From Wikipedia
Jacob William Hoggard (born July 9, 1984 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a Canadian singer from Abbotsford, British Columbia. He finished in third place on the second season of Canadian Idol. He is currently the lead singer of Hedley.
Hoggard had auditioned for Canadian Idol at the urgings of his mother and girlfriend. He bet his bandmates $50 each that he would not make it past the first round of auditions. Hoggard lost the bet, making it to the final three with his unique sound, unorthodox antics, and stage presence. It should be noted that as the contest progressed, some people believed that Hoggard realized that he did not want to win Canadian Idol and be tied down with contracts and recordings that he had no control over. Instead, it is believed that Hoggard used the experience as a platform to promote himself and Hedley. Within hours of him being cut from the competition, Hedley reportedly received many contract offers.
They released their debut album on September 6th, 2005 and currently have five singles off of their self titled debut, "Villain", "On My Own", "Trip", "321", and their newest, "Gunnin'". A while before the release of their album, Hoggard changed every member of his band. The new members of Hedley are Chris Crippin, Tommy Mac, and Dave Rosin. They have also released a CD single for "On My Own" which includes the songs "On My Own" and "Johnny Falls", released on August 2nd, 2005 and has been recently certified Platinum. "On My Own" managed to hit number one the charts.
Hedley has been nominated for two Juno Awards in the categories of Rock Album Of The Year and New Group Of The Year.
Songs that Hoggard performed during Canadian Idol include:
Audition: "Forever In Blue Jeans"
Top 32: "Only The Good Die Young" (Billy Joel)
Top 10: "Put Your Head On My Shoulder" (Paul Anka)
Top 9: "Space Oddity" (David Bowie)
Top 8: "Everything" (Lifehouse)
Top 7: "Brickhouse" (Lionel Richie)
Top 6: "Sundown" (Gordon Lightfoot)
Top 5: "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" (Aerosmith)
Top 4: "Straighten Up And Fly Right", "Unforgettable" (Nat "King" Cole)
Top 3: "If You Don't Know Me By Now" (Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes), "I Want You To Want Me" (Cheap Trick)
Jacob Hoggard will likely be remembered for giving Ben Mulroney a wet willy live on television and impersonating David Bowie's Space Oddity by dressing in a blue spandex suit.
Hoggard used to teach sunday school to 3 and 4 year olds.
I Want You To Want Me
Jacob Hoggard Lyrics
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I need you to need me
I'd love you to love me
I'm begging you to beg me
I want you to want me
I'd love you to love me
I need you to need me
I'll shine up the old brown shoes
Put on a brand-new shirt
I'll get home early from work
If you say that you love me
Oh, Didn't I, didn't I
Didn't I see you crying
Oh, didn't I, didn't I
Didn't I see you crying
Feeling all alone without a friend
You know you feel like dying
Oh, didn't I, didn't I
Didn't I see you crying
I want you to want me
I need you to need me
I'd love you to love me
I'm begging you to beg me
x2*
yeaaa
Oh, Didn't I, didn't I
Didn't I see you crying
Oh, didn't I, didn't I
Didn't I see you crying
Feeling all alone without a friend
You know you feel like dying
Oh, didn't I, didn't I
Didn't I see you crying
yeaa, yeaa.
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The lyrics of Jacob Hoggard's "I Want You to Want Me" portrays the desperation of the singer or the singer towards the person he's pursuing. The first stanza talks about the singer's desires for the other person to reciprocate his feelings, wanting them to want, need, love, and even beg him. He's willing to do anything, including shining his shoes and coming home early from work to make it happen.
The chorus then repeats the same lines with more urgency, emphasizing the singer's desperation, and how badly he wants the other person to feel the same way he does. However, the second verse changes the tone of the song, where the singer reminds the other person of how they witnessed him or her crying and feeling alone in the past. This change in tone makes the interpretation of the song multi-layered, where it can be about a new relationship or an attempt to rekindle an old flame.
Furthermore, the repetition of the chorus and the phrase "didn't I see you crying" creates a haunting melody, emphasizing the emotions of the singer- his desperation and hope for a response. Overall, the song is a beautiful composition with subtle nuances and meanings.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you to want me
I desire for you to reciprocate my feelings
I need you to need me
I require your love and attention in my life
I'd love you to love me
My heart longs for your love and affection
I'm begging you to beg me
I am pleading with you to express your desire for me
I'll shine up the old brown shoes
I will make an effort to look presentable to impress you
Put on a brand-new shirt
I will wear a new outfit to impress you
I'll get home early from work
I will prioritize spending time with you over work
If you say that you love me
Your love and affirmation would mean the world to me
Oh, Didn't I, didn't I
Didn't I notice your pain and suffering
Didn't I see you crying
Didn't I witness your tears and heartbreak
Feeling all alone without a friend
You were overwhelmed with loneliness and had no one to turn to
You know you feel like dying
You were in such emotional turmoil that death seemed like a better option
yeaaa
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement
yeaa, yeaa.
Continuing to express enthusiasm and excitement
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@lissahxox
Jacob is freaking amazing. He was the reason I watched Canadian Idol.
@lbj2320
he was so good yet didnt win lol
@AndreaM1127
This performance is still so fresh on my mind ❤️ one of the best!
@emysue1992
even before he was eliminated he was advertising for Hedley lol
@Mittzie
I mean fun fact for those of us who followed hedley back then he said NOT to vote for him once he made it that far because he didn’t wanna get stuck in a contract that didn’t include the band hence why he got eliminated the band fans purposely voted for other people.
@wadehorner7130
Still amazing - legal problems aside this is a talented man
@TehFlint
the way he says beggin.. oh my sweet lord
@SunnyDaysASMR
This will always be my favourite performance. Absolutely love it!!
@kailynfaith2673
I fucking love this man.
@imaginaryemily
oh man oh man oh man. jacob was definetly THE coolest contestant there will ever be on Canadian Idol. love himmmm.