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)
Storm
Lifehouse Lyrics
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So overwhelmed by the ocean's shapeless form
Water's getting harder to tread
With these waves crashing over my head
If I could just see you
Everything would be all right
If I'd see you
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
I know everything will be alright
I know everything is alright
I know you didn't bring me out here to drown
So why am I ten feet under and upside down?
Barely surviving has become my purpose
Because I'm so used to living underneath the surface
If I could just see you
Everything would be all right
If I'd see you
This darkness would turn to light
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
I know everything will be alright
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
I know everything will be all right
I know everything is all right
Everything's all right
Yeah, everything's all right
The song Storm by Lifehouse describes someone who is struggling to keep their head above water in the midst of a storm. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is overwhelmed and struggling to stay afloat. They are desperately seeking refuge and comfort, but are unable to find it. The repeated chorus “If I could just see you, everything would be all right” reflects their need for a source of hope and reassurance.
The song can be interpreted as a metaphor for the trials and challenges that we all face in life. The storm represents the difficult times we encounter, and the ocean symbolizes the endless expanse of life's challenges. The metaphorical darkness that the singer wants to escape from could represent depression, anxiety, or any of life's many hardships.
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, reflects the singer’s desire to see the light at the end of the tunnel. They believe that if they can find a source of hope or comfort, they will be able to overcome the trials that they are faced with. The lyrics “And I will walk on water, and you will catch me if I fall,” suggest that the singer has faith in someone or something that will help them through the storm.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the human experience. We all face storms in life, and it can be hard to keep our heads above water. But with faith and perseverance, we can overcome even the toughest of challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, how long have I been in this storm?
I've been struggling in this tough situation for a while now, and I don't see it ending anytime soon.
So overwhelmed by the ocean's shapeless form
The problem I'm facing is so vast and ill-defined, it feels like facing an endless ocean with no clear direction.
Water's getting harder to tread
The problem I'm facing is getting more difficult to deal with every day, and I feel like I'm losing my ability to cope with it.
With these waves crashing over my head
Constant challenges and obstacles are making it difficult to stay afloat, and I feel like I'm drowning in them.
If I could just see you
Everything would be all right
If I'd see you
This darkness would turn to light
If I had clarity about what to do next, or I could get a sign that everything will be okay, I'd feel more hopeful and confident moving forward.
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
I know everything will be alright
I know everything is alright
I believe that if I trust in my faith, my path will become clearer, and that ultimately, everything will be okay.
I know you didn't bring me out here to drown
So why am I ten feet under and upside down?
Barely surviving has become my purpose
Because I'm so used to living underneath the surface
I believe that there is a purpose for everything, but I feel overwhelmed, desperate, and barely holding on to life, even though I don't want to give up.
Everything's all right
Yeah, everything's all right
Amidst all the struggles and obstacles, I trust that everything will work out, and I'll find the peace I'm looking for.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jason Wade
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