Jeremy Call (24) – lead vocals, guitar… Read Full Bio ↴Hometown: Rochester, New York
Jeremy Call (24) – lead vocals, guitar
Mike Tandle (23) – bass
James Longstreet (22) – drums, vocals
Nate Gregory (21) – guitar, vocals
It is often said that if you want to get to the best part of the story you have to read the last page first, but in this case, you will want to savor every last second of this power-pop foursome known as LastPageFirst.
Hailing from Rochester, NY, LastPageFirst has gone from playing skate parks and youth events, when they started out 5 years ago, to opening up for the likes of Juliana Theory and Bleach. While over the years the band has grown and established their signature sound, one thing is clear: making music is more than a job, it’s their passion. “Our goal is to build relationships with people”, says lead singer and guitarist Jeremy Call, who makes it a point to connect with their audience on a personal level. It’s not unusual to see them hanging out after a show to chat with fans or just dropping in on their online message board to say hello. “I want to show people that I’m just like them,” adds Call. “I’ve had problems, relationships that have failed and ones that have been amazing – but there’s one thing that’s been constant in my life and that’s God.”
LPF’s commitment to fans and their solid live show have made them a hit in their hometown area of Western New York. With crowd interaction that’s second to none, tightly choreographed moves, and an energy that explodes on stage, LPF promises a power packed performance at every venue. “People come to hear good music,” Calls explains, “but we go a step further and give them an awesome show.”
While preparing for their first US tour with the “Extreme Tour” last summer, LPF caught the attention of Sam Conjerti Jr., and Gary Bowen of Hitzmaker Management. The management team recognized the talent in LPF and had heard some of their older material which was recorded at Dark Horse recording studios in Nashville with Sam Barnhart of the band Bleach. From that day, plans to begin writing their debut album were starting to materialize.
After taking several months to work on their album, Hitzmaker contacted the multi-platinum production team Underground Productions. Underground, which is comprised of Dow Brain and Brad Young (LFO, Plus One, Joey McIntyre), was anxious to jump on board after hearing the first new song “Some Sweet Story” that was written by the band and recorded with Robbie Takuc of the Goo Goo Dolls at his studio Chameleonwest Recording in Buffalo, NY. Also, jumping on board to the project to lend a hand with songwriting was Michele Vice-Maslin (Nick Carter, Plus One, Eden’s Crush), and the songwriting/production team of Sheppard Goodman and Kenny Gioia (Lee Ann Womack, Mandy Moore, LFO, Willa Ford, Hall & Oates).
LastPageFirst is definitely a band to watch in 2005. With their passion for touring, their amazing hooks and melodies, and an album and live show that is nothing short of stellar, LPF will soon have arenas full of young girls chanting their name.
Song for You
Lastpagefirst Lyrics
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When things got rough at home
You even talk my call
When your phone said roam
The kids that i hung out with
They used to laugh at you
But when things got crazy
You'd always be around to laugh with me
And not to let everyone influence me
(chorus)
And i said hey (hey) this song's for you
For all the times you got me through
You helped me hold it down
When life was crashing all around
Yeah this song's for you
So many times you got me through
I knew i had you as a friend
That's all that mattered in the end
You let me borrow your mxbx shirt
You stood up for me when she treated me like dirt
You tried to warn me about little miss can't be wrong
I couldn't see it so i brought you all along
And you laughed at me
And told me not to take this girl so seriously
And not to let her low rise jeans influence me
(chorus x 3)
In the song, "Song For You," Lastpagefirst touches on the importance of having a friend who is there for you in tough times. The lyrics describe a friend who provided a roof over their head, listened to their problems and offered guidance to not take life too seriously, and stood up for them when nobody else would. This person was never afraid of being laughed at or made fun of by others, and they showed support and care to the singer through thick and thin. The chorus of the song expresses gratitude towards this friend for being a constant companion and helping them remain strong in times of crisis.
The song acknowledges the difficulty of navigating the challenges that come with growing up, and highlights the importance of having someone who has your back when life is crashing down. The “mxbx” shirt mentioned in the lyrics is thought to be a punk rock band called “Million Dead Cops.” This alludes to the fact that the singer and friend share a love for music and perhaps this is one of the things that brought them together. The song is sentimental in nature, reminding us of the value of friendship and the importance of being present for each other during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
You let me crash at your place
When I had nowhere else to go, you let me stay with you.
When things got rough at home
You were there for me when I was going through a hard time at home.
You even talk my call
You always answered my calls, even when you were busy or out of town.
When your phone said roam
Even when you were away, you made sure to keep in touch with me.
The kids that i hung out with
The people I used to spend time with didn't understand my friendship with you.
They used to laugh at you
They mocked you for being different.
But when things got crazy
When things got chaotic or difficult, you were always there for me.
You'd always be around to laugh with me
You brought joy and humor into my life.
And tell me not to take my life so seriously
You reminded me that life shouldn't be taken too seriously all the time.
And not to let everyone influence me
You advised me not to let others' opinions or actions affect me too much.
And i said hey (hey) this song's for you
This song is a tribute to you and all the things you've done for me.
For all the times you got me through
You helped me get through tough times and I'm grateful.
You helped me hold it down
You provided stability and support when everything else was chaotic.
When life was crashing all around
During times of chaos and crisis, you were there for me.
So many times you got me through
You've helped me through so many difficult situations.
I knew i had you as a friend
Knowing that you were my friend was what mattered most to me.
That's all that mattered in the end
Our friendship was more important than anything else.
You let me borrow your mxbx shirt
You were always willing to share your things with me.
You stood up for me when she treated me like dirt
You defended me when someone treated me badly.
You tried to warn me about little miss can't be wrong
You warned me about someone who wasn't good for me.
I couldn't see it so i brought you all along
I didn't realize the truth until you pointed it out to me.
And you laughed at me
You found humor in my mistakes and helped me laugh at myself.
And told me not to take this girl so seriously
You advised me not to take someone's actions or words to heart.
And not to let her low rise jeans influence me
You reminded me not to be swayed by someone's appearance or fashion choices.
Chorus repeated multiple times
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.