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)
Hurt This Way
Lifehouse Lyrics
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She's riding her tail lights over the broken glass
On a highway from nowhere
Hoping on going back
Where did she come from
Where do I go
Each time that I fall, you know it's just another show
And I'm the last to know
And it's a long cold road tonight
And I'm wondering without a fight
So tell me why you want to hurt this way
Why you want to hurt this way
Why you want to hurt this way
Shag it off don't be ashamed
Nothing ever stay's the same
Why you want to hurt this way
Open the screen door
The transits to plays an old Springsteen song
From my fathers glory days
Moms in the kitchen trying to hide a swollen face
The old mans tied one on tight
He looks the other way
I hold in every word
There's just too much to say
I gotta rise above this madness
Before I go insane
So tell me why you want to hurt this way
Why you want to hurt this way
Why you want to hurt this way
Shag it off don't be ashamed
Nothing ever stay's the same
Why you want to hurt this way
So tell me why you want to hurt this way
Why you want to hurt this way
Why you want to hurt this way
Yeah
Shag it off don't be ashamed
Nothing ever stay's the same
Why you want to hurt this way
The lyrics to Lifehouse's "Hurt This Way" depict a sense of confusion and pain. The singer is searching for his keys, a physical symbol of direction and purpose, but they are buried in the grass, a metaphor for being lost and directionless. Meanwhile, the person he is singing about is driving away, leaving behind a trail of broken glass, representing the brokenness and pain that she is causing. The singer wonders where she came from and where he should go, as each time he falls, it's just another show, with the credits rolling and him being the last to know. It's as if he's stuck in a cycle of hurt and pain, wondering why this person wants to hurt him in this way.
The second verse reveals more of the singer's upbringing and the dysfunction that surrounds him. The old Springsteen song playing in the background symbolizes his father's glory days before everything went wrong. His mother has a swollen face, most likely from physical abuse, and his father is drunk and looking the other way, unable or unwilling to face the problems in their family. The singer holds in his words, feeling like there is too much to say and not knowing how to rise above the madness before he goes insane.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of pain, confusion, and brokenness. The singer is searching for direction and struggling to understand why this person wants to hurt him. He's haunted by his past and the dysfunction that surrounds him, but he's determined to rise above it and shag off the shame that comes with the pain.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Christian Burghardt, Jason Wade, Jude Cole
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lucas Odair
Que som incrível!
Só os Brasileiros estão aqui ♥
DISCO LIVRO E FÉ
Olá! Lancei um vídeo sobre Lifehouse, em que falo de um cd deles. Fica o convite.
Patricia.
This is by far my favorite album of Lifehouse. I love all of the songs.♡
Matt Snow
PlasmaFairy5
Definitely one of the top 3
Megan Lopez
My favorite musicians. Their music just speaks to me and there is a song for everything in life.
Jo-Ed (The Shy Musician)
Listening to this music while driving in the Freeway at night.
Geomettrix
Did you wright this comment at the same time?
AlHerazo
Excelente canción como siempre Lifehouse. Excellent song. I really like it. Colombia listens to you
Prince Rahman 🤴
❤️ keep the music alive !!
Anna Zahora
Forgot how much I like his voice. Think these songs suit them better than last 2 albums. Sound more sincere.