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/
The Lips Of An Angel
Hinder Lyrics
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It's kinda hard to talk right now
Honey, why are you crying, is everything okay?
I gotta whisper 'cause I can't be too loud
Well, my girl's in the next room
Sometimes I wish she was you
I guess we never really moved on
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words - it makes me weak
And I never wanna say goodbye
But, girl, you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel
It's funny that you're calling me tonight
And, yes, I've dreamt of you too
And does he know you're talking to me?
Will it start a fight?
No, I don't think she has a clue
Well, my girl's in the next room
Sometimes I wish she was you
I guess we never really moved on
It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words - it makes me weak
And I never wanna say goodbye
But, girl, you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel
It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words - it makes me weak
And I never wanna say goodbye
But, girl, you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel
(And I never wanna say goodbye)
But, girl, you make it so hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel
Honey, why are you calling me so late?
The lyrics to Hinder's song "Lips of an Angel" tell the story of a man who receives a call from an old flame late at night. He is clearly still very drawn to her, as he whispers his responses in order to avoid being overheard by his current girlfriend who is in the next room. He admits that he sometimes wishes that his current girlfriend was the person who is calling him. He also reveals that he's been dreaming of this old flame, and that she makes it difficult for him to stay faithful to his girlfriend. He is torn between the love he has for his current girlfriend and the strong feelings he still has for this old flame who he refers to as having "the lips of an angel."
The song is a melancholic reflection on the complexities of love and desire, and how the past can sometimes linger in our hearts and minds. It speaks to the difficulty of trying to move on from someone who we deeply loved, and how they can still have such a powerful hold on us, even when we have found someone new. The lyrics are honest and poignant, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful, making it a song that touches the heart and soul of anyone who has ever been in a similar situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, why are you calling me so late?
Why are you calling me at such a late hour?
It's kinda hard to talk right now
I can't talk freely at the moment.
Honey, why are you crying, is everything okay?
Why are you crying? Is everything alright?
I gotta whisper 'cause I can't be too loud
I have to whisper because I don't want to be overheard.
Well, my girl's in the next room
My current girlfriend is nearby.
Sometimes I wish she was you
Sometimes I wish my ex-girlfriend was my current girlfriend.
I guess we never really moved on
I think we never fully got over each other.
It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
I find it really pleasant to hear you utter my name.
It sounds so sweet
Your voice sounds lovely.
Coming from the lips of an angel
Your voice sounds like that of an angel.
Hearing those words - it makes me weak
Hearing those words from you has an emotional impact on me.
And I never wanna say goodbye
I don't want to end this conversation.
But, girl, you make it hard to be faithful
Talking to you is tempting me to be unfaithful to my current girlfriend.
With the lips of an angel
Because your voice is so captivating, like that of an angel.
It's funny that you're calling me tonight
I find it coincidental that you are calling me now.
And, yes, I've dreamt of you too
I've dreamt of you as well.
And does he know you're talking to me?
Does your current partner know that you are speaking to me?
Will it start a fight?
Will speaking with me cause any problems between you and your partner?
No, I don't think she has a clue
I don't believe your current partner knows about our conversation.
(And I never wanna say goodbye)
(I don't want this conversation to end)
But, girl, you make it so hard to be faithful
Talking with you is making it difficult for me to remain faithful.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AUSTIN WINKLER, BRIAN HOWES, LLOYD GARVEY, MARK KING, MICHAEL RODDEN, ROSS HANSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chicken
💜2024 And this gem continues to shine 💖💎🔥
@OneTopic
what a wild throwback
@sweetieopaline9822
I listened to this as a boy, and that same girl is listening to it to this day
I just wanna say you make a soft lil transgirl like me very happy to be who I am <3
@bloodybutterfly2992
woah, hello, definitely didnt expect you here =)
@xXMinecraftiansProXx
Crazy we all still listen too this song haha
@derekvanetten5980
Bro your like everywhere on the internet
@sammattson3971
for real ot
@ksleep5715
It breaks my heart most of you will never experience MTV music vids or VH1 wake up music videos…
@xxSuccubusIncubusxx
VH1 Top 20 on Saturday mornings was my vice
@beejaybeej
This hurts my soul. Can we time travel please