The band holds its roots in California, where Lifehouse's founding members first came together under the name Blyss in 1999. Blyss released a demo album entitled Diff's Lucky Day. Shortly after in 2000, the boys were signed onto a record deal with DreamWorks Records. Five of the twelve tracks from Diff's Lucky Day were re-recorded for No Name Face. This debut album went multi-platinum, standing behind the hit single Hanging by a Moment, which became the most played radio track of 2001. The song became the theme of the 2000 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UT.
In 2002, the members of Lifehouse consisted of foreman Jason Wade, bassist Sergio Andrade, drummer Rick Woolstenhulme and Woolstenhulme's younger brother, Sean Woolstenhulme, on guitar. At this time, Lifehouse released their second album Stanley Climbfall. After a few years of touring, Sergio Andrade left the band on good terms in 2004. Sean Woolstenhulme soon followed, leaving the band to pursue personal projects.
With only Wade and Woolstenhulme remaining, Lifehouse picked up a third member, ex-AM Radio bassist/vocalist Bryce Soderberg in late 2004. The band also signed off with Geffen Records, releasing their third self-titled album in 2005. With their style of melodic rock maturing over the years, the album's feature single You and Me remained on the Billboard hot 100 chart for over 60 weeks.
Further developing their image as a band that has overcome stereotypes and endured change, the Lifehouse trio came back quickly, releasing their latest album Who We Are in June 2007. The new single First Time has since been released on radio and television.
It was announced on October 15, 2010 that the new album is called Smoke & Mirrors and would be released on December 8, 2009. However, on November 13 the band stated on its web page that Smoke & Mirrors would be released on February 2, 2010. The first single was "Halfway Gone", which was released on October 27. The Halfway Gone music video premiered on the VH1 Top 20 on VH1.com at the end of November. On December 22, Tommy2.net reported that the album had been pushed back once again, this time to February 23, 2010. The album was then delayed again, but was released on March 2, 2010. The album came in a standard, deluxe, and two-disc deluxe edition.
The album Smoke and Mirrors debuted at # 6 on the Billboard Top 200 chart with 54,203 sold. This marks the highest chart debut of their ten year career beating out first week chart position for their 2002 sophomore set “Stanley Climbfall” which debuted at # 7. On iTunes, Smoke and Mirrors was #1 on the Rock Album chart for one week. After Halfway gone, two more songs from this album were released: All In (June, 2010) and Falling In (January, 2011).
In the spring of 2010 Lifehouse toured with Daughtry and Cavo. They also did a short European tour in September, 2010. After the European tour, the US the Smoke and Mirrors tour took place (October, 2010 and November, 2010). June 11, 2011 Lifehouse stated that they are working on a new album and that they will get back in the studio in the fall. June 12 and June 13, 2011 the band played two shows in the UK. During these shows, they played a new song called 'Angeline.'
Discography:
No Name Face (2000)
Stanley Climbfall (2002)
Lifehouse (2005)
Who We Are (2007)
Smoke & Mirrors (2010)
Almería (2012)
Out of the Wasteland (2015)
Broken
Lifehouse Lyrics
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It let's me sleep tonight
Maybe it can stop tomorrow
From stealing all my time
I am here still waiting
I still have my doubts
I am damaged at best
Like you've already figured out
I'm falling apart
I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart
That's still beating
In the pain
There is healing
In your name
I find meaning
So I'm holding on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
Barely holding on to you
The broken locks were a warning
You got inside my head
Tried my best to be guarded
I'm an open book instead
I still see your reflection
Inside my eyes
That are looking for purpose
There still looking for life
I'm falling apart
I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart
That's still beating
In the pain (In the pain)
Is there healing
In your name (In your name)
I find meaning
So I'm holding on (I'm still holdin'), I'm holdin' on
(I'm still holdin'), I'm holdin' on (I'm still holdin')
I'm barely holding on to you
Hanging on another day
Just to see what you will throw my way
And I'm hanging on to the words you say
You said that I will, will be OK
Broken light on the freeway
Left me here alone
I may have lost my way now
Haven't forgotten my way home
I'm falling apart
I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart
That's still beating
In the pain (In the pain)
There is healing
In your name (In your name)
I find meaning
So I'm holding on (I'm still holdin'), I'm holdin' on
(I'm still holdin' on), I'm holdin' on
(I'm still holdin')
Barely holding on to you
I'm holding on (I'm still holdin'), I'm holdin' on
(I'm still holdin' on), I'm holdin' on
(I'm still holdin')
Barley holding on to you
Lifehouse's song "Broken" conveys a message about a person who is experiencing disappointment, despair, and deep heartache. The song begins with the singer finding comfort in a broken clock; they hope that it can stop time from taking away their life as they are still waiting for something. The singer admits to feeling damaged and uncertain about life. The chorus emphasizes the struggle with barely holding on to life, despite a broken heart that is still beating. However, the singer finds hope and healing in their faith in God. They hold on to the words of comfort and assurance, believing that everything will be okay.
The second verse continues with the singer's feelings of vulnerability and openness towards another person. The broken locks serve as a warning, and the person gets inside their head, despite their best efforts to guard their heart. The singer's eyes reflect an ongoing search for purpose and meaning in life. The chorus repeats with a more profound and emotional intensity, emphasizing the singer's struggle to hold on to the little hope they have left.
The bridge introduces a desire for a positive change in the singer's life. The person is hanging on to hope and trust in God, waiting to see what path their life will take. The broken light on the freeway signifies the struggles and obstacles that they have faced and continue to face. Despite feeling lost in life, the singer has not forgotten their way home.
Overall, "Broken" speaks to the struggles that people face in life, the pain of loss and heartache, and the hope and healing that can be found by holding on to faith and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
The broken clock is a comfort
The fact that time is broken gives me comfort because at least it stops me from thinking too much
It let's me sleep tonight
This broken clock is able to stop me from worrying all night long and lets me rest easy
Maybe it can stop tomorrow
Perhaps tomorrow will be better and time will start moving in a smoother and more predictable way
From stealing all my time
I don't want to be stuck in a rut forever, and I don't want my time to be wasted with nothing to show for it
I am here still waiting
I'm still waiting for something to happen, for a sign or a change to occur
I still have my doubts
Despite my hopes and wishes, I'm still not sure whether things will turn out the way I want them to
I am damaged at best
I'm not perfect, I have flaws and weaknesses, and I'll always struggle to find my place in the world
Like you've already figured out
You can see that I'm struggling and that I'm not the most put-together person, even if I try to hide it
I'm falling apart
My life is in shambles, and I can't seem to keep it together any longer
I'm barely breathing
Life is getting to me to the point where it's hard to even take a deep breath and find the energy to continue
With a broken heart
My heart has been shattered into a million pieces, and I'm not sure how or if it will ever heal
That's still beating
Despite all of the pain and suffering, there is still a glimmer of hope that I can hold on to and cling onto in these difficult times
In the pain
Even though it hurts a lot, there can be strength gained from struggling through the difficulties and persevering
There is healing
Eventually, this pain will subside and I will be able to come out stronger and better from the whole experience
In your name
Having faith in a higher power or a greater purpose can provide comfort and solace in hard times
I find meaning
Through struggle and adversity, I am able to find purpose and understanding in my life
So I'm holding on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
Despite everything, I'm still here, still alive, still trying to make it through this tough time
Barely holding on to you
I'm doing my best to hold onto someone or something that gives me hope and strength to continue on
The broken locks were a warning
The warning signs were there, but I didn't heed them and now I'm paying the price
You got inside my head
I let someone inside my heart and mind, and now they have left a lasting impact on me
Tried my best to be guarded
I wanted to protect myself from getting hurt, but my guard was eventually let down
I'm an open book instead
Now, I'm exposed and vulnerable, showing all of my true emotions and feelings for the world to see
I still see your reflection
Even though you're not here, your presence still lingers and haunts me in many ways
Inside my eyes
I can't help but see the residue of our relationship in my own eyes and my own emotions
That are looking for purpose
Now, I'm searching for greater meaning and happiness in life, something to fill the void and the emptiness that has been left behind
There still looking for life
Despite everything, I'm still hopeful and looking for ways to make my life feel fuller and more meaningful
Hanging on another day
Every day feels like a struggle, but I'm still hanging on, hoping that tomorrow will be better
Just to see what you will throw my way
I never know what life will bring, but I'm willing to face it head on and see what opportunities and challenges come my way
And I'm hanging on to the words you say
I'm holding onto hope that the kind and comforting words I've heard in the past will still hold true in the future
You said that I will, will be OK
In the midst of pain and turmoil, you offered me reassurance and hope that everything would work out in the end
Broken light on the freeway
All around me, there is brokenness and chaos, making it hard to see the way forward
Left me here alone
Despite the people around me, I still feel isolated and alone in my struggles
I may have lost my way now
In the midst of my pain, I've lost sight of who I am and where I'm going
Haven't forgotten my way home
But despite everything, I haven't forgotten my roots and my values and I'm still hoping to return to them someday soon
Barley holding on to you
Even though it's hard, I'm still holding onto the people and the faith that keep me going, and I'm determined to make it through this difficult time
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jason Wade
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@Aliciana99
Yes, my heart is broken, But hey, it's still beating. It's working. It's alive. And so am I.
A few years ago I had a very hard time in my life. I threw myself in my music, because it was the only thing I had left. I heard this song and it reminded me so much of myself. I learned the lyrics. I learned how I had to play it on my guitar. I threw myself in it.
But then it got better and I slowly but surely forgot about this song, about this band. I had a few happy years.
But now, it's even worse than it was a few years ago. One evening, I ran in my room crying, because my crush dumped me. I took my guitar, how I do everytime when I feel sad. I started to play a few chords. Just a random mix and suddenly, I was playing this song. And then I started to sing. And though I never heard this song again since years, i never looked at the chords again, I never sang the lyrics again, I didn't even know anymore that this song existed, I knew every word, every chord, every note. And when I finished playing, I put my guitar away, took my phone and searched the song on youtube. because after all, it reminds me of myself. This song showed me that I made it through hard times once. So imma do it through them a second time.
I'm alive.
@musicmansam
This song is possibly my favorite song yet! A bit of backstory: I was born and raised into a wonderful Christian household with loving parents and a great brother. Along with that I’ve been raised my entire life listening to CCM and Lifehouse was one of the great bands that played often (back when K-Love aired this music in the 2000’s and early 2010’s). Since the past several months at age 20 I find myself jamming to their music very often.
With this song the bridge gets to me the most:
“I’m hanging on another day
Just to see what you will throw my way
Well I’m hanging on to the words you say
You said that I will, will be ok”
Whenever I hear this part of the song it reminds me how God has our future in His hands and I need to invest in his Word and the Holy Spirit will guide us in grace and truth.
@weiweichang
2021, still listening :)
So glad I have finally found their YouTube channel. Remember buying their CD album back in time. It was recommended by an annoying staff of the record store who tried to hit on me. I just couldn't refuse his recommendation because I have already refused to date him.
In the end, I bought this album and listened to it, then I have fallen in love with this album. That's the time people used to replay just one CD a thousand times on CD player, and even remember the order of every song.
Somehow I lost the CD album more than a decade after many moving. And couldn't remember any single clue of this whole album. Tried to google, the sound hunting app..... I felt so helpless with some random melodies in my head, I even felt chest tightness while trying too hard to recall the info.
Anyway, I am super happy and emotional right now, I've finally found these songs, just brings me back to student age. I will for sure come here and enjoy their songs again and again.
@JoaoQuirino
Here we are, in 2024 listening to this master piece!
@Diedae94
🎉❤
@Fresh0556
same
@kokopipiss
#2024🎉
@brunamota4209
Sim
@user-zk1rj6dn6d
F** yeaaaah !
@indyshah1814
Years later to 2023, this is still a perfect song. We don't have this kinda song anymore by anyone anywhere.
@StaciGreathouse
I feel the same... Don't know what's wrong, but hang in there. I'm trying to
@kayleemiller2075
Yupp times aren't the same and never will be.
@sickenedwired1934
The 90's are in the past, we are in the NEW Roaring 20's but it's Roaring for all the wrong reasons. STAY STRONG :)