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)
Disarray
Lifehouse Lyrics
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Wrestled these angels to the ground
And all that I could find
Was a thin line between
All the saints and villains
It was crossed in my own eyes
Someday I'm gonna find it
Inside the disarray (The disarray)
I woke up this morning
Don't know where I'm going
But it's alright
I wouldn't have it any other way
I'm struggling between the facts and fiction
I'm alone
But I'm alive
Everyone around me is trying to make a statement, then there's me
I'm just trying to survive
Someday I'm gonna find it
Wish I knew what I was looking for
Inside the disarray (The disarray)
I woke up this morning
Don't know where I'm going
But it's alright
I wouldn't have it any other way
If this was any other day
I pretend to know where I stand
I just don't know (Just don't know)
I just don't know
Someday I'm gonna find it
Wish I knew what I was looking for
Inside the disarray (The disarray)
I woke up this morning
Don't know where I'm going
But it's alright
I wouldn't have it any other way
Someday I will find it
Wish I knew what I was looking for
Inside the disarray (Inside the disarray)
I woke up this morning
Don't know where I'm going
But it's alright
The lyrics to "Disarray" by Lifehouse are a reflection of the internal struggles and confusion that the singer is facing. He talks about battling his inner demons and trying to find a balance between good and bad. Additionally, the lyrics describe the feeling of being lost and not knowing the direction that life is taking. But despite this chaos, the singer finds comfort in the fact that it's "alright" and he wouldn't want it any other way.
The phrase "thin line between all the saints and villains" suggests that even the people we see as "good" can have a darker side, and vice versa. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the complexities of human nature, and the idea that no one is entirely good or bad. The repetition of the line "Someday I'm gonna find it, wish I knew what I was looking for" implies a search for a deeper meaning in life and a desire to find oneself amidst all the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
I've faced my demons
I have faced my inner struggles and personal demons
Wrestled these angels to the ground
I have fought with my own conscience, trying to do what is good and right
And all that I could find
Despite my efforts, I could not find a clear answer or solution
Was a thin line between
The boundary between good and evil, right and wrong, was blurred and unclear
All the saints and villains
Everyone, including those who seem saintly or villainous, face the same internal struggles
It was crossed in my own eyes
I struggled to see where the line was drawn and what side I was on
Someday I'm gonna find it
I hope to eventually find the answer or solution that has eluded me
Wish I knew what I was looking for
I am uncertain of what exactly I need or want
Inside the disarray (The disarray)
Amidst the chaos and confusion of my inner struggles
I woke up this morning
Starting a new day, uncertain of what it will bring
Don't know where I'm going
I lack direction or a sense of purpose in my current situation
But it's alright
Despite my uncertainty and struggles, I find a sense of contentment in not knowing
I wouldn't have it any other way
I am content with my current situation and the challenges it presents
I'm struggling between the facts and fiction
I am torn between what I know to be true and what I may want to believe
I'm alone
I feel isolated in my struggles and uncertainties
But I'm alive
Despite my struggles, I am grateful for the opportunity to experience life
Everyone around me is trying to make a statement, then there's me
Others seem to have a clear sense of purpose or direction, while I am still searching
I'm just trying to survive
I am simply doing my best to get through each day
If this was any other day
On another day, I may pretend to have all the answers
I pretend to know where I stand
I may put up a facade of confidence and certainty, even when I am struggling internally
I just don't know (Just don't know)
In reality, I am still uncertain and searching for answers
Someday I will find it
I still hold onto hope that I will eventually find the answers I seek
Inside the disarray (Inside the disarray)
Amidst the chaos and confusion of my inner struggles, I hold onto faith in the possibility of finding clarity
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON WADE
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