The band originated in 2005 from a song titled "The Kids" that Aron Erlichman (Deuce) and Jorel Decker (J-Dog) posted on the band's MySpace profile to positive reviews, leading them to form the group Hollywood Undead with their friends "Shady" Jeff Philips, George Ragan (Johnny 3 Tears), Jordon Terrell (Charlie Scene), Dylan Alvarez (Funny Man), and Matthew St. Claire (Da Kurlzz). In an interview with Shave magazine, J-Dog explained that when forming the band "Whoever was in the room at the time and played an instrument was in the band."
The band only took one year working on their debut album, Swan Songs. The other two years were spent looking for a company that wouldn't try to censor the album. They first signed a record contract with MySpace Records in 2005 but they left the label after the label tried to censor their first album. They then signed a contract with A&M/Octone Records and their first album, Swan Songs was released on September 2, 2008 and reached #22 on the Billboard 200 in its first week of release, selling 21,000 copies; which was later on released in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2009 with two bonus tracks. On June 23, 2009, Hollywood Undead released Swan Songs B-Sides EP through iTunes. After 64 weeks, the album fell off of the Billboard Top 200, but returned four weeks later at #174. Since then, it has gone in and out of the top 200, and is currently charting at #199. On July 28, 2009, it was certified gold by the RIAA.
The band released a CD/DVD set entitled Desperate Measures on November 10, 2009. The set includes a CD of six new songs, three of which being cover songs, as well as a previously unreleased remix of "Everywhere I Go", and six live recordings of songs from Swan Songs, and a DVD of a full live performance by the band.The album debuted at #29 on the Billboard 200, #10 on Top Rock Albums, and #15 on Top Digital Albums.
In early 2010, the band announced that singer, Deuce, had left the band due to creative differences. Ragan and Busek later cited arguments over writing credits, and Deuce not wanting to tour, as reasons for the departure. Decker and Terrell also stated that Deuce wanting to bring his own personal assistant for touring caused a rift between members. The band asked long-time friend, and lead singer of Lorene Drive, Daniel Murillo, to fill in for Deuce's role. Murillo had just advanced past the auditions for season 9 of American Idol, but decided to drop out to join the band.
The band soon began writing material for their second studio album; American Tragedy, in mid-2010, with hopes to release it by the end of the year. The first single, "Hear Me Now", released in December 2010. The single reached a peak of number nine on the Heatseekers Songs chart on Billboard, twenty-four on the Billboard's Rock Songs chart, and number twenty on the Alternative Songs chart. On January 21, they released a new song, "Comin' in Hot" available for a free download, and announced that the official release date for the album would be March 8, 2011. but as of February 22, 2011, it was announced that the album has been pushed back to April 5, 2011. On February 6, 2011, the band released another song titled "Been to Hell", for a free download.
American Tragedy turned out to be more successful than their first album Swan Songs, selling 66,915 in its debut week and peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. It has also peaked at No. 2 on many other charts, while also reaching No. 1 on the Billboard's Top Hard Rock Albums chart. The album was also very successful in other countries, making No. 5 in Canada and No. 43 in the United Kingdom.
The band announced in August 2011 that they would be releasing the remix album titled American Tragedy Redux, that would contain both professional and fan remixes from winners of a remix contest. of songs. It was released on November 21, 2011.
Work on a third studio album began in late November 2011, with the band will beginning to write and record demos while on the "Buried Alive" Tour, and heading to the studio to start recording after the conclusion of the tour. The band aimed to return the sound of their first album, Swan Songs, and that their record label had given them full creative control for the album. He also stated that the band hoped to feature more collaborations on the album.
Artistdirect named the band's upcoming album as one of the most anticipated albums of 2012, alongside other bands such as Linkin Park, Metallica, and Black Sabbath. The band revealed that Griffin Boice and Danny Lohner would return to produce the album. They also revealed that they will be upgrading their masks again, like they did prior to the release of their prior album.
On October 19, they released the track "Dead Bite" from the album for a free download, along with a lyric video to it and announcement for the upcoming album's first single. On October 29, the lead single "We Are" was released along with the album title, Notes from the Underground. On December 10, the band released their official music video for "We Are" on their Vevo account on YouTube. The teaser of the video prior the release of the video credit's Slipknot's Shawn "Clown" Crahan as the director the music video.
The album was released on January 13 and sold over 53,000 copies in its first week, charting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on Canada's Top Albums chart, making it highest charting album by the band.
On April 12, 2014, Johnny 3 Tears posted a photo on his Instagram revealing plans for the band to release a new album in the summer. On October 17, Hollywood Undead's Vevo channel leaked the audio video with a song from their new album titled "Day of the Dead," although it was removed shortly afterwards. The song was later made available on iTunes on October 21, 2014, and officially premiered through Revolver Magazine. It was also revealed that the album will also be titled Day of the Dead.
The second single, titled "Usual Suspects", was released on February 17, 2015. The next single, titled "Gravity," was released on February 24, 2015. The album was released on March 31, 2015.
On July 19, 2017 a song titled "California Dreaming" was leaked. The track was released officially on July 24, as the lead single off their upcoming album Five (stylized as V). On August 25, "Whatever It Takes" was uploaded to the band's official YouTube channel followed by the song "Renegade" on September 29. On October 10, founding member Da Kurlzz "amicably" parted ways with the group to "pursue his own interests". The fourth single, "We Own the Night" was released on October 13. A new video for the song "Black Cadillac" featuring B-Real, was released on December 2.
In an interview with DEAD PRESS! whilst the band were at Reading Festival 2018, J-Dog and Danny confirmed that they intend to release a "heavy" song they've recorded called "Bloody Nose". In the same interview, they also shared their plans to record and release their sixth album in early 2019.
On October 30, 2018, it was announced that Hollywood Undead would release a new EP, PSALMS, on November 2, 2018, including two songs previously released in 2018, "Gotta Let Go" and "Another Level", as well as the previously-announced "Bloody Nose".
Chaos
Hollywood Undead Lyrics
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Chaos, chaos, chaos, chaos
Bombs dropping on the runway
The oceans overflow
I know for certain one day
I'll see you down below
I'll find some solace someday
I'll see you bloody Sunday
So you can burn for free
Close your eyes
Blinded by the fire in the sky
Misguided by the tribe
Sacrificed to the lord of the flies
No one can save you
No one can save you
The chaos awaits you
I can't see tomorrow
'Cause I might die today
I sing this sorrow
With a smile on my face
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh ooh
I can't see tomorrow
Are we dead or alive?
When the blind lead the blind in the
Chaos, chaos, chaos, chaos
Chaos, chaos (the blind lead the blind in the)
Chaos, chaos, chaos, chaos
Chaos, chaos, chaos, chaos
Huh, I'm dead inside from the grip of violence
Don't you dare close your eyelids
Break you down just to break the silence
Can you hear it? (if you're quiet)
Blood on the streets, but my heart beats cold
I got secrets no one knows
Death from above, death from below
I tried to run but it won't let go
Everything we've ever loved gets buried underneath
Another grave for pretty slaves
But you won't fucking bury me
I am the alpha, the omega, meet your maker
You're all just empty souls
Saying I'm your fucking savior
No one can save you
The chaos awaits you
I can't see tomorrow
'Cause I might die today
I sing this sorrow
With a smile on my face
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh ooh
I can't see tomorrow
Are we dead or alive?
The blind lead the blind in the chaos
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh ooh
The blind lead the blind in the chaos
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh ooh
Chaos, chaos, chaos, chaos
Chaos, chaos (the blind lead the blind in the)
Chaos, chaos, chaos, chaos
Chaos, chaos, chaos, chaos
The lyrics to "Chaos" by Hollywood Undead convey a sense of impending doom and despair in a chaotic world. The repetition of the word "chaos" throughout the song emphasizes the overwhelming and uncontrollable nature of the events being described. The opening lines, "Bombs dropping on the runway, the oceans overflow," suggest a world in chaos and devastation, where destruction is prevalent and unstoppable.
The lines "I'll find some solace someday, and you'll reap what you sow" express a desire for justice and the belief that eventually, those who have caused chaos and pain will face the consequences of their actions. The mention of "bloody Sunday" implies a violent reckoning that will bring about retribution.
The chorus, "No one can save you, the chaos awaits you," further emphasizes the helplessness and inevitability of the chaos that surrounds the singer. It suggests that no one is immune to the chaos and that everyone will ultimately face its consequences.
The second verse introduces a sense of personal struggle and internal turmoil. The lines "I'm dead inside from the grip of violence, don't you dare close your eyelids" convey a feeling of being emotionally numb and desensitized due to the constant exposure to violence. The singer feels trapped and unable to escape or find peace. The phrase "the blind lead the blind" suggests a world where there is no clear direction or guidance, where everyone is lost and confused.
Overall, "Chaos" depicts a world in turmoil and the personal struggles faced by individuals in such a chaotic environment. It explores themes of powerlessness, the consequences of one's actions, and the search for solace amidst chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Chaos, chaos, chaos, chaos
Emphasizing the presence and repetition of chaos
Bombs dropping on the runway
Violence and destruction occurring in plain sight
The oceans overflow
A metaphor for overwhelming emotions and hardships
I know for certain one day
Acknowledging the inevitability of a certain event
I'll see you down below
Anticipating encountering someone in a negative place or situation
I'll find some solace someday
Remaining hopeful of finding comfort in the future
And you'll reap what you sow
Consequences will eventually catch up to one's actions
I'll see you bloody Sunday
Expecting a violent confrontation on a specific day
So you can burn for free
Wishing harm upon someone without repercussions
Close your eyes
Ignorance or denial of the truth
Blinded by the fire in the sky
Unable to see clearly due to an overwhelming situation
Misguided by the tribe
Being led astray by a group mentality or ideology
Sacrificed to the lord of the flies
Being offered as a sacrifice to a symbol of chaos and decay
No one can save you
No external force can rescue or protect you
I can't see tomorrow
Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed about the future
'Cause I might die today
Recognizing the possibility of death in the present moment
I sing this sorrow
Expressing grief or sadness through song
With a smile on my face
Masking inner turmoil or pain with a false appearance of happiness
Are we dead or alive?
Questioning the state of existence and vitality
When the blind lead the blind in the
Highlighting the consequences of following ignorant leaders
Huh, I'm dead inside from the grip of violence
Feeling emotionally numb and damaged due to exposure to aggression
Don't you dare close your eyelids
Warning against avoiding or ignoring the harsh reality
Break you down just to break the silence
Intentionally causing pain or chaos to disrupt tranquility
Can you hear it? (if you're quiet)
Challenging one's ability to perceive subtle signs or messages
Blood on the streets, but my heart beats cold
Witnessing violence and tragedy while feeling detached and indifferent
I got secrets no one knows
Holding private knowledge or experiences inaccessible to others
Death from above, death from below
Danger and destruction looming from all directions
I tried to run but it won't let go
Attempting to escape a chaotic situation but being trapped
Everything we've ever loved gets buried underneath
Loss and destruction overshadowing the things we cherish
Another grave for pretty slaves
Symbolizing the cycle of oppression and subjugation
But you won't fucking bury me
Resisting being silenced or defeated by adversity
I am the alpha, the omega, meet your maker
Asserting dominance and claiming ultimate power or control
You're all just empty souls
Perceiving others as lacking depth or true purpose
Saying I'm your fucking savior
Rejecting the notion of being a savior figure for others
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Fulk, Daniel Murillo, Dylan Alvarez, George Ragan, Jordon Terrell, Jorel Decker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@likeuhsir
Its crazy to think they are the same guys who sang "Everywhere I Go"
@turtlenation4118
They played it live in Hamilton 😅
@davidnissim589
@@turtlenation4118 they still perform it regularly as their encore, along with "Hear Me Now"
@alex4863
HU can’t do a show without playing that song, it’s the law.
@shredder3371
I love how they utilize each member with this song. You got Charlie, J3T, and Funny Man with their unique rapping styles for the verses, J-Dog doing the screams for that main transition part, and Danny coming in with that epic chorus. Amazing track!
@dravenripley9468
Empire 1 and 2 were decent but it was missing something. This on the other hand feels like Hollywood Undead in the Swan Songs era I'm so glad there revisiting there past and making some heavier tracks again.
@hyperv1016
I'm sorry, but Jonny 3 Tears is by far THE BEST RAPPER EVER OMMMMGGGGG. He has such a deep, powerful voice I literally can't get over it
@petermiller4953
What happened to Deuce?
@jordantaylor5557
@@petermiller4953he left band years ago and started his own band. He made the catchiest hooks tho!!!
@chrisbell8453
@@petermiller4953❤❤❤❤❤❤ .?