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1) Lit, a pop punk/alternative rock band
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Lit is a pop punk/alternative rock band, based in Fullerton, California, United States. They had several hits singles in the 1990s and early 2000s including My Own Worst Enemy, Miserable, Zip-Lock, Over My Head, Lipstick and Bruises, Addicted, Looks Like They Were Right and Times Like This.
The band was formed in 1990 as a metal-oriented band, under the name "Razzle", and gained a large following. A few years later, the group changed its name to "Stain", but due to another band owning the name, it changed its name to "Lit" in 1996. The group shot to stardom with the platinum album A Place in the Sun in 1999. A Place In The Sun yielded the smash single "My Own Worst Enemy," which held the number one position for three months, and received a Billboard Music Award for the biggest Modern Rock Song of 1999. It was followed by "Zip-Lock" (which featured Blink-182) and "Miserable", the latter of which was among the top ten most played songs of 2000 and famously featured Pamela Anderson in the video. The band performed over 286 shows and toured worldwide in support of A Place in the Sun. In addition to the Vans Warped Tour and a coveted slot on Woodstock 1999, the band toured with The Offspring, Garbage, and No Doubt.
Lit followed up A Place in the Sun with the 2001 release of Atomic which gave the band another Top 10 hit with "Lipstick And Bruises"; the album wasn't as successful as "A Place In The Sun". Lit toured to support Atomic with Kid Rock, and Butch Walker. The group asked to be released from their contract with RCA Records shortly after the release of Atomic due to RCA firing Lit's RCA label representative the day of Atomic's release. Lit went on a small, intimate club tour that Fall before releasing the self-titled Lit on the DRT Entertainment label on June 24, 2004. The single "Looks Like They Were Right" made it on the top 40 charts but the album was again largely unsuccessful due to lack of promotion on the label's behalf. That year the group also put out its first long-form DVD called "All Access" on November 16, 2004.
In March 2006, "The Slidebar" restaurant/bar opened in Fullerton, California, of which the band are co-owners.
It was announced on May 5, 2008, that Lit's drummer Allen Shellenberger was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.
On July 26, 2008, Lit held a benefit for Allen at House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA. A number of bands performed including Sugar Ray and Handsome Devil. No Doubt drummer Adrian Young filled in for Allen on the drums for a few songs. Allen and Adrian also played at the same time for a few songs as well. The show was a great success.
On August 14, 2008, A. Jay and Allen were featured on DJ Rossstar's online show, there the band revealed they were working on "a few new ones." Although the band had not announced anything in regards to a new album release any time soon.
In April 2010 during an interview with OC Talk Radio, Lit hinted they were currently talking with and would return to a major label for their next release. They also revealed they were working on a new management deal as well as performing new material live.
On September 24, Lit had formally revealed on their Facebook page that they were in fact working on a new album. More so, they had already hit the studios and recorded new material. Click the link above for a statement of Bass player Kevin Baldes.
Sadly, in August 2009, drummer Allen Shellenberg passed away due to brain cancer. Shellenberger was only 39 years old.
The band issues this statement:
"To know Al was to know laughter. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. Words cannot begin to express how much he will be missed. This was our brother and not a day will go by that we won't think about him. Right now we're trying to find the balance of mourning his loss and celebrating his life. Allen has experienced more in his 39 years than most people dream of in ten lifetimes. This is a tremendous loss for us, our fans, and also for Allen's family who took such good care of him during his battle with cancer."
Spirits left in ruins, still A. Jay, Jeremy and Kevin found the wherewithal to make the music. With the help of a new drummer, Nathan Walker and guitarist/keyboardist Ryan Gillmor, the band stepped into the studio less than a year later and would bro down for the tracking with artist/producer Butch Walker in 2011, who had recently helmed records by Panic! At The Disco, Avril Lavigne and Weezer, along writing credits on countless hits. Lit emerged victorious and not worse for the ware with a handful of brilliant new songs.
The body of work, a sixth album appropriately titled, The View From The Bottom, mixed by Joe Zook (Katy Perry, The Hives, One Republic, Pink) tangibly tells the story of Lit's in between days with tracks like, "The Broken" and most poignantly, "Here's To Us," but the new record is not without its lighter, Big Rock Moments- reference the absolutely monolithic kick-starter, "C'mon" and the equally tremendous "You Tonight," co-written by Marti Frederiksen whose collabs include Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Mick Jagger, and Carrie Underwood among others, not to mention the glam stomper, "Same Shit, Different Drink," (co-written with Walker).
These Are the Days (2015–2021)
On October 1, 2015, the band announced that they had been working on new music at SoundStage in Nashville, Tennessee. The band released their sixth album, These Are the Days, on December 15, 2017. Lit's song "My Own Worst Enemy" went double platinum on May 8, 2020.
On June 12, 2020, the band released their first live album Live in NY, 99, which was taken from their performance at Woodstock '99. On July 3, 2020, they released a video for a rare song called "Get Back", which was originally recorded in 2004.
The band released a new single titled "Yeah Yeah Yeah" on October 25, 2021.
Tastes Like Gold (2022-current)
Lit announced their seventh studio album Tastes Like Gold on April 8, 2022 and released the song "Kicked Off The Plane" that same day. The album was released through Round Hill Records on June 17 and featured a pure alternative rock sound. Lit joined Bowling for Soup in April for Europe's two week Crowd Surf the UK Tour which was originally to take place in 2021. and the following month the Spring Loaded tour took the band across most of the eastern United States.
Bulletproof
Lit Lyrics
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Summertime, Anaheim
I can't wait to see your face
I'm coming back, I'm coming back
Yeah, we were young and feeling high
Living like we're never gonna die
Bringing us together
Tearing us apart
Carry on, broken hearts
Nothing lasts forever
Here we are
Throwing back with my friends
Once again, Fullerton
Missing you, it's sinking
We can't go back, we can't go back
Yeah, feeling like we're bulletproof
Living like there's something left to prove
There you are, falling star
Bringing us together
Tearing us apart
Carry on, broken hearts
Nothing lasts forever
Here we are
Yeah, we were young and feeling high
Yeah, living like we're bulletproof
And feeling like we're never gonna die
There you are, falling star
Bringing us together
Tearing us apart
Carry on, broken hearts
Nothing lasts forever
Here we are
(We're all alright)
The song "Bulletproof" by Lit is a nostalgic reflection of a past summer spent in Anaheim, California. The singer yearns to return to that time, place and the people he left behind. He describes it as a time of youth, freedom, and invincibility, where they lived like they were never going to die and were bulletproof. The lyrics create an uncanny sense of bittersweet longing for a time gone by, recognizing that nothing lasts forever.
The chorus offers a commentary on the highs and lows of life, depicted by the lyrics, "There you are, falling star, bringing us together, tearing us apart. Carry on, broken hearts, nothing lasts forever. Here we are." These lyrics highlight the universal human experience of coming together and falling apart, feeling invincible, and then encountering challenges that can break our hearts.
Overall, "Bulletproof" is an introspective song that captures the essence of nostalgia, longing and the realities of life. It depicts how life is a series of experiences filled with highs and lows, moments of feeling invincible mixed with moments of vulnerability, and how time waits for no one.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me back to a place
The singer wishes to go back to a specific place.
Summertime, Anaheim
The place the singer wishes to go back to is Anaheim during summer.
I can't wait to see your face
The singer is excited to see someone they know in Anaheim.
I'm coming back, I'm coming back
The artist has decided to return to Anaheim.
Yeah, we were young and feeling high
The artist reminisces about a time when they were young and felt invincible.
Living like we're never gonna die
The singer and their friends lived carefree lives, without thinking about consequences.
There you are, falling star
The singer is addressing a person or event that had a big impact on them at one point.
Bringing us together
The person or event in the last line brought the artist and their friends together.
Tearing us apart
On the other hand, the person or event also caused some strife within the group.
Carry on, broken hearts
Despite the tension, the group has moved on and persevered.
Nothing lasts forever
The singer understands that nothing good lasts forever and memories can fade.
Here we are
The group is still together and able to look back on their experiences.
Throwing back with my friends
The singer is spending time reminiscing with friends.
Once again, Fullerton
The singer and friends are thinking about Fullerton, another location they've spent time in.
Missing you, it's sinking
The singer is feeling regret about something they're missing or someone they've lost.
We can't go back, we can't go back
Despite the longing, the artist knows they can't go back in time.
Yeah, feeling like we're bulletproof
The artist and their friends felt invincible and untouchable at one point.
Living like there's something left to prove
The group lived with a sense of competition or drive, as if they still had something to prove to the world.
And feeling like we're never gonna die
Again, the group felt immortal and without fear of death.
Here we are (We're all alright)
Despite everything, the group is still doing okay and remaining optimistic.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAKE BURNS
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