The band is notably influenced both by 90s post-grunge as well as by 80s dirty hard rock and glam metal, with several critics noting their debt to Guns n' Roses. Cut to almost five years later after Winkler met the guys, and Hinder built a healthy regional following. They released an independent album, titled 'Far From Close', which sold out several thousands of copies. The band was the object of an honest-to-goodness bidding war between three different major labels that resulted in its major label debut, titled 'Extreme Behavior', coming out to much commercial success in 2005.
True to the group's origins in Austin Winkler's cover band, Hinder has released several covers of songs that have inspired the band. Examples include "Bed of Roses" (by Bon Jovi), "Born to be Wild" (by Steppenwolf), "Take Me Home Tonight" (by Eddie Money), and "Thunderstruck" (by AC/DC). Their debut album included the huge hit (and perhaps their best known original song) "Lips Of An Angel", and said album has been triple-platinum certified by the RIAA.
Although receiving mixed to negative critical reviews for 'Extreme Behavior', setting up a pattern for them as being critical whipping boys, "Lips of an Angel" was a rock smash. It topped both the Top 40 Pop Radio Chart and the Digital Download Chart, also putting the group on the top of multiple radio, video and digital charts including Yahoo, iTunes, and MSN. Facing near impossible expectations put on them, with rambunctious live performances stoking the flames, Hinder's sophomore album, 'Take It To The Limit', proved somewhat of a commercial disappointment by comparison. However, the group still moved hundreds of thousands of records and featured a strong glam metal-esque sound that many fans loved.
The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007. After the release of 'Take It To The Limit' in 2008 and 'All American Nightmare' in 2010, though, issues between frontman Winkler and the rest of the band had taken their toll. Finally, on November 20, 2013, it was announced via Loudwire that the band had parted ways with Winkler, the statement saying that there was no animosity towards him but that they just felt it was time to move on. The former Hinder singer has had struggles placing him in rehab before. Saving Abel’s Jared Weeks has often played with the re-jiggered group, and their future is somewhat uncertain though with more studio material promised as of early 2015 (with ex-producer Marshal Dutton being their current singer).
Albums
'Far From Close' (2003)
'Extreme Behavior' (2005)
'Take It To The Limit' (2008)
'All American Nightmare' (2010)
'Welcome to the Freakshow' (2012)
'When the Smoke Clears' (2015)
2) Hinder is a Black Metal band from Netherlands. They have released a full length album, Doodendraad in 2017.
https://hinderbm.bandcamp.com/
Better Than Me
Hinder Lyrics
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After all the lies that I made you believe
Guilt kicks in and I start to see
The edge of the bed where your nightgown used to be
I told myself I won't miss you
But I remembered
What it feels like beside you
I really miss your hair in my face
And the way your innocence tastes
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
While looking through your old box of notes
I found those pictures I took that you were looking for
If there's one memory I don't want to lose
That time at the mall, you and me in the dressing room
I told myself I won't miss you
But I remembered
What it feels like beside you
I really miss your hair in my face
And the way your innocence tastes
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
The bed I'm lying in is getting colder
Wish I never would've said it's over
And I can't pretend
I won't think about you when I'm older
'Cause we never really had our closure
This can't be the end
I really miss your hair in my face
And the way your innocence tastes
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
I really miss your hair in my face
And the way your innocence tastes
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
(And I think you should know this)
You deserve much better than me
(And I think you should know this)
You deserve much better than me
(And I think you should know this)
You deserve much better than me
(And I think you should know this)
The lyrics to "Better Than Me" by Hinder are about a man who has lost the love of his life and is realizing that he does not deserve her. He admits to lying to her in the past, causing her to believe things that were not true. Now, he feels guilty for hurting her and recognizes that she deserves much better than him. As he looks through old memories and photos, he remembers how much he misses her and how much she meant to him. He regrets saying that it's over between them and realizes he won't be able to forget her, even when he's older. He ends the song by repeating that she deserves better than him.
The lyrics seem to portray a sense of regret and remorse for past actions, and a recognition that the woman he lost was someone special. The line "you deserve much better than me" is especially poignant and heartfelt, and demonstrates a sense of self-awareness that is often lacking in similar breakup songs.
Line by Line Meaning
I think you can do much better than me
The singer believes that their partner can find someone better than them.
After all the lies that I made you believe
The singer acknowledges that they were dishonest and that their partner has been hurt as a result.
Guilt kicks in and I start to see
The singer feels guilty for what they've done and is starting to realize the impact of their actions.
The edge of the bed where your nightgown used to be
The artist is reminded of their partner and the intimacy they shared, which is now gone.
I told myself I won't miss you
The artist initially tried to convince themselves that they wouldn't miss their partner.
But I remembered
What it feels like beside you
The singer realizes that being next to their partner is something they miss.
I really miss your hair in my face
The singer misses the physical contact they shared with their partner.
And the way your innocence tastes
The artist misses the purity and goodness they saw in their partner.
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
The artist believes their partner deserves someone who won't hurt them like they did.
While looking through your old box of notes
The artist is going through old memories of their relationship.
I found those pictures I took that you were looking for
The singer found some pictures that their partner had been searching for.
If there's one memory I don't want to lose
That time at the mall - you and me in the dressing room
The artist cherishes a particular memory with their partner, and doesn't want to forget it.
The bed I'm lying in is getting colder
The singer feels lonely and sad without their partner.
Wish I never would've said it's over
The singer regrets ending the relationship.
And I can't pretend
I won't think about you when I'm older
The singer knows that their memories with their partner will endure, even as they grow older.
'Cause we never really had our closure
This can't be the end
The artist feels like there wasn't real resolution to their relationship and that there might still be hope for them.
You deserve much better than me
The artist reiterates that their partner deserves a better partner than them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lloyd Garvey, Ross Hanson, Brian Howes, Mark King, Michael Rodden, Austin Winkler
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[Verse 1]
I think you can do much better than me
After all the lies that I made you believe
Guilt kicks in and I start to see
The edge of the bed
Where your nightgown used to be
[Pre-Chorus]
I told myself I won’t miss you
But I remembered
What it feels like beside you
[Chorus]
I really miss your hair in my face
And the way your innocence tastes
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
[Verse 2]
While lookin’ through your old box of notes
I found those pictures I took
That you were lookin’ for
If there’s one memory I don’t wanna lose
That time at the mall
You and me in the dressing room
[Pre-Chorus]
I told myself I won’t miss you
But I remembered
What it feels like beside you
[Chorus]
I really miss your hair in my face
And the way your innocence tastes
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
[Bridge]
The bed I’m lyin’ is getting colder
Wish I never would’ve said it’s over
And I can’t pretend
I won’t think about you when I’m older
Cause we never really had our closure
This can’t be the end
[Chorus]
I really miss your hair in my face
And the way your innocence tastes
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
I really miss your hair in my face
And the way your innocence tastes
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
[Outro]
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
And I think you should know this
@skydivewithsabrina
My son is an addict and the hardest thing I’ve ever heard him say to me is that I deserved a better son. We fight this fight together. I’ll never give up on him
@teds4063
please don't give up. The world is falling apart as I write this.
@lisacarlsen6172
My daughter just celebrated 2 yrs of Sobriety. Had I listened to everyone saying "let her fall" " cut her off " I truly don't believe she'd be where she is now . Don't give up Momma ❤️
@DebbieandEddieBFF
Prayers
@melissaklinge9811
Plz dont. I HATE every addiction psychiatrist/counselor out there that spewed the "kick em out and dont deal with them anymore treatment plan" to parents. I'm clean now but have no family bc they decided to do just that when i needed them the most. Blood should ALWAYS be so much stronger than addiction.. anything else is just a copout for weak parenting. Stay strong!
@normanjunge4284
I told my mom the same thing she fought for me when I gave up will never be able to repay her for that
@teslacombs920
This song will always hit me hard , I lost my husband to addiction and he always told me I deserved better but he didn't understand I just deserved him at his best and that's all I ever wanted and still want 💔 addiction Is real and it's not a joke, Millions of families are affected horribly by it.
@jessicathompson236
Hugs.
@donnasitten3552
Yes im sorry hunny for u going thru this god bless yous
@c.r.8946
To anyone going through depression, anxiety, addiction, etc.. just know your not alone in your struggles. Someone somewhere loves you and you can make it. Stay strong and god bless all.