1) Hinder is a hard rock group inspired by post-grunge music that was forme… Read Full Bio ↴1) Hinder is a hard rock group inspired by post-grunge music that was formed in Oklahoma City in July 2001 when guitarist Joe Garvey and drummer Cody Hanson discovered Austin Winkler singing for a cover band at a college dorm party. "I heard him and was blown away," said Cody. "He has the kind of charisma very few people have and that unique voice. You can't really compare him to anybody." Hinder's perhaps best known for their number one smash "Lips Of An Angel".

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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The One I Love
Hinder Lyrics

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Woah woah woah, I'm dragging and moaning, stumbling feet
Ain't got motivation but I don't want to sleep
So no woah woah I need another drink

This chip on my shoulder is covered up with ink
To hell with your judgement I got lower class dreams
So no woah woah I need another drink

There's nobody left for me or you sit around and criticize everything
You can't tell me what to think and do
I'll tell you what I want and what I need
So woah waoh woah I need another drink

Woah woah woah

Listen
Reality's creeping only one way to make you seek
They tell me I'm crazy but I don't another shrink
So no woah waoh I need another drink

Opinions are flying circling me
Everyone's got one you can take yours and leave
So no woah woah I need another drink

I don't care what the fuck you think
There's nobody left for me or you
Sit around and criticize everything
You can't tell me what to think and do
I'll tell you what I want and what I need
So woah waoh woah I need another drink

Know what I think
You make me sick it's so easy to hate you
You make me sick it's so easy to hate you
You make me sick it's so easy to hate you

You make me sick

There's nobody left for me or you sit around and criticize everything
You can't tell me what to think and do
I'll tell you what I want and what I need
So woah waoh woah I need another drink

I need another drink
I need another drink

You know what I need woah woah woah I need another drink

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hinder's song The One I Love seem to tell the story of someone who is struggling with feeling uncared for and judged by others. The first verse sets the stage for this feeling, with the lines "I'm dragging and moaning, stumbling feet / Ain't got motivation but I don't want to sleep" painting a picture of someone who is just barely hanging on. The chorus, with the repeated line "I need another drink," suggests that the character is looking for a way to escape these feelings.

The second verse goes on to explore the idea that everyone seems to have an opinion, with the lines "Opinions are flying circling me / Everyone's got one you can take yours and leave." The repeated line "You can't tell me what to think and do / I'll tell you what I want and what I need" reinforces the character's desire to be in control of their own life and thoughts, especially in the face of what feels like constant criticism.

The bridge, with the repeated line "You make me sick," takes on a more aggressive tone, suggesting that the character has reached their limit with feeling judged and uncared for. Ultimately, the song seems to be about the struggle to find validation and autonomy in a world that can feel overwhelming and unkind.

Line by Line Meaning

Woah woah woah, I'm dragging and moaning, stumbling feet
I am feeling low and tired, my feet are dragging and I am barely able to walk.

Ain't got motivation but I don't want to sleep
I am not motivated but I do not want to sleep either.

So no woah woah I need another drink
To feel better, I need another drink.

This chip on my shoulder is covered up with ink
I have a grudge and I have expressed it by getting a tattoo.

To hell with your judgement I got lower class dreams
I do not care about your judgement, I have dreams that are associated with lower class.

There's nobody left for me or you sit around and criticize everything
There is nobody left between us, and we criticize everything about each other.

You can't tell me what to think and do
You have no right to tell me what to think and do.

I'll tell you what I want and what I need
I will let you know what I want and what I need.

So woah waoh woah I need another drink
To feel better, I need another drink.

Reality's creeping only one way to make you seek
Reality is making me feel low and I am feeling the need to search for a way to feel better.

They tell me I'm crazy but I don't another shrink
People say that I am crazy, but I do not need to see a shrink.

Opinions are flying circling me
People are sharing their opinions about me and it is getting to me.

Everyone's got one you can take yours and leave
Everybody has their own opinion, you can keep it to yourself.

I don't care what the fuck you think
I do not care about your opinion.

Know what I think
Let me tell you what I think.

You make me sick it's so easy to hate you
You disgust me and it is so easy to hate you.

There's nobody left for me or you sit around and criticize everything
There is nobody left between us, and we criticize everything about each other.

You can't tell me what to think and do
You have no right to tell me what to think and do.

I'll tell you what I want and what I need
I will let you know what I want and what I need.

So woah waoh woah I need another drink
To feel better, I need another drink.

I need another drink
I need another drink.

You know what I need woah woah woah I need another drink
You already know what I need and it is another drink to forget everything that is bothering me.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cody Hanson, Marshal Dutton

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