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)
Simon
Lifehouse Lyrics
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Your cage the only place where they will leave you alone 'cause the weak will
Seek the weaker until they've broken them could you get it back again
Would it be the same fulfillment to their lack of strength
At your expense left you with no defense they tore it down and i have
Felt the same as you, I've felt the same as you, I've felt the same
Locked inside the only place where you feel sheltered where you feel safe
You lost yourself in your search to find something else to hide behind
Did they see the consequence when they pushed you around
The arrogant build kingdoms made of the different ones
Breaking them 'til they've become just another crown
Refuse to feel, Anything at all refuse to slip, Refuse to
Fall can't be weak, Can't stand still you watch your back,
'Cause no one will you don't know why they had to go
This far traded your worth for these scars for your only
Company don't believe the lies that they told to you
Not one word was true you're alright, You're alright,
You're alright
The lyrics to Lifehouse’s song “Simon” discuss the experience of feeling trapped and isolated, as well as the manipulation and exploitation of the weak by those who are stronger. The first verse introduces the theme of being trapped and controlled, as the singer feels he must retreat back into his “cage” to escape the pressures of the world. The next lines highlight the cycle of the strong exploiting the weak, with the weak in turn seeking out even weaker individuals to control.
The chorus describes the feeling of being locked inside one’s own mind, with no one to turn to but oneself for protection. The singer has lost himself in his search for something to hide behind, and the fear of being preyed upon by those who would take advantage of his confidence has caused him to become fearful and insecure. The second verse describes the consequences of this exploitation, as the arrogant build kingdoms and break down those who are different. The singer refuses to feel, and refuses to fall, but must constantly watch his back because no one else will.
Overall, “Simon” is a powerful meditation on the isolation, fear, and manipulation experienced by those who are weak and vulnerable, as well as the struggle to find one’s own voice and identity in the face of such pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
Catch your breath hit the wall scream out loud as you start to crawl back in
You feel exhausted and overwhelmed, and in your distress, you're running back to your comfort zone — even if it's a cage.
Your cage the only place where they will leave you alone 'cause the weak willSeek the weaker until they've broken them
The people who prey on others' vulnerability will always target those who are weaker. But in the safety of your own cage, they can't get to you.
could you get it back againWould it be the same fulfillment to their lack of strengthAt your expense left you with no defense
If you were to regain your strength and sense of self, would the people who took it from you find a new target? They left you feeling powerless and with no way to defend yourself.
they tore it down and i haveFelt the same as you, I've felt the same as you, I've felt the same
The singer relates to your pain and understands what it's like to have your defenses torn down by someone else.
Locked inside the only place where you feel sheltered where you feel safeYou lost yourself in your search to find something else to hide behindThe fearful always preyed upon your confidence
You retreat to your safe space because it's the only place where you feel protected. But in your desperation to find another shield against your enemies, you lost your sense of self. And the people who exploited your vulnerabilities always targeted your confidence.
Did they see the consequence when they pushed you aroundThe arrogant build kingdoms made of the different onesBreaking them 'til they've become just another crown
The people who pushed you around didn't care about the damage they were doing to you. They build themselves up by tearing others down, turning them into trophies once they've broken their spirit.
Refuse to feel, Anything at all refuse to slip, Refuse toFall can't be weak, Can't stand still you watch your back,'Cause no one will you don't know why they had to goThis far
You've become numb to the pain and refuse to let it affect you anymore. You can't afford to be weak or vulnerable, so you're always on guard. You don't understand why people went to such lengths to hurt you.
traded your worth for these scars for your onlyCompany don't believe the lies that they told to youNot one word was true you're alright, You're alright,You're alright
You've been left with scars from their abuse, but they don't define your worth. Don't believe the lies they told you about yourself; every word was untrue. Despite everything, you're still okay.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RON ANIELLO, JASON WADE
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