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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.
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Lit Lyrics
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今日こそ
ファミリーを皆さんに紹介したいと思いますが
どうでしょう？
いいですか はい
調布リット ファミリー
じゃあ順番に
まず手始めに
マネージャー せいな
レッツゴー
法なんか犯さなくていい
せいな the... ファクトリー
いいの入ってるとびっきり
パブロエスコバルもびっくり
No one can deny
調布リット the 泥濘
フル稼働 day and night
みんな持ってる D.N.A
俺のターン向こう100年渡さないマイク
守るファンダイク並みにガンガン行く
誰だランク外くん
エレベーターで何階行く
エレンイェーガーで壁外行く
夢はでっかく
邪魔するやつ以外みんな味方
We know we got to just do it
C.H.I.O.N
生身のままド派手に登場
衝動はエモーション
独特のflow 都内某所 鼓膜 lock onして離さないの
なんもないのjust pride
でももし何か変わる理由そこにあるなら
もしここじゃ見えない景色あるなら
でももしすべて手からこぼれ落ちたら？
うっせえよバカ まずやんなきゃな
Still life goes on
Hey, マイベイビー言いたい
You & I, ウィンウィンかい
人生カラオケフリータイム
ジョニデのマスタシュなるまで忍耐
My laughter ぶっ放すか
ナスカを越えるなんか描くか
なんすか？やるんすか？OKでも
その前にワイン開けよう
8, 9, 10, K.O.
すももももももバラードにラップ
エレクトリック、アコースティックももものうち
声かすれたってマイクがトローチ
どのみち歌うのには飽きない
八尾から departure
Like a rocket launcher
言ってるだけなんちゃう
新作まっててな
何から言おうか一体全体
暇さえありゃ撮ってる天体
攻める姿勢と望遠本能
綺麗すぎてごめんねほんと
あいむりゅ〜ちゃん one and only
俺のフロアはノリノリ
帰さないぜセトリ終わるまで
ベストショット撮り終わるまで
とりあえず公園行ってドロケイだ
だれがどろぼうでポリかわからんな
でも対決つるぎを抜け en-garde
見て咲いてるそこら辺にお花
嗅いで like it 持って帰って
Water やって死んで泣いて and do it again
We're Chofu-lit yeah
We're Chofu-lit ooh
We're Chofu-lit yeah
Put Chofu-lit all over tonight
We're Chofu-lit yeah
We're Chofu-lit ooh
We're Chofu-lit yeah
Put Chofu-lit all over tonight
The lyrics to Lit's song "Fast" are primarily in Japanese, with some English phrases mixed in. The song starts off with a welcoming introduction and an announcement of the Chofu Lit family. The first verse introduces the manager, Seina, who is reliable and dependable. The lyrics express how the Chofu Lit family is always busy, working day and night, and how they have a unique DNA that sets them apart. They have big dreams and don't let anyone stand in their way.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of just doing it and embracing their emotions and unique flow. The lyrics mention that if there is a reason for things to change or if there are unseen landscapes, they will face them head-on. The song also includes references to pop culture figures like Ellen Yeager and Johnny Depp's mustache.
The second half of the song features more energetic and fast-paced lyrics, with mentions of rockets, photography, and a playful rap about being unsure if someone is a thief or a police officer. The lyrics overall convey a sense of confidence, determination, and a refusal to be held back by anyone or anything.
Line by Line Meaning
どうもみなさんこんばんは調布リットのお時間へようこそ
Hello everyone, welcome to Chofu Lit's time tonight
今日こそ
Today is the day
ファミリーを皆さんに紹介したいと思いますが
I would like to introduce our family to everyone
どうでしょう？
What do you think?
いいですか はい
Is that okay? Yes
調布リット ファミリー
Chofu Lit family
じゃあ順番に
Then, in order
まず手始めに
First, to start with
どんな時もいつでも安定な
Always stable no matter the situation
マネージャー せいな
Manager Seina
レッツゴー
Let's go
法なんか犯さなくていい
No need to break any laws
せいな the... ファクトリー
Seina the... factory
いいの入ってるとびっきり
Only the best is included
パブロエスコバルもびっくり
Even Pablo Escobar would be surprised
No one can deny
No one can deny
調布リット the 泥濘
Chofu Lit, the mud
フル稼働 day and night
Full operation day and night
みんな持ってる D.N.A
Everyone has the DNA
俺のターン向こう100年渡さないマイク
My turn, won't pass the mic for the next 100 years
守るファンダイク並みにガンガン行く
Go aggressively like a bank dike to protect
誰だランク外くん
Who is the guy outside the rankings?
エレベーターで何階行く
What floor are you going on the elevator?
エレンイェーガーで壁外行く
Going outside the walls like Eren Yeager
夢はでっかく
Dream big
邪魔するやつ以外みんな味方
Everyone is an ally except those who disturb
We know we got to just do it
We know we have to just do it
C.H.I.O.N
CHION
生身のままド派手に登場
Making a flashy appearance as we are
衝動はエモーション
Impulse is emotion
独特のflow 都内某所 鼓膜 lock onして離さないの
Unique flow in a certain place in Tokyo, not letting go of the eardrums
なんもないのjust pride
Nothing but just pride
でももし何か変わる理由そこにあるなら
But if there is a reason for something to change, it's there
もしここじゃ見えない景色あるなら
If there is a scenery that cannot be seen here
でももしすべて手からこぼれ落ちたら？
But if everything slipped from your hands?
うっせえよバカ まずやんなきゃな
Shut up, idiot, you gotta do it first
Still life goes on
Still, life goes on
Hey, マイベイビー言いたい
Hey, I want to say, my baby
You & I, ウィンウィンかい
You & I, a win-win, right?
人生カラオケフリータイム
Life is a karaoke free time
ジョニデのマスタシュなるまで忍耐
Endure until you have a mustache like Johnny Depp
My laughter ぶっ放すか
Shall I let out my laughter?
ナスカを越えるなんか描くか
Let's draw something that surpasses Nazca
なんすか？やるんすか？OKでも
What is it? Will you do it? Okay but
その前にワイン開けよう
But before that, let's open some wine
8, 9, 10, K.O.
8, 9, 10, knockout
すももももももバラードにラップ
Sumomo also raps in a ballad
エレクトリック、アコースティックももものうち
Electric, acoustic, all within Momo
声かすれたってマイクがトローチ
Even if my voice gets hoarse, the mic is a lozenge
どのみち歌うのには飽きない
Anyway, I won't get tired of singing
八尾から departure
Departure from Yao
Like a rocket launcher
Like a rocket launcher
言ってるだけなんちゃう
I'm just saying
新作まっててな
Wait for the new release
何から言おうか一体全体
What should I say from the beginning?
暇さえありゃ撮ってる天体
If I have free time, I'm taking pictures of celestial bodies
攻める姿勢と望遠本能
An attacking attitude and telephoto instinct
綺麗すぎてごめんねほんと
I'm sorry, it's too beautiful, really
あいむりゅ〜ちゃん one and only
I am Mio-chan, one and only
俺のフロアはノリノリ
My floor is lively
帰さないぜセトリ終わるまで
I won't let you go until the setlist is finished
ベストショット撮り終わるまで
Until I finish taking the best shots
とりあえず公園行ってドロケイだ
For now, let's go to the park and have fun
だれがどろぼうでポリかわからんな
I don't know who is the thief or the cop
でも対決つるぎを抜け en-garde
But in a showdown, draw your sword, en-garde
見て咲いてるそこら辺にお花
Look, flowers are blooming around there
嗅いで like it 持って帰って
Smell it, like it, take it home
Water やって死んで泣いて and do it again
Do water, die, cry, and do it again
We're Chofu-lit yeah
We're Chofu-lit yeah
We're Chofu-lit ooh
We're Chofu-lit ooh
We're Chofu-lit yeah
We're Chofu-lit yeah
Put Chofu-lit all over tonight
Put Chofu-lit all over tonight
We're Chofu-lit yeah
We're Chofu-lit yeah
We're Chofu-lit ooh
We're Chofu-lit ooh
We're Chofu-lit yeah
We're Chofu-lit yeah
Put Chofu-lit all over tonight
Put Chofu-lit all over tonight
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Motoi Matsuoka
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@unallegiant
These guys are legit! I normally don’t like country, but that changed with this song… fast. I saw ‘em in a nearby Utah town a couple months ago, and they rocked!!! Hands down one of my favorite bands.
@alrightitsnighttonight6087
Their country album is pretty solid.
@Wesley8Bit
Lit can do it all, Whether you like this song or not it there’s no denying that Lit can take any genre of music and own it, this song is just as good or better than any new country music out there.
@guitagious9464
These guys are just very cool and still humble. I had the chance to hang out with them by their bus after a show they did in Winston-Salem, NC, way back from the "Atomic" CD. I felt very embarrassed to ask them to sign my CD, but they all signed it like they actually wanted to! Jeremy and A Jay are brothers you know, and they were both very kind, even when my friend patted the top of Jeremy's star-shaped hair spikes, laughed, and asked, "What do you call this, a starburst?!?" I was thinking Jeremy would punch my friend in the face but, instead, he just answered in a very laid back voice, "You can call it whatever you want, man." Allen, the original drummer who has since passed away, also signed my CD. I talked with all of them, but as a guitarist, I remember I was really most interested in talking with Jeremy about his rig. I know they crossed genres but, hey, their music is still VERY good! I wish them well and hope they can keep making music for many years to come!
@__M738
Florida Georgia Lit
@jojo5964
That would be an AMAZING tour!
@defiancenow6621
Oh how 21 years have gone by so fast. I still love my own worst enemy.
@total-objective6710
Was a fan when I first heard 'my own worst enemy'. These guys grew and matured and still produce brilliance.
@Rll440
1999 I remember those days with this great band. From Korea.
@Danny7127
This song is beautifully worded, that’s some good song writing.