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".
I'll Be There
Hollywood Undead Lyrics
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Up there above when you were dying
I was dying too, look for meaning in song
But the meaning was gone 'cause I was crying
Right along with you if the heavens may break
I hope for our sake that if they ever do
I'll be there with you
Don't know what these tears would say
But I miss my friend, that went away
I watch the seasons as they go
The rain, the sun, the heat, the snow
I don't know much but this I know
I miss my friend I miss him so
I say my prayers, I raise my hands
I move my feet and when I can
I said help, would you help me now?
And lift me up if my legs give out?
I know that life is short and living is the hardest part
And some place through the dark
We will meet and never part
Some place through the dark
Can you see me my love?
Up there above when you were dying
I was dying too, look for meaning in song
But the meaning was gone 'cause I was crying
Right along with you if the heavens may break
I hope for our sake and if they ever do
I'll be there with you
The calm that comes, before the break
The sun that sets like yesterday
The good may come and go away
Or bad news waits for you to wake
We all kneel down before the storm
When waves come crashing at your door
I've been down been down before
And I have faith but I need more
Respects a dust card in our world when
When nothing is behind the curtain
Life is short but death is certain
That will always be our burden
Free, afraid to follow if I promise you tomorrow
See through the dark
We will meet and never part
Some place through the dark
Can you see me my love?
Up there above when you were dying
I was dying too, look for meaning in song
But the meaning was gone 'cause I was crying
Right along with you if the heavens may break
I hope for our sake that if they ever do
I'll be there with you
I had something to say
But the words went away
Just like they always do
I will be there with you
Can you see me my love?
Up there above when you were dying
I was dying too, look for meaning in song
But the meaning was gone 'cause I was crying
Right alone with you if the heavens may break
I hope for our sake and if they ever do
I'll be there with you
The lyrics of "I'll Be There" by Hollywood Undead describe the emotions one experiences when they lose a loved one. The song opens with the vocalist questioning if their departed loved one can see or hear them. They express their grief stating that when their loved one was dying, they were also dying from within. The singer was searching for meaning through their music, but they were unable to find any as they were consumed by their tears.
The verses describe how the singer misses their friend who had passed away. They pay tribute to the changing seasons of life but lament the fact that they no longer have their friend to experience them with. The singer acknowledges that life is uncertain, and bad news could come when you least expect it. In such times, everyone relies on their faith to get through the storms of life. The song ends with the singer saying that they will always be there for their departed loved one, even though she/he is no longer physically present.
"I'll Be There" is a song that brings out the emotions of anyone who has lost a loved one. It talks about the feelings of grief, loss, and hope that one experiences while trying to come to terms with the death of someone close to them. The song implies that life is unpredictable, and no one knows what tomorrow may bring. It urges listeners to cherish the moments with loved ones while they can.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you see me my love?
Asking for a sign or a symbol from a deceased loved one
Up there above when you were dying
Referring to the loved one being in heaven
I was dying too, look for meaning in song
Expresses how the artist was feeling when their loved one was dying and how they found solace in music
But the meaning was gone 'cause I was crying
Crying made it hard to find meaning and comfort in the song
Right along with you if the heavens may break
Willingness to go through hardships with their loved one
I hope for our sake that if they ever do
Hoping that if heaven falls apart or something goes wrong, they will still be together
I'll be there with you
Promise to be there for their loved one no matter what happens
I woke up feeling the same way that I did yesterday
Struggling to move on from the loss of their loved one
Don't know what these tears would say
Unable to put their emotions into words
But I miss my friend, that went away
Expressing how much they miss their friend who passed away
I watch the seasons as they go
Realization that life goes on despite the loss
The rain, the sun, the heat, the snow
Emphasizing the passage of time
I don't know much but this I know
Awareness of their limitations and what they are certain of
I miss my friend I miss him so
Reiterating how much they miss their friend
I say my prayers, I raise my hands
Turning to religion or spirituality for comfort
I move my feet and when I can
Trying to keep going despite the pain
I said help, would you help me now?
Asking for divine intervention to deal with the loss
And lift me up if my legs give out?
Requesting support during difficult times
I know that life is short and living is the hardest part
Acknowledging the difficulty of living in a world where everything is temporary
And some place through the dark
Belief that there is something beyond the impermanence of life
We will meet and never part
Hope that they will be reunited with their loved one in the afterlife
The calm that comes, before the break
Anticipation of an upcoming challenge or hardship
The sun that sets like yesterday
Symbolic of the inevitability of change and passage of time
The good may come and go away
Acknowledgment that good things in life are also temporary
Or bad news waits for you to wake
Recognizing that life can be unpredictable and full of challenges
We all kneel down before the storm
Acknowledging the powerlessness of humans against the forces of nature
When waves come crashing at your door
Symbolic of life's challenges and hardships
I've been down been down before
Awareness that they have gone through tough times before
And I have faith but I need more
Struggling to maintain faith during tough times
Respects a dust card in our world when
The fragility of life and the understanding that everything fades away with time
When nothing is behind the curtain
The realization that life may not have a grand purpose or meaning
Life is short but death is certain
Awareness that death is inevitable, making life even more precious
That will always be our burden
The inevitability of facing loss and accepting it as part of life
Free, afraid to follow if I promise you tomorrow
Fear of committing to a future that is unpredictable
See through the dark
Ability to see through the hardships and challenges in life
We will meet and never part
Hope of being reunited with their loved one in the afterlife
I had something to say
Unable to put their emotions into words
But the words went away
Inability to articulate their feelings
Just like they always do
Recognition that they have experienced this feeling before
I will be there with you
Promise to be there for their loved one no matter what happens
Right alone with you if the heavens may break
Willingness to face extremely challenging situations with their loved one
I hope for our sake and if they ever do
Hope that if disaster strikes, they will still be together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL MURILLO, DYLAN PETER ALVAREZ, GEORGE ARTHUR RAGAN, GRIFFIN BARRY BOICE, JORDON KRISTOPHER TERRELL, JOREL DECKER, MATTHEW BUSEK
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@xtonibx5770
My opinions
J3t has the best lyrics.
Danny has the best voice.
Charlie has the best personality.
Funny is the most appreciated despite not preforming as much as the others.
JDog has great lyrics too but I think he is the most attractive. He looks DAMN good.
I mean, they all look damn good but Jorel, though. ❤😂
@ImmortalKat4ever
You know shit's gonna get emotional when Charlie is singing the chorus...
@masterlego7777
holy shit, it's always gonna be fucking serious or intense if Charlie is chorus, like in Rain, and this, Bullet and more :D
@taylorhendrickson7029
KatFangz i agree
@xXA7XMegaFanXx
KatFangz Oh yeah because "Party by myself "is such a tear jerker.lol
@LewDawg46
It is an emotional song but happy emotional not a tear jerker
@BumbleBee-uq4jr
I always almost cry during Everywhere I Go...so damn sad :')
@acidmelody1840
If there is one thing that Hollywood Undead is amazing at, it's storytelling in their music. They always paint such vivid pictures, whether, it's ridiculous, scary, or depressing.
@TahliaCat
Yeah its amazing, it's why i love them.
@R3ap3r28
Agreed! They can do pretty much any genre, curious to see country meets H.U.
@RandiTheMarioFan64
I agree!