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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Last Kiss Goodbye
Hinder Lyrics
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Another lonely night
Said you were just going out with your friends
I'm waiting up this time, I hope you didn't lie
It never used to be like this way back when
I never know where you're at
Another train off the tracks
And I don't want to live like that
When you walked in so damn late
What the hell was I supposed to think?
When you've had too much to drink, and you're really looking guilty
When you wouldn't even look at me
There was only one thing it could be, you were with him all this time
Here's one last kiss goodbye
No more alibis, no more inner lies
You've broken my trust and it can't be fixed
I should've seen the signs
Should've recognized the way your lips looked like they've been kissed
How did we end up like this?
Another train off the tracks
It always hurts looking back now
When you walked in so damn late
What the hell was I supposed to think?
When you've had too much to drink, and you're really looking guilty
When you wouldn't even look at me
There was only one thing it could be, you were with him all this time
Here's one last kiss goodbye
Another lesson learned in life
And I can ask and listen why
How did we end up like that?
Another train off the tracks
It always hurts looking back now
When you walked in so damn late
What the hell was I supposed to think?
When you've had too much to drink, and you're really looking guilty
When you wouldn't even look at me
There was only one thing it could be, you were with him all this time
Here's one last kiss goodbye
The song "Last Kiss Goodbye" by Hinder is a tale of a relationship gone wrong due to infidelity. The lyrics depict a scene of a lonely night where the singer's partner is out with friends, and they are left waiting up for them. However, when the partner returns, it is obvious that they have been unfaithful, and the singer is left heartbroken. Throughout the song, the singer reflects on the signs that they missed and how their trust has been shattered. The chorus repeats the phrase "here's one last kiss goodbye," signifying the end of the relationship due to the betrayal.
The lyrics in the song highlight the feeling of despair that comes with being cheated on. The singer's confusion and disappointment are evident in lines such as "What the hell was I supposed to think?" and "You've broken my trust, and it can't be fixed." The emotional intensity of the song is further enhanced by the repetition of the chorus, which emphasizes the finality of the decision to end the relationship.
Overall, the song is a poignant portrayal of the pain and heartbreak that comes with cheating in a relationship. It underscores the importance of trust and honesty in any relationship and serves as a warning to those who may be contemplating infidelity.
Line by Line Meaning
It's calming down outside
The weather is becoming more peaceful and quiet
Another lonely night
Another night spent feeling isolated and unhappy
Said you were just going out with your friends
You told me that you are going out to hang out with your friends
I'm waiting up this time, I hope you didn't lie
I'm staying awake this time, hoping that you actually told me the truth about where you are going
It never used to be like this way back when
Our relationship was not always this way in the past
I never know where you're at
I am unaware of your location
Another train off the tracks
Another disastrous event has occurred unexpectedly
And I don't want to live like that
I do not want to continue living a life full of uncertainties and lies
When you walked in so damn late
You came in very late
What the hell was I supposed to think?
I could not help but wonder what happened when you came home that late
When you've had too much to drink, and you're really looking guilty
You appeared to be guilty and have been drinking excessively
When you wouldn't even look at me
You avoided making eye contact with me
There was only one thing it could be, you were with him all this time
I can only assume that you were with someone else all this time
Here's one last kiss goodbye
This is our final goodbye as a couple
No more alibis, no more inner lies
There will be no more excuses or lies between us
You've broken my trust and it can't be fixed
You have ruined the trust I had in you, and it cannot be repaired
I should've seen the signs
I should have been able to recognize the signs of your unfaithfulness
Should've recognized the way your lips looked like they've been kissed
I should have realized that your lips looked as if they have been kissed by someone else
How did we end up like this?
How did our relationship become like this?
Another lesson learned in life
This is another lesson that I have learned in life
And I can ask and listen why
I can ask you why this happened and listen to your explanation
It always hurts looking back now
It is always painful to reminisce about the past
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AUSTIN WINKLER, BRIAN HOWES, ROSS HANSON
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