After less than two years together, Hometown Anthem has already made its ma… Read Full Bio ↴After less than two years together, Hometown Anthem has already made its mark on the underground music scene. A relentless touring schedule has earned the band a reputation as one of the most powerful acts performing today. With the release of their debut full-length Dont Hold On To What You Hear (Emerald Moon Records, 2005) and its follow-up ep If We Could Dream (EMR, 2006), this six-piece from New Jersey has begun its steady climb to the top. Hometown Anthems blend of aggressive punk and irresistible pop hooks, together with its dynamic stage show earned them a slot on the 2006 Warped Tour. It was on the strength of those performances that the band was chosen over 12,000 other bands for inclusion on the Ernie Ball compilation cd 13 Of The Best Unsigned Bands In North America (Warcon Records, 2006).

Through their travels and triumphs, Hometown Anthem has drawn strength
from the unique bond they share, on stage and off. Friendships stemming from childhood have lead to a special chemistry not found in many more experienced bands. Wherever they play, audiences are drawn in by that chemistry, crowding stages and barricades to sing along in unison with lead singer Joe Crawford and keyboardist David Rodrigues. Guitarists Dom Gaglio and Steve Dufresne, drummer Joe Static Hughes and bassist Joel Cuozzo-Gonzalez feed off the energy and send it back to the crowd multiplied. Never precious or choreographed, a Hometown Anthem show delivers something heartfelt and real every time. Afterwards, band and fans mingle indistinguishably, laughing, talking and looking forward to the next show.

With a dedication befitting their working class roots, Hometown Anthem
has taken breaks from touring only to write and record new material. With the release of If We Could Dream (produced by New Jersey fixture Rob Freeman of Hidden In Plain View), all that hard work has paid off. Listen to it and you will hear a band coming into its own, a band that has found its voice. With all the pieces now in place, Hometown Anthem has shown fans and peers alike that they are here to stay and ready to take on the world.

REVIEWS
""If We Could Dream" is a lovable, infectious EP in the vein of Chroma from Cartel and Sticks And Stones by who else other than New Found Glory. Hometown Anthem writes songs that are pure pop punk perfection and are sure to be stuck in your head for the next six months to come. The EPs opener Like No Other definitely states, We have so much left to live for, so much left to offer.
9 out of 10 SkylinePress.net

"Through their music, you can feel their energy, friendship, determination, and passion. It seeps through every song, every breath, and every word. They are a breath of fresh air for the New Jersey scene and soon to spread worldwide." 8/10FortheSound.com

"The song "Like No Other", is probably one of the catchiest songs ever written."
Ryan Imhof of Absolutepunk.net

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Best friends
Hometown Anthem Lyrics

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Best friends don't rip each others hearts out
Or give in to temptation without putting up a fight
I see through your exaggeration and
I love your complications; it's wasted all of my time.
The sky's bright tonight and I'm wishing that a star
Will come crashing down and rip right through your spine.
So I can hear you scream and I can watch you cry
And I can see the truth through your dreadful eyes.

Still fighting to erase these memories from my head
So I can throw them back at you make you remember those things you said.
Everybody sees through you so don't tell me cause I'm not leaving when you say.
The skies bright tonight and I'm wishing that a star
Will come crashing down and rip right through your spine.
So I can hear you scream and I can watch you cry
And I can see the truth through your dreadful eyes.
I'm trying to stay strong (I'm trying to make you face the facts so I can prove you wrong) Just remember that everything inside of you
Ss what's inside of me too.
And next time you say those words that don't mean anything
I'll scream at the top of my lungs
With hopes of shattering your dreams.
What's the point of proving?
What's the point of screaming out my feelings in a song for you?
It's like an infection it's like I'm leading down to the inside like an end of a rope
What's the point of proving?
What's the point of screaming out my feelings in a song for you?
The sky's bright tonight and I'm wishing that a star
Will come crashing down and rip right through your spine.
So I can hear you screaming I can watch you cry
And I can see the truth from your dreadful eyes.
I'm trying to stay strong (I'm trying to make you face that facts so I can prove you wrong) Just remember that what's inside of you

Is what's inside of me too.
Best friends don't rip each others hearts out.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hometown Anthem's "Best Friends" describe the frustration and anger felt by someone who has been hurt by a friend they care deeply about. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer proclaiming that true best friends don't hurt each other in such a way. They go on to say that they see through the friend's attempts to play down their actions, and that they are tired of wasting their time on someone who doesn't appreciate them. The chorus paints a picture of the singer wishing for revenge on their friend, wanting them to feel the pain they have caused.

Throughout the song, the singer expresses their confusion and hurt, trying to make sense of why their friend acted as they did. They also question why they are bothering to try and prove anything to them, suggesting that their efforts may be pointless. Despite this, they cannot help but feel a deep connection to their friend, acknowledging that they share many of the same qualities and that they still care for them deeply.

Line by Line Meaning

Best friends don't rip each others hearts out
True best friends don't purposely hurt each other emotionally.

Or give in to temptation without putting up a fight
Friends who care for each other won't easily give into negative impulses.

I see through your exaggeration and
The singer understands when their friend is not being honest about their feelings or experiences.

I love your complications; it's wasted all of my time.
The artist cares deeply for their friend, but their friend's issues have caused strain in their relationship.

The sky's bright tonight and I'm wishing that a star
The artist feels intense emotion and is wishing for something drastic to happen to their friend.

Will come crashing down and rip right through your spine.
The singer wants their friend to face the consequences of their actions and feel pain like they have.

So I can hear you scream and I can watch you cry
The singer wants to witness their friend's emotional breakdown and see them be vulnerable.

And I can see the truth through your dreadful eyes.
The artist believes they can see their friend's true character and intentions through their emotions.

Still fighting to erase these memories from my head
The artist is struggling to forget the hurt caused by their friend.

So I can throw them back at you make you remember those things you said.
The artist wants their friend to face the weight of their past actions and realize how they have hurt the artist.

Everybody sees through you so don't tell me cause I'm not leaving when you say.
The singer and others are aware of their friend's negative behavior, but the singer refuses to abandon the friendship yet.

I'm trying to stay strong (I'm trying to make you face the facts so I can prove you wrong) Just remember that everything inside of you
The artist is struggling to persevere through the difficult friendship and wants to prove their friend wrong.

Is what's inside of me too.
The singer recognizes that their own struggles and emotions mirror those of their friend.

And next time you say those words that don't mean anything
The singer is tired of their friend's insincere words and promises.

I'll scream at the top of my lungs
The singer will assert themselves and be heard when their friend is not taking them seriously.

With hopes of shattering your dreams.
The artist wants to disrupt their friend's negative behavior in hopes of forcing them to change.

What's the point of proving?
The artist questions if it's worth it to prove their friend wrong and what they would gain from it.

What's the point of screaming out my feelings in a song for you?
The singer wonders if their friend will even listen to their message through their music.

It's like an infection it's like I'm leading down to the inside like an end of a rope
The singer feels like their issues with their friend are consuming them and leading to their own emotional downfall.

The sky's bright tonight and I'm wishing that a star
The intense emotions surrounding the friendship are still present and the artist is still wishing for something drastic to happen.

Will come crashing down and rip right through your spine.
The artist wants their friend to feel pain and face the consequences of their actions.

So I can hear you screaming I can watch you cry
The artist wants to witness their friend's emotional breakdown and see them be vulnerable.

And I can see the truth from your dreadful eyes.
The singer believes they can see their friend's true character and intentions through their emotions.

I'm trying to stay strong (I'm trying to make you face that facts so I can prove you wrong) Just remember that what's inside of you
The artist is still trying to better the friendship and challenge their friend to be honest and accountable.

Is what's inside of me too.
The singer recognizes that their own struggles and emotions mirror those of their friend.

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