All four Hot Chelle Rae members have family connections to other entertainers. Lead guitarist Nash Overstreet is the son of country songwriter Paul Overstreet. His brother, Chord Overstreet, is an actor best known for playing Sam on Glee. Vocalist Ryan Follese and drummer Jamie Follese's father, Keith Follese, is also a country songwriter. Bass player Ian Keaggy is the son of contemporary Christian singer/guitarist Phil Keaggy.
They were signed to Jive Records in October 2008, and then began work on their first album, Lovesick Electric, which was released on October 23, 2009. Tonight Tonight became their first song to enter the Hot 100 when it debuted at #93 on the chart dated April 30, 2011.
Their song, I Like To Dance, being featured on the show "So You Think You Can Dance," was their first released single.
Say
Hot Chelle Rae Lyrics
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With the stars in the sky
Let's wait 'til tomorrow paints the sun across the night
I see love in your eyes
And if you see it in mine
Let's wait 'til tomorrow
Don't say good, say good
Please don't say goodnight
Check cashed and I'm ready for the weekend
Blow it all makin' memories with my friends
Two girls on my lap super packed in
It's alright it's alright
Plug the iPod in put on A$AP
Hella loud tryna rap
"You can't rap!"
In her work uniform but she's still bad
It's alright it's alright
Take a deep breath and don't be shy
Don't you worry about tomorrow 'cause tomorrow ain't tonight just
Kick back let the universe align
Come on don't say goodnight
With the stars in the sky
Let's wait 'til tomorrow paints the sun across the night
I see love in your eyes
And if you see it in mine
Let's wait 'til tomorrow
Don't say good, say good
Please don't say goodnight
Super drunk still sayin' that we're just buzzed
Last call everybody's gettin' paired up
Makin' out at the bar call it young love
It's alright it's alright
Let's find a bonfire or we can start one
Throw your middle fingers up to a new sun
'Cause we ain't sober and the party's never over singin'
It's alright it's alright
Take a deep breath and don't be shy
Don't you worry about tomorrow 'cause tomorrow ain't tonight just
Kick back let the universe align
Come on don't say goodnight
With the stars in the sky
Let's wait 'til tomorrow paints the sun across the night
I see love in your eyes
And if you see it in mine
Let's wait 'til tomorrow
Don't say good, say good
Please don't say goodnight
I feel like we could do almost anything
Got my ride and a sweet little mary jane in those skinny jeans
By my side she gets me high
And I didn't expect this night to go so well
Come on don't say goodnight
With the stars in the sky
Let's wait 'til tomorrow paints the sun across the night
I see love in your eyes
And if you see it in mine
Let's wait 'til tomorrow
Don't say good, say good
Please don't say goodnight
The lyrics to Hot Chelle Rae's "Say" are about a passionate call to adventure and the urgency of living life to the fullest. The singer has a ticket and is ready to leave town, urging their companion to come along with them before it's too late. The clock is ticking, and it's already half-past nine. They encourage their partner to take a chance and pick a destination so they can embark on a wild, romantic adventure together.
The lyrics are filled with a sense of urgency and excitement, urging the listener to live in the moment and take risks. The repeated refrain of "say that you're leaving with me" is a powerful call to action, asking the listener to join in the journey and embrace the unknown. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to convince their partner to come along, even if it means abandoning their past and ignoring their regrets. At the heart of the song is a sense of boldness and abandon, a desire to break free from the expected and chase after something new and exciting.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I've got the ticket
I am in possession of the means to depart
We're out of time
We do not have any more time to waste
Go, ready or not
Let's go, whether we are ready or not
It's a half past nine
It is currently 9:30
This city is red
This city is lively and exciting
There's nothing left
There is no more left to do or see
Never looking back
We will not dwell on the past
And no regrets
We will not regret our decisions
Take my hand
Join me in this adventure
This train won't wait for you
Time is limited and we need to act fast
I'd do anything if I can make you
I am willing to do anything to convince you
Come away with me
Leave everything behind and come with me on this journey
And don't waste time
Let's not spend unnecessary time on this decision
Say, say that you're leaving with me
Express your willingness to leave with me
Say, say that you're coming with me tonight
Express your agreement to come with me tonight
Could be the night
This could be our chance to embrace adventure and love
We'll be just fine
We will be okay no matter what happens
Let's change the pace
Let's switch things up
You pick the place
You can choose where we go
Make up your mind
Decide and commit
And let's take a chance
Let's take a risk and see what happens
We've come this far
We have already come a long way
A motion picture romance
Our love and adventure feels like it could be in a movie
The world is ours
We can do anything we want
It's now or it's never
There is no better time than now
I won't wait forever
I cannot prolong this decision forever
I know this is right
I am confident that this decision is the right one
Let's let love live our lives tonight
Let's embrace love and live fully tonight
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NASH OVERSTREET, RYAN FOLLESE, BRANDYN BURNETTE, MARLIN BONDS, JONAS JEBERG, MIKE DALY, KENJI CHAN
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