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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If Only For Tonight
Hinder Lyrics
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Looks like we're on the same page tonight
What's the story, what's his name
Looks like you're in some pain, am I right
Just like you, I can't escape
But I could use a night away from an empty home
And the hurt from it all
If only for tonight, girl
We treat each other right, girl
Like no one ever has
Like nothing from the past
Be on each other's side, girl
Forget about real life
Make everything alright
If only for tonight
What kind of man would treat you wrong
We could talk all night long but
Your eyes make it clear
Finish off the drink you have
Don't worry girl, it's on my tab
Let's get out of here
Leave the phone and hit the lights
It feels so good to feel alive
Or to feel anything at all
If only for tonight, girl
We treat each other right, girl
Like no one ever has
Like nothing from the past
Be on each other's side, girl
Forget about real life,
Make everything alright
If only for tonight
It's nice to know we're not alone
Don't gotta do this on our own
It'll take some time to get there
There's more to life than what we have
Moving on ain't so bad
If it's gonna feel like this
Even if it's only for tonight, girl
We treat each other right, girl
Like no one ever has
Like nothing from the past
Be on each other's side, girl
Forget about real life
Make everything alright
If only for tonight, yeah
Forget about real life
Make everything alright
If only for tonight
Hey pretty girl, what's your name
Looks like we're on the same page tonight
The lyrics of Hinder's song If Only For Tonight is a narrative of two strangers who meet at a bar and find comfort in each other's company for one night. The song starts with the male singer approaching the female singer in the bar and asking her name. He notices that she seems to be in pain and asks her about her story. He, too, is struggling and wants to escape his empty home and the hurt from his past.
The two singers then agree to have a night away from their respective problems and treat each other right, forget their real life for a night, and make things right just for tonight. They decide to leave the bar, leaving behind their phones and worries, and have fun together. They hold each other on the dance floor and find solace in each other's company. The lyrics also hint at a deeper message of finding happiness and moving on from the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey pretty girl, what's your name
Opening the conversation, the person expresses interest in knowing the girl's name
Looks like we're on the same page tonight
The person thinks that the girl wants to have some fun tonight, just like him
What's the story, what's his name
Asking about the girl's situation and the name of the person causing her pain
Looks like you're in some pain, am I right
The person notices the girl's discomfort and wants to ensure if he's right about it
Just like you, I can't escape
The person can understand what the girl is going through because he also can't run from his problems
But I could use a night away from an empty home
The person desires to spend the night with the girl to avoid feeling lonely
And the hurt from it all
The person wants to forget about all his emotional pain and finds comfort in the girl's company
If only for tonight, girl
The person knows that the circumstances might not change, and he wants to make the most of the moment
We treat each other right, girl
The person wants to have a respectful and pleasant experience with the girl
Like no one ever has
The person hopes to make the girl feel special and appreciated, unlike anyone else before
Like nothing from the past
The person wants to forget about any negative experiences from the past and make this a new, positive one
Be on each other's side, girl
The person wants to be supportive and caring for the girl, just like she should be for him
Forget about real life
The person wants to escape reality for a while and enjoy the present moment
Make everything alright
The person wants to make the girl feel good and forget about her troubles
What kind of man would treat you wrong
The person recognizes that the girl deserves better than the person causing her pain
We could talk all night long but
The person is willing to listen to the girl's problems and talk about them, but he also wants to take action to make her feel better
Your eyes make it clear
The person understands the girl's emotions and feelings through her gaze
Finish off the drink you have
The person wants to encourage the girl to relax, enjoy herself, and not worry about the cost
Don't worry girl, it's on my tab
The person wants to pay for the girl's drinks and ensure that she doesn't have to worry about money
Let's get out of here
The person wants to take the girl somewhere else, away from her problems, to have a good time
Leave the phone and hit the lights
The person wants to ensure that they disconnect from their everyday life and just focus on the moment
It feels so good to feel alive
The person is enjoying his time with the girl and is thankful for the experience
Or to feel anything at all
The person is grateful to feel something other than pain and numbness
It's nice to know we're not alone
The person appreciates the girl's company and feels glad that they have each other for support and comfort
Don't gotta do this on our own
The person doesn't want to face their problems alone and wants to be there for the girl as well
It'll take some time to get there
The person understands that healing is a process and that it takes time to overcome emotional pain
There's more to life than what we have
The person realizes that there's more to life than just their current problems and wants to focus on the positive things
Moving on ain't so bad
The person believes that moving on can be a positive step toward healing and growth
If it's gonna feel like this
The person hopes that future experiences can be as positive and enjoyable as the current one
Even if it's only for tonight, girl
The person acknowledges that this experience may only last for one night, but he's willing to make the most of it
Forget about real life
The person wants to remind the girl to not worry about her problems but focus on enjoying the moment
Make everything alright
The person wants to ensure that the girl forgets her problems and enjoys her time with him
If only for tonight, yeah
The person reiterates that this experience may only last for one night but wants to make it special nonetheless
Forget about real life
The person wants to emphasize the importance of living in the moment and not worrying about real-life problems
Make everything alright
The person wants to ensure that their time together is positive and healing for both of them
If only for tonight
The person understands that this experience may only last for one night, but he's grateful for the moment nonetheless
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cody Hanson, Justin Richards, Marshal Dutton
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