Hotel Books began in 2010. After the release of "Call Me Human," many demos were released online, which ultimately became "Everything We Could Have Done Differently." After extensive touring in the US and overseas, the band signed to InVogue Records, under which they released a double-packaged EP, "I'm Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel At Home" as well as two full band records, "Run Wild, Young Beauty," and "Run Wild, Stay Alive," along with two albums in the "Equivalency" series and an experimental LP "I'll Leave the Light on Just in Case."
The band's InVogue Records debut, "I'm Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel at Home" was released July 1, 2014, via InVogue Records. The album received mostly positive reviews, as well as earned the band their first Billboard chartings; No. 9 on Alternative New Artists and No. 20 on Heatseekers, for the album's debut week. Their next effort, "Run Wild, Young Beauty," was released on April 7, 2015, and spent three total weeks on the Billboard charts.
In 2016, Hotel Books released their second long-player "Run Wild, Stay Alive" to negative and mixed reviews. The album focused more on the rock elements and traditional song structure.
In October of 2017, Hotel Books released "Equivalency" via InVogue Records to critical acclaim.
Hotel Books has toured the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia, playing with a variety of notable acts, including Defeater, Counterparts, and I Prevail.
Lose One Friend
Hotel Books Lyrics
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From the stress in your back
Waiting for bones to break
From the weight of what you lack
I would spend all my time helping you find truth
And it really cuts like a knife knowing I can't save you
Because saying goodbye hurts the worst
When you know it's the final word
I can't believe you said it first
So now the final word on the final page
Of the final chapter of this narrative we made
Is my weak conscious whispering words through my mouth
The very words I prayed would never come out
I kept clinging onto the past and
Hoped the future would be the same
We would cry and laugh knowing the past would not remain
And I would argue with God
Every night I would lie awake
And lie to myself, hoping all of this was fake
Because I got a new perspective on general anesthetics
When you finally went to see Jesus,
And all your family learned how to believe in a void
Because that's all that they could see in us
Cigarette smoke and broken words
My heard became the platform
For everything they hated the most
And I stayed clear of the lack
Hoping somebody would come by and cut this rope
Your apartment got so empty when you
Moved to that city with the streets of gold
And I know what you meant when you said
This room can grow so terribly cold
And I wrestled with the idea of taking your place
But I know that if anyone deserves
A break from this world of pain
It's you, it's not me
And I'm still asleep
The lyrics to Hotel Books' "Lose One Friend" speak eloquently to the pain of losing someone close to you, and the struggle to come to terms with it. The first verse describes the physical toll that stress and grief can take on a person, leading to a feeling of being unable to help the one you love. The chorus acknowledges the pain of saying goodbye, and the fact that there is often no coming back from it. The final verse speaks to the struggle of moving on, and the guilt and confusion that can linger long after someone has passed.
Throughout the song, the lyrics are raw and emotional, leaving the listener with a sense of the depth of feeling that the songwriter is trying to convey. The repetition of certain phrases and the use of imagery such as cigarette smoke and broken words add to the sense of despair and hopelessness that pervades the song.
But despite the sadness and grief, there is also a sense of hope in the song. There is a recognition that life goes on, and that even in the midst of tragedy, there is still beauty and joy to be found. The songwriter acknowledges the pain of saying goodbye to someone they love, but also recognizes that the person they have lost deserves peace and rest.
Overall, "Lose One Friend" is a powerful and deeply moving song that speaks to the universal experience of loss and grief, and the struggle to find meaning and hope in the midst of it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching muscles ache
Observing the physical toll of stress on your body
From the stress in your back
Caused by the burdens you carry
Waiting for bones to break
Anticipating the breaking point of your physical and emotional limits
From the weight of what you lack
From the burden of unmet needs and wants in your life
I would spend all my time helping you find truth
I want to support you in finding direction and meaning
And it really cuts like a knife knowing I can't save you
The pain of coming to terms with my limitations
Because saying goodbye hurts the worst
Parting ways is the most excruciating experience
When you know it's the final word
Especially when there's no possibility of reconciliation
It comes across like a curse and
The finality of the situation feels like a curse
I can't believe you said it first
Surprised that you were the one to initiate the goodbye
So now the final word on the final page
This is the end of our story
Of the final chapter of this narrative we made
The conclusion of the story we created together
Is my weak conscious whispering words through my mouth
I am struggling with my thoughts and emotions
The very words I prayed would never come out
Saying goodbye is something I never wanted to do
I kept clinging onto the past and
I held on to the memories we shared
Hoped the future would be the same
Wished for things to remain unchanged
We would cry and laugh knowing the past would not remain
We accepted that things were changing
And I would argue with God
I struggled with my faith in light of our situation
Every night I would lie awake
Unable to find peace at night
And lie to myself, hoping all of this was fake
Denying the reality of our situation
Because I got a new perspective on general anesthetics
I gained a new insight on the nature of death
When you finally went to see Jesus,
When you passed away
And all your family learned how to believe in a void
Your loved ones struggled to come to terms with your absence
Because that's all that they could see in us
We were unable to fill the void you left behind
Cigarette smoke and broken words
Our memories are clouded with the haze of cigarettes and regret
My heart became the platform
My emotions took center stage
For everything they hated the most
My vulnerability was seen as weakness by others
And I stayed clear of the lack
I kept my distance from my own shortcomings
Hoping somebody would come by and cut this rope
Wishing for someone to end my pain and suffering
Your apartment got so empty when you
Your space felt empty after you were gone
Moved to that city with the streets of gold
Referring to the idea of heaven
And I know what you meant when you said
I understand the depth of your words
This room can grow so terribly cold
The loneliness and emptiness can be overwhelming
And I wrestled with the idea of taking your place
I struggled with feelings of guilt for still being alive
But I know that if anyone deserves
You are more deserving of peace and rest
A break from this world of pain
To be free from the hardships of life
It's you, it's not me
I can't fully understand your pain and suffering
And I'm still asleep
I am still trying to come to terms with everything.
Contributed by Stella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Didge Fridgman
This is one of the most incredible pieces I have ever heard.
Abby Lightsey
it is!!!
intrntgrl
it's not about being there for me, it's about respecting me enough to tell me why you're not. so i'll just slip back into my sleep cause there's a demon in my casket, and i think that we've fallen in love. and most nights, i wish it was you.
Seamus Janecek
Jazz vader damn did you make that up or is it from somthing
Seamus Janecek
Nvm I just heard it in the song
Ectochrist
@Seamus Janecek lmfao
Grace Hampton
Wow I’m literally at my lowest point so far in life and then I discover this beautiful sad as music? And now I can’t stop listening to it? Great 👍
Noah Rubin
For awhile I couldn't listen to this without crying
Ashley Hamilton
Noah Rubin this one and Nicole are two i cant get through without tears
Ruzco
All that pain and frustration you can hear on his voice. It's just beautiful :')