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/
Nothin' Good About Goodbye
Hinder Lyrics
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'Cause I thought that this was over
But then you called to say
You forgot that broach of your mother's
And every time I try to cut the cord
You come crawling back with some excuse
You forgot something
There's nothing good about goodbye
I could swear I saw you cry
Always knew you'd wind up falling, falling harder
Nothing good about goodbye
Just say goodbye
Rolled up my sleeves today
'Cause I thought that this had ended
But then you called again
To tell me how you're gonna blow my best friend
And every time I try to cut the cord
You come crawling back with some excuse
You forgot something
There's nothing good about goodbye
I can swear I saw you cry
Always knew you'd wind up falling, falling harder
Every story has two sides
In the he-said-she-said fight
But you'll always wind up falling, falling harder
Nothing good about goodbye
Just say goodbye
Falling, falling harder
You're falling apart
Falling, falling harder
You're falling apart
Falling, falling harder
You're falling apart
Falling, falling harder
There's nothing good about goodbye
I can swear I saw you cry
I always knew you'd wind up falling, falling harder
Every story has two sides
In the he-said-she-said fight
She'll always wind up falling, falling harder
Nothing good about goodbye
Just say goodbye
There's nothing good about goodbye
Just say goodbye
Falling, falling harder
You're falling apart
Falling, falling harder
You're falling apart
Falling, falling harder
You're falling apart
Falling, falling harder
You're falling apart
Falling, falling harder
You're falling apart
Falling, falling harder
You're falling apart
Falling, falling harder
You're falling apart
The lyrics of Hinder’s song Nothin’ Good About Goodbye tell the story of a relationship that seems to be over and yet, the singer keeps getting pulled back in by his partner’s excuses and manipulations. Rolling up his sleeves suggests a sense of determination and readiness to move on, but each time he tries to cut the emotional cord, she calls him back to retrieve something forgotten or to share some new information that keeps him emotionally bound to her. In the second verse, she goes so far as to threaten to cheat on him with his best friend, proving that she will stop at nothing to keep him in her grasp.
The chorus suggests that there is nothing positive or good about ending the relationship, and that the painful breakup will be inevitable. Despite this, the singer seems to be urging his partner to simply say goodbye and move on from the situation. The repetition of “falling, falling harder” at the end of the song implies that the consequences of staying in the relationship will be severe and that the singer’s partner is slowly but surely losing herself and falling apart.
The song is a powerful and emotional break-up anthem that perfectly captures the difficulty of ending a toxic relationship. While the lyrics are straightforward and relatable, the song’s dark, moody production elevates them to a new level of emotion and depth. The intensity of the song's message coupled with the energy and emotion of the delivery makes it a memorable and impactful piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Rolled up my sleeves today
I was ready to move on from our relationship
'Cause I thought that this was over
I believed our relationship had ended
But then you called to say
You disrupted my life by calling me
You forgot that broach of your mother's
You had a silly excuse to contact me
And every time I try to cut the cord
I've tried ending things before
You come crawling back with some excuse
But you always come back with some silly excuse to keep in touch
There's nothing good about goodbye
Leaving someone never feels good
I could swear I saw you cry
I think you were sad about us breaking up
Always knew you'd wind up falling, falling harder
I always knew you couldn't let go
Just say goodbye
We need to end this and move on
To tell me how you're gonna blow my best friend
You tried to hurt me by telling me you were planning on betraying me
Every story has two sides
There are always two different perspectives
In the he-said-she-said fight
In the end, it's just an argument without resolve
But you'll always wind up falling, falling harder
In the end, you'll keep getting hurt more and more
You're falling apart
You're struggling to let go and move on
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LLOYD GARVEY, ROSS HANSON, BRIAN HOWES, MARK KING, MICHAEL RODDEN, AUSTIN WINKLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cory Jamieson
Listening to this brings nostalgia, it's refreshing listening to this band's music right now in 2023.
Facey Neck
I absolutely love this song. I think it's one of the very few perfect songs, up there with Drive by Incubus, Little Things by Bush, Dust in the Wind by Kansas, or Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye.
All the same, the part where he sings, '...but then you called today, to tell me how you're gonna BLOW my best friend...' makes me chuckle every time.
This is still my all-time favorite break-up song, after one-too-many flings with wild, frothy women.
Frank Onabigon
Really woman can be awful
shesayim2pretty
💯 Childhood memories singing this like someone broke my heart 😅
Cory Jamieson
I'm getting nostalgic from this song too, this was my jam back when I was younger.
Terry Bowman
My favorite Hinder song! Nothin good bout goodbye!! So true
S. McQuade
Love it!
Steven Perkins
great video!!! I love how you made the lyrics keep up with the music unlike some people
Alex Motionless
Thank you so much!
Your input is much appreciated!
young MASSARO
Vraiment trop bien ce son je le découvre