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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I Don't Wanna Believe
Hinder Lyrics
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Everything good just goes away.
I never had a taste of heaven
Without a little hell to pay.
All I ever needed was someone to give instead of take,
But something about you makes it right to give it one more try.
But I’m ready to fall if you’re the one that I’m falling to.
And tell me you’re the one, ‘cause baby I don’t want to waste another day,
I don’t wanna believe if I can’t believe in you.
I never been so scared, I was going nowhere, but now you’re here.
I’m holding you too tight, pushing you away is my darkest fear.
I don’t wanna break you, I don’t wanna make you disappear,
I feel deadly kind of pain, but you take it all away.
And I don’t wanna believe if I can’t believe in you,
But I’m ready to fall if you’re the one that I’m falling to.
Tell me you’re the one, ‘cause baby I don’t want to waste another day,
I don’t wanna believe if I can’t believe in you.
I’m giving you, what’s left of me,
So you can put me back together.
You’re giving me what I needed all along.
And I don’t wanna believe if I can’t believe in you,
But I’m ready to fall if you’re the one that I’m falling to.
Tell me you’re the one, ‘cause baby I don’t want to waste another day,
I don’t wanna believe if I can’t believe in you.
I don’t wanna believe if I can’t believe in you.
But I’m ready to fall if you’re the one that I’m falling to.
I don’t wanna believe if I can’t believe in you,
But I’m ready to fall if you’re the one that I’m falling to.
The song "I Don't Wanna Believe" by Hinder is a heart-wrenching ballad about the singer's struggle to trust and believe in love. The lyrics describe a person who has gone through numerous disappointments and heartbreaks, making them hesitant to trust again. They admit to having experienced some moments of happiness, but those moments were fleeting, and ultimately, everything good came to an end. The singer has never felt heaven without hell to pay, indicating that any good moments were always followed by something negative.
The singer expresses their need for a partner who will give as much as they take, indicating that they have experienced selfishness and one-sided relationships in the past. However, there is something about their current partner that makes it feel right to give love another chance. Despite their fear and hesitation, the singer is willing to fall in love again, but only if they can believe in their partner's sincerity.
The song is a beautiful representation of the emotional struggles that come with opening up to love after experiencing disappointment and heartbreak. The lyrics highlight the importance of trust and belief in relationships and how they can make or break a relationship. The song is emotional and relatable, making it a hit among their fans.
Line by Line Meaning
From everything I’ve seen,
Everything good just goes away.
I never had a taste of heaven
Without a little hell to pay.
The singer has observed that good things in life always seem to come to an end. Even good experiences are often followed by negative ones.
All I ever needed was someone to give instead of take,
But something about you makes it right to give it one more try.
The singer requires a relationship with someone who is willing to give to them instead of being a taker. But despite their reservations, they are willing to give love another chance with the person they're with.
And I don’t wanna believe if I can’t believe in you,
But I’m ready to fall if you’re the one that I’m falling to.
And tell me you’re the one, ‘cause baby I don’t want to waste another day,
I don’t wanna believe if I can’t believe in you.
The singer wants to know if their partner is truly the one for them before fully committing to the relationship. They don't want to waste any more time with someone they can't trust.
I never been so scared, I was going nowhere, but now you’re here.
I’m holding you too tight, pushing you away is my darkest fear.
I don’t wanna break you, I don’t wanna make you disappear,
I feel deadly kind of pain, but you take it all away.
The artist was directionless before their partner arrived but is now afraid of potentially losing them. They feel vulnerable and fear they might push their partner away. However, their partner takes away their pain and gives them hope.
And I’m giving you, what’s left of me,
So you can put me back together.
You’re giving me what I needed all along.
The artist is giving their partner all that is left of them, in hopes of being fully healed by them. They finally feel as though their partner is giving them what they have been lacking in their life.
I don’t wanna believe if I can’t believe in you.
But I’m ready to fall if you’re the one that I’m falling to.
Tell me you’re the one, ‘cause baby I don’t want to waste another day,
I don’t wanna believe if I can’t believe in you.
The singer doesn't want to continue the relationship if they can't trust their partner, but they are willing to fall in love with them if they are truly the one. They need confirmation from their partner that this is the right path for them to take.
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH KEAR, CHRIS TOMPKINS, CODY HANSON, AUSTIN WINKLER
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