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/
Hit The Ground
Hinder Lyrics
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And the flashing lights and neon signs all disappear
It's like closing time and the sound of silence is all you hear
Cause everyone's gone
Trying to make sense
Maybe I got a little lost and got a little wreckless
Trying to piece it all together while I'm standing in the middle of the wreckage
Burning both ends of the night just trying to find it
Anything I could to get me higher
But when that high starts running out
What goes up must come down
Falling feels like flying til you hit the ground
Got a choice to choose
I should learn to win cause I sure as hell know how to lose
I spent most of my life just caught inside a catch 22
Damned if I don't, damned if I do
Burning both ends of the night just trying to find it
Anything I could to get me higher
But when that high starts running out
What goes up must come down
Falling feels like flying til you hit the ground
Well I keep asking
Why I keep crashing
Burning both ends of the night just trying to find it
Anything I could to get me higher
But when that high starts running out
What goes up must come down
Falling feels like flying til you hit the ground
Falling feels like flying til you hit the ground
Falling feels like flying til you hit the ground
The lyrics to Hinder's song Hit The Ground delve into themes of regret, self-destruction, and coming to terms with one's choices. The opening lines set the scene of a place emptied out, where the only sound is "the sound of silence." The use of this phrase is significant, as it evokes a sense of loneliness and introspection that is present throughout the rest of the song. The next lines describe the singer's attempt to make sense of their situation, as they stand in the midst of destruction, trying to "piece it all together." The lines "Burning both ends of the night just trying to find it / Anything I could to get me higher" suggest that the singer has been making destructive choices in order to seek some kind of fulfillment, but that these attempts have ultimately failed. The repeated phrase "falling feels like flying til you hit the ground" drives home the idea that even though the singer may have experienced highs in their pursuit of something more, it has all come crashing down in the end.
The second verse continues in a similar vein, with the singer reflecting on the choices they have made and their tendency towards self-sabotage. The line "I spent most of my life just caught inside a catch 22" suggests that the singer has felt stuck and unable to break out of destructive patterns. The repeated refrain of "Burning both ends of the night just trying to find it" reinforces the idea that the singer has been trying to find something, but has not been successful. The final lines of the song, "Well I keep asking / Why I keep crashing," suggest that the singer is still struggling to understand why they make the choices they do and continue to mess things up for themselves.
Overall, the lyrics to Hit The Ground paint a picture of someone who is struggling with the consequences of their choices and looking for a way to understand and move past them. The repeated theme of falling and hitting the ground emphasizes the pain and difficulty of this process, as well as the sense of introspection and self-examination that it requires.
Line by Line Meaning
When the smoke clears
When things settle down after a chaotic time
And the flashing lights and neon signs all disappear
When the distractions are gone and reality sets in
It's like closing time and the sound of silence is all you hear
It feels like the end of the night and there is emptiness
Cause everyone's gone
There is nobody around to help or support
Trying to make sense
Attempting to understand what has happened
Maybe I got a little lost and got a little reckless
Perhaps I made mistakes and acted irresponsibly
Trying to piece it all together while I'm standing in the middle of the wreckage
Trying to understand what happened while surrounded by chaos
It's all I'm left with
The wreckage is all that remains
Burning both ends of the night just trying to find it
Using up all my energy and resources to find something
Anything I could to get me higher
Doing whatever it takes to achieve a feeling of euphoria
But when that high starts running out
When the temporary feeling of happiness fades
What goes up must come down
Everything that goes up eventually comes back down
Falling feels like flying til you hit the ground
The feeling of falling can be pleasant until the reality of hitting the ground sets in
Got a choice to choose
I have a decision to make
I should learn to win cause I sure as hell know how to lose
I need to learn how to be successful because I am familiar with failure
I spent most of my life just caught inside a catch 22
I have been stuck in a situation with no clear solution
Damned if I don't, damned if I do
No matter what I choose, there are negative consequences
Well I keep asking
I keep questioning
Why I keep crashing
Why I keep failing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justin Crowder, Cody Ross Hanson, Matt Mcginn, Marshal Kent Dutton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@adam37886
I saw these guys yesterday in Knoxville and they are awesome. They did a lunch acoustic before the show for a small crowd. They made sure everyone got an autographed shirt, shook hands and took pictures before they started the show and thanked everyone several times before they left. Great group of guys. This is a great song too. I don't really like live music but they killed it. Definitely worth going to see them.
@i-mn3028
Hit the nail on the head, thank you...
@dakotamathews2176
Wow
@priss4116
LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS COOLASS SONG🤘✌
@ythinder
The moment I heard that Austin was leaving the band I was so disappointed as I knew they would never find another rock singer/frontman like him!! I will treasure my Hinder albums but won't be buying this one, the music has lost its edge and it just shows you how great Austin really was!!!
@jessealbertson8187
I agree hinder is sadly now just a name
@connoralty1183
It's good but it's just not the same without him
@fazzfoodjoint5380
Not a Hinder fan but I love this song
@danielhlavaty2521
every team needs a carry. Every band needs a star. I just dont see it anymore
@sifat9650
nice just loving it..😍😍😍