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 Sent
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 of Hinder's song 'Heaven Sent' depict the realization of a man that he has found his soulmate after years of searching. The opening lines of the song depict the intense chemistry that the singer had with his soulmate but that they had been unaware of it for a long time. The lyrics "that was still a long time come" indicate that the singer had been waiting for a long time to find someone he had such strong chemistry with. The singer is surprised that he had not noticed this strong connection earlier as he mentions, "It's freaking me out, that I didn't see".
The chorus emphasizes the singer's feelings for his soulmate, he sings "Just waiting on an angel to take me out of my head, I'm falling for you". These lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the angelic qualities possessed by his partner and how being with her has made him fall deeply in love. The following lines "You came out of nowhere out of the blue, when heaven sent you" emphasize the sheer surprise of the singer finding his soulmate.
The verse, "when all of my demons were dancing with me, I'm glad you came down 'cause I was in too deep" highlights that the singer was unhappy and struggling before he met his partner. The lyrics also suggest that the singer was trapped in his own state of mind until his soulmate helped him come out of it. Overall, the lyrics of the song depict the journey of the singer finding his soulmate after years of searching, and how their union has transformed his life.
Line by Line Meaning
That was solid chemistry that was there with you and me
We had great chemistry when we were together.
That was still a long time come
It took a while for us to come together.
It's freaking me out, that I didn't see
It's scary that I didn't realize how perfect you were for me.
You're so damn hot girl, it's crazy
You are incredibly attractive.
And without a doubt I still can't believe
I'm still amazed that you were right in front of me.
That you were right there in front of me
You were always there, I just didn't realize it.
Just waiting on an angel to take me out of my head
I've been hoping for someone to come and take me away from my worries.
I'm falling for you
I'm starting to have feelings for you.
Just coming out of thin air
You appeared out of nowhere.
You came out of nowhere out of the blue
You appeared suddenly and unexpectedly.
When heaven sent you
I believe you were sent to me from heaven.
Night after night, when I didn't sleep
I was having trouble sleeping for a while.
But that was before you lay beside me
But since you started sleeping next to me, everything is better.
When all of my demons were dancing with me
I was struggling with my inner demons.
I'm glad you came down cause I was in too deep
I'm grateful that you came into my life when you did, because I was struggling too much to find my way out on my own.
Right out of the blue
Suddenly and unexpectedly.
When heaven sent you
I believe you were sent to me from heaven.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOWES, ROSS HANSON, AUSTIN WINKLER
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