effectively portrays the complexities and nuances of heartbreak and how it affects one's emotional and mental state.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's my heart in a postcard, darling
I am pouring my heart out to you through this postcard, my love.
Just one step from the edge
I am on the brink of losing myself without you by my side.
Sleep alone and it's so hard, darling
The nights are difficult to bear without you sleeping beside me.
You're next to me in my head
You might not be physically present, but you're always on my mind, love.
But it's too late, too late to call
It's too late to give you a call, dear.
Are you out there?
I wonder if you are still around somewhere.
Too late, too much to say
It's too late to convey everything I want to say to you.
Wish you were here
I yearn for your presence, my love.
Wish you well
I want nothing but the best for you.
If you'd only share this hell
If only you could empathize with the pain I am going through.
But you leave, and stains are left on me
Your absence leaves an indelible mark on me.
Here's my Hollywood ending calling
I am imagining a perfect ending for us, like in the movies.
Every day fades to black
Every day seems bleak and hopeless without you.
Sick and tired of pretending, darling
I am exhausted of putting on a faƧade that I am okay without you.
That you'll ever come back
I have lost hope that you'll come back to me.
To tell me that something
I wish you were here to tell me what I need to hear.
Talk me down, down again
I need you to soothe me and comfort me like you used to.
I'm broken
I am completely shattered without you.
I'm frozen out
I feel left out and abandoned without your warmth.
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CASSADEE POPE, DAVID KATZ, MATT SCANNELL, SAM HOLLANDER
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Here's my heart in a postcard, darling
Just one step from the edge
Sleep alone and it's so hard, darling
You're next to me in my head
But it's too late, too late to call
Are you out there?
Too late, too much to say
Wish you were here
Wish you well
If you'd only share this hell
But you leave, and stains are left on me
I wish you, I wish you were here
I wish you, I wish you were here
Here's my Hollywood ending calling
Every day fades to black
Sick and tired of pretending, darling
That you'll ever come back
But it's too late, too late to call
Are you out there?
Too late, too much to say
Wish you were here
Wish you well
If you'd only share this hell
But you leave, and stains are left on me
I wish you, I wish you were here
I wish you, I wish you were here
To tell me that something
Talk me down, down again
I'm broken
I'm frozen out
Wish you were here
Wish you well
If you'd only share this hell
But you leave, and stains are left on me
Wish you were here
Wish you well
If you'd only share this hell
But you leave, and stains are left on me
I wish you, I wish you were here
I wish you, I wish you were here
Paul Gonzales
It's 2021 and I still go back here. I wish this song was on Spotify. I miss them.
Alex G
If Paramore and Hey Monday went on tour together, i'd die of happiness. They're equally incredible bands.
ghifari pai
I wish this album available on Spotify..
pyrogian
i don't cos artist gets little revenue from spotify
countingpotato
I just wish this was on Spotify, man :(
Gian Carlo Sumampong
it's 2021 but i still love this band ššā¤ā¤ .. anyone with me ?
Bee
I'm not crying because i miss this band... yes i am
Solid Snake
for my 18th i wanted to see them live, but they were in brazil, next thing you cassadee, went solo, but i wish her well.....
DisasterrPiecee
ive had this on repeat ALL day, LOVE IT!<3
Matt Burton
I love hey monday Cassadee is extreamly talented and beautiful! she sums up life and love perfectly its like she understands me even though I am a punk guy and i dont listen to anything else like this but i still love hey monday and i love their first album like this if you feel the same way about them!