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)
The beginning
Lifehouse Lyrics
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Has our love gone cold
In a place that's bitter and broken
Tasted of a world I know
Surely there must be something better
Something forever
Hello
I'm watching the sun burning
As the road is slowly turning
Well I know
That in letting go
I'm learning how to live
Through a life I have to give
Walking
Past the city lights
Silence can be so disturbing
You'll find me standing in the night
The stars never seem so unending
So unending
Hello
From the world below
While I'm watching the sun burning
As the road is slowly turning
Well I know
That in letting go
I'm learning how to live
Through a life I have to give
But we painted
Whitewashed everything
When all that remains are
Shadows of the stains
Tell me
Where did we go wrong
Can we just move on
Hello
From the world below
While I'm watching the sun burning
As the road is slowly turning
When I know
That in letting go
I'm learning how to live
Through a life I have to give
Hello
To the world below
While I'm watching the world spinning
This night seems so unending
Well I'll follow
To a place I know
That's only the beginning
Start over after ending
The song "The Beginning" by Lifehouse is a reflective and introspective look at a tainted love that has gone cold. The opening lines "Tainted, has our love gone cold in a place that's bitter and broken" set the tone for the song. The singer is questioning the state of their love and whether there is anything left to salvage. They yearn for something better, something that will last forever but are unsure if that is possible.
The chorus of the song is a greeting from the world below or from a different perspective. The singer is watching the sun burning, indicating the passage of time and how life continues to move forward. They acknowledge that in letting go, they are learning how to live through the life they have left to give. The second verse talks about walking past the city lights, noticing how silence can be so disturbing. It highlights the loneliness and isolation one can feel, even in a crowded city. However, the stars in the night sky seem unending, providing a glimmer of hope that life still holds beauty and wonder.
In the bridge, the song takes a more introspective turn, questioning where they went wrong and whether they can move on. The final chorus is a call to the world below, to the singer watching the world spinning. The night seems so unending, but they will follow to a place they know, one that is only the beginning. The song encourages starting over after an ending, embracing change, and moving beyond the shadows of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Tainted
Our relationship is ruined by something impure or corrupt.
Has our love gone cold
Our affection for each other has diminished or disappeared over time.
In a place that's bitter and broken
We are emotionally wounded and our surroundings reflect that same sense of pain and hopelessness.
Tasted of a world I know
I have experienced and become familiar with a world that is unsatisfying and unfulfilling.
Surely there must be something better
I am hopeful that there exists a more satisfying and fulfilling existence.
Something forever
I long for a love that is eternal and not temporary.
Hello from the world below
I am addressing someone from a place that is lower or less desirable than where I want to be.
I'm watching the sun burning
I am observing the bright and powerful nature of life moving forward unconcerned by my worries or struggles.
As the road is slowly turning
My journey through life continues, even though it may seem uncertain or unstable.
Well I know that in letting go
I am aware that by surrendering control and letting things be, I will find the freedom to live more intentionally.
I'm learning how to live
I am discovering how to exist authentically and with purpose.
Through a life I have to give
I have something valuable to offer and my life has meaning and worth.
Walking past the city lights
As I move through urban areas, I am surrounded by the distractions and emotions of others.
Silence can be so disturbing
The absence of sound can be unsettling and create a sense of loneliness or isolation.
You'll find me standing in the night
I may be alone but I am still present and not giving up hope.
The stars never seem so unending
The vastness of the night sky is a reminder that life is full of infinite possibilities and opportunities.
But we painted whitewashed everything
We tried to cover up or ignore the flaws and imperfections in our relationship and surroundings.
When all that remains are shadows of the stains
The marks of our struggles and mistakes are still present and cannot be erased.
Tell me where did we go wrong
I am searching for answers and trying to figure out how our relationship faltered.
Can we just move on
I am hoping that we can overcome our obstacles and start anew.
Hello to the world below
I am greeting the world below, as I prepare for a new beginning or start over after ending.
While I'm watching the world spinning
As life continues to move forward, I observe and contemplate what is happening around me.
This night seems so unending
This moment or period of time feels endless and uncertain.
Well I'll follow to a place I know
I will choose to pursue a path that I believe will lead me closer to what I desire and value.
That's only the beginning
I recognize that the journey ahead may be challenging, but it is also an opportunity for growth and positive change.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JASON WADE
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