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/
How Long
Hinder Lyrics
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I try to take a breath, but I'm already choking
How long till this goes away?
I try to remember to forget you
But I break down every time I do
It's left me less than zero
Beat down and bruised
Why'd you go and break what's already broken?
I try to take a breath, but I'm already choking
'Cause everywhere I look, I can see how you hold him
How long till this goes away?
I can't seem to get my heart over you
'Cause you creep into everything I do
And now I'm dying to know
How he touches you
I can't see him with you
Why'd you go and break what's already broken?
I try to take a breath, but I'm already choking
'Cause everywhere I look, I can see how you hold him
How long till this goes away?
How long till this goes away?
She said she wants to be friends
I took a big step back
She said, she said she said she's sorry
With one finger, I said, "Fuck that"
I can tell you're lying when your lips move
'Cause of one lie: "It's not me, it's you."
It's left me less than zero
Beat down and bruised
I can't see him with you
Why'd you go and break what's already broken?
I try to take a breath, but I'm already choking
'Cause everywhere I look, I can see how you hold him
How long till this goes away?
Why'd you go and break what's already broken
I try to take a breath but I'm already choking
'Cause everywhere I look, I can see how you hold him
How long till this goes away?
How long till this goes away?
She said she wants to be friends
I took a big step back
She said, she said, she said she's sorry
With one finger...
With one finger, I said fuck that
The lyrics to Hinder's song "How Long" are a lamentation of a broken heart, asking how much longer the pain of the separation will last. The repetition of the question "How long till this goes away?" shows the desperation of the singer's feelings, as they struggle to move on from their ex-lover. Despite their attempts to forget, the memories continue to haunt them, and they are tormented by the thought of their love interest being with someone else. The lyrics depict the pain that comes with unrequited love, as evident from lines like "I can't see him with you" and "I can tell you're lying when your lips move." The song seems to be speaking to anyone who has experienced heartbreak and those who struggle to move forward in the aftermath of a broken relationship.
The use of strong imagery in the lyrics of "How Long" is worth noting. The line "I try to remember to forget you" explains the singer's struggle to suppress memories of his lost love. The line "It's left me less than zero" portrays the singer's emotional state after the separation. The repetition of "one finger" in the last stanza of the song adds a bit of profanity to the already charged emotions displayed throughout the lyrics, underscoring the theme of heartbreak and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Why'd you go and break what's already broken?
Asking why the person had to cause further damage to something that was already damaged.
I try to take a breath, but I'm already choking
Finding it difficult to remain calm and composed despite the situation.
How long till this goes away?
Enquiring about when the pain and heartbreak they're experiencing will come to an end.
I try to remember to forget you
Struggling to let go of memories and feelings associated with the person.
But I break down every time I do
Finding it impossible to forget and moving on as every attempt results in a breakdown.
It's left me less than zero
Feeling empty and completely worthless.
Beat down and bruised
Feeling broken and harmed from the situation.
I can't see him with you
Unwilling to witness and acknowledge the person they love with someone else.
'Cause everywhere I look, I can see how you hold him
Being surrounded by situations where the person is with someone else.
I can't seem to get my heart over you
Struggling to move on and let go of the person and their feelings for them.
'Cause you creep into everything I do
Being reminded of the person in everything they do and being unable to escape.
And now I'm dying to know how he touches you
Still wanting to know intimate details about the person they love, despite not being together anymore.
She said she wants to be friends, I took a big step back
Being hesitant and unwilling to be friends with the person who broke their heart.
She said, she said she said she's sorry, with one finger, I said, 'Fuck that'
Not accepting the person's apology as they are still hurt and resentful.
I can tell you're lying when your lips move
Being able to tell when someone is lying, even in their words.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LLOYD GARVEY, ROSS HANSON, BRIAN HOWES, MARK KING, JOEY MOI, MICHAEL RODDEN, AUSTIN WINKLER
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@Musicismylife1660
Best song ever! This one is now one of my favorites along with Lips of an Angel and Better Than Me!!!!!!!!
@kevinheatcoat2190
I Said Fuck That.
@peggycreek4961
I ONLY like this song by Hinder
@peggycreek4961
@kevin heatcoat that's MY motto
@HannahsMoviesAndMusic
Lips Of An Angel & Better Than Me are good songs. They're in my top five nostalgic Hinder songs since my parents raised me on their music. Turns out their music makes up a large portion of my childhood 😳
@marilynebastien4337
@kevin heatcoat
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@tonishinn5459
LOVE LOVE LOVE ME SOME HINDER! This is such a dark album due to the obvious facts of break ups and raw emotions! LOVE IT💋
@peggycreek449
Toni Shinn this is the one & only song I really like by Hinder!!
@mackenziecarder5060
@Peggy Creek not even Lips of An Angel?
@kevinheatcoat2190
CJAY 92 Calgary's Best Rock Brought Me There.