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.
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Heaven
Hinder Lyrics
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That was still a long time come
It's freaking me out, that I didn't see
You're so damn hot girl, it's crazy
And without a doubt I still can't believe
That you were right there in front of me
It's been a long time coming
[Chorus]
Just waiting on an angel to take me out of my head
I'm falling for you
Just coming out of thin air
You came out of nowhere out of the blue
When heaven sent you
Night after night, when I didn't sleep
But that was before you lay beside me
When all of my demons were dancing with me
I'm glad you came down ?cause I was in too deep
Never saw the chemistry that was there with you and me
It's been a long time coming
[Chorus]
Yeah, yeah
[Chorus: x2]
Right out of the blue
When heaven sent you
Right out of the blue
When heaven sent yo
The lyrics to Hinder's song Heaven seem to be about the feeling of falling in love unexpectedly after a long time of waiting. The first verse mentions "solid chemistry" between two people that has been building over time. However, the singer didn't realize it until it was too late as he says that it was "still a long time come." The second verse suggests that before this person came into the singer's life, they were struggling with their own personal demons and couldn't sleep at night. But now that this person is in their life and laying beside them, they feel a sense of relief and peace.
The chorus is about waiting for someone to come along and take them out of their own head. The singer is falling for this person that has come out of nowhere and feels like they were sent by heaven. The repeated line "right out of the blue, when heaven sent you" emphasizes the idea that this person was unexpected but also a blessing.
Overall, the song seems to be celebrating the idea of unexpected love and the surprise that comes with it. It highlights the relief of finding someone who understands you and can help ease your worries.
Line by Line Meaning
That was solid chemistry that was there with you and me
There was a strong connection between us that we didn't realize at the time
That was still a long time come
But it took a while for us to see it
It's freaking me out, that I didn't see
I'm shocked and surprised that we were so close, yet oblivious to it
You're so damn hot girl, it's crazy
You're incredibly attractive and it's overwhelming
And without a doubt I still can't believe
Even now, I'm struggling to wrap my head around the fact that you were right in front of me
That you were right there in front of me
You were always there, but I didn't notice until now
Just waiting on an angel to take me out of my head
I'm hoping for someone special to come into my life and change my perspective
I'm falling for you
I'm starting to develop strong feelings for you
Just coming out of thin air
It seems like you appeared suddenly, out of nowhere
You came out of nowhere out of the blue
You were unexpected, but in a good way
When heaven sent you
It feels like fate brought us together
Night after night, when I didn't sleep
I used to have trouble sleeping
But that was before you lay beside me
Until you became a regular part of my life
When all of my demons were dancing with me
I struggled with personal demons and challenges
I'm glad you came down ?cause I was in too deep
You were a light in the darkness and helped me out of a tough spot
Right out of the blue
Unexpectedly
When heaven sent you
As if you were chosen by a higher power
Right out of the blue
Suddenly and unexpectedly
When heaven sent you
As if you were meant to be in my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOWES, ROSS HANSON, AUSTIN WINKLER
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