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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.
Same Shit Different Drink
Lit Lyrics
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My car is in the front yard
I think I've been here before
Tire tracks across my reputation
How they got there I'm not sure
Hey tequila
So good to see ya
Senorita
It's not that I don't need ya
You just push me way too far
1 2 3 more shots with my friends
Tried to say no but here we go again
4 5 sick of being sick about you
I think another rounds way overdue
Ask me how it's goin' and
I'll tell you what I think
Same shit, different drink
Same shit, different drink
It wasn't pretty
But here's a little ditty
About jack and diet
We shoulda known we were flirtin' with disaster
But we had to try it
As if sex on the beach with that red headed slut
At the Mandalay Bay weren't enough
We got Washington apples and little white chapels
And tattoos of who knows what
And then we wake up...
1 2 3 more shots with my friends
Tried to say no but here we go again
4 5 sick of being sick about you
I think another rounds way overdue
Ask me how it's going and
I'll tell you what I think
Same shit, different drink
Same shit, different drink
Same shit, different drink
Same shit, different drink
Same shit
1 2 3 shots with my friends
Tried to say no but here we go again
4 5 sick of being sick about you
I think another rounds way overdue
Ask me how it's going and
I'll tell you what I think
Same shit, different drink
Same shit, different drink
Same shit, different drink
Same shit, different drink
The lyrics to Lit's song "Same Shit Different Drink" illustrate a story of the singer going through a cycle of destructive behavior fueled by alcohol. The song opens with the reference to a vodka tonic, indicating a familiar start to a night of drinking. The line "My car is in the front yard" suggests a history of reckless behavior, possibly involving drunk driving. The singer acknowledges that they have been in this situation before, implying a pattern of self-destructive behavior.
The second verse introduces tequila, representing another type of alcohol and possibly a different environment or social setting. The line "Til we lit up the bar" suggests that excessive drinking led to a chaotic and wild night. The mention of a senorita who pushes the singer too far indicates a toxic or unhealthy relationship.
The chorus depicts the singer's inability to resist the urge to continue drinking despite the negative consequences it brings. The repetition of "1 2 3 more shots with my friends" emphasizes the repetitive nature of their behavior, as they are once again giving in to their impulses. The line "I think another round is way overdue" reflects a sense of resignation or acceptance that they are trapped in this cycle.
The bridge introduces a variety of alcoholic drinks, each symbolizing different experiences or encounters during their nights out. The reference to sex on the beach and a red-headed slut highlight risky or promiscuous behavior. The line "We got Washington apples and little white chapels" suggests involvement in impulsive decisions and perhaps even elopements or quick marriages. The mention of tattoos adds to the sense of impulsivity and the lack of thought or consideration for the consequences of their actions.
Overall, "Same Shit Different Drink" captures the reckless and self-destructive nature of the singer's alcohol-fueled lifestyle, showcasing a cycle of repetition and inability to break free from destructive patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey vodka tonic
Greetings, vodka tonic
My car is in the front yard
My car is parked in the front yard
I think I've been here before
I believe I have experienced this situation previously
Tire tracks across my reputation
My reputation has been tarnished
How they got there I'm not sure
I am uncertain about the cause of these tire tracks
Hey tequila
Hello, tequila
So good to see ya
It is delightful to see you
Til we lit up the bar
Until we began drinking heavily at the bar
Senorita
Miss
It's not that I don't need ya
It is not that I do not require your presence
You just push me way too far
You consistently exceed acceptable boundaries for me
1 2 3 more shots with my friends
We continue to consume additional shots of alcohol with my companions
Tried to say no but here we go again
Although I attempted to decline, we find ourselves in the same situation once more
4 5 sick of being sick about you
I am exhausted and disgusted with feeling unwell due to thoughts of you
I think another round's way overdue
I believe it is long overdue for another round of drinks
Ask me how it's goin' and
Inquire about the progress of my current circumstances and
I'll tell you what I think
I will honestly express my thoughts on the matter
It wasn't pretty
The situation was not attractive or appealing
But here's a little ditty
However, let me share a small song with you
About jack and diet
Concerning the combination of Jack Daniels whiskey and diet soda
We shoulda known we were flirtin' with disaster
We ought to have been aware that we were engaging in a risky or dangerous activity
But we had to try it
Nevertheless, we felt the need to give it a chance
As if sex on the beach with that red-headed slut
Similar to engaging in sexual activity on the beach with a promiscuous individual with red hair
At the Mandalay Bay weren't enough
At the Mandalay Bay hotel and casino was insufficient to satisfy our desires
We got Washington apples and little white chapels
We obtained drinks known as Washington apples and visited chapels for spontaneous marriages
And tattoos of who knows what
Additionally, we obtained tattoos of unknown subjects
And then we wake up...
Subsequently, we regain consciousness and become aware of our actions
1 2 3 more shots with my friends
We proceed to consume additional shots of alcohol with my companions
Tried to say no but here we go again
Although I attempted to decline, we find ourselves in the same situation once more
4 5 sick of being sick about you
I am exhausted and disgusted with feeling unwell due to thoughts of you
I think another round's way overdue
I believe it is long overdue for another round of drinks
Ask me how it's going and
Inquire about the progress of my current circumstances and
I'll tell you what I think
I will honestly express my thoughts on the matter
Same shit, different drink
The situation remains unchanged, but with a different beverage
Same shit, different drink
The situation remains unchanged, but with a different beverage
Same shit, different drink
The situation remains unchanged, but with a different beverage
Same shit, different drink
The situation remains unchanged, but with a different beverage
Same shit
The same unpleasant circumstances
1 2 3 shots with my friends
We consume shots of alcohol with my companions
Tried to say no but here we go again
Although I attempted to decline, we find ourselves in the same situation once more
4 5 sick of being sick about you
I am exhausted and disgusted with feeling unwell due to thoughts of you
I think another round's way overdue
I believe it is long overdue for another round of drinks
Ask me how it's going and
Inquire about the progress of my current circumstances and
I'll tell you what I think
I will honestly express my thoughts on the matter
Same shit, different drink
The situation remains unchanged, but with a different beverage
Same shit, different drink
The situation remains unchanged, but with a different beverage
Same shit, different drink
The situation remains unchanged, but with a different beverage
Same shit, different drink
The situation remains unchanged, but with a different beverage
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The Lawn Gnome
So glad they are back this band was one of my big favs in college
Zac6230
Awesome looking forward to the rest of the album I saw these guys last month in Jacksonville Florida ........small club maybe 60 people
Rebecca Marfitt
same for me right now. love them :)
HimynameisPible
A really party anthem! :D