Lit is the name of more than one artist:
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1) Lit, a pop punk/alternative rock band
2) LIT, alias of the DJ Alex Roan

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.

Happy
Lit Lyrics

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Aaanh aaannh
Aaanh
Mmnh
Eeeeennh
Enh
Eeeeeeee
Aaaanh
Its a happy day

Good vibes coming my way
Eee eee
No problem no wahala eeeei
Hakuna matatata
Eeeeeeee
Eeeeeeee
anh aaaanh
Aaanh
I got ice on my neck
Food na my belly
Feeling fresh no sober
Belaire buckets na soda
Couple racks in my pocket
Big wallet
I got paid
Paid in full
Easy my mind
I wanna stay cool
One time for you
One time for me for i do me
Eeeeennh
Enh
Eeeeeeee
Aaaanh
Its a happy day
Good vibes coming my way
Eee eee
No problem no wahala
Eeeei
Hakuna matatata
Eeeeeeee
Eeeeeeee
Aanh aaaanh
Uuuuuuuu
Uuuuuuuh
Uuuuuuuu
Uuuuuuuu
I'm in a lexus with my broda
Life is good everyting in order
30BG like am OBO
Big sound like OVO
Hands in the air just gas no brake
Champagne everywhere
Somebody call Drake
Happy day
Come vibe my way
Eeeeennh
Enh
Eeeeeeee
Aaaanh
Its a happy day
Good vibes coming my way
Eee eee
No problem no wahala
Hakuna matatata
Eeeeeeee
Eeeeeeee
Anh aaaanh
Uuuuuuuu
Aaaanh
Uuuuuuuh
Aaaanh
Eeeeeeee
Its a happy day
Eeeeeeee
Good vibes coming my way
Eeei eeei

No problem no wahala
Hakuna matatata

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lit's song Happy delve into the singer's feelings of dissatisfaction and unfulfillment in life despite having everything he thinks should make him happy. The song's opening lines suggest that the singer has been trying to hold onto something good in his life, but it just doesn't seem to last. He mentions his girlfriend and the time and money he has spent with her as things that should make him happy but they only leave him broken-hearted. This suggests that the singer's relationship may be fracturing despite his attempts to make it work.

Later in the song, the singer mentions money in the bank and gas in the tank as things he has, again, he hopes will bring him happiness. However, he finds himself crawling through the crowd, presumably in search of something that feels more meaningful. He is looking for himself, which could suggest that he feels lost and uncertain about his path in life. The repetition of the phrase 'it makes me mad' suggests his increasing frustration with his situation.

The song's theme centers on the idea that even with all the material possessions in the world, true happiness cannot be found unless it comes from within. Lit's song Happy is a reminder that having things is not equivalent to living a fulfilling life. The lyrics express the theme of loneliness, dissatisfaction, and the pursuit of happiness, which are elements that make the song relatable.

Line by Line Meaning

It wouldn't be so bad
The situation is not that terrible

If I could take a good thing and make it last
If only good things could stay longer

Money for the rent
Having enough money to pay rent

Time that I spent, me and my girlfriend
Being able to spend quality time with my girlfriend

My heart is broken down again
Feeling heartbroken once more

I blame it on myself
Holding myself responsible for my pain

Money in the bank
Having some savings in the bank

Gas in the tank, me and my girlfriend
Being able to go places with my girlfriend without worrying about petrol

I'm crawling through the crowd again
Feeling lost and alone in a crowded place

And I'm looking for myself
Trying to find my own identity

It makes me mad
Feeling frustrated