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/
Running In the Rain
Hinder Lyrics
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And every time her wounds get deeper
Tonights the night she's gonna shed her skin
Cause she's thinkin that he doesn't need her
She's wishin all this would end
And she's gonna try to take her own life again
Wait, I know your hearts been shattered
There's so much more that matters
And I know you will be alright, just try
To love the little things in life
Like running in the rain
He drinks alone to forget her
And every time the room starts spinning
He starts to thinkin 'bout where they were
When she told him that she doesn't need him
He's wishin all this would end
And he's gonna try to take his own life again
Wait, I know your hearts been shattered
But there's someone worth the wait
There's so much more that matters
And I know you will be alright, just try
To love the little things in life
Like running in the rain
She's wishin all this would end
And he's gonna try to take his own life again
Wait, I know your hearts been shattered
But there's someone worth the wait
There's so much more that matters
And I know you will be alright, just try
To love the little things in life
Like running in the rain
Running in the rain
But I know you will be alright, just try
To love the little things in life
Like running in the rain
The lyrics of Hinder's song "Running In the Rain" tell the story of two people, a man and a woman, who are struggling with their lives after a painful breakup. The woman is so heartbroken that she resorts to cutting herself to cope with the pain. She desperately wants to forget about her ex-boyfriend, who she believes doesn't need her anymore. She wishes that everything would just end and decides to try taking her own life again. The man, on the other hand, copes with his pain by drinking alone. He also wishes for everything to end and plans on taking his own life.
However, the singer sees their pain and tries to offer hope. He tells them that although their hearts may be shattered, they need to try to move on and find happiness in the little things in life. He encourages them to appreciate small things like running in the rain and assures them that they will be alright in time. The song ultimately suggests that everyone has something to live for, even in the darkest moments of life.
Overall, the lyrics convey the emotional turmoil that people can experience after a breakup, leading to thoughts of suicide. However, the song also emphasizes the importance of finding hope in simple pleasures, even when life seems at its bleakest.
Line by Line Meaning
She cuts herself to forget him
She harms herself in order to numb the emotional pain caused by him
And every time her wounds get deeper
Each time she engages in self-harm, she cuts herself deeper and causes more physical pain
Tonights the night she's gonna shed her skin
She's planning to make a fresh start by overcoming her past experiences and moving on
Cause she's thinkin that he doesn't need her
She believes that he doesn't want to be with her, which makes her feel worthless
She's wishin all this would end
She's tired of feeling this way and wants her pain to come to an end
And she's gonna try to take her own life again
Her emotional distress and despair are causing suicidal thoughts and actions
Wait, I know your hearts been shattered
The singer acknowledges the pain and heartbreak the other person is experiencing
But there's someone worth the wait
There is someone out there who is worth the effort and time to love and be loved by
There's so much more that matters
There are many other things in life that are important to focus on besides one person
And I know you will be alright, just try
The artist is offering support and hope that things will get better with time and effort
To love the little things in life
Find joy and happiness in simple things
Like running in the rain
Find peace and contentment in ordinary experiences, like running in the rain
He drinks alone to forget her
He turns to alcohol to escape the emotional pain and memories of her
And every time the room starts spinning
He drinks until he's intoxicated and the room begins to feel like it's spinning
He starts to thinkin 'bout where they were
He starts to reminisce about their past relationship and the pain of losing her
When she told him that she doesn't need him
Her rejection of him causes him to feel unimportant and unwanted
She's wishin all this would end
Her struggle with emotional pain and suicidal thoughts continue
And he's gonna try to take his own life again
His emotional distress and despair are causing suicidal thoughts and actions
Running in the rain
Finding solace and happiness in the simplicity of running in the rain
But I know you will be alright, just try
The artist believes that they will overcome their emotional pain with time and effort
To love the little things in life
Finding happiness in simple pleasures can help bring joy back into their life
Like running in the rain
Take pleasure in and appreciate simple experiences, like running in the rain
Contributed by David J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sarah hymas
Wait! I know your hearts been shattered!
But there's someone worth the wait!
There's so much more that matters!
And I know that you'll be alright!, just try!
To love the little things in life...
...like running in the rain...
this is my favorite part of the song
Joy Of Satan
Over 10 Years later and still trying to love the little things in life :)
Chrystal Rose
You know a song's lyrics are amazing when they have you in tears.
Treefrog Johnson
One of the best songs ever, so underrated
Randy Dorff
That's a fact , I was in that not thinking clearly !!!! Hit a tree going 82 mph. And lived !! You figure it out !!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
oblivion slade
Its been 11 years and still a amazing song
Victoria Lomax
Can someone please rip this song and upload it to Spotify? It would be much appreciated
ArcanineGirl23
I enjoyed all the little things in life, and they pulled me out of my depression <3 Thank you for your music Hinder <3
blondiegal397
I remember seeing them in concert back in 2007, and they sang this song. I loved it. What sticks out is that it was raining outside during the concert, which was such a coincidence.
Steven Johnson
This song saved my life...i was in a downward spiral heading nowhere and i found this song and it saved my life. It was on my playlist on my computer and as i had the knife in hand all i did was listen to this song....now my life is great....music can change lives and the right song can save your life..thank you hinder....so much...i love you guys.
Maria Mata
I was listening to Hinder on Youtube and I clicked on this song and I LOVE IT!