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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.
Forever Begins Right Now
Lit Lyrics
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From now 'til the end of time
Forever begins right now
Everybody thought that we
Were doomed from the start
But nobody knows what I see
When I look in your heart
Now we're writing us a sequel
An I'm giving you the starring role
And I know they don't believe it
But I swear I'm never leaving
I'll be here until the credits roll
Nothing they can do
No matter what thy say
On top of the world
Cause she's with me
Oh I, I'm so happy that you're mine
From now 'til the end of time
Forever begins right now
The way you look at me,
I see my world in your eyes
And even though it's shattered
It doesn't really matter
It's just you and I
Everything is better when
It's you and me together
And we're proving everybody wrong
The motor is
We're rolling through heaven
And the angels are singing our song
Bright as the morning
You light up the night
We're so far from normal
The lyrics of Lit's song Forever Begins Right Now convey a beautiful sentiment about the power of love and commitment. The singer of the song expresses their happiness and gratitude for having found a person who they plan to stay with forever. The opening line, "Oh, I'm so happy that you're mine," sets the tone for a romantic and joyous declaration. The phrase "from now 'til the end of time" also emphasizes the singer's commitment to their partner. The line "forever begins right now" suggests that the singer believes that every moment is the start of a new chapter in their relationship, and they are eager and excited to keep building a life together.
The second verse references the naysayers who doubted the couple's chances of success. The singer acknowledges that people had negative opinions about the relationship, but they remain confident in their love. The line "They said we didn't equal, now we're writing us a sequel" implies that even though others thought they were incompatible, the couple plans to continue their love story. The song's chorus also repeats the phrase "nothing they can do, no matter what they say," indicating that the singer is not interested in other people's opinions about their relationship. The focus is on their joy and connection, expressed through lyrics like "the way you look at me, I see my world in your eyes."
Overall, Forever Begins Right Now is a powerful ode to lasting love and the importance of commitment. The song's lyrics suggest that, even in the face of doubt, true love endures and can overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I, I'm so happy that you're mine
I am ecstatic to have you as mine
From now 'til the end of time
My love for you will last forever
Forever begins right now
Our everlasting love starts today
Everybody thought that we
People believed that both of us
Were doomed from the start
Had no chance of succeeding from the beginning
But nobody knows what I see
No one knows what I perceive
When I look in your heart
When I explore your innermost feeling
They said we didn't equal
They believed we weren't compatible
Now we're writing us a sequel
Currently, we are paving a way for our love story
And I'm giving you the starring role
You are the key player in my life
And I know they don't believe it
I am aware they don't think it is possible
But I swear I'm never leaving
But I promise that I won't depart
I'll be here until the credits roll
I will stay until the end of time
Nothing they can do
There's no action they can take
No matter what they say
Regardless of their commentaries
On top of the world
I feel accomplished
Cause she's with me
Because you are beside me
The way you look at me,
The gaze you have towards me
I see my world in your eyes
I see my entire existence in your sight
And even though it's shattered
Despite it being broken
It doesn't really matter
It holds no relevance
It's just you and I
The only thing that matters right now is us
Everything is better when
All is improved when
It's you and me together
We are together as a unit
And we're proving everybody wrong
We are disregarding everyone's negative opinion
The motor is
The engine of our love is
We're rolling through heaven
We are floating on cloud nine
And the angels are singing our song
Even the blessed spirits are chanting our melodious tune
Bright as the morning
Radiant as the dawn
You light up the night
You make the darkness bright
We're so far from normal
We are different from the average
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALAN POPOFF, ALAN JAY POPOFF, ALLEN SHELLENBERGER, ALLEN A SHELLENBERGER, DENNIS HILL, JEREMY POPOFF, JEREMY A POPOFF, KEVIN BALDES, KEVIN R BALDES
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