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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.
Four
Lit Lyrics
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It's getting close to midnight
Stone cold, no soft breeze
I looked at the moon, then I'd freeze
Where's the others, they're all gone
I flew and looked until dawn
Am I the only one that searched for love
But now I think that I'm done
(Yeah)
I'm a petal from a rose, I'm falling for you
(Yeah)
Looking back from 2005, life has change
More than a rise
Finding truth and digging lies, going up
And down there's no surprise
Don't expect money to come to you
Get up and go out and push through
See the progress that you had grew
But do the right thing and break through the hate
It's your time and your never too late
They always say slowdown and wait
But I say don't wait, it's not to late to motivate
Moving forward, concentrate, balance yo plate
They'll bring you down, but watch me get up now
Watch me zoom right past you now
The song "Four" by Lit is a reflection on life and love. The first half of the song describes the emotions of the singer as he contemplates his loneliness and the fleeting nature of existence. The imagery of white petals and a lonely night conveys an air of sadness and despair, and the reference to midnight underscores the feeling of isolation. The singer feels as though he is the only one searching for love, and in the end, he expresses his resignation that perhaps love is not meant for him.
The second half of the song shifts the focus to a more optimistic tone, as the singer encourages listeners to take action and pursue their dreams. He reflects on how much has changed since 2005, and how important it is to find the truth and rise above lies. Encouraging listeners to take charge of their lives, he advises them to not wait for money to come their way but instead to get up and work hard to achieve their goals. The singer finishes by reminding us that though there may be challenges, we should not let them bring us down and instead should motivate ourselves to move forward and break through hate.
Line by Line Meaning
White petals, lonely night
The singer feels isolated and vulnerable, like a single petal on a white rose.
It's getting close to midnight
The night is dark and foreboding, emphasizing the singer's feelings of loneliness
Stone cold, no soft breeze
The environment around the singer is harsh and unyielding, with no comforting or supportive elements.
I looked at the moon, then I'd freeze
The artist is paralyzed by their emotions, regardless of their external surroundings.
Where's the others, they're all gone
The artist is searching for companionship and connection, but feels that everyone else has abandoned them.
I flew and looked until dawn
The singer went to great lengths to find someone or something to fill their emptiness, but came up empty.
Am I the only one that searched for love
The singer is questioning whether they alone are the only one seeking love and connection, feeling further isolated and out of place.
But now I think that I'm done
After trying and failing to find someone or something to fill their loneliness, the artist is giving up and becoming resigned to their situation.
I'm a petal from a rose, I'm falling for you (Yeah)
Despite their previous hesitation and disillusionment, the artist is now open and vulnerable to falling in love.
Looking back from 2005, life has change
The artist is reflecting on the past, acknowledging that they have since grown and evolved.
More than a rise
The singer has overcome significant obstacles and succeeded beyond their wildest dreams.
Finding truth and digging lies, going up
The artist is intent on discovering true authenticity and uncovering dishonesty.
And down there's no surprise
The singer acknowledges that there will be setbacks and failures, but they will not come as a shock.
Don't expect money to come to you
The singer is advising against merely waiting for good things to happen, urging action.
Get up and go out and push through
The singer is encouraging others to take initiative and persevere despite obstacles.
See the progress that you had grew
The artist is urging reflection on progress made and growth achieved.
But do the right thing and break through the hate
In order to continue growing and moving forward, the artist advises doing the morally right thing and overcoming negative emotions.
It's your time and your never too late
Regardless of how much time has passed, it is always a good time to start taking responsibility and making changes.
They always say slowdown and wait
Others often advise stopping and waiting before taking action, but the singer is advising against passive inaction.
But I say don't wait, it's not to late to motivate
The artist is urging immediate action and motivation, emphasizing that there is no time to waste.
Moving forward, concentrate, balance yo plate
To move forward effectively and efficiently, the artist suggests focusing on priorities and maintaining balance in one's life.
They'll bring you down, but watch me get up now
In the face of negativity and opposition, the artist is determined to get back up and keep fighting.
Watch me zoom right past you now
The singer is confident and determined to achieve their goals, leaving any opponents behind in their wake.
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Written by: Marvell Smith
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She wakes up lonely
She wakes up lonely
She hangs a picture by the phone
She hangs a picture by the phone
Yeah, she doesn't think we're gonna make it
But when I'm home we're sleeping naked
And we pretend that we're in love
She wakes up lonely
And she telephones me
To ask me if I'm coming home
She says "Will you be coming home?"
Yeah, She doesn't think we're gonna make it
But when I'm home we're sleeping naked
And we pretend that we're in love
it was different when we thought that we wanted the same thing
everything was figured out
and now it doesn't make much sense
yeeeeeeaaaaaaahhhhhh
it's just another thing she can't get
she doesn't think we're gonna make it
but when i'm home we're sleeping naked
and we pretend that we're in love yeeeeeeeaaaaahh
she likes to think we're in love
she like to think that we're in love
@kapodefrutilla
She wakes up lonely
she wakes up lonely
she hangs a picture by the phone
she hangs a picture by the phone
Yeah, she doesn't think we're gonna make it
But when I'm home we're sleeping naked
And we pretend that we're in love
She wakes up lonely
she telephones me
to ask me if I'm coming home
she says will you be coming home
Yeah, she doesn't think we're gonna make it
But when I'm home we're sleeping naked
And we pretend that we're in love
It was different when we thought
that we wanted the same thing
everything was figured out
and now it doesn't make much sense
Yeah, it's just another thing she can't get
Yeah, she doesn't think we're gonna make it
But when I'm home we're sleeping naked
And we pretend that we're in love
Yeah, she likes to think that we're in love
she likes to think that we're in love
@hologram1124
These guys sounded like a very good mix of grunge, punk rock and pop sensibility. It's amazing how much good music you could hear in the radio or tv back in the 90's.
@jake-24754
anyone one still here listening to some of their underrated songs?
@bLaw949
I saw these guys play for free inside a Tower Records to promote this album! 300 people. They stayed to sign autographs for everyone. Amazing show. I was 12! Thanks, Mom.
@kaylasandoval7050
I was there too lmao they my cousins 😂 I was front row lol super loud 😂 good times
@michellemercy2715
I worked across the street and it was always so much fun
@dov9455
Summer of 99, I listened to this album repeatedly on my portable CD player on my family's vacation. Good times.
@FFAR05
That distorted guitar tone hits you like a sledgehammer to the nuts
@mikedegracias8616
super underrated band. I love every song from this album: A place in the Sun! |m|
@gabriellenojaim261
Right? Right?
@danielengel4593
Punk-Rock masterpiece.