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".
Riot
Hollywood Undead Lyrics
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I've been known to tear shit up and go off like a gun
I've been drinking way too much, but now I think I'm done
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot!
Let's start a riot!
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet!
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot!
I gotta get, I gotta get that feeling
Gotta get higher than the twenty-foot ceiling
Just out of rehab, primed for a relapse
Had to do three dabs just so I could relax
Walk in the room and I check for bitches
Check my forty-four, check my ammunition
Got all my homies here and that's fucking bitching
We got more pots than your fucking kitchen
Cooking shit up with the heat up high
With your middle fingers up, like the cops drove by
No motherfucker here is drunker than I
And if we get crunked enough, we can set it on fire
Like fuck it, I don't wanna come down
I wanna get fucked up right about now
Gonna tear shit up, I don't wanna fight it
Who the fuck here wants to start a riot?
I've been searching for an answer, but I ain't found one
I've been known to tear shit up and go off like a gun
I've been drinking way too much, but now I think I'm done
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot!
Let's start a riot!
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet!
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot!
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet!
Roll up to the party in my grandma's Chrysler
Jump into your circle 'cause I'm dying to cipher
The older I get, I'm like wine, I get finer
And I can tell your girl wants Charlie inside her
I'm a ride-or-dier with that eye of the tiger
Cornrows banging out the side of my visor
I'm so damn tight, they should call me the Scheister
Hitting bud and Budweiser, shit, I couldn't get higher
You done turned me into the "Swan Song" Charlie
Peeling out on a Harley at a high school party
Got a frame like Bane, call me young Tom Hardy
I'm the fucker to blame for the Undead Army
Got the fire tonight 'cause my ass got paid
Now I'm high and tight like my flat top fade
Mixed some Molly and Xanax and Tanqueray
And I'm fucking bad bitches like every single day
I've been searching for an answer, but I ain't found one
I've been known to tear shit up and go off like a gun
I've been drinking way too much, but now I think I'm done
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot!
Let's start a riot!
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet!
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot!
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet!
Tear it up, burn it down
Pour them drinks up until we drown
Go all night every day
And when you walk into the party make sure you say!
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot!
Let's start a riot!
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet!
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot!
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet!
The song "Riot" by Hollywood Undead is a high-energy track that glorifies destruction and revels in chaos. The lyrics describe the desire to start a riot, tear things up, and reject peace and quiet. The singer's addiction to drugs and alcohol is also referenced, indicating that they may be seeking an escape from reality through the destruction they crave.
The opening lines of the song suggest a sense of frustration and aimlessness, with the singer admitting that they have not yet found answers to their questions. They describe themselves as someone who can "tear shit up and go off like a gun," possibly indicating a history of violent behavior.
The chorus of the song is a call to action, urging listeners to start a riot and reject anything that gets in their way. The verses are filled with vivid imagery of partying, drug use, and reckless behavior. The last lines of the song urge the listener to "tear it up, burn it down" and "pour them drinks up until we drown," emphasizing the reckless nature of the singer's desires.
Overall, "Riot" is a song that glorifies chaos and destruction, portraying these things as a means of escape from the frustrations of everyday life. The intensity of the song's lyrics is matched by its high-energy music, which features heavy guitar riffs and pounding percussion.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been searching for an answer, but I ain't found one
The singer has been trying to find a solution to something, but hasn't had any success
I've been known to tear shit up and go off like a gun
The singer is someone who is capable of causing destruction when they are angry.
I've been drinking way too much, but now I think I'm done
The singer has been drinking excessively, but has decided to stop.
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot!
The singer wants to incite chaos and destruction.
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet!
The singer wants to cause destruction and is not interested in calm or tranquility.
I gotta get, I gotta get that feeling
The singer is chasing a high or seeking a certain emotional state.
Gotta get higher than the twenty-foot ceiling
The singer wants to get extremely high or intoxicated.
Just out of rehab, primed for a relapse
The singer has recently been to rehab but is at risk of falling back into old habits.
Had to do three dabs just so I could relax
The singer needed to use a specific type of drug in order to calm down.
Walk in the room and I check for bitches
The singer is looking for women to have sexual encounters with.
Check my forty-four, check my ammunition
The singer is making sure they have the means to defend themselves or cause harm.
Got all my homies here and that's fucking bitching
The singer is happy to have their friends with them.
We got more pots than your fucking kitchen
The singer has a lot of drugs or paraphernalia.
Cooking shit up with the heat up high
The singer is preparing drugs with a lot of energy or enthusiasm.
With your middle fingers up, like the cops drove by
The singer is making obscene gestures, as if to challenge the authorities.
No motherfucker here is drunker than I
The singer is implying that they are the most intoxicated person at the gathering.
And if we get crunked enough, we can set it on fire
The singer is suggesting that if they become intoxicated enough, they can get out of control and cause destruction.
Roll up to the party in my grandma's Chrysler
The singer arrived at the gathering in their grandmother's car.
Jump into your circle 'cause I'm dying to cipher
The singer wants to join in on a rap battle or freestyle session.
The older I get, I'm like wine, I get finer
The singer sees themselves as improving with age, like a good wine.
And I can tell your girl wants Charlie inside her
The singer is suggesting that they can tell that someone's girlfriend is attracted to them.
I'm a ride-or-dier with that eye of the tiger
The singer is dedicated to their cause and is focused like a predator.
Cornrows banging out the side of my visor
The singer has a certain hairstyle that is visible from under their hat or helmet.
I'm so damn tight, they should call me the Scheister
The singer is confident and skilled, and feels they should be acknowledged with a nickname.
Hitting bud and Budweiser, shit, I couldn't get higher
The singer is using marijuana and drinking beer, and feels they cannot get more intoxicated than they are.
You done turned me into the "Swan Song" Charlie
The singer feels that they have reached their peak, and compared themselves to a popular song.
Peeling out on a Harley at a high school party
The singer is riding out on a motorcycle from a gathering attended by young people.
Got a frame like Bane, call me young Tom Hardy
The singer thinks they have a similar build to a fictional character played by an actor.
I'm the fucker to blame for the Undead Army
The singer takes credit for the group he is a part of and their actions.
Got the fire tonight 'cause my ass got paid
The singer is feeling motivated or energized because they received money.
Now I'm high and tight like my flat top fade
The singer feels confident and collected, and compares themselves to a certain haircut.
Mixed some Molly and Xanax and Tanqueray
The singer has mixed various drugs and alcohol.
And I'm fucking bad bitches like every single day
The singer boasts that they regularly have sex with attractive women.
Tear it up, burn it down
The singer wants to destroy anything and everything.
Pour them drinks up until we drown
The singer wants to keep drinking to the point of extreme intoxication.
Go all night every day
The singer wants to party non-stop, around the clock.
And when you walk into the party make sure you say!
The singer is encouraging the listener to say a certain phrase when they arrive at a gathering.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Murillo, Jorel Decker, George Arthur Ragan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Chiparuruu
Lyrics:
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I've been searching for an answer, but I ain't found one
I've been known to tear shit up and go off like a gun
I've been drinking way too much, but now I think I'm done
FUCK THAT SHIT LETS START A RIOT
LETS START A RIOT
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
FUCK THAT SHIT LETS START A RIOT
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
I gotta get, I gotta get that feeling
Gotta get higher than the 20-foot ceiling
Just out of rehab, primed for a relapse
Had to do three dabs just so I could relax
Walk in the room and I check for bitches
Check my .44, check my ammunition
Got all my homies here, and that's fucking bitching
We got more pots than your fucking kitchen
Cook that shit up with the heat up high
With your middle fingers up like the cops drove by
No motherfucker here is drunker than I
And if we get drunk enough, we can set it on fire
Like fuck it, I don't wanna come down
I wanna get fucked up right about now
Gonna tear shit up, I don't wanna fight it
Who the fuck here wants to start a riot?
I've been searching for an answer, but I ain't found one
I've been known to tear shit up and go off like a gun
I've been drinking way too much, but now I think I'm done
FUCK THAT SHIT LETS START A RIOT
LETS START A RIOT
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
FUCK THAT SHIT LETS START A RIOT
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
Roll up to the party in my grandma's Chrysler
Jump into your circle 'cause I'm dying to cipher
The older I get, I'm like wine, I get finer
And I can tell your girl wants Charlie inside her
I'm a ride-or-dier with that eye of the tiger
Cornrows banging out the side of my visor
I'm so damn tight, they should call me the Sheister
Hitting bud and Budweiser, shit, I couldn't get higher
You done turned me into the "Swan Song" Charlie
Peeling out on a Harley at a high school party
Got a frame like Bane, call me young Tom Hardy
I'm the fucker to blame for the Undead Army
Got the fire tonight 'cause my ass got laid
Now I'm high and tight like my flat top fade
Mixed some Molly and Xanax and Tanqueray
And I'm fucking bad bitches like every single day
I've been searching for an answer, but I ain't found one
I've been known to tear shit up and go off like a gun
I've been drinking way too much, but now I think I'm done
FUCK THAT SHIT LETS START A RIOT
LETS START A RIOT
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
FUCK THAT SHIT LETS START A RIOT
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
Tear it up, burn it down
Pour them drinks up until we drown
Cold night every day
And when you walk into the party, make sure you say:
FUCK THAT SHIT LETS START A RIOT
LETS START A RIOT
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
FUCK THAT SHIT LETS START A RIOT
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
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@maheshadsul8533
I've been searching for an answer, but I ain't found one
I've been known to tear shit up and go off like a gun
I've been drinking way too much, but now I think I'm done
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot
Let's start a riot
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
I gotta get, I gotta get that feeling
Gotta get higher than the 20-foot ceiling
Just out of rehab, primed for a relapse
Had to do three dabs just so I could relax
Walk in the room and I check for bitches
Check my .44, check my ammunition
Got all my homies here, and that's fucking bitching
We got more pots than your fucking kitchen
Cook that shit up with the heat up high
With your middle fingers up like the cops drove by
No motherfucker here is drunker than I
And if we get drunk enough, we can set it on fire
Like fuck it, I don't wanna come down
I wanna get fucked up right about now
Gonna tear shit up, I don't wanna fight it
Who the fuck here wants to start a riot?
I've been searching for an answer, but I ain't found one
I've been known to tear shit up and go off like a gun
I've been drinking way too much, but now I think I'm done
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot
Let's start a riot
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
Roll up to the party in my grandma's Chrysler
Jump into your circle 'cause I'm dying to cipher
The older I get, I'm like wine, I get finer
And I can tell your girl wants Charlie inside her
I'm a ride-or-dier with that eye of the tiger
Cornrows banging out the side of my visor
I'm so damn tight, they should call me the Sheister
Hitting bud and Budweiser, shit, I couldn't get higher
You done turned me into the "Swan Song" Charlie
Peeling out on a Harley at a high school party
Got a frame like Bane, call me young Tom Hardy
I'm the fucker to blame for the Undead Army
Got the fire tonight 'cause my ass got laid
Now I'm high and tight like my flat top fade
Mixed some Molly and Xanax and Tanqueray
And I'm fucking bad bitches like every single day
I've been searching for an answer, but I ain't found one
I've been known to tear shit up and go off like a gun
I've been drinking way too much, but now I think I'm done
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot
Let's start a riot
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
Tear it up, burn it down
Pour them drinks up until we drown
Cold night every day
And when you walk into the party, make sure you say
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot
Let's start a riot
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
Fuck that shit, let's start a riot
Tear shit up, fuck peace and quiet
@darinteetor9596
"I've been searching for an answer but I ain't found one" Me during a math problem
@Hidden_Damon
Precalc is tough for me rn
@phuntuwu8126
Big brain brother
@crazycheetocheese458
0:01
@ricsihamza1213
You mean the drug the meth????🧐
@Percy.404
Same
@c0rruptzie
FINALLY EVERYONE IS STARTING TO NO LONGER SLEEP ON THIS BAND 😂💖💖💖
@Kinga-ke6tq
It's 2:34 and i'm 2h and 34 min on my Phone ;--------; Help meh xD
@tainted_auras
karkat pfp
@letskickit9076
Lmao do you remember the scene kids??? They were never slept on. Hollywood undead is a b well known name